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Word of the Day

In this podcast, we highlight fun but underused words, explain their usage and origin, provide real-life conversational examples for each, and generally have a good time.

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Episode 129 - Interview with a Scrabble Dictionary

Episode 129 - Interview with a Scrabble Dictionary

Jack is as full of purpose as he is playable Scrabble words.  _____ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking... Read more

8 Nov 2022

17mins

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Episode 128 - Arduous + Herculean

Episode 128 - Arduous + Herculean

Luckily, using these words in ordinary conversation is not an arduous task.  _____ Did you know I'm also a professional ... Read more

22 Jul 2022

12mins

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Episode 127 - Repartee

Episode 127 - Repartee

Featuring improvisational impresarios Jack & Kiersten, for whom repartee is practically a way of life.  _____ Did yo... Read more

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Episode 126 - Anthropomorphize

Episode 126 - Anthropomorphize

Using this word could help you appear more charismatic--not to tiger levels maybe, but close.  Anthropomorphized animals... Read more

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Episode 125 - Pontificate

Episode 125 - Pontificate

Pontificating about cool words is really the whole point of this podcast. _____ Did you know I'm also a professional pub... Read more

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Episode 124 - Flummoxed + Nonplussed

Episode 124 - Flummoxed + Nonplussed

In which Kaylin expertly answers tough questions about lawns & backpacking.  & here's the Key & Peele sketch... Read more

8 Dec 2021

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Episode 123 - Nondescript

Episode 123 - Nondescript

We worked very hard to meet an arbitrary self-imposed deadline for this episode, so we hope you enjoy it.  Nondescript, ... Read more

1 Nov 2021

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Episode 122 - Sartorial + Culinary

Episode 122 - Sartorial + Culinary

This episode is a paragon of podcastular excellence. Sartorial, adj. - “of or pertaining to clothes or fashion.”  Culin... Read more

24 Sep 2021

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Episode 121 - Exacerbate

Episode 121 - Exacerbate

The Rhine in spine sties minely on the pline.  Accenterator: https://www.accenterator.com/aussie.php#result Tom Swifty A... Read more

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Episode 120 - Lackluster

Episode 120 - Lackluster

Also featuring a couple fun Family Idioms. Send yours to wotdpodcast@gmail.com!   ________ Did you know I'm also a p... Read more

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