29. A Likely Story: Why do people say "like" so much?
29. A Likely Story: Why do people say "like" so much?
In this short owl pellet, Dave digs into the origin of the word 'like', its various uses, and whether the way that (ofte... Read more
24 Jul 2019
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14mins
28. Happy Bloomsday!
28. Happy Bloomsday!
In this episode, Amanda and Dave celebrate Bloomsday, a day dedicated to James Joyce and one of his most famous books, U... Read more
13 Jun 2019
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17mins
27. The Owlish Folk 1 Year Anniversary Episode!
27. The Owlish Folk 1 Year Anniversary Episode!
Hoot hoot! It's The Owlish Folk's one year podcasting anniversary! In this episode, Amanda and Dave reminisce about the ... Read more
11 Jun 2019
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17mins
26. Which is Correct: Football or Soccer?
26. Which is Correct: Football or Soccer?
In this episode, Amanda and Dave discuss which is correct: football or soccer. If you are American, you'll say "soccer.... Read more
30 May 2019
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26mins
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24. Garden Path Sentences
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21. Are door keys related to musical keys?
21. Are door keys related to musical keys?
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