Archive - Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

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The Evolution of 'Woke'Listen now | In this special crossover episode, John discusses the problem with "problematic" and tracks the shifting meaning of "cancel culture."

May 10

Some people use "seen" instead of "saw" in speech. So can we do it in print?

May 7

BONUS: Bunch, Elder and Goose Listen now | A brief discussion of some lesser known berries.

May 3

Reviving Dead Languages Listen now | Bringing a language back to life is damned hard. So why resuscitate?

Apr 28

Also, how did the verb "to be" evolve into such an irregular mess?

Apr 23

BONUS: English Is Hard Enough Without Antiquated Distinctions Listen now | Why John isn't backing down on lay-lie equivalency.

Apr 19

Let Sleeping Dogs Lay Listen now | For his 150th episode, John argues that the distinction between "lie" and "lay" is an archaism we should abandon.

Apr 12

Let's find out, shall we?

Apr 9

BONUS: How Did Nigeria Gets Its Name?Hint: It's not how you think.

Apr 9

Luxuriate in the wonder of language.

Apr 8

Where Is the Name Ketanji From?Listen now | Look to the languages of West Africa, which span the continent's long Atlantic coast.

Mar 29

Also, what's up with all the silent P's and G's at the start of English words?

Mar 26

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