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Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

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  • A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.

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  • Going Deep

    Going Deep
    Apr 30 2024

    The simple verb to go quickly gets complex in just about any language and English is no exception. John explains.



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    33 mins
  • Come Under Scrutiny

    Come Under Scrutiny
    Mar 18 2024

    What does the bat in “acrobat” have to do with the word come? John explains.



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    26 mins
  • Have Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little Christmas

    Have Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little Christmas
    Dec 30 2023

    Reflexive pronouns are redundant in a way, sure, but they’re also quite common in many languages. John explains.



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    28 mins
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McWhorter conveying a fascination with language

If you like this author’s writing, you’ll love this podcast. Prof McWhorter is an expert, assumes a level of intelligence in his audience, but always keeps it really fun. Also helps that he seems to love music and is quite hilarious too!

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