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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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The action centres on a London flat owned by misanthrope and serial anecdote pilferer Vince Clark, a man who hates whistlers and has the complaints departments of local haulage firms on speed-dial. Anything coming between him and his lazy existence is seen off with shocking levels of sarcasm. Unluckily for Vince, played by Sean Lock, he finds himself sharing his tower-block home with his exact opposite: the relentlessly optimistic Errol Spears, a man incapable of saying no. This leads, among ...
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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin give credit to Bowling Green for their performance on Saturday in Beaver Stadium. Penn State's defense locked it down in the second half and Penn State was ab…
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Nestled between Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center rests Curtin Road. NSN's Jarrod Prugar and his co-host Paul Murphy will take you behind the scenes of Penn State football, basketball and beyond on our new Behind the Curtin podcast. This week, the duo discusses the how players can impact the game without showing up on the stat sheet.…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin discuss how Penn State can improve this week despite playing a lesser opponent in Bowling Green. Also, how will Michigan fare against Texas in a top-10 matchu…
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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Kevin Quigley and Nittany Sports Now's Joe Smeltzer. Kevin and Joe discuss the beat down Penn State put on West Virginia on Saturday afternoon. The Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen eras are both off to strong starts, but there are some areas of imp…
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Nestled between Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center rests Curtin Road. NSN's Jarrod Prugar and his co-host Paul Murphy will take you behind the scenes of Penn State football, basketball and beyond on our new Behind the Curtin podcast. This week, the duo discusses the season opener against West Virginia and pay tribute to a good friend.…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin welcome Mike Asti of West Virginia Sports Now to the show for a preview of the big season opener in Morgantown. Plus some season predictions and a look ahead …
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Matt and Kevin dive back into their Disney and the 1964 World's Fair series with a look at the collaboration between Disney and Pepsi - It's a Small World - which would later travel to Disneyland and many subsequent Disney theme parks. SUPPORT THE SHOW! There is no better time to support the 3028 with a donation, as the show is listener supported. …
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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin are elated college football is back. Florida State did Florida State things as well. Jarrod and Kevin preview the Maryland game that ends the regular season f…
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Matt and Kevin dive into all of the announcements from the 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, including film, TV, theme parks, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW! If you love the 3028, please consider a donation via VENMO or PAYPAL. The 3028 is completely listener supported, so we would absolutely love your help with research materials, show hosting fees, and equip…
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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…
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1008. We look at why you have to use "the" before some nouns and not others, and then we dive into the science behind why rhymes stick in our memory and how they can even influence our beliefs. The "articles before nouns" segment was written by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of t…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin discuss who the vibes on the offensive side of the ball seemingly differ under Offensive Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki compared to last year with Mike Yurcich. …
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1007. Why do Adele and Susan Boyle sound American when they sing? We have answers. Plus, with all the talk about "weird" lately, we think it's time to examine the old "I before E except after C" rule that has so many exceptions it's hardly a rule at all — until you add W for "weird." The singing segment is written by Susan K. Herman, a former multi…
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Matt and Kevin wrap their short series on the evolution of Nintendo in America, from the NES to the Nintendo Switch! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for supporting our show as we cruise through Season 8. The 3028 is listener supported, which means we need your help raising funds to keep the archives open and assist in research. You can donate a…
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1006. We look at why the pronoun "I" seems to take plural verbs, and then we talk about a grammar topic that's in the news: how to make names that end in S (like Harris and Biles) possessive. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on WhatsApp, Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simpleca…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin talk about Pat Narduzzi's recent comments regarding Penn State allegedly being scared to play Pitt. Big Ten media days are on going in Indianapolis. Coach Fra…
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1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era. We talk about Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Tyndale Bible, the printing press, and more. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on Threads, Instagram, or Mastodon. | Edited transcript with links: https://gr…
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Matt and Kevin travel down the bayou to examine Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the latest from Walt Disney World. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! If you can, we would love your monetary support as we embark on eight great seasons of the show. You can make a donation via VENMO or PAYPAL. If you're in need of graphic design or logo…
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1004. This week, Karen Yin, author of "The Conscious Style Guide," discusses the concept of conscious language and its importance in promoting equity and respect. We explore the differences between conscious language and political correctness, the evolution of the singular "they," and how to navigate language change. Karen also shares insights on a…
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1003. This week, we look at zero — what a weird number! It has two plurals, sometimes you use the word and sometimes you use the numeral, and it gave rise to a bunch of idioms in the World War II era. Then we turn our attention to email. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings. We explain why and how to avoid them. | Edited transcrip…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. The top 8 recruits in PA have all committed to programs not named Penn State. Is the sky falling around James Franklin? Also, a preview of the Nittany Lions' game in LA agains…
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1002. This week, Mignon talks with author Martha Brockenbrough about the good and bad sides of using artificial intelligence for writing and education, including ethical concerns about using AI-generated content, strategies for teaching writing in the age of AI, and the potential effects on teachers' jobs. Martha's new book, "Future Tense": https:/…
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1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no"). | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.c…
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Matt and Kevin celebrate Donald Duck's 90th birthday with a look at the many looks of theme park Donald Duck. SUPPORT THE SHOW! There's no better time to support the show than with a GLORIOUS 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App. Also, if you have the means, please support us financially (we are listener supported) with a donation via VENMO or PA…
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Matt and Kevin celebrate summer this week as they relive punny and ridiculous moments from the long-forgotten, yet beloved, Country Bear Vacation Hoedown at Disneyland and WDW. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Help keep the show on the air with a small or large donation at VENMO or PAYPAL! Donations go toward research and authentic texts, audio recordings for the…
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1000. In this special 1000th episode, I take the hot seat to answer your questions. Hear what made the first year of the podcast so wild, what I wish I had done differently, what mistakes I still make, how I still find fresh topics after all these years, and the title of my secret dream show (hint: it involves penguins!). It's a celebration of lang…
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999. This week, we look at what shaped early American English, from Native American words to Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Then, we explore phrasal verbs, looking at their grammatical peculiarities and some tips to distinguish them from other types of verbs. The "American English" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguisti…
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Matt and Kevin count down and tour the best Disney attraction walk-throughs here and abroad. SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we continue on with Season 8, we invite you to support the show with GLORIOUS 5-star reviews on the Apple Podcast App, OR you may leave a monetary donation through VENMO or PAYPAL. If you have a podcast or business and are looking for g…
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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…
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Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin discuss the new on-field advertising the NCAA has allowed for this upcoming season. How long be Uga has an ad on his jersey? Plus a brief preview of the Illin…
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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…
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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…
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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…
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