Show notes for Episode 61 Here are the show notes for Episode 61, in which Jacky and Dan talk to Dr Lucy Jones, Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at the University of Nottingham about Words We Live By: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Language, including: Why language labels are so important when discussing sexuality and sexual identity Whether or not such …

Show notes for Episode 60 Here are the show notes for Episode 60, in which Raj and Dan talk to Peter Stockwell, Professor of Literary Linguistics at the University of Nottingham and Jessica Norledge, Assistant Professor in Stylistics at the University of Nottingham about stylistics, including: What stylistics is and what it offers How English langu…

Show notes for Episode 59 Here are the show notes for Episode 59, in which Dan talks to Sam Hellmuth, Professor of Linguistics at the University of York about the 2024 York English Language Toolkit workshop. We also talk to Eytan Zweig and James Tompkinson about their sessions. You can sign up here: https://englishlanguagetoolkit.york.ac.uk/worksho…

Show notes for Episode 58 Here are the show notes for Episode 58, in which Dan talks to Professor of Corpus Linguistics, Dr Vaclav Brezina of Lancaster University about: The new Frequency Dictionary of British English What certain words can tell us about a changing language Using corpora to track change Why we need more than just words to understan…

Show notes for Episode 57 Here are the show notes for Episode 57, in which Lisa, Jacky and Dan talk about some recent Lang in the News, including: Apostrophes and why their disappearance has signalled the end of civilisation Johanna Gerwin’s new paper on how MLE and ‘Jafaican’ have been ‘enregistered’ in the UK press Some articles about MLE A reall…

Here are the show notes for Episode 56, in which Raj and Dan talk to Dr Danielle Turton, Senior Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at Lancaster University and Principal Investigator for a Leverhulme funded project on Lancashire rhoticity. We talk about: Dialect levelling and why it’s a complicated picture Why researching UK dialects is so interesting Wha…

Here are the show notes for Episode 55, in which Jacky and Dan talk to Dr Christian Ilbury, Lecturer in Linguistics and English Language in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at The University of Edinburgh about: Being an online linguist Social media and language change - why it’s complicated Why ‘slang’ is an unhelpful word…

Here are the show notes for Episode 54, in which Raj and Dan talk to Dr Florent Moncomble, Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at University of Artois, France about what English and French have in common and all the discourses swirling around French that are also relevant to English, including: The role of L’Académie Française Prescriptivism in …

In this episode of The Profit Factor ... Discover how Jon (aka Twi$tz) finds the highest probability trade setups using 16 years of historical statistical data to create an edge that produces clear, accurate entry and exit opportunities. Twi$tz is a member and leader in the M7 Academy community (https://themas7er.com/). You're going to learn how so…

Show notes for Episode 53 Here are the show notes for Episode 53, an episode aimed primarily at teachers, in which Jacky and Dan talk to Steve Collins (Head of English at Bishop Luffa School, Chichester) and Tim Marr (Visiting Professor at Icesi University, Cali, Colombia) about the ideas in their book, Language Awareness at School: A Practical Gui…

Show notes for Episode 52 Here are the show notes for Episode 52, a migration discourses bumper episode, in which we feature two interviews. First off, Dan and Raj talk to Professor Charlotte Taylor of the University of Sussex about: Why corpus linguistics can refresh the parts other approaches cannot reach Discourses around migration and the metap…

In this episode of The Profit Factor ... Step inside the world of trading mastery in our latest episode, where we dive deep into the strategies and insights that separate the winners from the rest. Join us for a captivating Q&A session where we address the burning questions every trader wrestles with. Explore the crucial moment when knowing precise…

In this episode of The Profit Factor ... Imagine trading the NQ with a 3 point stop loss and then absolutely kill it consistently! That's just one of the things we learned about Julianne. Julianne went from wedding photographer to trader, focusing on one of the wildest instruments- NQ futures. In this episode, we explore the key factors that helped…

Show notes for Episode 51 Here are the show notes for Episode 51, in which Dan and (new Lexis team member) Raj talk to Professor Emily M. Bender of the University of Washington about: Why ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is not really the right term at all How Large Language Models work and why we should be sceptical of many of the claims made for them Th…

In this episode of The Profit Factor, we dive deep into the crucial skill of decision-making in trading. Every day, traders are faced with tough decisions that can significantly impact their success. We explore the concept of "resulting" introduced by Annie Duke, a former poker player turned decision-making expert, and how it relates to trading. Us…

In this episode of The Profit Factor ... Taylor invites Vincent, one of his Consistency Accelerator students, onto the stage where the tables are turned! Vincent grills Taylor about his coaching, trading and mindset. We cover important topics like how to break through the "breakeven cycle", why it's important to match your trading approach with you…

In this episode of The Profit Factor ... Tim and Taylor explore Reddit! Reddit has a lot of GREAT questions from traders. In this session of The Profit Factor, we're going to dive into Reddit and answer some of the questions that pop up. Like this one - "Tips for being a good loser." Also, continuing Tim's trade journey, we're going to dive into ho…

Show notes for Episode 50 Here are the show notes for Episode 50, in which Jacky and Dan talk to Dr Jessica Aiston of QMUL about: Critical Discourse Analysis and Critical Discourse Studies Why CDA/CDS are such useful approaches for A Level English Language students Some of the most useful elements of the CDA toolkit and why they’re helpful The work…

Show notes for Episode 49 Here are the show notes for Episode 49, in which Jacky and Dan talk to lawyer, community activist and author, Ife Thompson, about: Black British English Linguistic justice in schools, courts and the rest of the world Anti-Blackness in discourses about language in the media Drill lyrics and the criminalisation of Black cult…

In this episode of "The Profit Factor," we delve deep into the elusive realm of trading mindset. Despite investing in numerous resources like books, courses, and videos, many traders find themselves unable to make significant progress in mastering their emotions and instincts for success. Join us as we explore why conventional approaches often fall…

In this episode, join us as we explore the art of backtesting with Christian, a trader living in Germany. From structuring backtesting documentation using TradingView's object tree to creating groups of drawings for easy analysis, Christian shares valuable insights and practical tips on how he turned his trading around by embracing the power of tho…

Welcome to the Profit Factor podcast, where host, Taylor Stockwell, dives deep into the world of trading, exploring the edges, processes, and mindsets that pave the way to consistent profitability. In this episode, he unravels the concept of "process" as a pivotal component in trading success. Join us as I draw insights from the wisdom of Merritt B…

Tim is a new trader who just recently passed his first combine. He passed faster than any other traders I've worked with. But, there have been more ups and downs in Tim's journey. In this episode, we start the dive into mindset. Tim has experienced enough trading where the mindset challenges are starting to play a bigger role. We'll talk through so…

Show notes for Episode 48 Here are the show notes for Episode 48, in which Lisa, Jacky and Dan talk to Dr Frazer Heritage of Manchester Metropolitan University about: Representation of gender in video games What’s changed in the representation of gender and sexuality in video games since the 1980s Language methods for analysing representation Analy…

This is going to be obvious to many of you. But, we need to start our trading with EDGE first. No amount of work on process or mindset will help you if you don't have an edge in your trading. In this episode, I'm going to explain what an edge actually is. It may not be what you think it is. I'll also introduce the concepts of edge validation and op…

As Tim recounts his journey, get ready for tales of urgency, quick wins, and the harsh reality check that hit when he lost a funded account. It's a story of resilience and self-discovery, with Tim sharing the nitty-gritty details of those moments when trading feels like a game of urgency and patience. But that's not all – the duo dives deep into th…

Dive into the intricate world of trading with The Profit Factor podcast. In this episode, Taylor explores the industry's challenges and unveils the formula for consistent profitability. Discover the essential components – edge, process, and mindset – that every trader must master. Whether you're a novice or seasoned pro, this episode offers valuabl…

Join us on "The Profit Factor," a podcast where we dive deep into the journey of developing traders In this episode, we'll talk to Tim, who will be a podcast regular, as he shares his experiences, highs, lows, and the valuable lessons learned in the first months of trading. From the excitement of potential profits to the harsh reality of account lo…

This is the beginning. This is a new experience for me, and, hopefully, something new for you, too. This podcast is for traders developing to become consistently profitable. Trading is HARD! It's one of the hardest things I've done. So, join me as I talk to traders who are still developing and those who have worked it all out. From informal chats t…

Show notes for Episode 47 Here are the show notes for Episode 47, in which Dan talks to Fiona McPherson of the Oxford English Dictionary about: Word of the Year 2023 What makes a good word of the year Previous winners (and losers) What new words can tell us about the world Some of the best articles and updates about #WOTY2023 can be found here: ‘AI…

Show notes for Episode 46 Here are the show notes for Episode 46, in which Lisa, Jacky and Dan talk to Paul Kerswill, Emeritus Professor, Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York about what has driven his interests in linguistics, but mostly about Multicultural London English: What it is How it developed How it’s used…

Show notes for Episode 45 Here are the show notes for Episode 45, in which we talk to Dr Alex Baratta, Senior Lecturer in Language, Linguistics & Communication, Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester about: Accents, accents… and more accents! Teacher accents and ‘professionalism’ Social connotations and stereotypes of accents -…

Show notes for Episode 44 Here are the show notes for Episode 44, in which we talk to Dr Kingsley Ugwuanyi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Horizon Europe’s RISE UP Research Project, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at SOAS about: Nigerian English Global Englishes and who ‘owns’ a language Accent attitudes and identity Models and theorie…

Show notes for Episode 43 Here are the show notes for Episode 43, the second part of a Language & Gender double episode special, in which Lisa, Jacky and Dan discuss ways to teach Language and Gender at A Level, from the 3 / 4 Ds models, to slightly tweaked and reverse Ds, through to corpus methods, treating gender as part of a wider ‘identity’ app…

Here are the show notes for Episode 42, the first part of a Language & Gender double episode special, in which we talk to Deborah Cameron, Professor in Language and Communication at Worcester College, Oxford about: Robin Lakoff 50 years on from Language and Woman’s Place Where language & gender research has headed post-Lakoff Deborah Cameron’s fort…

Show notes for Episode 41 Here are the show notes for Episode 41, in which Dan talks to Dr Johanna Gerwin, a sociolinguist at QMUL and DFG (German Research Foundation) post-doctoral researcher for the London Talks project about London English, including: The London Talks and Real Talk East projects What ‘enregisterment’ means and how language style…

Show notes for Episode 40 Here are the show notes for Episode 40, a bumper edition in which Lisa, Jacky and Dan talk to four linguists from the University of York about their York English Language Toolkit website and teacher CPD sessions. We talk to: Sam Hellmuth about the Toolkit and some of her favourite sessions in the past 10 years. Tamar Keren…

Show notes for Episode 39 Here are the show notes for Episode 39, in which Lisa and Dan talk to Dan Collen, an online hate researcher from Canada about his work on the Weaponized Laughter: Memes and Hate in the Canadian Digital Landscape report he has helped produce. We talk about: Memes: what they are and how they work What is classified as hate s…

Here are the show notes for Episode 38, in which Lisa and Dan talk to Dr Anna Islentyeva of Innsbruck University, Austria about the representation of masculinity in advertising, including: The “Real Men Score” paper she has recently published with her team Stereotypes around gender representation Methodologies and approaches to data Multimodal appr…

Show notes for Episode 37 Here are the show notes for Episode 37, in which Dan and Jill talk to Dr Heidi Colthup of the University of Kent about the language of gaming, including: Her journey into academia How we define what a game is The language used around and about gaming Narrative and the power of storytelling in games Heidi’s university page:…

Here are the show notes for Episode 36, in which Dan and Lisa talk to Dr Claire Hardaker about: Forensic linguistics What language can reveal about us The benefits and problems of technology in forensic linguistics The role of the forensic linguist in an unequal society The future of forensic linguistics Claire’s Lancaster University page: https://…

Here are the show notes for Episode 35, an opinion articles special, in which Dan and Jacky talk to Harriet Williamson, the Voices Commissioning Editor at The Independent about: Opinion articles and what makes a good one, including pieces about language issues The job of a commissioning editor Paths into journalism Educating the public about langua…

Show notes for Episode 34 Here are the show notes for Episode 34, in which Dan and Jill talk to Arran Stibbe, professor of Ecological Linguistics, and teacher on the BA English course at the University of Gloucestershire (https://www.glos.ac.uk/enl) about: Ecolinguistics - what it is and why we need it The power of storytelling and the environment …

Show notes for Episode 33Here are the show notes for Episode 33, in which Dan and Jill talk to Katy Brown from the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at University of Bath about: The mainstreaming of far-right discourses around migration & raceWhat we mean by ‘discourse’ and ‘discourses’ and the power of discourseAnalysing …

Show notes for Episode 32Here are the show notes for Episode 32, in which Lisa, Dan and Jill talk to Kate Barber from Cardiff University about: Forensic linguisticsResearching discourse in online communities using corporaDiscourse analysis of misogyny in the manosphere and far-right online communitiesChallenging and ‘inoculating’ against these narr…

Show notes for Episode 31 Here are the show notes for Episode 31, in which Lisa, Dan and (*drumroll*) new Lexis team member, Jill Lavender (*end drumroll*) talk to Edinburgh University PhD student and ‘that etymology guy’, Danny Bate about: Etymology (obvs) Connections between English and other languages What words can tell us about language change…

Show notes for Episode 30 Here are the show notes for Episode 30, in which Jacky, Dan and Lisa talk to Dr Jessica Norledge, Assistant Professor in Stylistics at the University of Nottingham, about: Stylistics - what it is and how we can use it The language of and in dystopia ‘Text worlds’ and cognitive linguistics Her favourite dystopian novels Jes…

Show notes for Episode 29 Here are the show notes for Episode 29, in which Dan and Lisa talk to Dr JPB Gerald about the tensions around standard language ideology when teaching English as a foreign language, the problems with the English teaching ‘industry’, and the spread of English around the world, along with many other themes featured in his ne…

Show notes for Episode 28 Here are the show notes for Episode 28, in which Dan talks to Dr Kendra Calhoun, University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Anthropology, UCLA about her work on online communication, how racialised identities are performed and constructed online and the power of interdisciplinarity (fine …

Show notes for Episode 27 Here are the show notes for Episode 27, an MLE in the media special, in which we talk to Dr Matt Hunt Gardner from the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics, University of Oxford about recent stories and articles on Multicultural London English and look at the language, the views, the framing and the timing of th…