Best Christopher Penn Podcasts (2025)

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Now With More 3 Day Weekend!

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In this Marketing Over Coffee: No show today, just news to share Direct Link to File MoC Reading Recco! “I’m Starting To Worry About This Black Box of Doom” Insta360 X5 Camera. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “moc”, available for the first 30 purchases only! G…

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Why simplified spelling nearly took over America (and why it didn't), with Gabe Henry 31:06

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1084. This week, Gabe Henry talks about his new book, "Enough Is Enuf," and the long, strange quest to simplify English spelling. Learn why the "Chicago Tribune" made simplified spelling its house style for decades and why Roosevelt's attempt to make it law backfired. Find Gabe Henry at http://GabeHenry.com. 🔗 Use the code MACMIL for $50 off my Rag…

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Why 'wake' is so confusing. The playful language of vacations. 18:20

3d ago18:20

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1083. Is it "woke," "woken," or "waked"? We break down why the verb "wake" is one of the trickiest in English, with four competing forms and centuries of change. Then, we lighten things up with a look at vacation vocabulary—from "staycation" to "glamping." The "wake" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Ge…

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almost-timely-newsletter-2025-05-18 38:52

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Eric Schwartzman on BotNets and How To Market in the Post Facts World

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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Running Traffic, Coordinated Inauthentic Engagement, Finfluencers and more! Direct Link to File Fast Company Article Digital PR consultant Eric Schwartzman is based in Manhattan. Contact him here. Past Interview on Black Hat SEO and the Search Engine PR battleground Running Traffic Coordinated Inauthentic …

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Ambrose Bierce, from ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ to disappearing in Mexico, with Jim Norrena 30:01

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1082. Copy editor Jim Norrena joins us this week for a conversation about Ambrose Bierce, his famous "Devil's Dictionary," and his darkly funny take on the world. We look at Bierce’s fascinating (and tragic) life, his legendary wordplay, and his mysterious disappearance in Mexico. Plus, we share our favorite biting definitions and quirky facts abou…

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Why 'epitome' is confusing. Quirky stories behind baby animal names. Alice doors 18:43

10d ago18:43

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1081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how its meaning has changed over time. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of baby animal names—and what they tell us about language, culture, and human history. The "baby animal names" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and edit…

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-1 3:36

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-10 4:58

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-11 4:50

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-2 3:53

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-3 4:32

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-4 4:09

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-5 4:28

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-6 4:10

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-7 4:02

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-8 4:35

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foundation-principles-of-generative-ai-part-9 5:34

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almost-timely-newsletter-2025-05-11 47:26

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Now with Less Code and More Auracast!

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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about AI Generated Video, n8n, Bootcamp, Silent Dance Parties and More! Direct Link to File SPMS Commercial Spot "No Code" doesn’t mean "No Work" n8n workflow notes Model Updates – Video for Google, New Gemini 8:11 – 9:54 NetSuite is the number one cloud financial system, bringing accounting, financial managemen…

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How YouTubers' voices evolve, with Andrew Cheng 21:40

15d ago21:40

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1080. Linguist Andrew Cheng explains why people’s accents shift over time, especially when they move—and how YouTubers make perfect data subjects. If you've ever cringed at your old voice recordings, this one’s for you. Andrew Cheng is a professor of linguistics at the University of Hawaii. You can find him on Bluesky at LinguistAndrew. NEW: Sign u…

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Threads and the Sadness of the 80s - The Scream Test 1:35:09

15d ago1:35:09

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Rachel is back with a brand new episode of the horror film podcast The Scream Test with a chat about Threads and the Sadness of the 80s. For more about our film podcast visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What dictionary labels tell us about words. Why we say 'mama'. DU, STU, and LO. 17:00

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1079. Ever wonder what labels like "informal," "archaic," or "offensive" mean in a dictionary entry? We explain how different dictionaries use labels to describe when, where, and how to use words. Then, we explore why so many babies say "dada" first and why babies say "mama" almost everywhere. The "dictionary labels" segment was written by Susan He…

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mind-readings-saving-time-with-generative-ai-part-1 6:23

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mind-readings-saving-time-with-generative-ai-part-2 10:04

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mind-readings-saving-time-with-generative-ai-part-3 7:13

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mind-readings-saving-time-with-generative-ai-part-4 13:08

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almost-timely-newsletter-2025-05-04 28:44

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The secret to writing ‘the same but different,’ with Mary Robinette Kowal 20:26

22d ago20:26

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1078. Mary Robinette Kowal talks about going from writing magic-filled Regency romances to Hugo-nominated science fiction, what it's like to work with an agent, and how she keeps her career moving forward. Plus, she gave us three great book recommendations (and I've already read and loved one of them!). Find Mary at maryrobinettekowal.com. 🔗 Share …

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'Lit' vs. 'lighted.' The mysteries of the dollar sign. Redd up. 19:04

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1077. Is it “lit” or “lighted”? Both are correct, but we look at how their popularity has switched over time. Then we investigate four of the competing theories about the origin of the dollar sign and end with tips about how to use it. The "dollar sign" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-f…

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mind–readings–combatting–dead–internet 8:59

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mind–readings–future–agencies–ai–world 12:29

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mind–readings–google–detect–ai–content 6:37

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mind–readings–unsolicited–review–neewer–cm31–wireless–mic 8:14

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Black Mirror - Gay, Actually 56:38

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Description - Join Amber and Joyce as they pick apart Black Mirror's queer-focused episode, Hotel Reverie. They explore what AI is doing to the world and where it could end up, how Brandy and Clara's on-screen romance gives them plenty of conflicted feelings and the reality of chatbots and how much water they use! Listen along and follow us on Inst…

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almost-timely-newsletter-2025-04-27 28:37

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Ron Ploof – Master of Metaphor and Scholar of Story

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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Story, Proverb, Simile, Analogy, Metaphor, and more! Direct Link to File Ron Ploof, Master of Story, Scholar of Proverb, now automating his best prompts After leaving chip design behind, training LLMs on his work The StoryHow Ptich Deck (Get the deck) – Hear the interview The Proverb Construction Kit (Get …

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Ghostwriters, book deals, and AI: What you didn’t know about publishing, with Dan Gerstein 22:44

29d ago22:44

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1076. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, looks at how ghostwriting fiction really works, who’s hiring ghostwriters, and why AI can’t replace human storytelling. We also talked about how ghostwriters negotiate royalties, film rights, and what makes a great collaboration work. Find Dan at GothamGhostwriters.com. 🔗 Share your familect recor…

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The Alto Knights - Black Bag - Snow White - UK Film Club Ep 26 1:27:17

29d ago1:27:17

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On this top movie review podcast, we have film reviews of The Alto Knights, Black Bag, Snow White (2025), G20, Time Rewind, Clown N Out, All Is Fine In '89, Retreat, It'll Never Work, and Heat (1995). Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn as they delve into the latest cinematic releases, streaming picks, indie film reviews and old classics. …

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Content Jam 2025 1 58:36

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'I.e.' versus 'e.g.' What Shakespeare actually added to English. Four schnitzels. 18:01

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1075. People often confuse "i.e." and "e.g." We'll help you get them right — no Latin required. Then, in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we look at five common myths about his contributions to the English language, including whether he coined thousands of words and how much Latin he actually knew. The "Shakespeare" segment was by Jonathan Culpeper…

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