Best Gabe C Podcasts (2025)

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

18h ago31:06

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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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Marvel UK #36 Pt 2: Huffer's Goth Phase 30:46

3d ago30:46

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Boo and Evan wrap up the issue that stars the legend, Bomber Bill and his partner Huff "No one knows my inner pain" er. Soundwave is attempting to contact Cybertron and the Autobots have to stop him, but doesn't Huffer secretly desire the same as Soundwave? See Bomber Bill get into his full Kristofferson! Watch Devestator layout all opposition! Fin…

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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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Episode 338 - What Is News Anymore? 57:44

6d ago57:44

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Everyone's getting a streaming service while Charter and Cox double down on cable. Fox’s streaming service gets a name and purpose ESPN’s new streaming service gets detailed CNN’s streaming service gets detailed too Conan O’Brien’s podcast gets full video release Cartoon Network’s place in Warner Bros’s portfolio Charter and Cox merging ———————————…

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

8d ago30:01

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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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Marvel UK #36 Pt 1: Bomber Bill Rides Again! 41:24

10d ago41:24

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Boo and Evan are back to the Marvel UK books with the debut of the comic Devestator (or Devastor for Ed). Bomber Bill doesn't just give up when he loses Bessie, instead, he finds himself inside another chassis, but this one talks back. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Morethanmeetstheseg…

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Identifying Building Envelope Issues with Mark Vasu Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech 33:38

12d ago33:38

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Our guest this week is Mark Vasu, Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech. Using drones and IOT devices QEA Tech allows customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of where the weak spots in their building envelope are, pinpointing envelope issues down to inches. QEA Tech then builds a targeted retrofit roadmap, providing low-cost …

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Episode 337 - Jennifer Irwin 56:59

14d ago56:59

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Jennifer Irwin ("The Goldbergs!" "Superstore!") joins me to talk about "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" and if her character makes money from running the whole garden society. Peloton revenue and shares fall Starz and Lionsgate are now separate companies Golden Globes will present the Best Podcast Award ESPN cable subscribers will get minor, not majo…

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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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Void Rivals #18: I Am The Ring! 47:40

16d ago47:40

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Boo and Evan get into the latest Void Rivals issue that is bringing together so many elements of the entire Energon Universe in a great conclave. Solila undergoes her own changes and Zerta Trion helps her with that change! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected]…

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

17d ago17:00

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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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Free Comic Day Edition: Energon Universe #1 47:11

18d ago47:11

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Boo and Evan jump in to go into this VERY lore heavy edition of the Energon Universe #1, along with all of the side stories that are going on with it as we move to a big event in a few more months. Check it out and tell us what you liked most about the issue on our show comments or email us! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear fr…

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Episode 336 - Felix Wolfe 1:05:04

20d ago1:05:04

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Felix Wolfe (Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything! Raven's Home!) drops by to talk about artistry and NBC's Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Watch the video here. Spotify paid a lot of money for podcasts CBS is still the most watched broadcaster New Oscars timeline and rules for 2026 How The Academy plans on mandatory viewing ————————————————— Get …

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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

24d ago19:04

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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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Skybound G.I.JOE #6! Now with SPOILERS!! 27:36

24d ago27:36

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Boo and Evan give a little love to another part of the Energon Universe that has been neglected on our humble podcast, G.I.JOE. It's a pretty brutal universe out there, but we have yet to see a Negan show up. Wait, is Cobra showing us the effectiveness of a new weapon? A weapon that is more....than meets the eye? CoCo is pretty cutthroat and Destro…

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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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Episode 335.5 - Jeremy Alder 36:53

29d ago36:53

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Jeremy Alder (stand up!) stops by to talk about his new album, Almost A Grown Man! Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Facebook

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

1M ago18:01

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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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Episode 335 - Jocko Sims 42:00

1M ago42:00

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Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam! High Potential!) drops by to talk about his role on NBC's Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Plus, he tells me to change C+ Comedy's name. CNN’s Mark Thompson doesn’t understand news AI songs keep landing on streaming platforms Smaller budgets, bigger costs ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky…

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Leveraging data analytics and the thermal mass of your building to optimize HVAC with Rich Costello from Acela Energy Group and EcoPilot 27:33

1M ago27:33

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EcoPilot’s iBOSⓇ Energy integrates with existing Building Automation System and goes to work finding your building’s “balance point temperature”. Artificial Intelligence determines that number through real-time indoor data, 5-day weather forecasts and your building’s unique capacity for thermal mass. iBOSⓇ Energy continuously calculates the energy …

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AI and the future of dictionaries, with Erin McKean 26:02

1M ago26:02

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1074. Is AI good enough to replace lexicographers? Wordnik founder Erin McKean shares what works, what doesn’t, and why the future of dictionaries is far from settled. Find Erin McKean at wordnik.com, dressaday.com, and [email protected]. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe…

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Episode 334.5 - Gabe Mollica 36:04

1M ago36:04

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Gabe Mollica (comedy!) comes by to talk about his new solo show, "Gabe Mollica: Horse Lawyer." Plus, working with Alexis Gay; why bad art is good; and why it's harder to be an artist now. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Facebook

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Better paragraph breaks. The story behind 'mad money' and 'pin money.' Bruce bad. 15:52

1M ago15:52

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1073. Today, we have practical tips for writing better paragraphs (and it's not the formulaic topic-sentence structure). Then, we look at the surprising history of phrases like “mad money” and “pin money” and what they show about women’s roles and financial independence through time. The "paragraph" segment originally appeared on the OUP Blog, and …

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Marvel UK #35: The Tale of Ferdy & Gabe 1:29:46

1M ago1:29:46

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Boo and Evan celebrate the new life of the Constructicons, and the joy of capitalism. Ole GB Blackrock is the Tony Stark of the Transformers universe, you know, before he had a change of heart. Well, when he didn't have a heart...or something. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] Morethanmee…

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Episode 334 - Melissa Roxburgh 50:00

1M ago50:00

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Melissa Roxburgh (Manifest!) jumps on the show to talk about starring in NBC's The Hunting Party! We also talk serial killers. Teens aren’t watching Apple TV+ SNL goes to the UK James Cameron wants to reduce movie costs with AI, without layoffs Fox News’ immense ad reach ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Faceboo…

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Transformers Skybound #19 Spoilers: How Megatron Took His First Shot 29:58

1M ago29:58

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Boo and Evan are jumping in here mid-week to bring a quick episode dealing with the Transformers #19 and the fallout of what it could mean! We'd tell you more, but that would spoil it! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @mtmtgpod on Twitter https://www.face…

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The future of editing jobs in the age of AI, with Samantha Enslen 17:01

1M ago17:01

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1072. Is AI coming for our jobs—or just the boring parts? This week, Samantha Enslen of Dragonfly Editorial talks about how she sees AI changing the work of writers and editors. We talked about real clients, real fears, and hope for the future. Plus, Samantha shares her favorite old-school fiction (spoiler: Agatha Christie strikes again!). Find Sam…

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How to write photo captions. The real difference between ‘immigrate’ and ‘emigrate.’ Ko Pha-ngan'd 16:57

1M ago16:57

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1071. Is it "Taylor and I" or "Taylor and me"? We explain why photo captions follow their own grammar rules. Then, we explore the subtle difference between "immigrate" and "emigrate," how the terms are used historically, and why their meanings often depend on perspective. The "photo captions" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips e…

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Marvel UK #34: Jazz Loves Kidnapping Folks 1:06:00

1M ago1:06:00

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Boo and Evan do part 2 of the Disintegrated Circuits issue reprinted from the Marvel US issues. Its one of the classic American stories that features the Marvel character (not necessarily Transformers) Circuit Breaker.. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @m…

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Episode 333 - Sliding Out 45:07

2M ago45:07

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is 21st century Nintendo. Except $90 is too much for a video game. Nintendo Switch 21 announced Animation Domination shows get mega renewals Amazon is digging in on theaters Fake trailer YouTube channels get demonetized ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Facebook…

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The hidden techniques behind well-paced fiction, with Joshua Essoe 25:35

2M ago25:35

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1070. Fiction editor Joshua Essoe explains the hidden techniques behind pacing in storytelling. Learn how good pacing shapes reader engagement, why well-placed story beats and emotional shifts matter, and how popular films like Memento and Fight Club use pacing to captivate audiences. Joshua also looks at managing flashbacks, using white space stra…

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Episode 332.5 - Ryan Hansen and Julia Duffy 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Ryan Hansen (Fantasy Island) makes a comeback on the show! Julia Duffy (Palm Royale) stops by for the first time! Both discuss their return to Night Court. ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Facebook

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Why don't we say the L in 'walk'? Never use 'always.' PABST 15:17

2M ago15:17

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1069. Have you ever wondered why we have silent L's in words like "walk" and "half"? Those questions lead us to L-vocalization, spelling pronunciation, and why American and British speakers differ. Plus, we look at some of the most dangerous words in the English language: "always" and "never." The "L vocalization" segment is by Karen Lunde, a forme…

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Marvel UK #33: The Circuit Breaker Pin-up 1:30:04

2M ago1:30:04

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Boo and Evan jump right back into the issues with this reprint of the American Marvel issue that introduced the great character, Circuit Breaker. Of course, the guys ramble on...a lot. If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @mtmtgpod on Twitter https://www.face…

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Episode 332 - Matthew Davis 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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Matthew Davis (Vampire Diaries! Legacies!) joins us to talk about his new role in NBC's Grosse Point Garden Society. He gets into how he relates heavily with his character and how past experiences have shaped his current self. Sundance heads to Colorado The next Bond movie has its producers Game Informer returns after shutting down a few months ago…

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Exploring slang, AI ghost words, and language change, with Heddwen Newton 31:13

2M ago31:13

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1068. Did Yosemite Sam ever actually say "tarnation"? What’s "fridgescaping," and why is it trending? And why is AI filling the internet with nonsense words like “lrtsjerk”? Linguist and translator Heddwen Newton shares her favorite new slang, explains the Mandela Effect, and breaks down how AI-generated content is making language even messier. Fin…

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Episode 331.5 - Andy Woodhull 40:09

2M ago40:09

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Andy Woodull (stand up!) stops by to talk about his new special, "Beach Brain." Plus, we get into what it's like working as a clean comic; life on tour; and the moments that changed him in between specials. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Facebook…

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What’s wrong with "'til"? Why tiny words control conversations. How many cookies? 17:25

2M ago17:25

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1067. Think "'til" is a valid alternative to "until"? Think again! We learn about the difference between "till" and "until" and why many style guides frown on "'til." Then, we uncover the hidden power of interjections—words like "um," "huh," and "mm-hmm"—and how they help us negotiate meaning, keep conversations flowing, and even challenge artifici…

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Marvel UK Annual #1 Pt 4: Bumblebee Gets Some Action 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Boo and Evan finish out the first UK Transformers Annual with the story "Hunted!" Bumblebee is seriously bored and is looking for some action, and Prowl is the babysitter, but what's better than one wild and crazy wing man? Two wing men! Well, they have wings and they fly... If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! Edhatestr…

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Episode 331 - Alexander Hodge 1:11:22

2M ago1:11:22

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Alexander Hodge (Insecure! Joy Ride!) sits down to talk about NBC's Grosse Point Garden Society. Plus: could ESPN buy stake in NFL Media's rights? And which cities are getting more production attention than Los Angeles? Student athletes get a higher paycheck on EA’s CFB 26 “The Simpsons” gets a 24/7 streaming channel on Disney+ ESPN is in talks to …

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The best punctuation book, period, with June Casagrande 25:04

2M ago25:04

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1066. Do you really need that comma? Should your dashes have spaces? Is there ever just one "right" way to punctuate? June Casagrande, author of "The Best Punctuation Book, Period," busts punctuation myths, compares style guides, and looks at the surprising complexity of the humble em dash. Find June Casagrande at grammarunderground.com. 🔗 Share yo…

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Why we say ‘OK.’ How tea shaped English slang. Poetry winner 17:29

2M ago17:29

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1065. Is it "OK" or "okay"? We look at the surprising history of one of the world’s most recognized English words and how a 19th-century election campaign helped it stick. Then, we have some fun with Victorian tea culture and the many idioms it inspired, from Cockney rhyming slang to "scandal broth." The "tea" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Qu…

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Marvel Annual #1 Part 3: Autobots Be Blowing Stuff Up! 38:21

2M ago38:21

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Boo and Evan are still in the first UK Annual, yeah, its a beefy boy, like Windcharger. IYKYK. This is the tale of when Megatron met Optimus Prime, and Megatron sang to the fallen body of Puffer. Mirage will be playing the part of Soundwave in this one scene and there are some others who get a mention in this story. You know you wanna know! If you'…

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Managing supply and demand for Large C&I customers with Russell Hunt from LCI Energy 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Achieving aggressive energy reduction and sustainability goals is a daunting task for any company. With limited resources, managing risk, increasing regulatory mandates, and skyrocketing supply chain costs and delays, LCI Energy strives to amplify the progress customers are making with improved effectiveness.…

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Episode 330 - Spouting Their Nonsense 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Newsletters and podcasts are so in right now. Pocket Casts is finally useable without paying Substack is still going strong as an alternative outlet YouTubers are holding upfronts Spotify says half of its royalties are going to indie artists Spotify says it pays artists billions as people still don’t make money ————————————————— Get social! Website…

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Behind the scenes of Wikipedia: editing, accuracy, and notability, with Jonathan Rick 27:38

2M ago27:38

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1064. Is Wikipedia the last refuge on online truth? With AI-generated content and misinformation spreading online, Wikipedia is growing in esteem, but who decides what gets published? How does Wikipedia determine things like credibility and notability? Wikipedia consultant Jonathan Rick gives us the inside scoop on Wikipedia’s strict sourcing rules…

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Spoiler Special! Void Rivals #17 and Transformers #18 41:25

2M ago41:25

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Boo and Evan couldn't wait to go over these two issues that are minty fresh! Why should you wait for the spoilery goodness? You shouldn't! If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you! [email protected] [email protected] @mtmtgpod on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanMeetsTheseGuys/ https://disco…

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Episode 329.5 - The Cast of The Hunting Party 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Sara Garcia ("My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale," "Ride"), Josh McKenzie ("La Brea"), and Patrick Sabongui ("The Flash," "Black Adam") join me to talk about NBC's "The Hunting Party." Watch the video here. ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky Facebook

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