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The Spoken History of a Global Language
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Step into the shadows with One Very Short Story, a weekly fix of wicked, noir-soaked tales. Each episode drips with desire and deception, spinning tight plots that deliver a sharp, unforeseen twist—just like your favorite smoky noir film. Dive in for intrigue and satisfaction that’ll leave you craving more. All stories, music, and podcast art produced by J.L. Stroud, Jr. with a little AI assistance. For more info visit www.jlstroudjr.com.
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Founder, Randell Stroud, Nalini-Global acts as a platform to discuss and educate the public on philosophy, human rights, current events, and features extensive conversations on masculinity, martial arts, and a love for international cultures. The podcast has featured the likes of high level combat sports athletes such as UFC legend Cung Le, and Muay Thai champion, Kevin "The Soul Assasin" Ross. Randell Stroud draws on his experiences as a paralegal,politician, martial artist, investigator, a ...
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In this episode: Trixie is the kind of woman you pray to meet and regret surviving. A con artist in red heels who drains wallets and egos for sport—until she crosses paths with a man too smooth, too rich, and too perfect to be real. Turns out, she’s not the only one playing the long game." ||| Story, art, and music produced by J.L. Stroud, Jr. with…
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They wanted comfort. They got Eve.A soothing voice in their earbuds, a digital companion who never judged, never left, and always knew just what to say.The EveX app promised connection in a disconnected world. But when one man behind the code starts to unravel, so does the illusion of control.“AI Loves You” is a techno-noir meditation on loneliness…
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A woman, a bruised lover, and a fixer with fists like cinder blocks walk into a motel room. Only one walks out. Set to the flicker of a dying lamp and a preacher’s late-night sermon, this story burns slow until it explodes. “Three Ways to Solve a Problem” is a savage meditation on pain, power, and the weaponization of love. You’ll be hooked by the …
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She came for a drink, maybe a distraction. But he came for something more. In this slow-burn noir tale, a grieving beauty and a private eye share a few quiet moments over bourbon and regret. But underneath the small talk and shared sorrow lies a truth with teeth. There’s a reason he’s at that bar. And there's a reason she shouldn’t have come. ||| S…
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In the early 1600s, English began to spread around the world as speakers searched for new trading partners and new places to settle. Through that process, English become an international language, but as English speakers encountered people and languages in distant places, they sometimes became confused. That confusion and uncertainty shaped the Eng…
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The invention of the telescope in the early 1600s laid the foundation for the scientific revolution, but it also disrupted the traditional view of the universe and led to a conflict with the Catholic Church. Meanwhile, the Anglican Church completed a translation of the Bible that became known as the King James or Authorized version. In this episode…
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In the first decade of the 1600s, English speakers were on the move as they established the first permanent English settlement in North America. They also began a steady a migration to northern Ireland after an event known to history as ‘the Flight of the Earls.’ As these English speakers relocated to regions outside of Britian, they took their reg…
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In the early 1600s, several landmark events shaped the history of England and determined how and where the English language would be spoken in the centuries that followed. The period from 1602-1605 saw the end of the Elizabethan era, the unification of the crowns of England and Scotland, the authorization of the King James Version of the Bible, the…
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In the first couple of years of the 1600s, several new Shakespeare plays appeared. Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It were recorded in the Stationer’s Register, and a third play called The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark was likely performed on the stage for the first time. In this episode, we’ll look at those plays and examine how they…
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In this episode, we look at clothing and fashion in the Elizabethan era, and we examine the connection between clothing, custom and language. We also examine Shakespeare’s plays about the lives of Julius Caesar and Henry V of England. Along the way, we also explore how Elizabethan clothing conventions influenced the structure and presentation of th…
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Episode 176: All the World’s a Playhouse
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Theaters were an important part of cultural life in Elizabethan England, and they contributed many words to the English language. Those words joined thousands of other words that were pouring into English from around the world. In this episode, we look at how distant cultures were contributing to the growth of English and how Shakespeare’s acting c…
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Episode 175: The English of Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays and one of the most popular plays ever written. In this episode, we examine the language of the play to see how it reflects the English of Elizabethan England, and we identify evidence of emerging pronunciations that would become common over the following centuries. TRANSCRIPT: EPI…
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English spelling largely reflects the state of the language in the late 1500s. In this episode, we look at one of the first English spelling books, and we explore several plays by William Shakespeare to examine the way he rhymed words. We also explore the way modern spellings reflect the pronunciation of words during the Elizabethan period. Works d…
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In this episode, we look at the development of English comedy in the early modern era. We examine some of William Shakespeare’s early comedies, and we also distinguish Shakespearean comedy from other types of comedic performances which had been popular for centuries. We also look to Italy to see how developments in literature and drama there had an…
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In this episode, we explore the concept of a successful succession. During the early 1590s, France was divided by a bitter conflict over the succession of Henry of Navarre to the French throne. Meanwhile, William Shakespeare wrote a couple of plays that appear to make reference to the events in France. He also composed other plays that dealt with t…
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Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)
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In this episode, we turn our attention to the wordcraft of William Shakespeare. Today, many people have mixed opinions about his plays and poems. They know that he is widely regarded as the greatest English writer of all time, but they struggle with his language. This time, we explore what makes Shakespeare’s use of the English language so unique a…
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Episode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets
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In this episode, we examine the connection between poetry and plague in the early 1590s. An outbreak of the recurring sickness contributed to Shakespeare’s early career as a poet, and that poetry likely included his many sonnets. We also examine how an old acquaintance from Shakespeare’s hometown emerged as one of the leading printers in London and…
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Episode 169: Shakespeare Documented
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William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the most important writer in the history of the English language, but relatively little is known about his personal life. The desire to know more about the ‘Bard of Avon’ has led to much speculation and conjecture over the centuries. In this episode, we try to separate fact from fiction as we look at t…
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In this episode, we explore a philsophical discussion on existenstialism, ancestral honor and the importance of protecting your family name. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naliniglobal/support
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Episode 168: Witches, Demons and Fairies
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In this episode, we explore the Elizabethan fascination with witchcraft and mysterious creatures like fairies and demons. Those subjects feature prominently in the literature of the period, and they reveal a lot about the world view of the people who lived in England in the late 1500s. Among the texts analyzed in this episode are Reginald Scot’s ‘D…
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All languages have their own rhythm and cadence, and English is no exception. That rhythm has actually shaped the language over time. It contributed to the structure of English poetry, and during the Elizabethan period, it shaped the way drama was composed. In this episode, we look at the beginning of Modern English drama through the patterns of so…
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Bonus Episode: Rise and Fall of the Classic Movie Accent
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In this episode from the Patreon archives, we examine the accent used by actors and actresses in very old movies. We look at the origin of that accent and examine why it was adopted by the film industry in the first few decades of sound in motion pictures.By Kevin Stroud
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In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail for England in an attempt to depose Elizabeth I and replace her with a Spanish princess. In this episode, we examine how the English victory secured the status of English within the Church of England and ensured the spread of English as part of the nascent British Empire. We also explore how Spanish and Italian …
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