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Fifty Words For Snow

Fifty Words For Snow

By: Maggie Rowe and Emily Garces
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A linguistic expedition into brave new words. Maggie Rowe and Emily John Garcés hunt for words that lack an English equivalent. They like to think of themselves as Dora the Explorers of language, with their rucksacks and hats and notebooks and magnifying glasses, embarking on a cultural adventure, hunting and gathering useful new word specimens from far flung continents, and holding them up to see what new light they shine on old ideas.Copyright Maggie Rowe Language Learning Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 72 Words From Nature: Molt and Poppybloom

    Ep 72 Words From Nature: Molt and Poppybloom
    Jul 9 2026
    Maggie and Emily discuss the word "molt" with Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson and learn the invented word "poppybloom" from wordsmith Norm Milstein. Poem by Emily: Molt. Song by Norm: Spring is Like a Valentine.
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 71 The Curious Episode

    Ep. 71 The Curious Episode
    Jul 2 2026
    Maggie and Emily talk with language expert, polyglot Tally Beck and learn the word "curio-ocean" from wordsmith Norm Milstein. Poem by Maggie: Curiosity Killed The Cat.
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    31 mins
  • Ep 70 Whiskey Words: Angel's Share and Devil's Cut

    Ep 70 Whiskey Words: Angel's Share and Devil's Cut
    Jun 25 2026
    Maggie and Emily talk to whiskey sommelier Colonel Sam Green about words from the world of whiskey. Whiskey Tasting with Eric Giancoli and Arlo Miller-Baynham. Poem by Emily: Drinking on Jura.
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    27 mins
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