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
  • Ep. 69 Fancy French Words: Émerveillement and Éblouissement

    Ep. 69 Fancy French Words: Émerveillement and Éblouissement
    Jun 18 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the French words Émerveillement and Éblouissement from Luc Lewitanski and put the word "masterpiece" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: l'émerveillement.
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    26 mins
  • Ep 68 Words From the French Language: La Mie and Gourmand

    Ep 68 Words From the French Language: La Mie and Gourmand
    Jun 11 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the French words la mie and gourmand from French and English educator Luc Lewitanski and explore a "word in action" with reporter at large Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: La Mie.
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    27 mins
  • Ep 67 The Pleasure Episode: Bengali word "shukhi shoreer"

    Ep 67 The Pleasure Episode: Bengali word "shukhi shoreer"
    Jun 4 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the Bengali word shukhi shoreer from Sandeep Mukherjee, discuss Mr. Pleasure with C. Brian Smith, and talk about the democratization of connoisseurship with Paul Jackson. Poem by Maggie: Mr Pleasure.
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    33 mins
  • Ep 66 Word from the Birds: Torpor

    Ep 66 Word from the Birds: Torpor
    May 28 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the word torpor from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson and put the word "hardworking" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Surrender.
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    34 mins
  • Ep 65 Sanskrit Buddhist Word: Viriya

    Ep 65 Sanskrit Buddhist Word: Viriya
    May 21 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the Sanskrit word viriya from Katherine “Senshin” Griffith, head teacher at the Zen Center of Los Angeles and discuss “sick in bed without a fever day” with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: Tiny Hero.
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    25 mins