A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
805 episodes
1 day ago
Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more.
Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org.
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Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more.
Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org.
In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7.
Send a voice note or message via WhatsApp, 16198004443.
From everywhere, call or text +1 (619) 800-4443.
Past episodes, show notes, full search, more: https://waywordradio.org.
A Way with Words is listener-supported! https://waywordradio.org/donate ❤️
Listen without ads here! https://awww.supportingcast.fm
A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
53 minutes
1 month ago
Deep Fried Air (Rebroadcast) - 24 November 2025
Eels, orts, and Wordle! Sweden awarded its most prestigious literary award to a book about . . . eels. The Book of Eels reveals the mysterious life cycle of this sea creature and its significance for famous figures from Aristotle to Sigmund Freud. Plus, what's an ort? It's the last bit of food left on a dinner plate -- and whether or not you finish it can be a matter of manners. Also, an audio puzzle inspired by the popular game Wordle. Harder than it sounds! Plus ginnels, twittens, nerds, Not on your tintype!, piling Pelion upon Ossa, things to say after a sneeze, and a poem about elevators. Ta-da!
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more.
Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org.
In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7.
Send a voice note or message via WhatsApp, 16198004443.
From everywhere, call or text +1 (619) 800-4443.
Past episodes, show notes, full search, more: https://waywordradio.org.
A Way with Words is listener-supported! https://waywordradio.org/donate ❤️
Listen without ads here! https://awww.supportingcast.fm
