הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Harper F (2024)

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'Beer' words in the OED, with Fiona McPherson 28:28

1d ago28:28

28:28

1031. This week, Fiona McPherson from the Oxford English Dictionary talks about the latest “beer” words added to the OED, from “boozeroo” to “beerage.” We discuss how these words are chosen, the fascinating history behind them, and why some have surprising origins. Fiona also explains how digital resources have transformed lexicography and shares w…

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Top 5 Characters You Wouldn’t Vote for: Heretic//Anora//Juror #2//Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person 2:17:19

13h ago2:17:19

2:17:19

Bryan and Anderson review Heretic, Anora, Juror #2 and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (from assigner Nick Eats Cake). Then, once again inspired by the election, the boys countdown Top 5 Characters You Wouldn’t Vote For! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Ander…

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'Space Cowboy' profiles an aerial stunt artist 1:40

3d ago1:40

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'Space Cowboy' profiles the sky diving cinematographer Joe Jennings as he attempts to pull off the most difficult stunt of his career. It's among over 200 films playing this week at the DOC NYC festival in Manhattan theaters and online.על ידי thom_powers, raphaela_neihausen

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'Hanged' versus 'Hung.' Is 'pair' singular or plural? Fossilized phrases. 16:33

3d ago16:33

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1030. This week, we look at why "hang" has two past-tense forms: "hanged" and "hung." (And why I keep messing them up!) Then we expand on why "pair" can be singular or plural. And finally we look at why we hear some words only in set phrases such as "bated breath," "throes of agony," and "to and fro." The "archaic language" segment was written by K…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Week 5 (Brandon Brooks) 53:09

4d ago53:09

53:09

Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to become a part of this. Mike and I have a fellow BTAP assistant and working actor to give his perspective on this place we've been telling you all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי AndersonAndBryan.com

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'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' blends music and history 1:53

8d ago1:53

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'Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat' is an eclectic film essay exploring the U.S. influence in Congo in the 1960s that ranged from jazz concerts to political subversion. Filmmaker Johan Grimonprez creates a heady swirl of history that beckons us to look and listen more closely.על ידי thom_powers

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The psychology of writing bestsellers, with Jennifer Lynn Barnes 41:00

8d ago41:00

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1029. This week, I talk with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of the bestselling "Inheritance Games" series and a former psychology professor, about the psychology behind popular fiction. We look at why readers connect so deeply with fictional characters, the science of parasocial relationships, and how understanding human psychology can improve your s…

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Top 5 Characters You’d Vote For: This Is the Zodiac Speaking//Here//A Real Pain//Revenge//Night Moves 2:21:51

8d ago2:21:51

2:21:51

Bryan and Anderson review This Is the Zodiac Speaking, Here, A Real Pain, Revenge, and Night Moves. Then, inspired by election day, the boys countdown Top 5 Characters You’d Vote For! TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS HERE Loaded for Bear New Promo V…

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Bad Surprises, Good Surprises: Reflections on the Trump Rally in New York City | Commentary 4:00

9d ago4:00

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LAURA FLANDERS - COMMENTARY EXCERPT: "I went into New York City to attend Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, but I couldn't get in. It was so oversubscribed, I was surprised. And as I stood there in the penned-in area with other would-be attendees, we watched on the jumbotron and I wondered about the other things I'd seen that had surpr…

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Are you "pantless" or "pantsless"? Who (or what) is Beetlejuice? 17:14

10d ago17:14

17:14

1028. This week, we look at the weird situation when you want to add a suffix (such as "-less") to a plural-only noun such as "pants" or "scissors" — with a fun detour for some pants-related idioms. Then, with a new "Beetlejuice" in theaters, we look at the fascinating origin of the name and its role in mythology throughout the ages. The "pantless"…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Week 4 (A Tragic Loss) 40:25

14d ago40:25

40:25

Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי AndersonAndBryan.com

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'No Other Land' focuses on the West Bank 1:58

14d ago1:58

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'No Other Land' is directed by a collective of two Palestinians and two Israelis to document a village in the occupied West Bank. Documentary of the Week host Thom Powers spoke to two of the directors, Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham.על ידי thom_powers

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How linguists solve crimes, with Natalie Schilling 34:49

15d ago34:49

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1027. This week, I talk with forensic linguist Natalie Schilling about how people's language gives them away — in manifestos, ransom notes, text messages, and more. Natalie Schilling is a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn. 🔗 Shar…

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Top 5 Movies That Would Be Better as Horror: Smile//Smile 2//Where’s My Roy Cohn? 2:23:02

15d ago2:23:02

2:23:02

Bryan and Anderson review Smile, Smile 2, and Where’s My Roy Cohn? Then the boys get creative with Top 5 Movies That Would Be Better as Horror! TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS HERE Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patr…

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From Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). Taquitos 16:34

17d ago16:34

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1026. This week, we look at the origins of words for men, including the ancient roots of "man," the surprising evolution of the word "guy" from being an insult to just another word, and how "guido" took a different route. Then, for some Halloween fun, we look at the difference between crypts, catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries, with an emphasis o…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Week 3 (Live From The Elks Lodge) 14:39

18d ago14:39

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Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involved. A couple days late this week so we could come to you live from the Halloween party at the Elks Lodge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי AndersonAndBryan.com

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Japan's #MeToo moment in 'Black Box Diaries' 1:56

22d ago1:56

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In 'Black Box Diaries,' Japanese journalist Shiori Ito goes public accusing a high profile figure of rape and starting a national conversation. She faces pushback from police and resorts to secretly taping their conversations to break the silence.על ידי thom_powers

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The language of meetings, with Jim Slaughter 26:09

22d ago26:09

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1025. Have you ever wondered where meeting terms like “quorum” or “proxy” come from? In this episode, Jim Slaughter looks at the linguistic origins and historical contexts of these and other common parliamentary words. We discuss the evolution of words like “bylaws,” why minutes aren't related to time, how “filibuster” is connected to pirates, and …

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Top 5 Mom’s from Horror Movies: Smile 2//Rumors//It’s What’s Inside//Filth//Wolves 2:15:05

23d ago2:15:05

2:15:05

Bryan and Anderson are joined by Florence Bruemmer and review Smile 2, Rumors, Filth, It’s What’s Inside, and Wolves (from assigner Tam Smith). Then we pay tribute to scream queen Florence with Top 5 Mom’s from Horror Movies! TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. INTERNATION…

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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms. 17:12

24d ago17:12

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1024. It often sounds weird if you try to end a sentence with a contraction like "you're" and "I'm." We look at why! Then, get ready for Halloween with the language of fear. The "contractions" segment is by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. Y…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Week 2 48:12

28d ago48:12

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Loadedforbeardoc.com is where to go to get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי AndersonAndBryan.com

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'Union' follows the labor movement at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island 1:36

29d ago1:36

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'Union' follows the grassroots effort to organize workers at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island. Filmmakers Stephen Maing and Brett Story observe leader Chris Smalls and others through a contentious battle of labor activism.על ידי thom_powers

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Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing! 37:44

29d ago37:44

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1023. I felt like I could write anything after this discussion with Anne Lamott about painful first drafts, beating perfectionism, and the one thing she'd change in "Bird by Bird." Best of all, you can meet Anne yourself at the upcoming Writers Rising conference. Use the code grammargirl10 for a 10% discount. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a Wh…

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Top 5 Movies Based on the Villain: Terrifier 3//The Apprentice//Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story 2:00:02

29d ago2:00:02

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Bryan and Anderson are back in person to review The Apprentice, Terrifier 3, and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Then, inspired by the ungood new Joker, the boys countdown Top 5 Movies Based on the Villain! TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. Loaded for Bear New Pr…

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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle. 17:23

1M ago17:23

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1022. This week, we look at election terms like “president-elect” and “lame duck” and how they're used during a U.S. presidential transition. Then, I dig into my favorite kind of hot grammar news: people in Germany are angry about apostrophes! The "election words" segment is by Karen Lunde Hertzberg, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has cra…

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'Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid' profiles the maverick political consultant 1:59

1M ago1:59

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'Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid' profiles the political consultant who became a dissident in the Democratic party for saying that Joe Biden was a weak candidate in 2024. Director Matt Tyrnauer explores Carville's past and present, including his marriage to his political opposite, Mary Matalin.…

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We Have Got a Movie to Make, Week 1 27:38

1M ago27:38

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To get involved and see more about the project go to www.Loadedforbeardoc.com. Mike Carano and Anderson give weekly updates on the process of producing their documentary, Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. This is the first episode, more of a preview of what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can AI really write? A no-nonsense discussion, with Christopher Penn 39:39

1M ago39:39

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1021. This week, Christopher Penn talks about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing and editing. We look at common misconceptions about how AI works and best practices for writing prompts. We also talk about privacy concerns, bias, fact-checking, and our concerns for the future. Whether you use these tools daily, tried them a long time ago a…

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Joker: Folie à Deux//The Substance//Will and Harper//Oddity//Circo 1:46:47

1M ago1:46:47

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With Bryan and Anderson on the mend, they dive into extended reviews of Joker: Folie à Deux, The Substance, Will and Harper, Oddity, and Circo (from assigner Jonathan Mooser). TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TF…

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How to talk like a chef. The Michigander controversy. Jakey. 18:02

1M ago18:02

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1020. This week, we shed light on quirky restaurant slang like “kill it” and “Chef Mike.” Then, we tackle the long-standing debate over what to call residents of Michigan — "Michiganders" or "Michiganians" — and what Abraham Lincoln has to do with it. The "kitchen lingo" segment is by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, ed…

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'Patrice: The Movie' is a romantic comedy about disability rights 1:54

1M ago1:54

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'Patrice: The Movie' follows a couple with disabilities as they face a U.S. legal conundrum that they risk losing their government benefits if they get married. Despite the dire situation, the film exudes a joy and optimism in confronting adversity.על ידי thom_powers

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How writers navigate failure and find success, with Jonathan Small 28:37

1M ago28:37

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1019. This week, Jonathan Small, author of "Write About Now," shares what he's learned about the common struggles writers face throughout their careers. His book highlights stories from bestselling authors about their beginnings, the risks they took, and how they handled early rejection. I was especially surprised by the stories of shockingly bold …

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Top 5 Ambitious Movies: Megalopolis//Wild Robot//Saturday Night 2:27:17

1M ago2:27:17

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Bryan and Anderson review Megalopolis, Wild Robot, and Saturday Night. Then in honor of Francis Ford Coppola's behemoth, the boys countdown Top 5 Ambitious Movies. Link to the GoFundMe for Rob's family TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! Th…

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Episode 251 - Red October, Michkov's Star Power & The Eagles Laid An Egg In Tampa 38:33

1M ago38:33

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Joe O'Donnell and John Mita preview the Phillies postseason, the Flyers potential for Matvei Michkov's rookie season and they break down what the hell happened to the Eagles against the Bucs.

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From game boards to boardrooms. Commas with participial phrases. Gritties. 13:49

2M ago13:49

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1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…

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Certifying elections in 'Denial' 1:57

2M ago1:57

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'Denial' profiles an election official named Bill Gates in Arizona's Maricopa County who faces pressure from conspiracy theorists over the voter count in 2020 and 2022. Filmmakers Paul Moakley and Daniel Lombroso present a cautionary tale for this November, now streaming for free from The New Yorker.…

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

2M ago28:46

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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…

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Fall Preview 2024: Transformers One//The Substance//My Old Ass//Speak No Evil//Rebel Ridge//Uncle Buck 2:19:08

2M ago2:19:08

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Bryan and Anderson go all out and review Transformers One, The Substance, My Old Ass, Speak No Evil, Rebel Ridge and Uncle Buck. Then the boys look ahead to pumpkin spice season and run down their Fall Preview 2024. TFV MERCH: PayPal Link for Shirt/Hat/SoloCup. $50 for all three. Please provide shirt size and red or black hat. Loaded for Bear New P…

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

2M ago16:18

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1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…

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Will Ferrell and Harper Steele take a road trip 1:48

2M ago1:48

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In 'Will & Harper,' comedian Will Ferrell takes a road trip across America with his longtime friend Harper Steele who recently came out as a woman. The two friends blend the serious with the silly on a journey to find acceptance.על ידי thom_powers

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

2M ago51:34

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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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