הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Urban One Inc (2024)

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Buying your hometown newspaper, with Samantha & Greg Enslen 46:13

1d ago46:13

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998. This week, I talked with Samantha and Greg Enslen, who recently purchased their hometown newspaper, the "Tippecanoe Gazette" in Tipp City, Ohio. Sam and Greg shared how they are making it work, from updating antiquated systems to expanding news coverage and readership. We also discussed balancing print and digital content, the challenges of ad…

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'Which' versus 'that.' Words for walking. Bottleadammit. 16:18

4d ago16:18

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997. This week, I help you learn (and remember!) the difference between "which" and "that" with practical tips and examples about cupcakes. Then, we take a linguistic stroll through walking-related terms, including "perambulate," "sashay," and "traipse." The "words for walking" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publis…

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Dr. Marc Stout 33:48

5d ago33:48

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Dr. Marc Stout with Gaston Christian School joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dr. Stout shares details about his career path to Gaston Christian where he is starting his 15th year as Head of School this fall. Tune in to learn about the school’s academic and athletic programs, new Student Life Center, and the opening the school’s Shelb…

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The Hidden Stories of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart 39:41

8d ago39:41

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996. This week, you'll learn about the rich linguistic history of African American English with Dr. Sonja Lanehart, an advisor to the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We talked about what goes into making an entirely new dictionary and about some of the first entries, including "kitchen," "Aunt Hagar's Children," and "do rag." Find Dr…

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The art of punctuation and the charm of 'kerfuffle.' Nicing. 18:18

11d ago18:18

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995. This week, we look at when to use parentheses, dashes, and commas and how the choice can change the tone of your writing. Then, we dive into the history of words for describing a big fuss — "kerfuffle," "hullabaloo," "hoopla," and more. The "big fuss" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at Dra…

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Tom Settlemyre 33:44

12d ago33:44

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Happy Father’s Day from your friends at “At Home with Roby”. Trent welcomes his father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre, into the studio alongside special guest host, David McGuire. The three share stories and special memories of their fathers, along with a few life lessons learned along the way. From Tom specifically, Trent learned the importance of net…

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Exploring the Language of 'Dune': An Interview with Kevin J. Anderson and Scott Brick 44:42

16d ago44:42

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994. This week, I sat down with the prolific "Dune" author Kevin J. Anderson and the famed "Dune" narrator Scott Brick to explore the language challenges in the "Dune" series. Learn how Kevin and Scott navigated Frank Herbert's original vocabulary, stayed true to the cultural influences of the names and terms, and created an extensive pronunciation…

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The power of sign language in 'Dune.' The words we use for dad. Chee 16:42

18d ago16:42

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993. This week, we cover the strategic use of sign language by the Bene Gesserit in the 'Dune' movies, including its importance in covert communication. Then, we look at the many words for 'father' and their historical and linguistic significance, from early baby talk to more formal terms for adults. Dune sign language supercut video: https://youtu…

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Jon Duda 33:51

19d ago33:51

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Jon Duda, President of CommStruct, LLC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. CommStruct, LLC specializes in quality renovations in commercial, multi-family, and residential spaces. Over the last 15 years, the company has found a niche for leading commercial renovations for time share resorts and hotels, and services properties from Maine…

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The crossword craze — now and then — with Ben Zimmer 27:11

23d ago27:11

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992. What began as a simple word game in 1913 sparked a nationwide craze just a decade later, causing a moral panic and changing American publishing forever. This week, Ben Zimmer, a prolific crossword constructor and language commentator, takes us through the crossword puzzle's surprising early history and enduring legacy. He also explores the mod…

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From 'dog' to 'hot dog.' The 'audience of one' trick. More on the long S. Footbridge. 20:29

25d ago20:29

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991. This week, we trace the origin and meaning of the word "dog," from its mysterious beginning to its current use in phrases like "hot dog" and "hair of the dog." Then we go through the "audience of one" concept, which involves tailoring content to a single, imagined recipient; and we look at how this approach can make your writing more understan…

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Jason Kiker 33:36

26d ago33:36

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Jason Kiker joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jason graduated from NCSU in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. He is the Owner and Managing Principal of Kiker Resource Management, a forestry consulting firm that his father started in 1978, and Owner of Buchanan Shoals Sportsman’s Preserve. Founded in 2001, Buc…

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Why is this a question? with Paul Anthony Jones 29:40

30d ago29:40

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990. Have you ever wondered why English doesn't have gender like Spanish and French? Which languages are the hardest to learn (and why)? And why a Q is always followed by a U? We have the answers to those questions and more this week from Paul Anthony Jones, author of "Why is this a question?" | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjon…

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What is a Word? Target moments. 18:41

1M ago18:41

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989. What is a word? Does "that's" count as one word or two? In this excerpt from Paul Anthony Jones' new book "Why Is This a Question," we look at how things like plurals, compound words, and contractions make defining the word "word" a tricky exercise. | Find Paul Anthony Jones at https://www.paulanthonyjones.com/ | Edited transcript with links: …

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Ken Pruitt 34:12

1M ago34:12

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Ken Pruitt, Founder of Digitrol, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ken founded the industrial and commercial HVAC services business in 1989. For 5 years, Ken worked on his own 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and didn’t take a single vacation. Tune in to learn more about the company’s humble beginnings, its steady growth over the years,…

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How a special dictionary kept soldiers connected during WWII, with Peter Sokolowski 26:50

1M ago26:50

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988. Peter Sokolowski, an editor at Merriam-Webster, goes through the fascinating history of the Armed Services Editions, a series of books published during World War II for distribution among the troops. We look at the special problems of wartime publishing, the collaborative efforts among publishers, and the lasting influence of these books on th…

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Why some sentences have double subjects. The story behind the old F-like letter S. Schwen schwen on dill. 16:49

1M ago16:49

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987. This week, we look at why people sometimes double their subjects, writing sentences such as "John, he bought a car," and when it's OK (and not OK) to do so. Plus, we talk about the medial S, a strange F-like letter that makes an S-sound and shows up in old documents. We look at how it came to be, its role in English typography, and what made i…

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Jeremy Martin 34:46

1M ago34:46

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Jeremy Martin, Founder and Head Coach of Modern Strike, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Before he could walk, Jeremy had a tennis racket in his hand! Following in his dad’s footsteps, Jeremy started playing in tennis tournaments at age 8 and won his first tournament at 9 years old. He played through junior ranks, high school and col…

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Efficiency hacks for writers and editors with Erin Brenner 31:53

1M ago31:53

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986. Erin Brenner, author of "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors," shares time-saving tips including the best practices for using Word, creating macros, and using automation tools like Zapier. You'll also learn about starting and growing a freelance business, including how to figure out what to charge, how to make ends meet at the beginning, a…

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We found the story behind "whim wham for a mucket"! 15:34

2M ago15:34

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985. This week, we look at the world of whimsical words, including the origins and meanings of terms like "dinkus," "gadzook," "petrichor" and the phrase "whim-wham for a goose's bridle." Plus, I have a quick tip about when to capitalize "mom" and "dad." The "weird words" segment was written by Michaela Dunn, a Wyoming-based editor and publisher fo…

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Liz Pharo 33:51

2M ago33:51

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Liz Pharo, Founder and CEO of Divorce.com, joins Trent and special guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Utilizing technology and data, Liz launched Divorce.com in 2022 with the mission of minimizing the stress, trauma and costs that come with divorce. Liz shares details about her entrepreneur father and the valuable life lessons she l…

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Words, coffee, and urban planning: Eli Burnstein on the Dictionary of Fine Distinctions 26:33

2M ago26:33

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984. This week, we talk about the subtle differences between words such as "stock" or "broth," "street" or "boulevard," "maze" or "labyrinth" and more with Eli Burnstein, author of "The Dictionary of Fine Distinctions." Confusion about colors got him started on this path, but along the way, he gained insights into language, culture, and the subtle …

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Skunked words. The power of pronouns. Quigleys 17:35

2M ago17:35

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983. This week, we explore "skunked" words — terms going through hotly disputed meaning changes. We look at the debate between prescriptivists who stick to traditional meanings and descriptivists who accept new usages and what you should do with these words in your own writing. Plus, we learn how using "we" versus "I" alters perceptions of leadersh…

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Nathan Cox 34:04

2M ago34:04

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Nathan Cox, Founder and Chairman of 68 Ventures, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Nathan shares details about his college years playing football for the University of Alabama, his time in the United States Marine Corps and his tour in Iraq, and how he gives back to the community through his involvement in a variety of charitable orga…

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Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen 30:56

2M ago30:56

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982. This week, we delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover the secrets of Old English animal names, from "walking weaver" for spider to the ominous "unland" for a whale's deceptive island. Find Hana Videen at https://OldEnglishWordhord.com/ | Edited transcript with links:…

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When (and How) Should You Cite AI? 'Critters,' 'Varmints,' and Beyond. Choobers. 17:39

2M ago17:39

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981. Major style guides now have advice on when and how you should cite AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. We look at what you need to include in your writing so you're handling this kind of information credibly and professionally. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of animal terminology, including the histories and n…

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Lynnie Heath 34:14

2M ago34:14

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Lynnie Heath, Partner at Harkey Tile & Stone, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The guys catch up on business, baseball and the latest technology available at the Harkey showroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי At Home with Roby

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Exploring the 'Funnest' Parts of Language with Anne Curzan 33:32

2M ago33:32

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980. This week, I talk with with Anne Curzan about the fascinating world of language evolution, her new book, "Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Language," and why linguists should take marketing tips from Apple and why Ben Franklin thought the word "colonize" was bad. | Edited transcript with links: https://gramma…

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The birth of punctuation: from oral traditions to silent reading. Noun clusters. A wing wang in a mucket. 16:29

2M ago16:29

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979. In the first segment, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins and transformation of punctuation. From the early days when words ran together without spaces, to the introduction of punctuation systems by scholars like Aristophanes, we explore how punctuation has played a pivotal role in shaping written communication. In the second segm…

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David Roberts 33:52

2M ago33:52

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David Roberts, President of Roberts Co., joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Roberts Co. is a 3rd generation family-owned grocery business. David’s grandfather opened the company’s first store, Sunflower Market, in 1968. Today, the family owns a chain of 20 Corner Market stores across the state of Mississippi. David shares memories abou…

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How to become a supercommunicator, with Charles Duhigg 19:23

2M ago19:23

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978. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Charles Duhigg, as we talk about mastering the art of communication and his new book, "Supercommunicators." We explore the skills anyone (yes, you!) can learn to become a powerful communicator. Learn about the science behind effective communication, from NASA's emotional intelligen…

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Big changes in Associated Press style. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' finale was catawampus. Bappy 13:44

2M ago13:44

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977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the switch to Merriam-Webster to easing up on the word "unique," we look at what these changes mean for writers and editors. Plus, we explore "catawampus" thanks to its cameo in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. Learn about its quirky orig…

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Lee Cornwell 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Lee Cornwell joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Lee shares details about his time at Clemson University and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, his strong relationship with his father, and how the two ended up in business together. They founded their family business, Cornwell Capital, in 2015 which invests in “dirty and loud” family bus…

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Pet-Speak: From Meowlogisms to Zoomies. 'Imply' or 'Infer'? 19:58

3M ago19:58

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976. How have our pets influenced the way we use language? This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends. From LOLcats to doggo dialects, discover the linguistic wonders of how we talk about our beloved pets. Plus, don't get tripped up by "imply" versus "infer." In the second s…

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Danny Goldrick 33:41

3M ago33:41

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Danny Goldrick with Willow Dumpsters joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to learn about Danny’s move to Charlotte in 2013, his 10 years working at Red Hill Ventures and his transition to Willow Dumpsters in the summer of 2023. Since then, Danny has been busy hitting the streets, meeting new people (including Trent over a cup of …

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You love to read. Could you narrate? 24:14

3M ago24:14

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975. This week, I learned all about audiobook narration from David H. Lawrence XVII, who is launching a new program called "Narrate Your Own Book." If you've ever dreamed of being a narrator, this episode is for you! And if you're a self-published author who has always wanted to narrate your own audiobook (or feel like you should), this episode is …

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Jason McNeel 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Jason McNeel, President of Canton Concrete, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jason calls in from Pearl, Mississippi to share details about the 70+ year old business, its growth from 3 to 5 plants under his leadership, the Canton Concrete team and culture, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Memory, Aging, and the Lingering 'Anyways' 17:31

3M ago17:31

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974. How does aging affect our ability to understand language? From the challenges of processing complex sentences to the resilience you get from a rich vocabulary, we look at how our language skills change over time. Plus, looking into why people say "anyways" led me to some interesting historical tidbits. The aging segment was written by Valerie …

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Lisa Sherry 34:29

3M ago34:29

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Lisa Sherry, founder of Lisa Sherry Interieurs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After college, Lisa spent 12 years working in the fashion industry followed by set design. She got her start in residential interior design in the 80s when working with a developer to develop a small town in Virginia. For the town, Lisa designed a vineya…

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A nuclear win at the Oscars. CamelCase. One clo. 16:54

3M ago16:54

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973. "Oppenheimer" leads us to wonder about the "nucular" pronunciation of "nuclear." And why do people have that second capital letter in the middle of MySpace, OutKast, and PowerPoint (and is it grammatically correct)? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/nuclear/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from …

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Ron Weatherly 33:45

3M ago33:45

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Ron Weatherly, longtime friend, business partner and mentor to Trent and Patrick, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby”. Ron shares details about the start of Dry Pro Foundation and Crawl Space Specialists that he founded in 1999, how the business grew from $0 to $30 million thanks to a strong leadership team focused on creating a positive company …

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From grunts to grammar. The Irish 'after doing.' The winning NGD poem! 13:44

4M ago13:44

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972. How did humans evolve from grunting ancestors to masters of language and poetry? This week, we explore fascinating theories on the origins of human language, including the laugh-inducing Bow-Wow and Pooh-Pooh theories. We also delve into Irish-English calques for St. Patrick's Day (and in response to a question from a Grammarpaloozian) and cel…

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Mike Alterman 34:44

4M ago34:44

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Mike Alterman, founding Principal of Alterman Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Mike is a fourth-generation commercial real estate investor, developer and broker. Tune in to hear details about his family’s history in the grocery store and commercial real estate industries, how he got the bug for real est…

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Where did our language start? 21:32

4M ago21:32

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971. Linguists have traced modern languages like English and Sanskrit back thousands of years to a single Proto-Indo-European source. This week, we explore their detective work and the debates around the origins of the ancestral tongue. This piece was written by Kurt Kleiner, a freelance science and technology writer living in Toronto. It originall…

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Eric Sprouse 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Eric Sprouse, retired owner of Dilworth Billiards, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dilworth Billiards, once located at the corner of Cleveland and Tremont Avenues in SouthEnd, opened its doors in 1979. The space was filled with antique billiards tables and pool memorabilia and had a loyal following of customers until Eric’s retireme…

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'Addictive' or 'addicting'? Types of nouns. Folley 14:06

4M ago14:06

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970. We answer a listener question about the difference between "addictive" and "addicting," and then we look at how to write compound nouns: did you visit a coffeehouse or a coffee house? | Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/addictive/transcript | Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.…

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Sean Boes 34:46

4M ago34:46

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Sean Boes, CEO of Tile Redi, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1998, Tile Redi’s mission is to deliver the market's simplest-to-install and highest-quality shower waterproofing system to all customers. Tune in to learn about the company’s 25 years in business, how their products have evolved over the years thanks to a commi…

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Tracing the origins of Miami's new English. Why it's not a 'gumballs' machine. Embassy Sweets. 19:40

4M ago19:40

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969. From "wolkenkratzer" in German to "flea market" in English, direct translations called calques show how languages borrow from each other. This week, we look at how these translations are changing English in Miami and Spanish in Louisiana. Plus, we look at the difference between "gumball machine" and "gumballs machine" and how it might explain …

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Hisham Bedwan 33:45

4M ago33:45

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Hisham Bedwan, President of Dirty South Customs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Hisham shares stories from his childhood in Youngstown, Ohio, his entrepreneurial start in apparel sales and his journey to Charlotte where he started his Fast Link Wireless businesses is the late 90s. Dirty South Customs followed in 2004 where Hisham c…

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Taylor Swift Doesn't Need Your Grammatical Approval. In Love. Foil Lump Surprise. 13:24

5M ago13:24

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968. This week, I expand on my comments for the New York Times about Taylor Swift's grammatically sound but apostrophe-free new album title: "The Tortured Poets Department." Plus, we dive deep into the nuances between "loving" someone and being "in love," tracing how the word evolved from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root "leubh" yet still doesn…

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