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The Word Nerds
Language: English
Category: Society and Culture /
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This weekly podcast explores words, language, and why we say the things we do. It is a relaxed but well informed exploration of language change, slang, taboo words, and other modes of expression on the edge of "standard" language. It will also feature new
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The Word Nerds|Portmanteau Words (Blend Words) (54) Episode
Dave Shepherd and Howard Chang respond to voicemail from Paul of The PK and J Show, who has a word-usage question about 'beside' and 'besides.' (1:53)
Dave and Howard discuss the formation of blend words, popularly known as 'portmanteau words,' and their effect on language change. (5:06)
What are 'good' (effective) and 'bad' (non-effective) blends? (8:20)
Music bumper from by 'Stitch Together' by Adam Boucher (14:39)
Blends that promote convenience and utility of of speech (15:05)
Clips and clip-blends (21:33)
Song: 'Brunching Britney and the Homeboy,' by PC MuÃoz (24:40)
Blend words from advertising and marketing (29:00)
Rude word of the week: 'shart' (31:11)
Music bumper from 'Court of Greedy Kings' by Val Davis (32:46)
Whimsical blends and awkward, forced blends (33:03)
Music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network
Theme music by Kick the Cat
Closing music from 'Grapes' by Evan Stone
time: 38:11
size: 26.3 Mb
rating: PG (We manage to define our Rude Word without being rude at all.)
Categories: language, linguistics
[ Sat, 18 Mar 2006 17:21:00 GMT ]
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