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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

The Word Nerds|Language of Deception (56) Episode

Dave Shepherd welcomes Adam Curry, Ashley Simpson, and Howard Stern to the Word Nerds' studio. APRIL FOOLS! Just kidding! It's really Dave and Howard Chang. Dave and Howard respond to voicemail from Patrick regarding the Rude Word of the Week. (1:59) On April Fools Day, Dave and Howard explore the relationship of language to deception and humor. Dave presents a mental deception he learned from Frank Freer, the late magic dealer in Berlin. (4:06) The trickster in myth; deception and theatrical performance (10:25) Music bumper from by "Had Me Fooled" by The Defibulators (15:12) Dave's magic teacher, Jamy Ian Swiss is the Honest Liar. (15:57) Con games, hustles, deception in sales, and the Nigerian Prince email scam (16:52) Song: "I Don't Wanna Lie," by Beatrice Ericsson (25:57) Rude word of the week: "quack" (29:30) Music bumper from "Just Looking" by The Jerrys (31:07) Official and public deceptions: wagging the dog, and the "War Magician" (31:37) Music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network Theme music by Kick the Cat Closing music from "Grapes" by Evan Stone time: 38:39 size: 26.5 Mb rating: PG (Howard's discussion of the trickster in mythology is briefly just slightly violent; otherwise this show is kid-safe.) Categories: language, linguistics, magic

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