Category: Podcasts

Word Nerd: The Pope Blesses and also curses

Happy First Anniversary as Pontiff, Pope Francis.  Now watch your language!  Emily Brewster from Merriam Webster on the subtle nuances…

And The Kids live from SXSW

In the Spare The Rock studios of Bill Childs (or his front room?) in Austin, TX, the local hero ladies…

Girl Scouts: Cookie Entrpreneurs

C is for Girl Scouts. Good Enough For Me.

Word Nerd: Grammar Day!

The Mardi Gras of Grammar

Heavy Petting: Why Not To Use Tea Tree Oil

Hey, hippies.  I know you love it.  But maybe don’t put it on your fancy pets.

Radio Star Kills Stage Star

Titillating Live Radio

Wine Snob: Chardonnay

Around The Wine Barrel

Becoming ‘Wicked’ with Joe Dulude II

The Belmontes Become The Witches of WICKED

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