A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.
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Explore the future of innovation with 'Lexicon by Interesting Engineering' – a captivating podcast that dives into the heart of groundbreaking advancements. Join us for engaging conversations with leading experts in engineering and technology. Each episode of Lexicon unravels the stories of inspiration, the mechanics of breakthroughs, and peeks into what the future holds. Discover the fascinating journey of how today's ideas are shaping tomorrow's world. https://interestingengineering.com/ne ...
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Release the nouns! It's linguistics and comedy, science and etymology. You'd better seize the dative because the name nerd will rock your word.
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Join us as we talk to the Directors and Assistant Directors before the release of their editions. Find out why they chose the theme and what articles to look out for! Lexicon is an online medical magazine which releases editions on a quarterly basis. Go to www.lexiconin.com for more information and to read our editions and blogs.
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Lexiconned is the podcast that unpacks the hidden histories and wild myths behind the words and phrases we use every day. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of irreverence, we separate fact from folklore to tell the stories behind everyday words. #Etymology #WordNerd, #LanguageLovers
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In this episode, we talk to Kyle Baranko, Head of Product at Paces, about how the explosive growth of AI is reshaping the clean energy landscape. From off-grid solar microgrids to the future of small modular reactors, Kyle shares how data centers are driving unprecedented demand for electricity. He also shares his thoughts on how smart technology, …
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Our parents were cringe-inducing but we're just cringe. Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Website: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValleyتوسط Lexicon Valley
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In this episode, we talk with the Vice President of Ecosense, Dallas Jones, who shares how smart sensors and years of science are turning the tide on an invisible threat: radon gas. From tech breakthroughs to policy changes, this is everything you need to know to stay safe, stay informed, and breathe easier. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ f…
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In today's episode, we’re diving into the future of driver safety with Jessie Lee from VUEROID, South Korea’s leader in advanced dash cam technology. From AI-powered license plate restoration to ultra-reliable low-power recording, their latest S1 4K Infinite dash cam is redefining what it means to be prepared on the road. Whether you're a tech love…
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29/09/2025 Oxford New Words Plants of Interest Asafoetida Motor Scrap Auto Service Anti-lock braking Punch Up The Psalm Psalm 101: I will sing of mercy and judgment New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley Also featuring songs by Eminemتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode of Lexicon, we’re joined by Fernando Dominguez from SandboxAQ to explore how artificial intelligence and quantum tech are merging to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems. From simulating millions of drug compounds in days to protecting our data from future quantum threats, we explore how LQMs will change everything. …
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Returning as the primary hosts of Lexicon Valley, Mike Vuolo and Bob Garfield speak to John McWhorter about understatement and hyperbole in Black English. Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Website: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValleyتوسط Lexicon Valley
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15/09/2025 Psycholoscopes Egyptian pyramids Elemental Mercury Mnemonics US universities Did Someone Say Puzzles - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode, we’re joined by Al Eliasen, CEO of Spatial Business Systems, to discuss how automation, AI, and digital design tools are revolutionizing utility infrastructure, from power grids to broadband. If you’ve ever wondered how we’ll meet the rising demands of electrification, renewable energy, and smart networks, this one’s for you. Also,…
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Mike Vuolo and Bob Garfield interview Richard Tofel on his book Sound the Trumpet: The Making of John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, revealing the startling authorship behind JFK’s most famous words in this long unavailable episode from our archive. Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Website: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconV…
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01/09/2025 Ministry of Rightspeak False rhymes What's Dis Salmonella, Typhoid, Typhus Double Platinum Discs Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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From meat that used to mean all food to sarcasm that once meant “to tear flesh,” this episode of Lexiconned explores twelve everyday words that have gone through total transformations. TJ guides you through their original meanings, when and how they changed, and what that tells us about culture, time, and language itself. #Lexiconned #WordOrigins #…
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In this episode, Dr. Liam Holt from NYU Langone Health joins us to uncover the hidden world of LINE-1, a viral-like DNA element that makes up a massive part of our genome. We explore how this ancient stowaway shaped human evolution, why it might be fueling aging, inflammation, and cancer, and explore whether science can turn it from a threat into a…
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What do ancient Roman spirits and IQ scores have in common? In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ explores the tangled history of the word “genius”—from its roots in Latin religion to its modern-day misuse. Discover how the word changed, and what we lost along the way. Sources: Oxford English Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary Encyclopedia Britanni…
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18/08/2025 Harvey Dudgeon Horse breeds Etymology Blue Cambridge Analytics Great Women of Science Alma Levant Hayden Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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What do YouTube comments, medieval monks, and modern politics have in common? They’re all tangled in the wild history of vulgar. In this episode, TJ traces the word’s transformation from “of the people” to “offensive,” and asks whether vulgarity might just be the people’s poetry. Sources: Oxford English Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary Encycl…
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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Shu Yang, a pioneering materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and one of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Changemakers. From elephant skin to snail mucus, Dr. Yang draws inspiration from nature to create shape-shifting, sustainable materials that could transform everything from medicine to construction. …
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Episode Description: Is hell a biblical punishment or a medieval invention? In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ takes you on a blazing journey through the etymology, theology, and mythology behind one of the most powerful words in English. From Viking goddesses to Dante’s inferno, discover the strange and surprising origins of “hell.” Sources: Oxford…
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04/08/2025 Oxford New Words That's An Organ Caecum Snog Mythology Avoid Sihuanaba, Min, Red Ghost New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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Episode Description: Did Marco Polo really bring pasta to Italy? Or is that just a saucy myth? In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ boils over the false origins and savory truth behind spaghetti—from its linguistic roots to its role in shaping Italian identity. Pull up a chair, grab a fork, and dig in. Sources: Oxford English Dictionary The Oxford Com…
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In this episode, we are joined by Will Ashford-Brown, Director at the Heligan Strategic Insights team, and a leading expert on AI, autonomous systems, and modern warfare. From drone swarms and digital deception to the ethics of kill-chain automation, we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the battlefield — and what that means for the wo…
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Episode Description From “Dutch courage” to “paint the town red,” this episode uncorks the myths and truths behind your favorite drinking expressions. Join TJ Martin as he pours one out for linguistic history, one phrase at a time. Full Source List Oxford English Dictionary – Definitions and first recorded uses Etymonline (Douglas Harper) – Etymolo…
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1:34:0021/07/2025 Psycholoscopes Mint plants Mnemonics and Deep Dive Shakespeare's plays Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxley Also featuring the songs: "Knights of Cydonia" Written and performed by Muse "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio Performed by Heath Ledger, from the film "10 Things I Hate Abo…
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Discover how Shakespeare's words went from stage to everyday speech in this bard-tastic episode of Lexiconned. We break down famous phrases the playwright coined—or catapulted into cultural fame—from “wild goose chase” to “green-eyed monster.” Sources: Crystal, David. The Stories of English. Penguin Books. Partridge, Eric. Shakespeare’s Bawdy. Rout…
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In this episode of Lexicon, we speak with Dr. Scott Miller, Director of Technology at NextFlex, to explore how hybrid electronics are revolutionizing manufacturing. From aerospace to healthcare, Scott explains how printed and flexible electronics are enabling smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient systems while helping bring manufacturing ba…
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This week - we go back to our roots, unraveling a single word that we all think we know. What do Venetian sailors, biblical floods, and viral memes have in common? They all helped shape the word quarantine. In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ explores how a 14th-century medical mandate turned into a global keyword—and what its forty-day origins revea…
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What did English sound like during the Revolutionary War? John has a number of fascinating observations about the way the language was spoken back then — including the accents! Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Website: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValleyتوسط Lexicon Valley
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07/07/2025 Ministry of Rightspeak Multiple different vowels What's Dis Aardvark, Anteaters Something Different Sega P.Y.S.S. Wonder Where I Am Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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The Language of Liberty Celebrate Independence Day with a deep dive into the Revolutionary War’s most explosive contributions to our language. From “lock, stock, and barrel” to “not worth a Continental,” TJ explores how battle-tested idioms still echo through American speech today. Lock, Stock, and Barrel | Keep Your Powder Dry | Flash in the Pan |…
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In this episode, we sit down with Justin Graham and Jake Dein from Barge Design Solutions to explore the real-world challenges of implementing AI in engineering. From avoiding the "streetlight effect" to saving clients millions through more intelligent data integration, they share hard-earned insights on why clean, connected data, not just flashy t…
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From factory floors to fluorescent-lit offices, Lexiconned dives into the idioms that built the working world. In this episode, we unpack the language of labor—from punching in and climbing the corporate ladder to thinking outside the box and cutting corners. Whether you’re a blue-collar grinder or a white-collar warrior, these phrases reveal the c…
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23/06/2025 Harvey Dudgeon Dutch provinces Etymology Sour Salty Bitter Sweet New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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From cold feet to getting something off your chest, we use body-based idioms every day to express doubt, love, relief, embarrassment—and everything in between. In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ dives into 15 popular expressions rooted in the human body, tracing their histories from biblical texts to Broadway, battlefield slang to Shakespearean dram…
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In this episode of Lexicon, we sit down with Graeme Purdy, CEO and co-founder of Ilika Technologies — a trailblazer in solid-state battery innovation. With EV adoption surging and energy storage tech evolving fast, Graeme shares how Ilika’s Goliath program redefines what’s possible for electric vehicles and beyond. Join us as we explore battery saf…
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What do silver spoons, cash cows, and red ink have in common? In this Lexiconned episode, host TJ explores the surprising origins and cultural reach of financial expressions we use every day. It’s a lighthearted linguistic audit of how money makes us talk. [Sources] Oxford English Dictionary Cassell’s Dictionary of Slang "Word Origins...And How We …
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The Live Laugh Lexicon Podcast #40
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1:08:1609/06/2025 Oxford New Words Plants of Interest Burdock What's Your Papal Name? Pope Quiz Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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In this episode of Lexiconned, host TJ Martin takes us on a tour of everyday trouble, decoding ten expressions born from secrecy, stress, and slip-ups. From medieval market scams to nautical metaphors, learn how we dress up life’s chaos in vivid, memorable turns of phrase. Explore the expressions: Caught Red Handed, Bite the Bullet, Kick the Bucket…
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In this episode, we sit down with Raj Toleti, Chairman and CEO of Andor Health, to explore how AI is transforming virtual care, without replacing the human touch. From reducing clinician burnout to accelerating time-to-treatment, Raj shares how ThinkAndor® is building a more intelligent, more connected healthcare system powered by AI agents that co…
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Episode Description Why do we say "by and large" when we mean "generally"? And how did a dozen turn into thirteen? In this Lexiconned episode, TJ explores curious expressions tied to measurement: "Give an Inch (Take a Mile)," "By and Large," "A Baker's Dozen," "In Spades," "A Hair's Breadth," "To the Nines," and "Second to None." It's a journey thr…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Paul Van Metre, co-founder of ProShop ERP, a manufacturing software platform born out of pure necessity. We delve into why precision machining is the backbone of modern life, how real-time data and going paperless can transform company culture, and what it takes to help small shops punch well above their weight.…
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26/05/2025 Psycholoscopes Architectural columns Mnemonics and Deep Dive Geologic Periods Cambridge Analytics Cryptic Corner - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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Truth. It built our loyalties. It fueled revolutions. It shaped law, journalism, art—and everything we trust (or don’t). In this special Foundations episode of Lexiconned, we explore the complex roots of one of humanity’s most powerful—and most contested—words. From ancient oaths to Enlightenment science to today’s digital battlegrounds, truth has …
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Today, we're diving into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Illana Ressler, a leading reproductive endocrinologist at Illume Fertility. Join us as we explore the connection between metabolic health and fertility, uncover the science behind conditions like PCOS, and discuss why medications like Ozempic are making waves in reproductive wellness. Als…
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Over isn’t just the opposite of under and off is not necessarily the opposite of on. John explains. Twitter: @lexiconvalley Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley Website: booksmartstudios.com/LexiconValleyتوسط Lexicon Valley
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What does justice really mean? In this powerful long-form episode, TJ breaks down the word that lives at the heart of courtrooms, protests, and moral debates around the world. From Hammurabi to hip-hop, Supreme Court rulings to superhero stories, we trace justice’s tangled roots through language, law, and culture—and ask whether it can ever truly l…
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In this episode of Lexicon, we speak with Lin Sun Fa, CEO of Emobi, about the future of EV charging. From AI-driven reliability scores to cybersecurity and digital IDs, Lin shares how Emobi is building the invisible infrastructure powering seamless, secure, and smart electric mobility. Whether you're an EV owner, a tech enthusiast, or just curious …
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12/05/2025 Ministry of Rightspeak IOUS What's Dis Sweet Potato, Cassava, Yams Snog Mythology Avoid Nüwa, Dungavenhooter, Hecatoncheires New Accent Please - Music by Kevin MacLeod, arranged by Kit Foxleyتوسط Kit Foxley
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For the month of May we are kicking off a series, I’m calling foundations. This is the first episode in that mini-series. Freedom is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—words in the English language. In this extended deep-dive, TJ traces the word from its ancient Proto-Indo-European roots to its modern cultural clashes. Along the way, w…
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Today we’re joined by Matt Casella, President of Richtech Robotics, to explore how AI-driven robots like ADAM are transforming hospitality, healthcare, and beyond. We'll dive into the exciting potential of robots with personality, the human side of automation, and Matt’s vision for a future where humans and robots seamlessly collaborate. Also, don’…
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