Episodes

  • Ep. 3 German Gems: Waldensemkeit, Torschlusspanik, and Kaputreparium

    Ep. 3 German Gems: Waldensemkeit, Torschlusspanik, and Kaputreparium
    Sep 26 2024
    Maggie and Emily explore the German words torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich. They put the word “mine” on trial with judge Jim Vallely and coin the word “torschlusspresence.” Poem by Maggie “Nothing at All.”
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    38 mins
  • Ep. 2 Japanese Jewels: Wabi Sabi and Shoshin

    Ep. 2 Japanese Jewels: Wabi Sabi and Shoshin
    Sep 19 2024
    Maggie and Emily explore the Japanese words wabi sabi and shoshin with native Japanese speaker Taka Tora in Tokyo. They put the word “should” or trial with judge Matt Vern and coin the words “winblunder” and “loomingloss.” Poem by Emily “A Japanese View of Love.”
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    36 mins
  • Preview: Maggie and Emily's Mission

    Preview: Maggie and Emily's Mission
    Sep 5 2024
    Our mission.
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    7 mins
  • Ep. 1 Dutch Delights: Gezellig and Niksen

    Ep. 1 Dutch Delights: Gezellig and Niksen
    Sep 5 2024
    Maggie and Emily explore the Dutch words gezellig and niksen with Dutch native speaker Natanel Bohmer. They put the word “lazy” on trial with judge Matt Vern, coin the word “sacred flakery,” and learn how long it takes it the average human being Jim Vallely to eat a banana. Poem by Maggie: Pilgrim! Stop your Progress!
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    35 mins