Parhaat Mignon Fogarty Inc Podcastit (2024)

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'Hanged' versus 'Hung.' Is 'pair' singular or plural? Fossilized phrases. 16:33

8h ago16:33

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1030. This week, we look at why "hang" has two past-tense forms: "hanged" and "hung." (And why I keep messing them up!) Then we expand on why "pair" can be singular or plural." And finally we look at why we hear some words only in set phrases such as "bated breath," "throes of agony," and "to and fro." The "archaic language" segment was written by …

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The psychology of writing bestsellers, with Jennifer Lynn Barnes 41:00

5d ago41:00

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1029. This week, I talk with Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of the bestselling "Inheritance Games" series and a former psychology professor, about the psychology behind popular fiction. We look at why readers connect so deeply with fictional characters, the science of parasocial relationships, and how understanding human psychology can improve your s…

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Are you "pantless" or "pantsless"? Who (or what) is Beetlejuice? 17:14

7d ago17:14

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1028. This week, we look at the weird situation when you want to add a suffix (such as "-less") to a plural-only noun such as "pants" or "scissors" — with a fun detour for some pants-related idioms. Then, with a new "Beetlejuice" in theaters, we look at the fascinating origin of the name and its role in mythology throughout the ages. The "pantless"…

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How linguists solve crimes, with Natalie Schilling 34:49

12d ago34:49

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1027. This week, I talk with forensic linguist Natalie Schilling about how people's language gives them away — in manifestos, ransom notes, text messages, and more. Natalie Schilling is a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn. 🔗 Shar…

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From Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). Taquitos 16:34

14d ago16:34

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1026. This week, we look at the origins of words for men, including the ancient roots of "man," the surprising evolution of the word "guy" from being an insult to just another word, and how "guido" took a different route. Then, for some Halloween fun, we look at the difference between crypts, catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries, with an emphasis o…

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The language of meetings, with Jim Slaughter 26:09

19d ago26:09

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1025. Have you ever wondered where meeting terms like “quorum” or “proxy” come from? In this episode, Jim Slaughter looks at the linguistic origins and historical contexts of these and other common parliamentary words. We discuss the evolution of words like “bylaws,” why minutes aren't related to time, how “filibuster” is connected to pirates, and …

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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms. 17:12

21d ago17:12

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1024. It often sounds weird if you try to end a sentence with a contraction like "you're" and "I'm." We look at why! Then, get ready for Halloween with the language of fear. The "contractions" segment is by Neal Whitman, an independent writer and consultant specializing in language and grammar and a member of the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, school board. Y…

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Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing! 37:44

26d ago37:44

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1023. I felt like I could write anything after this discussion with Anne Lamott about painful first drafts, beating perfectionism, and the one thing she'd change in "Bird by Bird." Best of all, you can meet Anne yourself at the upcoming Writers Rising conference. Use the code grammargirl10 for a 10% discount. 🔗 Share your familect recording in a Wh…

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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle. 17:23

28d ago17:23

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1022. This week, we look at election terms like “president-elect” and “lame duck” and how they're used during a U.S. presidential transition. Then, I dig into my favorite kind of hot grammar news: people in Germany are angry about apostrophes! The "election words" segment is by Karen Lunde Hertzberg, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has cra…

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'Hanged' versus 'Hung.' Is 'pair' singular or plural? Fossilized phrases. 16:33

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The psychology of writing bestsellers, with Jennifer Lynn Barnes 41:00

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Are you "pantless" or "pantsless"? Who (or what) is Beetlejuice? 17:14

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How linguists solve crimes, with Natalie Schilling 34:49

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From Guy Fawkes to Guido Fawkes. Tales from the crypt (and catacombs, mausoleums, and ossuaries). Taquitos 16:34

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The language of meetings, with Jim Slaughter 26:09

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Why don't we say 'I'm smarter than YOU'RE'? The language of fear. Catherineisms. 17:12

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Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing! 37:44

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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle. 17:23

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