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Pie in the Sky (Rebroadcast) August 3, 2013

Pie in the Sky (Rebroadcast) August 3, 2013

FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over


Pie in the Sky (Rebroadcast) August 3, 2013

FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Looking for a book to read with the kids, or maybe a guide to becoming a better writer? Why are leg cramps called charley horses? And where’d we get a phrase like pie in the sky? If you happen to be tall, you’ve no doubt heard plenty of clueless comments from strangers. A listener who’s 6-foot-8 shares his favorite snappy comebacks. Plus, a word quiz for math lovers, bathroom euphemisms, johnny-on-the-spot, and the biggest palmetto bugs in the land!
This episode first aired December 15, 2012.
Released:
Aug 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

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A fun weekly radio show about language seen through culture, history, and family. Co-hosts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett talk with callers who have questions and stories about linguistics, old sayings, word histories, etymology, regional dialects, slang, new words, word play, word games, grammar, family expressions, books, literature, writing, and more. Your language questions: https://waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org. Call toll-free *any* time in the U.S. and Canada at 1 (877) 929-9673. From elsewhere in the world: +1 619 800 4443. All past shows are free: https://waywordradio.org/. On Twitter at https://twitter.com/wayword.