Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne

Topics: Science

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A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." –New York Times. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed. Weird and deep half-hour conversations about language on the third Thursday of the month. Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm Shownotes and transcripts: www.lingthusiasm.com

Latest episode121: Vampires, ghosts, imposters and more linguistic monstersOctober 15, 2026 · 42 min

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Latest episodes

1. 121: Vampires, ghosts, imposters and more linguistic monstersOctober 15, 2026 · 42 min
2. 120: How (not) to kill a language - Interview with Sophia Smith GalerSeptember 18, 2026 · 41 min
3. 119: Irregularity is all over the placeAugust 21, 2026 · 46 min
4. 118: Using tech to chat with bonobos, dogs, and whalesJuly 17, 2026 · 46 min
5. 117: What makes for beautiful writing, scientifically speaking - Interview with Julie SedivyJune 19, 2026 · 49 min
6. 116: Cross-cultural communication (in space!)May 22, 2026 · 32 min
7. 115: The long shadow of Daisy Bates with This Guy SuckedApril 17, 2026 · 61 min
8. 114: Begonia, average coral, and sea pink - Defining colour terms with Kory StamperMarch 20, 2026 · 54 min
9. 113: Why "it's a diglossia!" explains so many social dynamicsFebruary 20, 2026 · 49 min
10. 112: When language become-s(3SG) linguistic example-s(PL)January 15, 2026 · 49 min

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