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Fifty Words For Snow
A linguistic expedition into brave new words. Maggie Rowe and Emily John Garcés hunt for words that lack an English equivalent. They like to think of themselves as Dora the Explorers of language, with their rucksacks and hats and notebooks and magnifying glasses, embarking on a cultural adventure, hunting and gathering useful new word specimens from far flung continents, and holding them up to see what new light they shine on old ideas.
Episodes
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Ep 41 Words from Astrophysics: Dark Matter and Parallax
Maggie and Emily explore the Dutch word ietsisme and the terms “dark matter” and "parallax" with astrophysicist Margot Brouer. They discuss “scalation” with…
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Ep 40 Words From German Language - Weltschmerz
Maggie and Emily learn the German word weltschmerz from Philipp De Vries. Word in action: Muße with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Wild.
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Ep 39 - Words From Dutch Language: zingeving
Maggie and Emiy learn the Dutch word zingeving from astrophysicist Margot Brouwer. Poem by Maggie: Zingeving.
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Ep 38 - Words From German Language - Muße
Maggie and Emily learn the German word muße from Philipp De Vries and explore petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Emily: Muße.
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Ep 37 Words From Dutch Language: Polderon
Maggie and Emily learn the Dutch word polderon and put the word "boss" on trial with judge C. Brian Smith. Poem by Maggie: Polderon.
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Ep 36 Words From Dutch Language: Uitwaaien and Voorpret
Maggie and Emily learn the Dutch words uitwaaien and voorpret from Jozua Ros and explore the Cajun lagniappe with Brenda Pontiff. Poem by Emily: Uitwaaien.
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Ep 35 Words from Swedish Language: Fika
Maggie and Emily learn the Swedish word fika from Tomas Walch and explore the word petrichor with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Maggie: fika
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Ep 34 Words From Swedish Language: Vemod
Maggie and Emily learn the Swedish word vemod from Tomas Walch, coin the word "crookie," and put the word "manifestation" on trial with Judge Matthew Laura…
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Ep 32 Words From Irish Language: plámás
Maggie and Emily learn the Irish word plámás from Leonie McDonagh and coin the term "folly space" with Susan Sechrist. Poem by Maggie: plámás.
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Ep 31 Words From Irish Language: Slán abhaile
Maggie and Emily learn the word slán abhaile from Hiberno-English speaker Jimmy Doyle. Pop quiiz with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Emily: Slán abhaile.
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Ep 30 Words From Irish Language: Craic
Maggie and Emily are back for season two with new episodes. They discuss meeting for the first time in Belfast in the flesh and learn the Irish word craic from…
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Rerun of Ep 10 Words From Ancient Greek Language Plus Scarpetta Word in Action
Rerun of Episode 10 Ancient Greek Anchors plus word in action "scarpetta" with Susan Levinson.
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Rerun of Ep 9 Words From Hawaiian Language: Plus Wildflower Poem
Rerun of episode 9 Hawaiian Harmony plus a poem for the wildflower downingia by Norm Milstein.
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Rerun of Ep 8 Words From Yiddish Language Plus Bonus: German Poet in Amsterdam
Rerun of episode eight Yiddish Yums plus poetry from Philipp de Vries.
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Rerun of Ep 7 Words From Spanish Language plus bonus Swedish poetry
Rerun of episode 7 Spanish Specials plus poetry by Swedish poet Tomas Walch.
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Rerun of Ep 6 Words From Chinese Language plus bonus Danish poetry
Rerun of Episode Six Chinese Charms plus bonus: two poems by Danish Ulrick Dam.
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Rerun of Ep 5 Words From Hindi Language Plus Theme Music by Jake Labotz
Rerun of Episode Five: Hindi Horizons Plus Jake Labotz sings the theme song for 50 Words For Snow: Love Advice From Grandma, one of Maggie's favorite songs…
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Rerun of Ep 4 Words From Bengali Language plus Guest Music
Rerun on Episode Four Bengali Bounty plus "guest music" - the song City Girl with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.
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Rerun of Ep 3 Words From German Language plus Words on the Brink music
Rerun of Episode Three German Gems plus Words on the Brink song "Rock Tree River" with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.
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Rerun of Ep 2 Words From Japanese Language plus Words on Trial Music
Rerun of Episode Two Japanese Jewels plus Words On Trial song "You Go Your Way" with Amy Correia and Kimon Kirk.
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Rerun of Ep 1 - Words From Dutch Language Plus Italian Swear Words
Rerun of episode one Dutch Delights. Bonus: Italian actress Laura James shares how to swear in Italian.
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Ep. 29 The Scarpetta Episode
The final episode of season one. Maggie and Emily scoop up the last bits of interviews (like a scarpetta – a piece of bread used to mop up last bits of sauce)…
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Ep 28 Words From Scottish Language: Haar and Coorie
Maggie and Emily learn the Scottish words haar and coorie from Scotland native Lynsay Mackay. They discuss with Steve O'Donnell a word he has coined…
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Ep 27 Fifty Shades of Snow: The Pain Episode
Maggie and Emily talk with author Leigh Cowart about the terms nociception and hyperalgesia. They discuss embarrassing sounds with actress Naomi Grossman and…
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Ep 26 Words From Language of Poker: On Tilt and Pot Committed
Maggie and Emily learn the poker terms “pot committed” and “on tilt” from TV writer producer poker champion Matt Salsberg. They talk with philosopher Pete…
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Ep 25 Words From Japanese Language: Ikigai and Okagesama
Maggie and Emily learn the Japanese words ikigai and okagesama from native speakers Masami Covey and Yujiro Seki. Word in action “apisoir” with Eric Giancoli…
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Ep 24 Bird Brilliance: Zugunruhe and Murmuration
Maggie and Emily learn about murmurations and zugunruhe from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson. Isi the Scribe discuss (and shares a poem) about…
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Ep 23: Wine Wisdom: Terroir and Noble Rot (Botrytis)
Maggie and Emily learn the words from “terroir” and “noble rot” from wine educator Nora Murphy. They discover “apisoir” with Michael Alberty and “aha-mnesty”…
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Ep. 22 Buddhist Blessings: Dukkha and Mudita
Maggie and Emily discuss the Buddhist words dukkha and mudita with Zen priest Senshin and put the word “karma” on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem…
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Ep 21: Valentines: Words For Love Around The World
Maggie and Emily talk to guests from around the world about love and learn how people say “I love you” across the globe. Poem by Emily: galaxies.
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Ep 20 Words From the Armenian Language: Mousmous and Qti Maz
Maggie and Emily learn the Armenian words qti maz and mousmous from Gagik Hakobyan and John Ekezian. They discuss the term brickianity with Rob Bell and see…
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Ep 19 Words From Math and Music: Isophene, Asymptote, and Mondegreen
Maggie and Emily discuss the words isophene and asymptote with fiction writer Susan Sechrist and learn the musical term mondegreen from jazz singer Sarah…
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Ep 18: Words From Hebrew Language: Asir Toda and Nefesh
Maggie and Emily learn Hebrew words asir toda and nefesh from native speaker Leila Eden. Reporter at large Peter Baynham reports on the Finnish word…
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Ep. 17 Words From Pashto Language: Gharzai and Sabar
Maggie and Emily discuss the Pashto words gharzai and sabar with native speaker Sanjar Qiam from Afghanistan and learn the word "contemplocean" from the author…
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Ep 16: Words From Pashto Language: Khomar and Melamastia
Maggie and Emily learn the words khomar and melamastia from native speaker Sanjar Qiam. They speak with Italian actress Laura James about the Italian word…
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Ep 15: Words From French Language: Dépaysement and Flaneur
Maggie and Emily speak with Chris Reuland about the French words flaneur and dépaysement and learn a very particular use of the word “scripted” from John…
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Ep 14 Words From Croatian Language: Pomalo and Fjaka
Maggie and Emily learn the words pomalo and fjaka from native Croatian speaker Saskia Neal. They discover the word hustletivity with Bonnie Harvey and Michael…
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Ep 13 Words From Swedish Language: Slutspurt and Lagom
Maggie and Emily talk to Majken Nillson about the Swedish words slutspurt and lagom. They explore a "Word in Action" with Nerys Miller-Baynham and the word…
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Ep 12 Words From Italian Language: Scarpetta and Spaghettata
Maggie and Emily discuss the words scarpetta and spaghettata with Italian guest Sofia Milos. They coin the term "highlight huddle" with C. Brian Smith and…
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Ep. 11 Words From Farsi Language: Taarof and Khaste Nabashid
Maggie and Emily learn the Farsi words taarof and khaste nabashid with native speaker Navid Naderi Alizadeh and put the term “happy birthday” on linguistic…
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Ep. 10 Words From Ancient Greek Language: Eunomia and Eudomonia
Maggie and Emily learn the ancient Greek words eunomia and eudomonia with scholar and theologian Peter Rollins. They coin the word "tempfatum." Poem by Maggie…
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Ep 9 Words From Hawaiian Language: Pono and Ha’aha’a
Maggie and Emily learn the Hawaiian words pono and ha’aha’a from native speaker Luana Kawaa. They coin the word "pommies" with Vern M and put a usage of…
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Ep 8: Words From Yiddish Language: Machatunim and Kvell
Maggie and Emily learn the Yiddish words machatunim and kvell with guest Annie Korzen. They coin the word “yuck yum” with Nerys Miller-Baynham and “flink” with…
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Ep. 7 Words From Spanish Language: Estrenar and the Diminutive
Maggie and Emily discuss the Spanish diminutive and the word estrenar. They put the word sweet (usage of “compliant woman”) on trial with judge Matt Aitken and…
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Ep 6 Words From Chinese Language: Guimi 闺蜜 and Houpa 后怕
Maggie and Emily learn the Chinese words guimi 诡秘 and houpa 后怕 from native speaker Sheng Zhong. They coin the word “schaudenfriend” with Eric Giancoli and put…
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Ep. 5 Words From Hindi Language: Jugaad and Jigivisha
Maggie and Emily talk to native Hindi speaker Shashi Bandhu and learn the words jigivisha and jugaad. They coin the word “snoob” and rescue “scurrifunge” from…
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Ep. 4 Words From Bengali Language: Aram and Jhapang Jhapang
Maggie and Emily explore the Bengali words aram and jhapang jhapang with native speaker Safeera Ahmed. They put the word “canoodle” on trial with judge Jim…
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Ep. 3 Words From German Language: Waldensemkeit, Torschlusspanik, and Kaputreparium
Maggie and Emily explore the German words torschlusspanik, waldensemkeit, and kaputreparium with linguist Charley Rowe and native German speaker Merle Emrich…
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Ep. 2 Words From Japanese Language:: Wabi Sabi and Shoshin
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…
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Ep. 1 Words From Dutch Language: Gezellig and Niksen
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…