Episodi

  • Ep 67 The Pleasure Episode: Bengali word "shukhi shoreer"
    Jun 4 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the Bengali word shukhi shoreer from Sandeep Mukherjee, discuss Mr. Pleasure with C. Brian Smith, and talk about the democratization of connoisseurship with Paul Jackson. Poem by Maggie: Mr Pleasure.
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    33 min
  • Ep 66 Word from the Birds: Torpor
    May 28 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the word torpor from Ballona Wetlands tour guide Susan Levinson and put the word "hardworking" on trial with judge Matthew Laura Aitken. Poem by Emily: Surrender.
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    34 min
  • Ep 65 Sanskrit Buddhist Word: Viriya
    May 21 2026
    Maggie and Emily learn the Sanskrit word viriya from Katherine “Senshin” Griffith, head teacher at the Zen Center of Los Angeles and discuss “sick in bed without a fever day” with Jim Vallely. Poem by Maggie: Tiny Hero.
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    25 min
  • Rerun of Ep 23 Words from the Language Of Wine: Terroir and Botrytis (Noble Rot)
    May 14 2026
    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” with C. Brian Smith. Poem by Emily: Terroir.
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    30 min
  • Rerun of Ep 22 Words From Buddhism: Dukkha and Mudita
    May 7 2026
    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 by Maggie: Not To My Liking.
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    31 min
  • Rerun of Ep 21 Valentines Day Episode: Words From Around the World
    Apr 30 2026
    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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    30 min
  • Rerun of Ep 19 Words From Math and Music
    Apr 23 2026
     Emily and I will be back with new episodes in May, but for now, we have a rerun of episode 19 words from math and music. Here we go.
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    29 min
  • Rerun Ep 20 Words from the Armenian Language: qti maz and mousmous
    Apr 16 2026
    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 the word kalsarikänni in action with Eric Giancoli. Poem by Maggie: Tapping Out.
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    28 min