Lexitecture
A Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) talking about the words in the English language that fascinate them most at the moment, looking at their histories and origins and trying to piece together just how they got to where they are today. This is a podcast for anyone interested in etymology (the study of words and their origins/history). If you've ever found yourself happier after discovering some bizarre bit of trivia about a word that you hadn't even given a second thought to (such as how the word 'trivia' relates to its Latin components meaning "three roads"), this might just be the podcast for you.
Simple. Educational. Deep-rooted.
2021-02-16
I’ve just started getting into etymology and this podcasts is really interesting and enjoyable. Simple to understand, and very well explained when I don’t understand.
Charming and informative
2018-05-30
Lovely conversational but focussed meanderings through two often surprisingly interesting etymologies every episode. Well-researched but not over-produced.
In-depth History Great Value
2018-04-04
Sharing real life stories that tie into a thorough history of words. The hosts work beautifully together and deliver huge value in educating you on not only the meaning, also the use of words.
A Canadian and A Scot Walk Into A Bar
2018-04-09
A funny and an informative take on the origins of TWO words...which in a cute manner combined to make the title of the episode I listened to (FANNY SNOB). Not only was it informative, it got me thinking how I feel about the 'mouth feel' of words, and I'm glad to konw I'm not the only one ponders over such things.
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- CreatorRyan Paulsen and Amy Hanlon
- Years Active2018 - 2025
- Episodes100
- RatingExplicit
- Show Website
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