What's in a Name?

Anna and James
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What's in a Name?

Word nerds Anna and James learn why we call things what we call them, then try to educate one another while you listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 07/04/2022

    Episode 12 - Yetimology (Cryptids)

    Anna and James return to investigate the uncanny world of cryptozoology - at least, in linguistic terms, we're not doing anything that might actually put us in danger or need actual work. In this episode we learn what Yetis eat, find a better name for Stonehenge, and find out that the words beast, animal and deer all derive from the same idea - but which language do we struggle to pronounce more, Cornish or Amharic? And can we finally fix the Loch Ness Monster's branding problem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  2. 05/03/2022

    Episode 11 - That was an episode of Star Trek (Pastries)

    In the post(ish) COVID world, there is one again room for word-based musings and meanderings. That's right, Anna and James are back with a new episode looking at your favourite baked goods. What does a croissant have to do with a crèche? What the hell is a Bedford Clanger? And what would YOU call a cookie if you had to come up with a new name for it? All this and more. Much more. Well not that much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  3. 01/04/2021

    Crabcast - Episode 389 (April 1st 2021)

    Crabcast - Episode 389 April 1st 2021 Opening Music: Deep And Dirty by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5045-deep-and-dirty License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Cover Art Crab photo by Fiatlux Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiatlux/12687848894/ License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  4. Episode 10 - The Original Nymphomaniac (Greek Names)

    28/01/2021

    Episode 10 - The Original Nymphomaniac (Greek Names)

    Back for a second season (ahem) of etymological excitement, James and Anna have been playing Hades and that's why this month's episode digs into Greek myths to discover everything there is to know about the universal antidote, tricking your way out of the underworld and being given a permanent but useless erection because someone else chose the wrong winner in a beauty contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  5. Episode 9 - After Judge Dredd, Before Star Trek (Architecture)

    14/06/2020

    Episode 9 - After Judge Dredd, Before Star Trek (Architecture)

    It's time to get technical as James and Anna look at the language of architecture. What has brutalism got to do with being smart? What distinguishes a gargoyle from a grotesque? Can James correctly answer ten questions about castles with no preparation? And will Anna let James coin a new Greek/Latin monstrosity without making a big deal of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  6. Episode 8 - The Gentleman's Game (Sports)

    08/05/2020

    Episode 8 - The Gentleman's Game (Sports)

    This week Anna and James use their mutual love of sport (and more specifically, the not playing of it) as a springboard for their etymological enquiries. What does boxing have to do with boxes? What has fencing got to do with fences? And what has snooker got to do with snooks? Discover the answers to these questions and more on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  7. Episode 7 - A Punk Version of Monopoly (Board Games)

    17/04/2020

    Episode 7 - A Punk Version of Monopoly (Board Games)

    Yahtzee! And indeed, chess. That's right, in this episode we investigate the origins of the oldest game. No, not that one, board games only. Anna digs into exactly why it is that Monopoly is so dull, James finds out what mahjong has to do with sparrows, and later on we propose a change the name of Scrabble that would, at least, make it easier to score higher with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  8. Episode 6 - Beethoven Cinematic Universe (Dog Breeds)

    03/04/2020

    Episode 6 - Beethoven Cinematic Universe (Dog Breeds)

    What's up, dog? Anna, James and special guest Katie investigate the strange world of dog breeds. Who was St. Bernard? What have puppies got to do with butterflies? And can we possibly track down the person who named the Olde English Bull Dogge and give them a stern talking to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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Word nerds Anna and James learn why we call things what we call them, then try to educate one another while you listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Anna and James
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    What's in a Name?

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