Scribes Imbibe

Scribes Imbibe
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Two nerds get drunk and talk about etymology.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Of Soberstones and Dogcopters

    Lots of weird language happening in this one! We dive into igpay atinlay, learn about the most sober of gemstones, talk about the shady behavior of frogs, and explore the concept of fantasy Swedish wolves! It's really honestly very coherent. Written and recorded by Brenna Crotty & William Phelps Music and sound editing by Wes Price Art by Evan Graff (@ejgraffics) Words Lily-Livered \ˈli-lē-ˈli-vərd \ Amethyst \ ˈa-mə-thəst \ Pig Latin \ ˈpig  ˈla-tᵊn \ Ambidextrous \ ˌam-bi-ˈdek-strəs \ Amphibious \ am-ˈfi-bē-əs \ Ashore \  ə-ˈshȯr \  Helicopter  \ ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər \ Claptrap \ ˈklap-ˌtrap \ Wolf \ ˈwu̇lf \ Warg \ˈwɑrg\ Artesian \ (ˈ)är-¦tē-zhən \

  2. Sep 22

    Fauxpocrypha

    False friends? Not us! We talk about etymological concepts such as false friends, faulty separation, and evolved usage. Will talks about a bunch of words based purely on mouth feel, like a sesquipedalian Charles Boyle. We also do a LOT of off-the-cuff research in the middle of the episode and discover some exciting things about the word "genial." Written and recorded by William Phelps & Brenna Crotty Music and sound editing by Wes Price Art by Evan Graff (@ejgraffics) Words Indubitable \(ˌ)in-ˈdü-bə-tə-bəl\ Nickname \'nik-ˌnām\ Compendious \ kəm-ˈpen-dē-əs\ Daunting \ˈdȯn-tiŋ\ Abysmal \ ə-ˈbiz-məl\ Chauvinist \ˈshō-və-ˌnist\ Ace \ ˈās\ Genial \ ˈjēn-yəl\ Embarrass \im-ˈber-əs\ Raconteur \ˌra-ˌkän-ˈtər\ Apocryphal \ ə-ˈpä-krə-fəl\

  3. Sep 18

    The Mustache Ride of Sauron

    This week we're coming at you with our most sober and professional takes on taboo words. We address words like c**t, penis, cervix, cunnilingus, shame-hair, licktwat, and more with an absolute minimum of snickering and stupid jokes. Strong disclaimer for language (gender-based pejoratives) and for utterly ridiculous Tolkien sex jokes. Written and recorded by Brenna Crotty & William Phelps Music and sound editing by Wes Price Art by Evan Graff (@ejgraffics) Words C**t /ˈkənt/ Pudenda /pyu̇-​ˈden-​də/ Cunnilingus /ˌkə-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs/ Glans /ˈglanz/ Penis / ˈpē-nəs/ Seminal /ˈse-mə-nᵊl/ Cervix /ˈsər-viks/ Fellatrix /fe-ˈlā-triks/ Non-English Words I Can't Pronounce Liefdesgrot Vleesroos De Befborstel Die Schamhaare

  4. Sep 8

    Let's Get Supple For the Lord!

    Description: Boy, do we get really addled and talk way too much about mud and rich people this episode. But also, if you ever thought "moist" was the most uncomfortable word in the English language, get ready to really hate the word "supple." Written and recorded by Brenna Crotty & William Phelps Music and sound editing by Wes Price Art by Evan Graff (@ejgraffics) Words Abode /əˈbōd/ Rifle /ˈrīfəl/ Riffle /ˈrifəl/ Tangent /ˈtanjənt/ Anemone /əˈnemənē/ Addle /ˈadl/ Supple /ˈsəpəl/ Ache /āk/, /aCH/ Aardvark /ˈärdˌvärk/

  5. Sep 2

    Saponification Club

    What do sesquipedalian, uxorious, moot, and saponification have in common? Nothing, except for us talking about them while sipping on stuff. We ponder these words' origins before being completely derailed by America's positive etymological reaction to moral decay. Written and recorded by William Phelps & Brenna Crotty Music and sound editing by Wes Price Art by Evan Graff (@ejgraffics) Words Sesquipedalian /ˌseskwəpəˈdālyən/ Uxorious /əkˈsôrēəs,ˌəɡˈzôrēəs/ Moot /mo͞ot/ Tween /twēn/ Saponification /sə-ˌpä-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən/ Decadent /ˈdekəd(ə)nt/

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Two nerds get drunk and talk about etymology.

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  • Creator
    Scribes Imbibe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
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