46 episodes

There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

There's A Word for That‪!‬ Suzanne Dressler

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    • 4.9 • 22 Ratings

There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

    CHUTZPAH | Mara Jill Herman

    CHUTZPAH | Mara Jill Herman

    In this fascinating conversation, Suzanne and Mara go all out to discuss the Yiddish word “Chutzpah” and all its connotations and the ways it is used in everyday life, for both Jews and non-Jews. They also discuss, in provocative detail, other Yiddish words that we know and love.

    Feel free to tell us what YOUR favorite Yiddish words are. Are there any you would like to see on the podcast? Let us know!

    About Mara Jill Herman:
    Mara Jill Herman is a multidisciplinary Jewish artist who endeavors to abolish anti-Semitism, advocates for gender equity, and protects human rights. She performed leading roles all over the country and recently made her Carnegie Hall debut in We Are Here: Songs From The Holocaust. International Tours include Disney On Classic (Mother Gothel) and Jesus Christ Superstar. Mara also produces benefit concerts for various causes.

    Mara received NYFA’s City Artist Corps Grant and YoungArts’ Creative Grant for generating original work. She was featured on CBS Mornings with the Queens Theatre Senior Ensemble for Storytelling and Devised Theatre work. For the past decade, she engaged thousands of students, parents, and teachers for YoungArts as a Program Presenter, Adjudicator, and Head Resident Advisor. Currently, Mara teaches for City Center and New York Theatre Workshop.

    Mara is a 2023 nominee for the Barbara Whitman Award (Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation).

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    There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.
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    • 35 min
    LEGACY | Michael Andreaus

    LEGACY | Michael Andreaus

    Suzanne sits down with Broadway actor, Michael Andreaus, who explores his connection to the word, “Legacy”. We are thrilled that Michael agreed to chat with us during Black History Month and share his experiences as a black man in this current political climate. “Legacy” is a powerful and explorative episode that everyone should listen to. We hope you are moved and inspired by Michael’s journey.

    About Michael Andreaus:
    Michael Andreaus is an actor, born in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, and he graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. Upon moving to New York, he was cast in the Netflix limited series "When They See Us" and Off-Broadway, before being cast in "A Soldier's Play" on Broadway. He is currently playing Otis Williams in the First National Tour of "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations".

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    There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

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    • 29 min
    PLEASURE | Catherine Hiller

    PLEASURE | Catherine Hiller

    Suzanne sits down with seasoned author and writer, Cathy Hiller. Cathy is passionate about all things related to “pleasure” whether it’s intimacy, eating her favorite fruit, or going to Burning Man alone for the first time. In this episode, we dive into her new book, “Cybill Unbound.” This is a novel about a heroine who discovers romance, adventure, her own wild side, and all sorts of pleasure from the ages of 42-72!

    If you’ve ever thought that love has passed you by, that you were too “old” to try something daring or new, or if you think your inner flame has extinguished, we urge you to listen to this episode and order your copy of “Cybill Unbound.” She doesn’t disappoint.

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    There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

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    • 32 min
    VETERAN | Zina Bethea Dawson

    VETERAN | Zina Bethea Dawson

    Zina Bethea Dawson served as a combat medic. She spent the majority of her adult life caring for others; fellow service members while on active duty and family upon separation from duty. Every form of textile artistry piques her interest to the point of formal training and execution. Whether it's a quilt, hand tooled leather accessory, or a custom piece of jewelry, seeing a smile is the elixir that energizes her passion. Give her a needle and thread; magic will happen. Joy is a mission for Zina as she uses humor in her written work with Women Veterans Empowered @ Thriving, where experiential expression is the medium of camaraderie and healing.

    About the Show:
    There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

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    • 37 min
    ALZHEIMER'S | Dr. Dung Trinh

    ALZHEIMER'S | Dr. Dung Trinh

    The word “Alzheimer’s” connotes many different meanings for us; many know someone who has or had this disease. Others are terrified of the word, not knowing anything about its treatment or habilitation process. While it is a very scary and tragic (in many ways) diagnosis, there is another side to the disease. World-renowned Dementia expert, Dr. Trinh, comes on TAWFT to share his insights, helpful methods for dealing with Alzheimer's and its ramifications, and even shares new and cutting-edge treatments that have the potential to alter the future of dementia as we know it. 
    About the Guest:
    Dr. Trinh is the Chief Medical Officer for Irvine Clinical Research, Astiva Health, and Co-Founder of MdDAO. He is the host of HealthTalksOC.com which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio. His passion is to translate medical research into everyday language to promote preventive health and wellness.

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    There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

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    • 30 min
    LACUNA | Natalie Buster

    LACUNA | Natalie Buster

    Natalie Buster began her yoga path during theatrical studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  After living as a professional actress in NYC for 12 years, she discovered yoga therapy through Sundara Yoga Therapy in Austin, TX and began weaving her experience and education in theatre with yoga practices in 2011. She received her 500-hour yoga therapy certification from Niroga Yoga Therapy in Oakland, CA, and her Trauma-Informed Yoga training in Austin, TX and Tulsa, OK. She is currently a yoga therapy intern through Inner Peace Yoga Therapy and serves as Co-Founder/Programming Director for Lacuna Community, a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization with the mission of fostering connection through wellness, creative expression, and personal growth.
    Lacuna Community: https://www.lacunacommunity.org/
    My Personal Website: https://www.nataliebuster.com/

    About the Show:
    There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

amahones ,

Fantastic!

Really interesting in-depth conversations about every day words allowing you to see then from every angle. Definitely recommend this podcast!

EowynLevene ,

So good!

Words are powerful and important and this is such a smart podcast! I particularly loved the episode on the 'other.' Almost all evil in the world can boil down to one human (or many) 'othering' another human being. And all good in the world comes from caring and inclusion and nurturing and supporting, bringing in the other. Thank you for hosting such an impactful show, Suzanne!

bananrama98 ,

Great Podcast

Love this Podcast. Love the idea of taking it one word at a time. Such a great idea. Loved the FAME episodes keep it up. A must listen.

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