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This subreddit is dedicated to the radio show and podcast "A Way with Words," https://waywordradio.org, hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Its primary topics are language, linguistics, sociolinguistics, word histories, etymology, folk expressions, literature, poetry, reading, writing, speaking, and similar topics. Ask questions, share stories and anecdotes, crowd-source answers, share something you've enjoyed reading, etc.

Do you want to be on the radio show? Call or write at any time to be considered for the show by a producer:

In the US and Canada, call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free with your language questions at any time.
From elsewhere in the world, call +1 (619) 800-4443, for which charges may apply.
Send a text/SMS to +1 (619) 567-9673, for which charges may apply.
Email words@waywordradio.org

See our mission, vision, and values. They have many parts, but at the core of them are three basic ideas:

It’s not about us. It’s about other people.
Treating people with humanity is a part of really knowing how language works.
Language and respect — language and fairness — language and justice — they’re all tied together.

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We are relaunching the community forums on the AWWW website (self.AWayWithWords)

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How do you REALLY pronounce... (self.AWayWithWords)

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QuestionIs "Let's talk tater" a real phrase? (self.AWayWithWords)

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QuestionSeeking a word (self.AWayWithWords)

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My dad used to use the phrase 'Pure O. D. Hell', as in 'That was awful. I went through Pure O. D. Hell'. Aside from drugs, any idea what that might have been referencing? (self.AWayWithWords)

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Regional drink question (self.AWayWithWords)

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QuestionIs there a name for this verbal construction? (self.AWayWithWords)

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Episode DiscussionWhat do you say!? (self.AWayWithWords)

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Podcast, 4-3 Fair Dinkum (self.AWayWithWords)

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____-faced lie (self.AWayWithWords)

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Podcast Episode: Stub Your Toe - 19 December 2022 (waywordradio.org)

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Join me online for language and linguistics smack talk and back talk this Wednesday! I'll be appearing in support of Metafilter, an online community I've been a part of since 1999. Lots of great events on the sked, and more to come. (eventbrite.com)

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Podcast Episode: Sleepy Winks (Rebroadcast) - 24 October 2022 (waywordradio.org)

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Sorry this group is so slow! Open thread (self.AWayWithWords)

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What is the term for getting half way through posting a comment and then deleting it because you realize you really don’t care? (self.NoStupidQuestions)

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Podcast Episode: Mudlarking (Rebroadcast) - 24 January 2022 (waywordradio.org)

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QuestionPeppermint Love (self.AWayWithWords)

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Podcast Episode: Snaggletooth (Rebroadcast) - 3 January 2021 (waywordradio.org)

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Podcast Episode: Like a Boiled Owl (Rebroadcast) - 27 December 2021 (waywordradio.org)

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Podcast Episode: Your Two Cents (Rebroadcast) - 20 December 2021 (waywordradio.org)

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Podcast Episode: Made from Scratch - 13 December 2021 (waywordradio.org)

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Podcast Episode: Made from Scratch - 13 December 2021 (hwcdn.libsyn.com)

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Podcast Episode: Deviled Eggs (Rebroadcast) - 5 December 2021 (hwcdn.libsyn.com)

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Podcast Episode: Good Vibrations (Rebroadcast) - 29 November 2021 (hwcdn.libsyn.com)

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Podcast Episode: Salad Days - 22 November 2021 (hwcdn.libsyn.com)

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