Beste Booksmart Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Giving You the Business 24:45

14d ago24:45

24:45

It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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NCIS: Origins Actor Julian Black Antelope: Breaking Stereotypes and Redefining Indigenous Representation in Entertainment 48:21

12d ago48:21

48:21

Actor, writer, director, and producer Julian Black Antelope joins me on this episode offering a fascinating look into his life and career. Julian shares stories from his early years in Alberta to his work in the entertainment industry. He shares his perspective on the representation of Indigenous people in film and television. He also talks about h…

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The Enchanting World of Shila Ommi - The Pixar Star Talks About Her New Netflix Series KAOS 16:06

14d ago16:06

16:06

Actress Shila Ommi shares her incredible journey from Iran to the United States offers us a window into her world and the diverse experiences that have shaped her remarkable career. From her role as Cinder in Pixar's "Elementals" to her current role in Netflix's "KAOS," Sheila captivates us with insights into her career as an actress, director, wri…

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Giving You the Business

15d ago

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It may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.

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Transforming Struggles into Laughter - Actor-Comedian Aaron Foster Talks Comedy, Art, and SXSW Hopes 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

In this episode of the Staffa Corner Podcast we sit down with actor-comedian Aaron Foster. Aaron shares his journey into the world of stand-up comedy. Aaron also opens up about his battles with depression shedding light on how these challenges have influenced his comedic voice and the transformative power of laughter in mental health. Additionally,…

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When Is Code-Switching Inappropriate? 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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When Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?

2M ago

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As a daily listener to WNYC Public Radio in New York City, John has noticed that a certain announcer frequently mispronounces words on air. He has thoughts.

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Chasing Dreams: Actor Greg Hill Talks About Life and His New Film AfrAId 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

Our guest this episode is the talented Greg Hill. He shares his journey from his hometown in Southern California to the demanding world of acting. In a world where egos can run rampant, Greg emphasizes the importance of respect and humility on set. Through engaging anecdotes, he sheds light on the often unseen dynamics between actors and crew membe…

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Actor Nathan Clark Sapsford Talks About His New Film Here Be Dragons 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

My guest this episode is former Australian MTV VJ turned-actor Nathan Clark Sapsford. Stapsford recounts his journey from the sunny shores of Bronte, Sydney, to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Hear about his first major production, Here Be Dragons, and the lessons he learned both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Through his portra…

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Actor Matty Cardarople Talks About Stranger Things & His New Film 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

My guest in this episode is the talented actor and comedian Matty Cardarople. Matty shares his journey from growing up in New Hampshire to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Matty opens up about the tremendous support from his parents and how it fostered his comedic talents. He also shares his incredible journey to stardom, which included memorab…

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The World's Largest Family

3M ago

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Countries with a majority of native speakers of Indo-European languages, countries with IE minority languages with official status and countries with IE minority languages without official status (by Brianski). Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do th…

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The World's Largest Family 19:27

3M ago19:27

19:27

Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do the same for all language families? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 25 – Has Singer Darci Monet Finally Found Peace After Napoleon Dynamite? 41:07

4M ago41:07

41:07

Imagine being the voice behind a memorable song in a film only to have your contribution go unrecognized. This is the nightmare Darci Monet faced while watching the indie film “Napoleon Dynamite,” A cult classic known for its unique characters and memorable soundtrack. Her version of “The Rose” plays during the Happy Hands Club scene. Her anticipat…

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The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 26 - Filmmaker Rich Ronat & Actress Laura Vale Talk About Their Film CULPRIT 35:58

4M ago35:58

35:58

Director Rich Ronat and actress Laura Vale joined me on the latest episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast to discuss their new film, Culprit. The psychological thriller marks Ronat's directorial debut, with Vale in a starring role. We explored independent filmmaking and strategies for competing with big-budget productions in their conversation. Wanti…

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English Is Practically Naked

4M ago

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A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European.

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English Is Practically Naked 21:40

4M ago21:40

21:40

A cyclone came through and blew off most of English’s clothes, says John, in Part II of his discussion of Indo-European. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Family Ties

5M ago

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The Hittite Sacred Water Temple, in what is now Konya, Turkey, consists of a large pool built on a natural water source and god and goddess figures made in relief technique on rectangular shaped rocks. There are at least five defining features among hundreds of related languages from English to Hindi to Russian. And what does any of that have to do…

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Family Ties 27:01

5M ago27:01

27:01

There are at least five defining features among hundreds of related languages from English to Hindi to Russian. And what does any of that have to do with the Hittites? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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Going Deep

6M ago

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The simple verb to go quickly gets complex in just about any language and English is no exception. John explains.

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Going Deep 32:50

6M ago32:50

32:50

The simple verb to go quickly gets complex in just about any language and English is no exception. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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What's at Stake at Columbia University (and beyond)? 6:29

6M ago6:29

6:29

We saw this clip of Columbia University History Professor Christopher Brown and wanted to share it far and wide. Dr. Brown delivered these remarks on Monday, April 20 at a faculty-led “Rally to Support our Students and Reclaim our University.” He was responding to two events: Columbia President Minouche Shafik’s Congressional Testimony on April 17 …

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Renowned drummer Zoro Talks About His Latest Book “Maria’s Scarf”. 49:27

6M ago49:27

49:27

Zoro, the renowned drummer born Daniel Donnelly, is the latest guest on The Staffa Corner Podcast. Zoro’s impressive career includes performances alongside notable talents such as Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and New Edition. With such a diverse musical background, it’s no wonder Zoro has captivating stories to sh…

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Diversity Is Great, DEI, Inc. Isn't. 31:10

7M ago31:10

31:10

We recently appeared on "How Do We Fix It?", a wonderful podcast in search of constructive and practical ideas to address the many problems that plague our age. We had a fantastic time talking to the hosts Richard Davies and Jim Meigs about free speech, academic freedom and campus politics. We discussed DEI, Inc.—what the term means and why we thin…

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Come Under Scrutiny

8M ago

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The come bet on a craps table. What does the bat in “acrobat” have to do with the word come? John explains.

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Come Under Scrutiny 25:32

8M ago25:32

25:32

What does the bat in “acrobat” have to do with the word come? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Tara Pirnia Talks About Her Directorial Debut At SXSW With Switch Up 44:51

8M ago44:51

44:51

One reason I created The Staffa Corner podcast is because we’ve witnessed a decline in our ability to engage in thoughtful debates and maintain civil discussions. When someone disagrees with us, our reflex is often defensiveness. As a TV/film critic, it is easy to write a negative review, post it, and swiftly move on to the next critique. Recently,…

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Actor And Comedian Victoria Jackson Talks About SNL And Her Career 30:27

9M ago30:27

30:27

What amazes me about doing a podcast is that most people agree to come on and do it in their free time. I sincerely respect that, even when nothing seems to go as planned. This episode is one of those as the entertaining comedian Victoria Jackson joins The Staffa Corner Podcast. Little did I know she was having her guest bathroom remodeled, forcing…

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Have Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little Christmas 28:14

10M ago28:14

28:14

Reflexive pronouns are redundant in a way, sure, but they’re also quite common in many languages. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Have Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little Christmas

10M ago

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A scene from the movie Meet Me in St. Louis, in which Judy Garland sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Reflexive pronouns are redundant in a way, sure, but they’re also quite common in many languages. John explains.

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"Entitled to Judge" 19:29

11M ago19:29

19:29

Celebrated as the bedrock of democracy, freedom of expression is often seen as an American or western value. Yet the concept has a rich and global history. In the spring of 2023 I offered a course on the global history of free expression. The course tracks the long and turbulent history of freedom of expression from ancient Athens and medieval Isla…

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Director Bronwen Hughes reflects on 14 years since the White Collar pilot 38:15

12M ago38:15

38:15

October 23 marked the 14th anniversary of the USA Network series White Collar premiere. The crime drama starred Matt Bomer as talented con man Neal Caffrey. To avoid returning to prison, Caffrey strikes a deal with the FBI to work for them as a consultant. The series was created by Jeff Eastin, with the pilot directed by Bronwen Hughes. The series …

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Set Designer Evan Spence talks about Billy the Kid, Fargo, and more 42:45

12M ago42:45

42:45

Growing up, one of my favorite movies was the 1988 film Young Guns, followed by the sequel Young Guns II in 1990. The film starred Emilio Estevez as Billy the Kid. What I loved about the film was it got me to want to learn more about the real-life characters and the history surrounding the Lincoln County War. Through the years, I've made four trips…

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When Did People Start Talking?

12M ago

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There’s good reason to believe that sophisticated speech began long before homo sapiens hit the scene. John explains.

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When Did People Start Talking? 30:12

12M ago30:12

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There’s good reason to believe that sophisticated speech began long before homo sapiens hit the scene. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Who's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe? 32:04

1y ago32:04

32:04

Does Ayesha Rascoe have a good radio voice? Not according to many NPR listeners, who find her loud, high-pitched and generally grating. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Who's Afraid of Ayesha Rascoe?

1y ago

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Ayesha Rascoe is host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. Does Ayesha Rascoe have a good radio voice? Not according to many NPR listeners, who find her loud, high-pitched and generally grating. John explains.

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What Is Miami English? 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

A recent study suggests that a new dialect is emerging in the southern part of Florida. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Report of the Trial of Levi Weeks 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

The trial transcript of a 225-year-old murder is filled with fascinating evidence of the way we used to talk. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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I Got My Nails Did! 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

29:50

Many English verbs have three forms — sing, sang and sung, for example. The problem is that speakers seem to want only two. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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To v. Too 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

Too — whether about excess, addition or contradiction — evolved from to. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Picture of Health 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

23:36

Some languages adopt their “health” word from the concept of wholeness — a metaphor that makes perfect sense. Other languages, however, adopt their “health” word from trees. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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The Right Stuff 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

Like the French word droit, English’s right has taken on a number of useful metaphorical meanings. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Age, Color, Origin, Material 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

24:21

In this favorite from the archives, John discusses some unwritten rules of English that can be remarkably difficult for a learner of English to master. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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One for the Record Books 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

25:44

The word “record” can be broken down into two parts, the re and the cord. But what do those parts even mean? John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Why Do People in Old Movies Talk Like That? 30:52

1+ y ago30:52

30:52

John is traveling this week and so we’re running a previous episode about the speech patterns of Bette Davis, George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong and countless other Americans of the 1930s. Why do they all sound like that? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconv…

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Past Master 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

So many of our words have ugly associations that are particular to a historical time or event. Should we expunge them entirely from our vocabulary? Can we? John weighs in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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The Sunshine State Descends into Darkness (Again) 13:42

2y ago13:42

13:42

Worse than McCarthyism? In this episode of Banished, we explore the all-out assault on academic freedom in higher education in Florida. Turns out there’s a long history of campus witch-hunts in the state. We spoke with Robert Cassenello (history professor at University of Central Florida), Paul Ortiz (history professor at the University of Florida)…

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Are You Tryna Hear This? 31:21

2y ago31:21

31:21

Words that come to mean “want” often start out meaning something else. Take “want,” for example. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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The Ambassadors 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

Henry James wrote his final novels just over a century ago — and yet they are far less accessible than works written much earlier. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.comVon John McWhorter

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Apostrophe S 25:31

2y ago25:31

25:31

Possession is more or less about ownership, and we denote that in English by adding ’s to the end of a word. But of course there’s far more to the story than just that. John explains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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