Surf’s up! When surfers describe the waves as going gangbusters, it’s a great time out on the water. But why that word? Plus, a thesaurus of flavors serves up delicious writing about the taste of foods and spices. And speaking of flavors, the history of vanilla is anything but bland. When the vanilla flavor was introduced to 16th-century Europeans, it was considered a rare delicacy. So why does the expression plain vanilla mean unexceptional today? Also, funny street names, hoorah’s nest, mooch, a quiz chock-full of assonance, traffic-light sundae, lawn jobs, sleigh riding vs. sledding, burn my clothes!, copperosity, sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia, and more.
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The weekly program features light-hearted conversation about language change, debates, and differences, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.
Listeners of all backgrounds join author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett on the show with their language thoughts, questions, and stories.
If you’ve ever struggled with the ‘browning’ process in making classic Caribbean Stewed Chicken, you’ll want to watch this video. Learn how easy it is to master making brown stew chicken with simple step by step instructions from Chris De La Rosa of CaribbeanPot.com, in this episode of #TastyTuesdays You’ll never burn the sugar again and get bitter tasting stewed chicken.
For this Caribbean Stew Chicken you’ll need…
3-4 lbs chicken
1 inch piece of ginger
1 1/2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/4 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper
1 tablespoon veg oil
3/4 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 scallions
1/2 medium tomato
3 sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 cup water
Today’s episode features the very funny, Corinne Fisher, stand up comedian and host of Guys We Fcked and the hilarious, Ryan Long, stand up comedian and podcaster. We ask what’s dumber: monogamy or non-monogamy? We discuss the best and worst pick up lines, women paying for men, being loud in the bedroom and, of course, swallowing etiquette. Corinne’s type is a silver fox or a newborn fox. Nina believes that men aren’t clever enough to get away with cheating. And I’ll Ryan has wanted to be cheated on so he doesn’t have to break up with someone. Lastly, Nina and Corinne torture Ryan with what they believe to be the definition of love.
00:00 Intro
02:35 Funny Women
08:41 Negotiables in Dating
12:03 Cheating
14:13 Breakups
16:31 Monogamy vs. Nonmonogamy
20:38 Oral Sex
23:09 Confidence is Hot
26:56 McDonald’s
29:30 Dating Rich Guys
33:44 Creepy DMs
37:22 Pickup Lines
43:08 Where to C*m
55:32 What is Love?
📘 Book Review: “The $100 Startup” by Chris Guillebeau
In this video, we dive into Chris Guillebeau’s inspiring book “The $100 Startup.” If you’re looking for a practical guide on how to turn your passion into profit and create your own path to success, this book is a must-read.
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Start a business with minimal investment
Identify your unique skills and talents
Find your profitable niche
Build a brand and online presence
Attract your ideal customers
And so much more!
Join us as we explore the key takeaways, actionable advice, and success stories from real entrepreneurs who have embraced the $100 startup philosophy. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or simply seeking a new perspective on business and life, this book has something valuable to offer.
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