Podcast

That's What They Say

Author: Anne Curzan, Rebecca Hector ([email protected])
Feed episode count: 20
Official site: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say
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Summary

Funner, snuck, and LOL are all things that we're hearing people say these days.That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan studies linguistics and the history of the English language. Each week she'll discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.That's What They Say airs Fridays at 4:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:35 a.m. on Michigan Public and you can podcast it here.Do you have an English or grammar question? Ask us here!

Episodes

Jul 24, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Time to talk about your watch

Duration seconds: 305
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-07-24/twts-time-to-talk-about-your-watch

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Careful how you're using that 👍

Duration seconds: 335
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-07-17/twts-careful-how-youre-using-that

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Understanding the depth of "fathom"

Duration seconds: 312
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-07-10/twts-understanding-the-depth-of-fathom

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Speaking of "bespoke"

Duration seconds: 321
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-07-03/twts-speaking-of-bespoke

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Up and down your alley... and your street

Duration seconds: 299
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-06-26/twts-up-and-down-your-alley-and-your-street

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: One rank, two pronunciations

Duration seconds: 317
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-06-22/twts-one-rank-two-pronunciations

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: The wonky journey of "wonky"

Duration seconds: 321
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-06-12/twts-the-wonky-journey-of-wonkey

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Are we canceling adverbs?

Duration seconds: 314
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-06-05/twts-down-with-adverbs

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Scrimping, skimping, and the degrees of frugality

Duration seconds: 299
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-05-29/twts-scrimping-skimping-and-the-degrees-of-frugality

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: From fishmongers to warmongers - and warmongerers

Duration seconds: 301
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-05-22/twts-from-fishmongers-to-warmongers-and-war

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: The death of doornails

Duration seconds: 298
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-05-15/twts-the-death-of-doornails

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: When "f" and "v" were sort of one

Duration seconds: 306
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-05-08/twts-when-f-and-v-were-sort-of-one

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: "Peak" felt fine until it was "peaked"

Duration seconds: 323
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-05-01/twts-peak-felt-fine-until-it-was-peaked

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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Why no one is "gonna Pittsburgh"

Duration seconds: 310
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-04-24/twts-gonna

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: From "6-7" to sixes and sevens

Duration seconds: 324
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-04-20/twts-from-6-7-to-sixes-and-sevens

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: A hangout is a great place to hang out

Duration seconds: 318
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-04-13/twts-a-hangout-is-a-great-place-to-hang-out

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Fore! It's a lightning round

Duration seconds: 316
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-04-06/twts-fore-its-a-lightning-round

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Humbled in victory, humbled in defeat

Duration seconds: 319
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-03-30/twts-humbled-in-victory-humbled-in-defeat

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: When a reign becomes rain

Duration seconds: 325
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-03-23/twts-when-a-reign-becomes-rain

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Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: The Declaration of ... Independency?

Duration seconds: 325
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-03-13/twts-the-declaration-of-independency

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

TWTS: Bereft or just lacking?

Duration seconds: 318
Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/thats-what-they-say/2026-03-08/twts-bereft-or-just-lacking

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