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This weekly podcast explores words, language, and why we say the things we do. It is a relaxed but well informed exploration of language change, slang, taboo words, and other modes of expression on the edge of "standard" language. It will also feature new

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The History of Our Podcast (50)


The History of Our Podcast (50)

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DATE : Sat, 18 Feb 2006 15:31:00 GMT
Entered in Database : 2006-02-18 15:31:00
length : 17561032
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Dave Shepherd, Howard Chang, and Howard Shepherd look back on how this podcast got started. (Warning: navel-gazing alert!) (2:09)

We give a glimpse behind the scenes: how we prepare a show during our "Nerd Nosh." (12:36)

Music bumper from "History Repeats" by Jay Snyder (14:20)

Our worldwide audience and their nerdy interests (14:44)

How we do it: our technical setup, and our usual work-plan for a show (16:50)

We do it for free? Well...not absolutely. We would accept your donations, and we might even take a sponsor sometime. (24:06)

Music bumper from "Lost in History" by Real Smash (25:58)

Rude word of the week: "sellout" (26:24)

Song: "Repeat History," by Jeremy Robinson (28:08)

Where are we going? Our musings about this show's future (30:56)

(We promise we will get back to talking about words next week, honest!)

Music courtesy of GarageBand.com

Time: 36:33
Size: 25.1 Mb

Photo of the Word Nerds in the studio by Barbara Shepherd

Rating: PG (Never really rude; a couple of off-hand mild vulgarities)

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