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Who am I?
cohost of the Vocal Fries podcast and former linguistics professor. I love all things language and will talk your ear off about it if you let me. got interested in linguistics in undergrad while searching for something less depressing than engineering. made it all the way to a professor type job. now working for a First Nations government in language revitalization.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Our podcast is about linguistic discrimination, or the way we judge each other by the way we speak. The playlist is about linguistics in some way or other.
What is my podcast playlist about?
I want everyone to find a linguistics podcast they enjoy. I tried to pick ones that complement each other, but don't overlap too much in content.
1. Accentricity
Why this podcast?
Come for the Scottish accent, stay for the intimate portraits of linguistic discrimination and how identity and accent are intertwined.
Accentricity
Sadie Ryan
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5.0
Why do we love some accents and hate others? Why do we talk differently in different situations? Does learning a new language really teach you to think differently? In this linguistics podcast, I examine how the way we talk connects to who we are.
2 Listeners
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How many episodes does Accentricity have?
Accentricity currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does Accentricity cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on Accentricity?
The average episode length on Accentricity is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Accentricity released?
Episodes of Accentricity are typically released every 14 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Accentricity?
The first episode of Accentricity was released on Jan 20, 2020.
2. en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more
Why this podcast?
If you love true crime and language, this is the podcast for you. The deep dive on the Yorkshire Ripper is especially fascinating.
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en clair is a podcast about forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, cryptography, codes, language and the law, linguistic crime, undeciphered languages, and more, from past to present. Credits, links, podcast transcripts and more in the Case Notes: wp.lancs.ac.uk/enclair
1 Listener
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How many episodes does en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more have?
en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more currently has 47 episodes available.
What topics does en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more?
The average episode length on en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more released?
Episodes of en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more are typically released every 1 day, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more?
The first episode of en clair: forensic linguistics, literary detection, language mysteries, and more was released on Oct 30, 2018.
3. Unstandardized English
Why this podcast?
Learn about whiteness, raciolinguistics, academia, capitalism, and sometimes pop culture in teaching English as a second language spaces.
Unstandardized English
JPB Gerald
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A podcast seeking justice for the racially, linguistically, and neurologically minoritized. Host JPB Gerald examines issues including whiteness, raciolinguistics, academia, capitalism, and sometimes pop culture.
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How many episodes does Unstandardized English have?
Unstandardized English currently has 117 episodes available.
What topics does Unstandardized English cover?
The podcast is about Language Learning, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on Unstandardized English?
The average episode length on Unstandardized English is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unstandardized English released?
Episodes of Unstandardized English are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Unstandardized English?
The first episode of Unstandardized English was released on Aug 29, 2019.
4. Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Why this podcast?
Learn about linguistics, the science of language, from all different angles. The hosts are fun and engaging and you'll learn a lot!
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig Skirgård
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5.0
A podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
7 Listeners
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How many episodes does Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. have?
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. currently has 177 episodes available.
What topics does Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. cover?
The podcast is about Language, Linguistics, Language Learning, Podcasts, Education, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the average episode length on Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.?
The average episode length on Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. is 72 minutes.
How often are episodes of Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. released?
Episodes of Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. are typically released every 9 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.?
The first episode of Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. was released on Sep 22, 2015.
5. The Allusionist
Why this podcast?
Probably the most popular podcast here, but just in case you don't know about it, it teaches you about language in a fun and pop-y way.
The Allusionist
Helen Zaltzman
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4.4
Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
12 Listeners
1 Comment
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How many episodes does The Allusionist have?
The Allusionist currently has 213 episodes available.
What topics does The Allusionist cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the average episode length on The Allusionist?
The average episode length on The Allusionist is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Allusionist released?
Episodes of The Allusionist are typically released every 14 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of The Allusionist?
The first episode of The Allusionist was released on Jan 14, 2015.
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