PTH4.21 | The Deep Dive Journey into the Earth's Core

Dialogue_Catch up with old friends

Dialogue_Discuss obligations

Dialogue_Talk about your health

Dialogue_Debunk american clichés

Dialogue_Discuss social media

Dialogue_Cau hoi voi To be

Dialogue_Describe your routine

Dialogue_Express regret

The Hawaiian word “aloha” is both a greeting and a goodbye, as well as a profound acknowledgement of the oneness with all living things. Plus, what’s a “lemur ball”? That’s the cute little cuddle formed when several of these ring-tailed primates cozy up to each other. A new book will leave you marveling over the mysteries of lemurs, wombats, and other creatures. And: If you’re exhausted after a long day, and you get tired of saying you’re tired, you can always say you’re “forswunk.” Also, sweating buckets, sudar como un pollo, a game featuring imaginary national anthems, fair to middling, sirop de poteau, Se cree la mamá de Tarzán, dilly-dally, cackermander, jassum, swink, skunked, and a 5-year-old’s hilarious misunderstanding. http://waywordradio.org

Big as a Breadbox (Full Episode)

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