In 1944, an Italian scientist discovered a drug that he later named for his wife. His wife's name was Marguerite, but she went by Rita--which is why this now familiar drug is known as Ritalin. Plus, a poem about churning butter shows how a writer can draw astonishing beauty out of the most everyday of tasks. And the exclamation Holy Toledo! probably refers to a city thousands of miles from the one in Ohio. Also: anapodoton, white sepulchre, why various languages have different words for with, a heart-healthy quiz, naming litters of puppies, No siree Bob!, nuthouse and nutty, Deadpool and death pool, coagulated sunlight, and I feel like I'm going to hell on a scholarship. http://waywordradio.org

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Holy Toledo (Full Episode)

A flashlight emits a steady beam of light. So what's the flash part of that word about? The earliest flashlights lit up only briefly before the batteries gave out. Also, if you're a Nervous Nellie, you're skittish and indecisive--both characteristics of an American politician who earned that nickname in the 1920s. And, rhinestone: The name of this sparkly fake gem has a history that involves a famous river in Europe. Plus, the many names for toilet paper rolls, pull a seam, a puzzle all about the word it, a blessing and a curse, hitten vs. hit, idea vs. ideal, shaving yak hair vs. shaving gnat hair, Daylo, knocking something galley-west, the evolving meaning of dab, and the role of cultural context in learning languages. All of which you should listen to right smack now. http://waywordradio.org

Smack Dab (Full Episode)

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Spun Today podcast, where creativity knows no bounds. I'm your host, Tony Ortiz, and in today's episode, we're diving into the artistic brilliance of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance. We'll explore how Kendrick stayed true to his unique storytelling approach, weaving a narrative of America, oppression, and redemption during one of the biggest stages in the world. We'll also delve into the layered symbolism and thought-provoking artistry that has sparked intense conversation and admiration.  

But that's not all! I’ll be highlighting some standout commercials from the Super Bowl and shedding light on the new reality competition, Beast Games, by YouTube's sensation Mr. Beast, which offers one of the largest cash prizes in television history. Plus, get ready for a mind-bending scientific breakthrough in quantum teleportation that could reshape our understanding of computing as we know it.  

So whether it's writing, creativity, entertainment, or cutting-edge science, join us for this thrilling journey as we discuss, dissect, and indulge in the unlimited scope of artistic expression. And don't forget, your support helps fuel the passion behind this podcast. Now, let's dive into Episode 280 of the Spun Today podcast—stay tuned for an episode that promises to inspire and enlighten! 

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#280 – From Kendrick Lamar’s layered messaging at the Super Bowl to Beast Games: A Creative Journey

To grok something means "to understand it completely." The word grok comes from a language spoken on the planet Mars -- well, at least according to the science fiction writer who coined the term! Also, we know the meaning of the word trauma, but is there a word that denotes "the opposite of trauma"? Plus, if someone describes something as "wicked good," they mean it's extremely good, especially if they're from New England. All that, plus cut to the chase, super-short town names,  a puzzle that involves lopping off letters, an Ethiopian proverb, hell strip vs. devil strip, words from the Norn language, corny, This wicked good show's as cool as 4-55 air conditioning! http://waywordradio.org

Wicked Good (Full Episode)

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So many books and so little time--it's a challenge to choose what to read next! It helps to remember that so-called "reading mortality" is a fact of life--you'll never get to them all, but you can curate your own to-read list that speaks specifically to you. Plus, the sneaky story behind the expression slip someone a mickey, and a new word for walking your dog: Let's go on a sniffari! And: favorite first lines of books, Bohemian, a brain teaser about song titles, how to pronounce aioli, jo-jo potatoes, a cool million, and more. http://waywordradio.org

A Cool Million (Full Episode)

David Parry - I perform "The Bard" - a senior sage-like figure

Blind Fate - A video-game review of my performance

Samantha Harvey's novel Orbital is a sensuous, exhilarating meditation about the strangeness of life on a space station, with its mix of tedious tasks and jaw-dropping views. And: a musician who rode the rails in his youth shares the slang he picked up along the way. For example, the word spanging is a blend of the words spare and changing, and means "panhandling." Plus, what does the doggie say? The sound of a dog barking is often written as Bow wow. But why? Doesn't barking sound more like ruff ruff? Plus, slang on the ski slopes, boodling, a jazzy pangram, larruping good food, avoir le moral dans les chaussettes, a quiz about puzzling store names, ride or die, and a clever answer for when someone inquires as to how you're doing. http://waywordradio.org

Real Corker (Full Episode)

Brandon Harper, shortened to the stage name "Harper" is an American Recording Artist from Cleveland Ohio.

Imma be real…
Always.

Harper Ent. & Music Prod.

My Podcast is meant to be a fusion of my favorite past-times; Free-Writing and Podcasts.  A one man rant-a-thon filled with tangents to see just how far the rabbit-holes can go.  Un-edited, off the cuff.

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