Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne

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A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." –New York Times. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed. Weird and deep half-hour conversations about language on the third Thursday of the month. Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm Shownotes and transcripts: www.lingthusiasm.com

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Recent episodes

  • 119: Irregularity is all over the placeAug 21, 2026 · 46 min
  • 118: Using tech to chat with bonobos, dogs, and whalesJul 17, 2026 · 46 min
  • 117: What makes for beautiful writing, scientifically speaking - Interview with Julie SedivyJun 19, 2026 · 49 min
  • 116: Cross-cultural communication (in space!)May 22, 2026 · 32 min
  • 115: The long shadow of Daisy Bates with This Guy SuckedApr 17, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
  • 114: Begonia, average coral, and sea pink - Defining colour terms with Kory StamperMar 20, 2026 · 54 min
  • 113: Why "it's a diglossia!" explains so many social dynamicsFeb 20, 2026 · 49 min
  • 112: When language become-s(3SG) linguistic example-s(PL)Jan 15, 2026 · 49 min
  • 111: Whoa!! A surprise episode??? For me??!!Dec 19, 2025 · 51 min
  • 110: The history of the history of Indo-European - Interview with Danny BateNov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

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