Metaphorigins

Kevin Mercurio

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For lovers of reading, writing, science and general communication. This podcast will aim at acknowledging the origins of metaphors/idioms and the importance of effective scientific communication. My ambition is to spread knowledge on how we articulate concepts and the creative aspect of diction. Most episodes will focus on the origins of expressions, words of high regard, and the meaning behind them. This can overall allow us to acknowledge that words have just as much power as actions.​ As another aspect to this podcast, I will also speak about the importance of science communication in modern day, whether to the sc...

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Recent episodes

  • S5E9 - Vibrant Vexillology & Grant Panels with Guillaume Thuéry (PhD)Oct 26, 2026 · 1 hr 58 min
  • S5E8 - Receiving Retribution & Trust In Science with Rachna Gowlikar (PhD Student)Oct 12, 2026 · 2 hr 8 min
  • S5E7 - Dishonest Dilemmas & Ethics of Science with TJ Mathuloe (PhD Student)Sep 28, 2026 · 2 hr 19 min
  • S5E6 - Contagious Concepts & Influencer Culture with Mel Hoover (MSc)Sep 14, 2026 · 2 hr 18 min
  • S5E5 - PhD Reflections & RelationshipsAug 3, 2026 · 56 min
  • S5E4 - Beginner Brevity & Storyteller Science with Helena Hartmann (PhD)Dec 22, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
  • S5E3 - Formidable Forms & Social Justice with Siddharth Kankaria (MSc)Jun 26, 2023 · 1 hr 51 min
  • S5E2 - Literal Listening & Science Comics with Sophie Elschner (PhD)Jun 12, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
  • S5E1 - Audacious Audio & Public Speaking with Alex Cloherty (PhD Student)May 29, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
  • Update & The Health Science Inquiry PublicationMar 27, 2023 · 11 min

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