Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics
Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne
Science and ideas · Ongoing · ~48 min
Taste attributes: documentarytalk-showslowfresh & originalrealisticlinearsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA realistic ideas podcast that is slow-paced and inventive. Best if you like patience over pace.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About this podcast
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…
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- Publisher
- Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 48 minutes
- Latest episode
- 15 October 2026
- Categories
- Science
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- How we score
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