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Gals & Goblins is an actual play TTRPG podcast that loosely follows the rules of Dungeons & Dragons and strictly follows the Rule of Cool. Join Campbell Duffy, Lilly Percifield, Olivia Rose McCain, and Jared VosWinkel as they traverse the magical realm of Eldrivale and make their way to Frogmont Adventuring Academy for Young Women. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but we can assure you there will be shenanigans and friendship galore!
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Share in all the action from the final season of Game of Thrones with our passionate Westeros correspondents. Every week, join news.com.au for a post-Game of Thrones rundown, examining every plot twist and asking did that really just happen?
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What did Boris Johnson really know about Downing Street’s notorious parties? With fresh revelations from our sources, in their own words, this is the definitive behind-closed-doors story of one of the biggest scandals of our era.
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The club for lovers and makers of Film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by Actor Maisie Williams, Casting Director Hannah Marie Williams, and Filmmaker Lowri Roberts, come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda
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1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…
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Ep. 45: The Cavern Where Nothing Bad Happens
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Nothing bad has happened or will ever happen to the gals nor their friends. Everything is good. . . right? Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our Patreon. To talk with us, theorize, and send memes, join our Discord. To stay up to date on all things G&G, follow us @galsandgoblins on Instagram…
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Quack! What's a lame duck? A German punctuation kerfuffle.
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1022. This week, we look at election terms like “president-elect” and “lame duck” and how they're used during a U.S. presidential transition. Then, I dig into my favorite kind of hot grammar news: people in Germany are angry about apostrophes! The "election words" segment is by by Karen Lunde Hertzberg, a former Quick and Dirty Tips editor who has …
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Can AI really write? A no-nonsense discussion, with Christopher Penn
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1021. This week, Christopher Penn talks about the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing and editing. We look at common misconceptions about how AI works and best practices for writing prompts. We also talk about privacy concerns, bias, fact-checking, and our concerns for the future. Whether you use these tools daily, tried them a long time ago a…
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Study Break #44: Brain Rot O'Clock
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Erm, what the sigma? Our skibidi rizz is off the charts and we’re about to mog and mew all over y’all. If you skip this Study Break you’re not fam and it’s -1000 aura points. Comment “mew streak” if you a real one. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures (in honor of us opening our sexy new business account), …
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How to talk like a chef. The Michigander controversy. Jakey.
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1020. This week, we shed light on quirky restaurant slang like “kill it” and “Chef Mike.” Then, we tackle the long-standing debate over what to call residents of Michigan — "Michiganders" or "Michiganians" — and what Abraham Lincoln has to do with it. The "kitchen lingo" segment is by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, ed…
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How writers navigate failure and find success, with Jonathan Small
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1019. This week, Jonathan Small, author of "Write About Now," shares what he's learned about the common struggles writers face throughout their careers. His book highlights stories from bestselling authors about their beginnings, the risks they took, and how they handled early rejection. I was especially surprised by the stories of shockingly bold …
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Ep. 44: Draconic Pest Control
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EW NASTY! Some scawy widdle bugs need to be killed! Get em! Squash em! Oh and there's also a big ole DRAGON! Do people read descriptions? Comment "I love a brown butter cookie" if you real af. Can you tell I'm writing this late at night? Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our Patreon. To tal…
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From game boards to boardrooms. Commas with participial phrases. Gritties.
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1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…
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Study Break #43: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun
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This episode contains SOLID evidence that the dice aren’t the problem– Campbell and Lilly are. Olivia says there’s only one explanation… it’s an issue with their souls. Tune in as we decide who to trust (no one), debate whether Tess could bag multiple Ruadons, and read the reviews that YOU so kindly wrote about the show! Thanks everyone :) Join the…
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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy.
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1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…
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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur
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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…
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