19 Podcast Episodes
Valerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good Results
Valerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good Results
Have you ever listened back to a recording of your voice and cringed at the amount of 'um's' 'uh's' and 'like's' you use... Read more
30 Jun 2023
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37mins
Valerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good Results
Valerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good Results
Have you ever listened back to a recording of your voice and cringed at the amount of 'um's' 'uh's' and 'like's' you use... Read more
29 Jun 2023
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37mins
Why Language is Always Changing with Valerie Fridland
Why Language is Always Changing with Valerie Fridland
Language changes, and that's not a bad thing! This week, Adam is joined by sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to uncover how... Read more
14 Jun 2023
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1hr 3mins
#630 - Valerie Fridland - Why Is Everyone Saying ‘Like’ and ‘Um’ All The Time?
#630 - Valerie Fridland - Why Is Everyone Saying ‘Like’ and ‘Um’ All The Time?
Valerie Fridland is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author.On... Read more
20 May 2023
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1hr 16mins
AEE 1976: 3 Benefits of 'Like' with Linguist Valerie Fridland
AEE 1976: 3 Benefits of 'Like' with Linguist Valerie Fridland
This podcast is sponsored by lululemon.Check out their Align collection of pants for flexible, comfortable, and weightle... Read more
19 Apr 2023
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26mins
What we get wrong about 'um' and 'uh,' with Valerie Fridland
What we get wrong about 'um' and 'uh,' with Valerie Fridland
924. What if I told you that you actually should use "uh" and "um" when you're giving a talk? And what if I told you "du... Read more
18 Apr 2023
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32mins
Valerie Fridland: English evolves, like it or not
Valerie Fridland: English evolves, like it or not
Annoyed by all those likes and so’s and you knows, not mention ahs and ums? In her delightfully titled book Like, Litera... Read more
18 Apr 2023
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42mins
Episode #63: Word Nerd Bliss with Dr. Valerie Fridland
Episode #63: Word Nerd Bliss with Dr. Valerie Fridland
As we delve into the mysteries of language evolution, discover how new words are created and why words change meaning in... Read more
30 Jun 2022
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53mins
93. Linguistic Evolution with Ph.D. in Linguistics Valerie Fridland
93. Linguistic Evolution with Ph.D. in Linguistics Valerie Fridland
Have you ever wondered why word meanings change over time? Or why do people say words differently based on where they li... Read more
2 May 2022
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49mins
Episode 124: Kids try Bowling and Professor of sociolinguistics Valerie Fridland
Episode 124: Kids try Bowling and Professor of sociolinguistics Valerie Fridland
A weekend full of kids and fun. We decided to take all 3 boys out to have a good time at Viejas Outlets. We were plannin... Read more
5 Apr 2022
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1hr 21mins