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The Good Words Podcast

The Good Words Podcast is for kids and grown-ups to delight in hilarious, fascinating, wonderful words while we all learn together to use words better, and use better words. It is written and created ... Read more

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UNORTHODOX (The Good Words Podcast)

UNORTHODOX (The Good Words Podcast)

This episode celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with the word, "unorthodox." Miss Lynn talks with family therapist Bonni... Read more

27 Apr 2020

34mins

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LACHRYMOSE (The Good Words Podcast)

LACHRYMOSE (The Good Words Podcast)

In this episode of The Good Words Podcast, host Lynn Hickernell examines the word LACHRYMOSE, as well as bonus words, "d... Read more

23 Jul 2018

12mins

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COMESTIBLE (The Good Words Podcast)

COMESTIBLE (The Good Words Podcast)

Food is front and center as Miss Lynn takes a look at the word, "comestible"! Includes a discussion of the phrase, "Don'... Read more

23 Mar 2020

14mins

Ranked #4

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Kids Listen Summer Sampler! (GWP edition)

Kids Listen Summer Sampler! (GWP edition)

Salutations, Logophiles!  I am delighted to share this collaboration with a group of my colleagues at Kids Listen.  This... Read more

24 May 2019

56mins

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JUXTAPOSITION (The Good Words Podcast)

JUXTAPOSITION (The Good Words Podcast)

Host Lynn Hickernell explicates the word, "juxtaposition" in recurring segments, "Ads that Subtract," "It Came From the ... Read more

16 Sep 2019

20mins

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QUOTIDIAN (The Good Words Podcast)

QUOTIDIAN (The Good Words Podcast)

Series 2 of the Good Words Podcast kicks off with this episode about "QUOTIDIAN."  Host Lynn Hickernell explains the wor... Read more

4 Mar 2019

18mins

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ZEUGMA (The Good Words Podcast)

ZEUGMA (The Good Words Podcast)

This episode of the Good Words Podcast concerns the word, "zeugma."  Host Lynn Hickernell also introduces bonus words, "... Read more

6 Aug 2018

18mins

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SQUELCH (The Good Words Podcast)

SQUELCH (The Good Words Podcast)

This episode for Kids Listen's Pride-themed sweeps is full of collaborations with other KL podcasts! Miss Lynn explains ... Read more

24 Jun 2019

29mins

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ULTRACREPIDARIAN (The Good Words Podcast)

ULTRACREPIDARIAN (The Good Words Podcast)

In this first episode of the third series, host Lynn Hickernell discusses the word, "ultracrepidarian." Includes a passa... Read more

24 Feb 2020

29mins

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EDIFYING (encore)

EDIFYING (encore)

In this episode, specially updated in spring 2020 with content related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miss Lynn talks about, ... Read more

6 Apr 2020

29mins

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EDIFYING (The Good Words Podcast)

EDIFYING (The Good Words Podcast)

This episode about the word, "edifying" includes a "Say What?!?" segment about the expression, "It is better to give tha... Read more

22 Jul 2019

25mins

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KERFUFFLE (The Good Words Podcast)

KERFUFFLE (The Good Words Podcast)

In this episode, host Lynn Hickernell expounds upon the theme word, "kerfuffle."  Featuring an excerpt from Kids Listen ... Read more

18 Mar 2019

28mins

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UBIQUITOUS (The Good Words Podcast)

UBIQUITOUS (The Good Words Podcast)

In this episode, about the word, "ubiquitous," host Lynn Hickernell introduces a new segment to the podcast, "Ads That S... Read more

10 Jun 2019

18mins

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AUDACITY (encore)

AUDACITY (encore)

This encore episode (originally released in September 2018) focuses on the word, "audacity." It includes an excerpt from... Read more

11 May 2020

28mins

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PERIPETEIA (GWP Earpetizer)

PERIPETEIA (GWP Earpetizer)

In this short bonus episode, host Lynn Hickernell introduces the word, "peripeteia" with a feature on Kids Listen podcas... Read more

28 Oct 2019

11mins

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VERISIMILITUDE (The Good Words Podcast)

VERISIMILITUDE (The Good Words Podcast)

Very special Kids Listen Sweeps "April Fool's" episode!  Host Lynn Hickernell introduces the theme word, "verisimilitude... Read more

1 Apr 2019

33mins

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SHAMBOLIC (The Good Words Podcast)

SHAMBOLIC (The Good Words Podcast)

In this episode, host Lynn Hickernell expounds on the word, "shambolic" with an excerpt from The Autobiography of Benjam... Read more

2 Sep 2019

30mins

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MEMENTO (The Good Words Podcast)

MEMENTO (The Good Words Podcast)

In this episode of the Good Words Podcast, host Lynn Hickernell expounds on the word, "memento" in a "Say What?!?" segme... Read more

27 May 2019

14mins

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HIATUS (GWP Earpetizer)

HIATUS (GWP Earpetizer)

In this short earpetizer, host Lynn Hickernell discusses the word, "hiatus" with a "Say What?!?" segment juxtaposing the... Read more

30 Sep 2019

5mins

Ranked #20

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OBSTREPEROUS (The Good Words Podcast)

OBSTREPEROUS (The Good Words Podcast)

The Good Words Podcast celebrates Women's History Month with the word, "obstreperous"! Host Lynn Hickernell explains how... Read more

9 Mar 2020

26mins

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