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173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Music made them friends; now, it's making them podcasters. Join Mat and Tim at the intersection of music, culture, politics, and jokes.

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Grammar Matters Ep. 12: Millennial Mistakes

May 03, 2017 14:12 - 74.6 MB

Season four has begun! Yahoo! Mat and Tim first give the longest introduction you could possibly imagine, then hop right into the big grammar news of the day, including: Ivanka Trump's podcast (17:30) and common grammatical mistakes made by millennials (33:00). Join us!

Grammar Matters Ep. 11: Gronk vs. Legend

September 01, 2016 18:15 - 62.5 MB

The Season Three premiere! Alleluia, amen! Your hosts discuss the grammar feud between Gronk and John Legend (5:15), then have a rousing discussion about copy editing (13:35). Afterward they tackle the longevity of Harambe memes (27:10) and Barb from Stranger Things (38:00).

10. Emojis

January 26, 2016 17:01 - 47.5 MB

It's the Season Two premiere! In this wacky ep, Tim and Mat have a heartfelt reunion, then dive right into the hot language news of the day. They also talk about whether Kanye West is insane. Plus: a musical number!

Grammar Matters Ep. 10: Emojis

January 26, 2016 17:01 - 47.5 MB

It's the Season Two premiere! In this wacky ep, Tim and Mat have a heartfelt reunion, then dive right into the hot language news of the day. They also talk about whether Kanye West is insane. Plus: a musical number!

9. Tim's Gone

November 12, 2015 19:29 - 42.9 MB

Um… well, Tim didn’t show up. Not sure where he is. So in this ep, Mat runs the show completely! He soliloquizes on etymology, republicans, and sapiosexuals. (It's as bad as it sounds.)

Grammar Matters Ep. 9: Tim's Gone

November 12, 2015 19:29 - 42.9 MB

Um… well, Tim didn’t show up. Not sure where he is. So in this ep, Mat runs the show completely! He soliloquizes on etymology, republicans, and sapiosexuals. (It's as bad as it sounds.)

8. The Singular They (Really)

November 06, 2015 18:30 - 51 MB

It's a jazz-free ep! What a relief. Your humble hosts spend the better part of a half hour talkin' hot grammar. Plus, quotes from a celebrity, a cool new hashtag, and a walk down memory lane!

Grammar Matters Ep. 8: The Singular They (Really)

November 06, 2015 18:30 - 51 MB

It's a jazz-free ep! What a relief. Your humble hosts spend the better part of a half hour talkin' hot grammar. Plus, quotes from a celebrity, a cool new hashtag, and a walk down memory lane!

7. The Singular They

November 02, 2015 17:33 - 42.7 MB

Hoo boy. Yikes. Well, okay. The seventh ep. Mat and Tim attempt to tackle one of the most contentious issues in English grammar. Do they succeed? Find out within!

Grammar Matters Ep. 7: The Singular They

November 02, 2015 17:32 - 42.7 MB

Hoo boy. Yikes. Well, okay. The seventh ep. Mat and Tim attempt to tackle one of the most contentious issues in English grammar. Do they succeed? Find out within!

6. Spooky Grammar

October 29, 2015 08:45 - 49 MB

The SPOOKY HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR! Ahhhhh! Wow! In this terrifying ep, Mat and Tim discuss only the spookiest topics in grammar. Plus, they discuss scary movies, how cemeteries work, and their friendship is put to the test…

Grammar Matters Ep. 6: Spooky Grammar

October 29, 2015 08:45 - 49 MB

The SPOOKY HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR! Ahhhhh! Wow! In this terrifying ep, Mat and Tim discuss only the spookiest topics in grammar. Plus, they discuss scary movies, how cemeteries work, and their friendship is put to the test…

5. Split Infinitives

October 29, 2015 05:02 - 50.4 MB

At long last, the fifth ep! What a relief. In this too-big-to-fail episode, Tim and Mat are back to discuss split infinitives! They also read some listener mail and discuss Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour.

Grammar Matters Ep. 5: Split Infinitives

October 26, 2015 14:25 - 50.4 MB

At long last, the fifth ep! What a relief. In this too-big-to-fail episode, Tim and Mat are back to discuss split infinitives! They also read some listener mail and discuss Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour.

Important Pod Message

October 22, 2015 16:35

Shortest ep ever? Kind of! Please listen to this important message from your sad hosts.

4. Double Negatives

October 19, 2015 07:01 - 82.6 MB

The fourth ep! Amazing. Mat and Tim discuss DOUBLE NEGS. They also talk about vowel breaking (what is that?) and litotes (is that a real word?) Plus: listener mail!

Grammar Matters Ep. 4: Double Negatives

October 19, 2015 07:01 - 82.6 MB

The fourth ep! Amazing. Mat and Tim discuss DOUBLE NEGS. They also talk about vowel breaking (what is that?) and litotes (is that a real word?) Plus: listener mail!

3. Ending Sentences With Prepositions

October 15, 2015 09:00 - 90.1 MB

In this wild ep, Mat and Tim agonize over whether ending a sentence with a preposition is essential to good grammar. Then they discuss an enlightening study: does grammar matter when it comes to online dating? Plus: which presidential candidate’s supporters are the worst at spelling? All that and more on this episode! POUR ME A GUINNESS, M’BOY!

Grammar Matters Ep. 3: Ending Sentences With Prepositions

October 15, 2015 09:00 - 90.1 MB

In this wild ep, Mat and Tim agonize over whether ending a sentence with a preposition is essential to good grammar. Then they discuss an enlightening study: does grammar matter when it comes to online dating? Plus: which presidential candidate’s supporters are the worst at spelling? All that and more on this episode! POUR ME A GUINNESS, M’BOY!

2. The Oxford Comma

October 12, 2015 08:30 - 93.9 MB

In this episode, Mat and Tim take a hard look at one of the most controversial topics in grammar. They also tell a few jokes (not funny), think about frozen rats, and get an update on the pope.

Grammar Matters Ep. 2: The Oxford Comma

October 12, 2015 08:25 - 93.9 MB

In this episode, Mat and Tim take a hard look at one of the most controversial topics in grammar. They also tell a few jokes (not funny), think about frozen rats, and get an update on the pope.

1. What Is Grammar?

October 07, 2015 23:00 - 97.9 MB

In the inaugural episode, Mat and Tim ask the big question: what is grammar? They also make offensive generalizations about engineers, give bad advice, and discuss popes. Audio

Grammar Matters Ep. 1: What Is Grammar?

October 07, 2015 22:03 - 97.9 MB

In the inaugural episode, Mat and Tim ask the big question: what is grammar? They also make offensive generalizations about engineers, give bad advice, and discuss popes. Audio

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