Latest Wotd Podcast Episodes
Episode 129 - Interview with a Scrabble Dictionary
Word of the Day - November 08, 2022 05:47 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsJack is as full of purpose as he is playable Scrabble words. _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 128 - Arduous + Herculean
Word of the Day - July 22, 2022 19:36 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsLuckily, using these words in ordinary conversation is not an arduous task. _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 127 - Repartee
Word of the Day - May 25, 2022 22:54 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsFeaturing improvisational impresarios Jack & Kiersten, for whom repartee is practically a way of life. _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 126 - Anthropomorphize
Word of the Day - March 08, 2022 20:34 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsUsing this word could help you appear more charismatic--not to tiger levels maybe, but close. Anthropomorphized animals featured: - Sheldon (and Shelly) - Maximilian Franz Fitzwilliam III. Unlike Sheldon (who's rather shy), Max would be delighted to make your acquaintance, as long as yo...
Episode 125 - Pontificate
Word of the Day - December 31, 2021 06:24 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsPontificating about cool words is really the whole point of this podcast. _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 124 - Flummoxed + Nonplussed
Word of the Day - December 08, 2021 20:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIn which Kaylin expertly answers tough questions about lawns & backpacking. & here's the Key & Peele sketch mentioned. _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a fr...
Episode 123 - Nondescript
Word of the Day - November 01, 2021 06:53 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWe worked very hard to meet an arbitrary self-imposed deadline for this episode, so we hope you enjoy it. Nondescript, adj. - lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics. As a noun: a nondescript person or thing. ___________________________ Did you know I'm also a profe...
Episode 122 - Sartorial + Culinary
Word of the Day - September 24, 2021 03:02 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis episode is a paragon of podcastular excellence. Sartorial, adj. - “of or pertaining to clothes or fashion.” Culinary, adj. - “of or pertaining to cooking.” _______________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvas...
Episode 121 - Exacerbate
Word of the Day - August 02, 2021 01:37 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe Rhine in spine sties minely on the pline. Accenterator: https://www.accenterator.com/aussie.php#result Tom Swifty Answers “Why, you have absolutely the most splendid young deer I have ever seen. How do you manage to care for it so well?" said Tom fawningly. → A young deer is a fawn....
Episode 120 - Lackluster
Word of the Day - July 02, 2021 20:38 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsAlso featuring a couple fun Family Idioms. Send yours to [email protected]! __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out my website https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 119 - Mollify
Word of the Day - June 01, 2021 18:22 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsClues for the featured word game: The story of a mysterious and wealthy old Wal-Mart door greeter on his store's last day of business. The tale of a man who rises to greatness while competing in watermelon eating contests. A young boy is accepted to the world's most prestigious miniatu...
Episode 118 - Lackadaisical
Word of the Day - May 03, 2021 23:48 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsSpot the puns in these Tom Swifties: "I love hot dog toppings," Tom said with relish. “I only have diamonds, spades and clubs in my hand,” said Tom heartlessly. "Aw man, I’ve dropped my toothpaste," Tom said, crestfallen. "I'd like my money back, and then some," said Tom with interest. "If...
Episode 117 - Bona Fide Part II
Word of the Day - April 05, 2021 19:28 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe whole Word of the Day team really gave it the old college try for this episode. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 116 - Bona Fide Part I
Word of the Day - March 15, 2021 17:51 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWe also respond to a listener's allegations that we are insufficiently pro-Latin (perish the thought!). __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 115 - Impervious
Word of the Day - February 24, 2021 05:02 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsListening to this episode will give you the wherewithal to use impervious in everyday conversation. Kids being inspiring: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FABMuNDB-gM __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speakin...
Episode 114 - Facile
Word of the Day - February 03, 2021 21:56 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCheck out the full poem, Job Qualifications; or, An Honest Cover Letter, on the Word of the Day Medium page. Thinking of starting your own podcast? Sign up for voiceover classes with me here! __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check o...
Episode 113 - Avuncular
Word of the Day - January 13, 2021 16:49 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe radio show/podcast “A Way With Words” explains “materteral,” meaning “pertaining to an aunt; or, aunt-like.” Walter Cronkite avuncularly broadcasting the first moonwalk. A modern herald announcing important royal baby news (separate Tony Appleton feature here). ____________________...
Episode 112 - Muse
Word of the Day - December 21, 2020 23:24 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsSing to me of the man, Muse, the man who uses "muse" in everyday conversation. Also check out An Ode to Gruyere; or, An Homage to Fromage on the Word of the Day Medium page! __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silv...
Episode 111 - Promenade + Perquisite
Word of the Day - November 30, 2020 23:28 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsSounding more intelligent in conversation is a great perquisite of listening to this show. So is the opportunity to have me as your voiceover or public speaking coach--learn more on Thumbtack here! __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check...
Episode 110 - Mellifluous
Word of the Day - November 11, 2020 21:22 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIn which Talented Voice Actor Chris & I try super hard to sound mellifluous. Stay tuned to the end for an exciting announcement! Listen Closely with Jon & Chris Thumbtack.com profile; Mobile Thumbtack profile. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speak...
Episode 109 - Impolitic Part II
Word of the Day - October 19, 2020 16:53 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsMost people do two things in life: what they have to, and what they can get away with. So, if you can't get away with saying/doing something because it upsets or offends someone, then it's probably impolitic. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking c...
Episode 108 - Impolitic Part I
Word of the Day - September 29, 2020 04:05 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIn which we welcome new talented voice actor Laurel, who is totally different from Episode 85's talented voice actor Paige. Also, here's the Invisibilia episode about the first McDonalds in Russia: https://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/481887848/the-new-norm __________________________ ...
Episode 107 - Adroit + Maladroit
Word of the Day - September 07, 2020 19:25 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratings"Remember that people take more interest in their own affairs than in anything else which you can name. ... Therefore, having furnished this topic, you need only listen; and you are sure to be thought, not only agreeable, but thoroughly sensible and well-informed." __________________________ ...
Episode 106 - Banal
Word of the Day - August 18, 2020 02:06 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIf you are tired of this podcast, you are tired of life. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 105 - Qualms + Compunction
Word of the Day - July 25, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsBe sure to stop by the Compunction Junction to pick up a new mattress (and a clean conscience!) as soon as it opens. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultat...
Episode 104 - Commandeer
Word of the Day - July 07, 2020 00:20 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCommandeering: because sometimes, someone's gotta take charge. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 103 - Extricate
Word of the Day - June 15, 2020 19:04 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIn which we introduce the Aw Man, Can't Make It This Time app. __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
Episode 102 - Ingratiate: A Conversation
Word of the Day - May 25, 2020 19:21 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsHere is the La La Land video referenced. To avoid spoilers, a) don't watch it, and b) skip the 1:00 - 1:45 section of the episode. La La Land Argument Scene Reimagined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrr2FmWZiF0 __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public s...
Episode 101 - Brooding
Word of the Day - May 02, 2020 18:09 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsBrooding: the adult version of sulking. Rosalind Moran article quoted: https://www.sfwa.org/2016/11/11/brood-thought-enduring-appeal-moody-male-lead/ __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to...
Episode 100 - Desuetude
Word of the Day - February 21, 2020 03:54 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsOur 100th episode, whee! Thank you so much for listening. :-) __________________________ Did you know I'm also a professional public speaking coach? Check out https://www.silvaspeechcoaching.com/ to learn more and book a free consultation.
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