Very Bad Words

Very Bad Words

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Sinopsis

As long as theres been language, there have been forbidden words. What gives these words their power? Why are they considered bad? Producer and Host, Matt Fidler, reaches out to experts, linguists, and historians to explore these words and their cultural significance. From diving into specific bad words to exploring what language has the worst curses, Matt weaves personal stories and interviews to help shed light on the power of very bad words.

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Episodios

  • 2: Talking $h*t

    2: Talking $h*t
    14/06/2017 Duración: 24min

    Very Bad Words is the podcast about swearing and taboo language. On this episode we explore the origins of one of the oldest swear words in the English language, shit. We talk with linguist Geoff Nunberg and “the psychologist of swearing" Timothy Jay to find out why it is still one of the most popular and versatile words - even after centuries of use.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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  • 1: Coming June 14th!

    1: Coming June 14th!
    07/06/2017 Duración: 30s

    Promo for the podcast Very Bad Words, coming out June 14th.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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