A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Hosted by Martha · Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
4.6from 2,270 ratings
- 995
- Episodes
- 109
- Transcribed
- 2,270
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2007
- First episode
- 132K
- YouTube views
About A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books, literature, writing, and more. Be on the show with author/journalist Martha Barnette and linguist/lexicographer Grant Barrett. Share your thoughts, questions, and stories: https://waywordradio.org/contact or words@waywordradio.org. In the US and Canada, call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free 24/7. Send a voice note or message via WhatsApp, 16198004443. From everywhere, call or text +1 (619) 800-4443. Past episodes, show notes, full search, more: https://waywordradio.org. A Way with Words is listener-supported! https://waywordradio.org/donate ❤️ Listen without ads here! https://awww.supportingcast.fm
- Publisher
- Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
- Category
- education · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Aug 2007
- Latest episode
- 9 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
109 of 995 episodes have a transcript.
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26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
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- YouTube views
- 131,745
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 2,270 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100
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- Quality
- 90
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 100
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Who hosts A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over?
Martha host the show. Published by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine..
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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