A podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
Claim This Podcastby Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig Skirgård
4.8(13 reviews)
139 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Quality92
Social0
YouTube76
Engagement97
Podcast Overview
A podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
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Publishing Since
6/8/2020
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Quality92
Social0
YouTube76
Engagement97
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Episode Length
1h 42m
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
141: Why Q Needs U (with Danny Bate and Caitlin M. Green)
Host Danny Bate explores the fascinating history and evolution of our alphabet, revealing why every letter matters in this interview.
June 30, 2026
140: These Strange New Minds (with Christopher Summerfield and Caitlin Green)
Host Daniel and Caitlin Green interview Dr. Christopher Summerfield about the societal impact and linguistic insights of AI-generated text.
June 9, 2026
139: Magpie Syntax (with Stephanie Mason)
Host [Host Name] interviews Dr. Stephanie Mason, a researcher, about her groundbreaking work revealing that Australian magpies exhibit language-like abilities in social call learning and syntax, challenging our understanding of animal communication.
139 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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Laura Pakenham
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Valerie Fridland
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Adele Goldberg
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This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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