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Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

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by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne

4.9(1,670 reviews)
118 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." –New York Times. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed. Weird and deep half-hour conversations about language on the third Thursday of the month. Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm Shownotes and transcripts: www.lingthusiasm.com

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Publishing Since

12/13/2016

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for 118: Using tech to chat with bonobos, dogs, and whales

July 17, 2026

118: Using tech to chat with bonobos, dogs, and whales

Hosts Lauren Gawne and Gretchen McCulloch explore how technology aids communication with bonobos, dogs, and whales, revealing insights into animal language.

Episode thumbnail for 117: What makes for beautiful writing, scientifically speaking

June 19, 2026

117: What makes for beautiful writing, scientifically speaking

Host Gretchen McCulloch and psycholinguist Julie Sedivy explore the scientific principles behind beautiful writing, offering insights for crafting memorable prose.

Episode thumbnail for 116: Cross-cultural communication (in space!)

May 22, 2026

116: Cross-cultural communication (in space!)

Hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne explore proxemics and cross-cultural communication through science fiction, revealing insights into personal space and societal structures.

118 total episodes available with 20 transcripts

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What is Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics?

A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." –New York Times. "Joyously nerdy" –Buzzfeed.

Weird and deep half-hour conversations about language on the third Thursday of the month.

Listened to all the episodes here and wish there were more? Want to talk with other people who are enthusiastic about linguistics? Get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community at www.patreon.com/lingthusiasm Shownotes and transcripts: www.lingthusiasm.com

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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