A podcast for kids all about language and words. They are short episodes that explore words and how we use them, how our language has changed over time, and how language and literature has influenced our culture.
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Have you ever read a comic book or watched a superhero movie and seen those big, bold words flying across the page — BAM! POW! WHAM!? Those aren’t just sound effects — they’re part of what makes comic books such a fun, colourful world of language!
Superheroes don’t just save cities from villains — they’ve also saved some of our most exciting words and phrases. From the slang of the 1930s to the punchy dialogue of today, the language of comic books has shaped the way we talk, text, and even think about courage and creativity. So grab your cape and dictionary — it’s time to explore the artistic superhero lexicon!
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7 Nov 2025
Animal Antics: The Zoo of Words 🫏🐝🐈
Explore how animal-related phrases like "busy as a bee" or "stubborn as a mule" began roaming freely in our everyday language.
Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thedictionfairy/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thedictionfairy). Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website (https://www.dictionfairy.com.au/) and get in contact!
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24 Sept 2025
Pirate Lingo: Sailing Through Words
Pirates may have sailed the seas hundreds of years ago, but the way they talked still sails through our language today. Let’s hoist the sails and set off on an adventure to discover the story behind pirate lingo!
Follow The Cat’s Pyjamas on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thedictionfairy/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thedictionfairy). Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Head over to my website (https://www.dictionfairy.com.au/) and get in contact!
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