A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.

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.
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Minicast Bonus: Cocktail
7:07 Dec 19, 2025
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Minicast Bonus: Down Bucket
3:35 Dec 11, 2025
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Minicast Bonus: Picketwire
5:11 Dec 4, 2025
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No Bones - 17 November 2025
53:45 Nov 17, 2025
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Chow Line - 27 October 2025
53:45 Oct 27, 2025
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Brass Tacks - 29 September 2025
53:45 Sep 29, 2025
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Cat Bristle - 15 September 2025
53:45 Sep 15, 2025
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Mox Nix - 4 August 2025
53:45 Aug 4, 2025
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Eat My Hat - 30 June 2025
53:45 Jun 30, 2025
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The Other Shoe - 2 June 2025
53:45 Jun 2, 2025
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Bean Counting - 19 May 2025
53:45 May 19, 2025
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