Pingere

Pingere

Author: Sony Music Entertainment October 10, 2023 Duration: 43:23
This week Susie and Gyles dive into the linguistic canvas of words. Join use as we explore the rich tapestry of illustrations and pictures as we trace the origins of these expressive terms. Together let’s uncover the hidden strokes of meaning as we paint a linguistic masterpiece, exploring the artistry behind the words we use to capture and convey the visual world. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our NEW email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or head to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms' Don’t forget that you can join us in person at our upcoming tour, tap the link to find tickets: www.somethingrhymeswithpurple.com  Enjoy Susie’s Trio for the week:  Eleutheromania: A frantic desire for freedom. Selcouth: Unfamiliar, unusual, rare; strange, marvellous, wonderful. Snuggery: A cosy or comfortable place, especially someone's private room or den. Gyles' poem this week was 'Musée des Beaux Arts' by 'W. H. Auden' About suffering they were never wrong, The Old Masters: how well they understood Its human position; how it takes place While someone else is eating or opening a window or just walking dully along; How, when the aged are reverently, passionately waiting For the miraculous birth, there always must be Children who did not specially want it to happen, skating On a pond at the edge of the wood: They never forgot That even the dreadful martyrdom must run its course Anyhow in a corner, some untidy spot Where the dogs go on with their doggy life and the torturer's horse Scratches its innocent behind on a tree. In Breughel's Icarus, for instance: how everything turns away Quite leisurely from the disaster; the ploughman may Have heard the splash, the forsaken cry, But for him it was not an important failure; the sun shone As it had to on the white legs disappearing into the green Water; and the expensive delicate ship that must have seen Something amazing, a boy falling out of the sky, had somewhere to get to and sailed calmly on. A Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts     To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever found yourself wondering why we say "butterfly" or what a "snollygoster" might be? Lexicographer Susie Dent and writer Gyles Brandreth have built a delightful space to explore exactly that. Their Something Rhymes with Purple podcast feels less like a lesson and more like eavesdropping on a wonderfully meandering conversation between two deeply knowledgeable friends. Each episode digs into the quirks and histories of our language, unearthing surprising etymologies and forgotten words that deserve a comeback. You'll come away not just with an enhanced vocabulary, but with stories about how words shaped history and culture, all delivered with a warm, witty charm. It’s this blend of genuine expertise and playful camaraderie that has earned the show its award-winning status. While the journey through language is the main attraction, the tone is consistently light and often humorous, fitting its home in arts, comedy, and education. Produced by Sony Music Entertainment, the podcast is a regular invitation to rediscover the joy and sheer oddity of the English language. For those who find themselves captivated, there are avenues to join a community of fellow word enthusiasts and dive even deeper.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Murdre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:24
Join Susuie and Gyles this week as they unravel the linguistic roots behind murder. From the ancient origins of 'homicide' to the sinister evolution of 'assassination', we uncover the words we use to describe humanity's…
Hupnos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
This week, Susie and Gyles drift off far far away to the land of sleep... So tune in and embark on a journey through the nocturnal landscape of words. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Fac…
Mundungus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:27
This week, Susie and Gyles explore fragrances and scents. Join us as we inhale the sweet aromas of people and places... We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on…
Botulus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:04
*Cough cough*... This week Susie and Gyles explore the language of diseases. From Cholera to Mumps, and Malaria to Influenza, they have you covered. Also, we reveal the WINNERS of our 'To Dent' and 'To Brandreth' competi…
Fascicles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
This week, Susie and Gyles unravel the intricate history of dictionaries, those indispensable guides that serve as gateways to language. From ancient lexicons to modern compendiums, we explore how dictionaries have shape…
Bafflegab [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
This week Susie and Gyles get lost in the world of nonsensical language, and embrace the weird, wacky and wonderful ways the English language can be. Your favourite duo also pay homage to the masters of nonsensical langu…
Oxford, Gibson and Brogue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:45
This week Susie and Gyles delve back into a favourite topic, shoes. Inspired by purple person Kevin, the origins of all manner of footwear are discussed such as Oxford's, Brogue's and Gibson's. We love hearing from you,…
Happy Birthday Gyles! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:24
This week it's about the birthday boy, as we celebrate all things Gyles Brandreth. Not only does Gyles spoil us with a plethora of his famous anecdotes, but he becomes the linguistics quizmaster and places Susie in the h…
Treasure House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:12
From the latin word dicere meaning ‘to speak, to tell or to say’. This week Susie and Gyles are looking at the ultimate word bible, the dictionary! Gyles ponders the difference between a glossary and a dictionary. And Su…
Cool Britannia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
The 90s was a crazy decade, brimming with pop culture moments that defined Britain. Susie and Gyles discuss words that gained popularity in the post Cold War era, from Cool Britannia, to the Spice Girls, Dianamania to th…