Rex

Rex

Author: Sony Music Entertainment December 6, 2022 Duration: 33:28
It’s the real deal today Purple People as we enter the palace courtesy of Tour Guide Gyles for a Royal episode. Come discover why Sovereign is ‘super’, how the King was a family man, why real tennis isn’t royal at all and how elevation was the key to prominence in the monarchy.    Gyles seems in need of a pizza delivery service during our correspondence section thanks to Purple Person, Quentin Lotte and Susie’s trio takes us down the pub to meet the Knight of the Sprigot but make sure you don’t have a lanspresados as company!   We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us here: purple@somethinelse.com   We currently have 20% off at the SRwP official merchandise store, just head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/something-rhymes-with-purple   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:  Intumescence: bubblement; excitement: anticipation. Knight of the Spigot: a party host or pub landlord/lady. Lanspresado: one who comes to the pub with only a handful of change in their pocket.   Gyles reads ‘The King’s Breakfast’ by A.A. Milne   The King asked  The Queen, and  The Queen asked  The Dairymaid:  "Could we have some butter for  The Royal slice of bread?"  The Queen asked the Dairymaid,  The Dairymaid  Said, "Certainly,  I'll go and tell the cow  Now  Before she goes to bed."   The Dairymaid  She curtsied,  And went and told  The Alderney:  "Don't forget the butter for  The Royal slice of bread."  The Alderney  Said sleepily:  "You'd better tell  His Majesty  That many people nowadays  Like marmalade  Instead."   The Dairymaid  Said, "Fancy!"  And went to  Her Majesty.  She curtsied to the Queen, and  She turned a little red:  "Excuse me,  Your Majesty,  For taking of  The liberty,  But marmalade is tasty, if  It's very  Thickly  Spread."   The Queen said  "Oh!:  And went to  His Majesty:  "Talking of the butter for  The royal slice of bread,  Many people  Think that  Marmalade  Is nicer.  Would you like to try a little  Marmalade  Instead?"   The King said,  "Bother!"  And then he said,  "Oh, deary me!"  The King sobbed,  "Oh, deary me!"  And went back to bed.  "Nobody,"  He whimpered,  "Could call me  A fussy man;  I only want  A little bit  Of butter for  My bread!"   The Queen said,  "There, there!"  And went to  The Dairymaid.  The Dairymaid  Said, "There, there!"  And went to the shed.&a 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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Poltergeist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
It’s a spooky one for you Purple People as we transcend to the world of the supernatural for an etymological seance with ghosts and poltergeists. Discover what blazing fires and the ethereal have in common, why we climb…
Jujube [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
This is one for your sweet tooth (or is it sweet teeth?!) because we are heading to the pick’n’mix store for some sweet talk from Susie and Gyles. We’ll discover the link between bread and pastilles, what gyles’ favourit…
Mounties [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:23
Time to don your toque and get cozy in your bunnyhug Purple People because today we are beginning our North American tour and our first destination is Canada, Ey! We’ll warm up with a steaming bowl of Poutine followed by…
Emovere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
Hello Purple People, have you ever found yourself experiencing a particular feeling or emotion and wondering, ‘there must be a word for that’? Well luckily for us, so has our very own Susie Dent! From the way to describe…
Tintinnabulation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:18
Welcome back to Something Rhymes with Purple for our first show in our Autumn tour! Recorded live at the Fortune Theatre in London, Susie and Gyles arrived with bells and whistles on for an etymological exploration into…
Dragoon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
Don your armour and grab your steed, Purple people because today we are galloping onto the battle field to uncover the etymological treasures of Weaponry. From biting bullets to smoking guns, Susie will guide us through…
An update from the Purple Plus Club… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08
You heard it here first - we’re expanding our horizons here on Something Rhymes with Purple and welcome you to join us for not just 1, but 2 episodes every week. If you’re an Apple Purple Person, tap the banner in the ap…
Cobbler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
It’s time to take a trip to the bakery Purple People where we will run into Lords and Ladies, horses and testicles as we explore the shelves of bread. Come discover why the upper crust really is better, what bread rolls…
Water Vessels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:39
We’ve spoken before about Susie’s, often fancy, water glasses that she sips on throughout the recordings… so this week we are pouring our thoughts into the vessels that we use to hold our drinks and have done for many ce…

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