The Owlish Folk

29. A Likely Story: Why do people say "like" so much?

In this short owl pellet, Dave digs into the origin of the word 'like', its various uses, and whether the way that (often) young speakers use 'like' is really inappropriate or even particularly modern. Dave mentions two films during the episode: Free Solo (2018) Easy Rider (1969) You can contact the show with questions or comments at theowlishfolk@gmail.com. Please subscribe to the show via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Podcoin, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @theowlishfolk. If you enjoy the show, please give us a generous review on iTunes! Check out our website.

28. Happy Bloomsday!

In this episode, Amanda and Dave celebrate Bloomsday, a day dedicated to James Joyce and one of his most famous books, Ulysses. You can contact the show with questions or comments at theowlishfolk@gmail.com. Please subscribe to the show via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podcoin, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @theowlishfolk. If you enjoy the show, please give us a generous review on iTunes! Check out our website [https://theowlishfolk.wixsite.com/website].

27. The Owlish Folk 1 Year Anniversary Episode!

Hoot hoot! It's The Owlish Folk's one year podcasting anniversary! In this episode, Amanda and Dave reminisce about the past year, discuss why they started the podcast, and share favourite opening words and episodes. Also, they are outrageously thankful to the listeners! You can contact the show with questions or comments at theowlishfolk@gmail.com. Please subscribe to the show via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podcoin, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @theowlishfolk. If you enjoy the show, please give us a generous review on iTunes! Check out our website [https://theowlishfolk.wixsite.com/website]. Also, please check out the Too Many Podcasts show with Jim the Podcast Sherpa! Amanda and Dave were recently interviewed, and they had a lot of fun!

26. Which is Correct: Football or Soccer?

In this episode, Amanda and Dave discuss which is correct: football or soccer.  If you are American, you'll say "soccer." If you are from most places in the world, it's "football."  If you listen to this episode, you may be surprised by the answer! You can contact the show with questions or comments at theowlishfolk@gmail.com. Please subscribe to the show via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podcoin, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @theowlishfolk. If you enjoy the show, please give us a generous review on iTunes! Check out our website [https://theowlishfolk.wixsite.com/website]. Also, please support two wonderful podcasts: Coach Cameron Soccer and Relationship Marketing! Please download and subscribe!

25. Why do we say "good, better, best"?

In this episode, Amanda and Dave discuss why English-speakers use "good, better, best" and not "good, gooder, goodest." They also talk about "bad, worse, worst" and the linguistic concept of suppletion.  You can contact the show with questions or comments at theowlishfolk@gmail.com. Please subscribe to the show via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Podcoin, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @theowlishfolk. If you enjoy the show, please give us a generous review on iTunes! Check out our website [https://theowlishfolk.wixsite.com/website].