Hey hey hey, it’s the second week of December! We’re trucking along this month and this week’s episode is all the way back from August! That seems like a lifetime ago. Carolyn will teach you all about SIG alerts and Portia talks about baked goods. (Generally speaking. She had a rough week and didn’t pick a singular word.)
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WITW Short 13 – All Aboot Storms & Disease
Portia said December 1st, but she doesn’t know what she’s doing. Lockdown, am I right? This week we learn all aboot how tropical storms and diseases are named. We also discuss the origins of “aboot” and receive a quick reminder that AIRBUD IS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND WE WILL NEVER MAKE THAT ERROR AGAIN. Phew. Anyway, stay healthy, stay informed, let’s get this bread (and vaccine).
Episode 13 – Getting Baked On The 5
Hey hey hey, it’s the second week of December! We’re trucking along this month and this week’s episode is all the way back from August! That seems like a lifetime ago. Carolyn will teach you all about SIG alerts and Portia talks about baked goods. (Generally speaking. She had a rough week and didn’t pick a singular word.)
WITW Short 12 – EGOT These Sweet Kicks
This week we gush over Lin Manuel Miranda and that’s all you need to know. But really, tune in if you want to hear Portia’s monotone voice and the story behind Adidas. Carolyn will also break down the EGOT acronym and teach you about some spin off’s of the title. We are also on aContinue reading “WITW Short 12 – EGOT These Sweet Kicks”
Bonus Episode: Asian Special – Part II of II
We’re back, baby! And we’re both Asian. It took us a long time to proudly own that though. This two-part series covers topics like Asian identity, our favorite foods, and childhood memories. Sources will be posted on our site. We hope you’re all healthy, wealthy (earn that COVID money!), and thriving. It’s great to beContinue reading “Bonus Episode: Asian Special – Part II of II”
Bonus Episode: Asian Special – Part I of II
We’re back, baby! And we’re both Asian. It took us a long time to proudly own that though. This two-part series covers topics like Asian identity, our favorite foods, and childhood memories. Sources will be posted on our site. We hope you’re all healthy, wealthy (earn that COVID money!), and thriving. It’s great to beContinue reading “Bonus Episode: Asian Special – Part I of II”
WITW Short 11 – Portialyn Liberano
This episode we tell you more about our names, and share some stories from our past. We know this is more of a “for-us, for-you” episode, but we promise there are plenty of interesting facts that aren’t necessarily about us. Please send us embarrassing childhood school photos at whatinthewordpod@gmail.com Check out our Instagram @whatinthewordpod. Listen toContinue reading “WITW Short 11 – Portialyn Liberano”
Episode 11 – The One With The Bad Audio
Portia’s audio is trash (so she says), but our content sure isn’t! Listen if you’d like to learn about the colonial takeover of lacrosse and some slimy, spine-less boiz. You can catch new episode of What In The Word every Tuesday and listen to us on our website http://www.whatintheword.wordpress.com or find us streaming on AppleContinue reading “Episode 11 – The One With The Bad Audio”
WITW Short 10 – Privileged PJ’s
This week we talk about an absolute toe of a human who vacationed in Mexico with mommy to evade arrest and thinks he’s a Muggletonian overlord (oof). Partially joking. We also discover the true meaning of cat’s pyjamas – ahh the levity! Do you wear or enjoy pyjamas? Namely the PJ sets? Please let usContinue reading “WITW Short 10 – Privileged PJ’s”
Episode 10 – The Fruit & The Friar
Our original file was corrupted. But you know what isn’t? Your soul. When you reach for… a tomato. We try to be religion-neutral here. In this week’s episode, we talk about two beautiful things: ketchup and cathedrals! You can catch new episode of What In The Word every Tuesday and listen to us on ourContinue reading “Episode 10 – The Fruit & The Friar”
WITW Short 9 – There’s No (Bet)ter Place Than LA
Need a bento from Sugarfish or a family meal from Lalibella, bet! (I hope I used that correctly.) This week we desperately try to use some current slang and talk about our favorite neighborhoods in LA. Check out our Instagram @whatinthewordpod. Listen to us on our website http://www.whatinthewordpod.wordpress.com We are also streaming on Apple Podcasts,Continue reading “WITW Short 9 – There’s No (Bet)ter Place Than LA”
Episode 9 – Cappuccinos Are For Muggles
This week Portia & Carolyn take a caffeinated dive into the life of Capuchin Friars while learning just how far away non-wizarding folks think God is from Earth. You can catch new episode of What In The Word every Tuesday and listen to us on our website http://www.whatintheword.wordpress.com or find us streaming on Apple Podcasts,Continue reading “Episode 9 – Cappuccinos Are For Muggles”