In a Manner of Speaking

In a Manner of Speaking


Latest Episodes

Episode 68 (English Through the Ages)
September 01, 2023

A Conversation with David Crystal

Episode 67 (Harmonic Overtone Chanting)
August 01, 2023

A Conversation with Jill Purce

Episode 66 ("Shakespeare's Magical Keyboard")
July 01, 2023

The July 2023 episode of "In a Manner of Speaking" is all about William Shakespeare. Paul dives deep into the Bard, from iambic pentameter, to scansion, to scoring, to metre, to Original Pronunciation. It's a fun exercise for scholars and profes

Episode 65 ("Namecoach")
June 01, 2023

A Conversation with Praveen Shanbhag

Episode 64 ('What's in a Name?')
May 01, 2023

A Conversation with Graham Pointon

Episode 63 (The Oxford English Dictionary)
April 01, 2023

A Conversation with Catherine Sangster

Episode 62 (Fast-Talkin' Dudes)
March 01, 2023

An examination of speed talking and singing

Episode 61 (Irish: A Language in Danger)
February 01, 2023

A Conversation with Malachy O'Neill

Episode 60 (Whistled Speech)
January 01, 2023

A Conversation with Julien Meyer

Episode 59 (Exploring Roy Hart's Legacy)
December 01, 2022

A Conversation with Enrique Pardo and Linda Wise