Archive for October, 2007
Nicknames: Howard Shepherd and Dave Shepherd call each other by names other than their given names as they discuss nicknames.
Listener feedback (2:22)
Eke-names, mascots, and a shout-out to a former student (5:18)
Music bumper from “Grapes” by Evan Stone. (17:34)
Monikers–deliberately chosen or applied names (18:23)
Song: “Familar Names, Familiar Games” by Doug McLeod (22:50)
Rude word of the week: […]
Public speaking: Howard Chang and Dave Shepherd sit very isolated in the Word Nerds studio, and yet speak to thousands of listeners about public speaking.
Oratory, rhetoric, and forensics (2:02)
Music bumper from “Forensic” by Nick Murray (14:29)
“Everyday” public speakers: teachers, podcasters, managers, and toasters (15:10)
Song: “Beer Toast” by Bobby Chitwood (25:43)
Rude word of the week: “rabble-rouser” […]