Workplace communications: Howard Chang and Dave Shepherd are off the job while recording this show, but they will be talking about workplace communications.
The fourth anniversary of The Word Nerds was on March 21. (2:08)
The tone of workplace communications; workplace jargon; methods of communicating on the job (3:06)
Music bumper from “The Corner of Sacco and Vanzetti” by Shibboleth. (20:07)
Conflicts at the office; the dynamics and hierarchies of communication (20:59)
Song: “Work” by Naughty Jack (25:05)
Rude Word of the Week: “whistleblower” (28:22)
Music bumper from “I Hate My Job” by the Peach Stealing Monkeys
Socializing at work, and socializing about work (33:26)
Music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network
Theme music by Kick the Cat
Closing theme from “Grapes” by Evan Stone
time: 43:55
size: 40.2 Mb
rating: G (Young kids can start getting ready for the world of work at an early age.)








Congratulations on 4 years producing quality content! I for one am hoping for at least 4 more.
P.S. Here in Silicon Valley we don’t do the dress up for work so much.
Guys, it’s June! Any new podcasts coming out soon?
Hi! For us eagerly awaiting the next episode, can you give us a brief update? About when can we expect it?
We miss you.
Where have you guy gone?
Wy didn’t you publish any more?
I’m expecting for a new release.
Thank you guy
I think this is my third year following you guys and I really hope you keep producing the podcasts.
I hearded all files here i think at least 2 times, you helped me to learn and improve my english and did my travel to US possible.
Ty very much!
Is this thing on? It’s August! I’m missing this podcast.
An explanation would be nice.
Thank you.
Hello, this is Howard Chang writing. I know we’ve all been busy this summer. I, for one, have been out of the country or out of town for 5 weeks of this summer. I’m sure Dave and the others are just as busy. We’ll get back in touch when we can, thanks!
Thanks for the note Howard. We are all anxious to hear your return!