For those keeping track, this may be the only podcast episode on the dictionary out there!

In this episode, Barry and Aaron take a break from the short story to think and talk about English dictionaries. Where did they come from, what are they, and why do they matter? Are dictionaries prescriptive--telling you what words should mean or descriptive--reflecting how we use words today? In the world of Google does anyone even need a dictionary today?

Speaking of words, they begin this episode with a brief discussion of plagiarism, the stealing of someone else’s words.

Take a break and enjoy a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.