Cowboy slang. Howdy, language innovation.

Who knew talking about the Old Wild West could cover so much about the proper use of the English language? (And who knew how much it would bring out Kris's sometimes-hidden Southern accent?)

We’re getting there through a conversation about how to spell "faze" vs. "phase" and other language confusions straight out of the Old Wild West. When something fazes/phases you, like a wayward cow who’s left the herd, or like perhaps bad spelling, how do you spell that? And once and for all, how should we spell the word "y'all" or remember the distinction between "coral" and "corral"?

This is the "Words You Should Know" podcast, Season 1: Episode 9.

Words. Language. Communication. Let's do this thing.