The Dictionary

By Spencer Parks

I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it’s more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It’s an evolving ... more

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The podcast currently has 2,022 episodes available.

The Dictionary episodes:

June 26, 2022 #C563 (cynic to cypress)
I read from cynic to cypress.

I couldn't find more info about the cypress silk/cotton/gauze thing, but the name is from the Mediterranean island (as mentioned in the episode) called "Cyprus", not "Cypress".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus

The word of the episode is "Cynthia".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
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...more
25min
June 25, 2022 #C562 (cylinder to Cymry)
I read from cylinder to Cymry.

The word of the episode is "cymbal".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbal
Cymbal sound:
https://freesound.org/people/collinb1000/sounds/634854/

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
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917-727-5757
...more
24min
June 24, 2022 #C561 (cyclopropane to cyl)
I read from cyclopropane to cyl.

The cyclostyle is a very old copier.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclostyle_(copier)

The word of the episode is "cyclops".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopes

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
19min
June 23, 2022 #C560 (cyclogenesis to cyclophosphamide)
I read from cyclogenesis to cyclophosphamide.

Please be careful around cyclones.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone

The word of the episode is "cyclone cellar".

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
29min
June 22, 2022 #C559 (cycle to cyclodiene)
I read from cycle to cyclodiene.

The word of the episode is "cycle".

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
25min
June 21, 2022 #C558 (cybersecurity to cyclazocine)
I read from cybersecurity to cyclazocine.

More cyclamate info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamate

The word of the episode is "cybrarian".

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
27min
June 20, 2022 #C557 (cyanocobalamin to cyberpunk)
I read from cyanocobalamin to cyberpunk.

56k song from Ronald Jenkees:
https://youtu.be/t2jIUfafMMQ
Go listen to the rest of his music!
https://www.youtube.com/c/ronaldjenkees

Dial up sound:
https://youtu.be/gsNaR6FRuO0

The word of the episode is "Cybele".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybele

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
28min
June 19, 2022 #C556 (cuvee to cyanobacterium)
I read from cuvee to cyanobacterium.

CVA - Columbia Valley Authority/Administration:
https://www.oregonhistoryproject.org/articles/historical-records/the-story-of-the-cva/#.YqYX53bMJqE

CVS stands for "Consumer Value Store"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVS_Pharmacy

The word of the episode is "cyanobacterium".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
32min
June 18, 2022 #C555 (cutthroat trout to cutworm) ft. Sarah McAnulty
I read from cutthroat trout to cutworm with Sarah McAnulty.

The naming of the Cutty Sark is from a poem:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_Sark#Name

The word of the episode is "cuttlefish".
There's a lot to learn about these sea creatures!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttlefish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepia_apama

Sarah's Links:
Sarah's Twitter
Sarah's Instagram
https://linktr.ee/SarahMackAttack
Squid Facts! 833-724-8398
https://www.skypeascientist.com/
Skype A Scientist Twitter
Skype A Scientist Instagram
https://www.alieward.com/ologies/teuthologyencore

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
47min
June 17, 2022 #C554 (cutoff to cutthroat contract)
I read from cutoff to cutthroat contract.

The word of the episode is "cutpurse".

Theme music from Tom Maslowski
https://zestysol.com/

Merchandising!
https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar

"The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube

"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube

Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!
https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/

Backwards Talking on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/
https://twitter.com/dictionarypod
https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/
https://www.patreon.com/spejampar
https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar
917-727-5757
...more
25min

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FAQs about The Dictionary:

How many episodes does The Dictionary have?

More shows like The Dictionary

The Daily

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The Ezra Klein Show