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  • E68 the one where we talk about how to make a haus a home

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    In episode 68 we talk to Mary and Cody Strecker about life abroad in Germany, how moving a lot has strengthened their family, the challenges (and joys!) of creating a home when their home keeps changing, and the importance of enjoying the great outdoors. We close with a lightning round that features bratwurst and schnitzel. If you like this conversation, be sure to follow Mary on Instagram!

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    38 min
  • ***bonus episode*** Announcing 3rd String, the newest Vernacular podcast!

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    Several weeks ago, we announced the launch of 3rd String, a new podcast from Vernacular. We're in full swing now, and wanted to take the opportunity to release a full episode here on the Vernacular feed. In the 5th full episode, Pete Laclede and Zac break down game 7 of the World Series, talk about George Springer’s MVP performance in the whole series, and discuss the new College Football Playoff Committee rankings, Lane Kiffin’s Twitter antics, why the Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

    57 min
  • E67 the one where we talk with a vintage watch expert

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    In episode 6 of season 7, we chat with Eric Wind, a vintage watch specialist who recently left Christie's Auction House to start Wind Vintage, an independent vintage watch dealer. Eric chats with us about the formative role that wristwatches played in his childhood, how he turned a hobby into a career, and the unique (and surprising) history of wristw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

    48 min
  • episode 65: 'the one where we talk about marriage and money'
    In this season's fourth episode, we sit down with Chris and Kelsey Wharton of the podcast Matrimoney, an exploration of all things marriage and finance. We talk with the Whartons about minimalism, budgeting, saving for the future, and prioritizing the right things with you rmoney. It's a great conversation, and if you like it, you should find the Matrimoney podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!
    34 min
  • From the Archives: 'the one where we talk to a former Googler and current Uber-er' (s4e6)

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    While we are off gallivanting in California, we thought you might enjoy this episode from the Vernacular archives! It's a conversation with ex-Googler Steffi Bryson, now working for Uber, about the internet age and the security and privacy issues it creates. We also talk about what it's like to work at Google. It's a great conversation we're pretty sure you don't want to miss!

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    41 min
  • E65 two nights at the round table because zac forgot to hit 'record'

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    A scene from Taylor Swift's latest music video

    In this installment, we talk with contributors Will Brian and Miriel Reneau about Taylor Swift's new single, Look What You Made Me Do, a federal judge's efforts to get women and minorities more involved in h Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

    49 min
  • E64 the one where we talk about CRISPR

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    In episode 2 of season 7, we interview Dr. William Hurlbut, a Stanford medical doctor and bioethicist, about the pros and cons of CRISPR-Cas9, a targeted DNA editing tool. He also tells us about his https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

    36 min
  • E63 the one where we start something new

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    In the very first episode of season 7, we announce the launch of our new sports podcast 3rd String, hosted by Zac and Vernacular contributor Ishan Nath, and we bring long-time listener Nathan Seibt back on for a lightning round. We also discuss recent developments in the tech world and share what we are up to lately.

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    44 min
  • E62 the one where we talk about drinking wine under the eclipsed tuscan sun

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    In the final episode of season six, we sit down with contributor Margaret Perry, General Manager of Kyirisan, to talk about food that we should be on the lookout for this time of year. Margaret and Sally celebrate the bounty of late summer produce, and Margaret shares with us some excellent reading suggestions on food and wine, including https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

    38 min

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Vernacular explores what it means to fully embrace our humanity. It's not a philosophy podcast. Nor is it simply a lifestyle podcast. It's a little bit of both, but not really either. It's music…