Very Bad Words

By Matt Fidler

As long as there’s been language, there have been forbidden words. What gives these words their power? Why are they considered “bad”? Producer and Host, Matt Fidler, reaches out to experts, linguists,... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

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June 14, 2017 2: Talking $h*t
Very Bad Words is the podcast about swearing and taboo language. On this episode we explore the origins of one of the oldest swear words in the English language, shit. We talk with linguist Geoff Nunberg and “the psychologist of swearing" Timothy Jay to find out why it is still one of the most popular and versatile words - even after centuries of use.
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June 07, 2017 1: Coming June 14th!
Promo for the podcast Very Bad Words, coming out June 14th.
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