An entire generation of actors were taught to speak in that Old Movie Star voice. But, why? And where did this quasi-British accent come from?

From movies to muppets, Dracula’s iconic accent is one of our favorite tropes. But where did this sometimes-spooky, sometimes-silly voice come from? And why do we associate it with vampires? In this special Halloween episode, Carrie explores the history of Dracula Voice.

People are natural mimics —whether we intend to be or not. And when it comes to adopting a new accent, the results can be . . . mixed.

Notre Dame, Lafayette, Vincennes. What’s with all those French-sounding places that don’t actually sound very French? Kate Scott, from the Indiana Historical Society helps us figure out why we say these place names the way we do. And if you have a question, shoot me an email at [email protected]

For years, we’ve heard only the fanciest of English accents, but now the times are changing —Carrie talks to comedians Simon Cockle and Sam Mabbitt about why we love hearing a good accent. Check out Simon & Sam’s podcast The Sacred Cow at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sacred-cow/id1505810790

In this first episode, Carrie covers the fundamentals of speech and speaks with improviser Sami Smith