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Extreme Vocabulary

Extreme Vocabulary

Extreme Vocabulary

They started by trying to make a vocabulary podcast. They ended up saving the world.

51 - Ep. 50: Dictate
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  • 51 - Ep. 50: Dictate

    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather around to hear the latest word from our great leaders, Aaron, Abraham, Efren, and Josh as they talk about today's word, dictate. Their word goes, so make sure to take dictation so you can catch every delicious and deadly implication. Marvel as they weave Hitler into the conversation in a mere 11 minutes. Be amazed as they discuss dictatorial cities, governments, and more. Efren brings a poem by Jimmy Santiago Baca that reminds us all that poems aren't all sunshine and roses, but you probably already knew that. After all, you are a graduate of the University of Extreme Vocabulary. Class is over, and this episode is your diploma! That's right, we resurrected this podcast just to give it a proper sendoff (at least in its current form). But stay in touch with us by emailing us at extremevocabulary@gmail.com or by commenting here. It's been real!

    Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 1h 04min
  • 50 - Ep. 49: Gothic

    Join us on this episode to learn how those goth girls you were attracted to in high school are a commentary on the Roman Empire. Yeah, Abe's research is just that good. Efren brings a poem by Rickey Laurentiis and we choose a song from the Crow soundtrack.

    Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 51min
  • 49 - Ep. 48: Delicious

    Stop what you're listening to. Is it really yummy enough? If not, why not join us on a tasty adventure through the history of our week's word, delicious. Learn what types of food the Extreme Vocabulary gang likes to eat, how they make their syllabi, and what their rhymes taste like. Abe's research will get your tastebuds rocking, while Efren brings a delectable piece of literature from a little known author named Herman Melville. Put that low-calorie podcast down, and pick up the juiciest piece of podcast candy you have ever had, on today's episode.

    Fri, 11 Mar 2022 - 52min
  • 47 - Ep. 47: Persuasion

    We are here to convince, urge, strong-arm, and maybe just order at gunpoint you into appreciating the depths of today's word. Don't worry, when we're done, you will think it was your idea. If you can be persuaded to listen to this episode, you will hear all about the history of suasion, what words it is and isn't related to, as well as a conversation about the role of persuasion in today's bifurcated landscape. Dr. Efren P.H.D. brings a poem by Li-Young Lee, and we go out on a sixties classic.

    Fri, 7 Jan 2022 - 1h 14min
  • 46 - Ep. 46: Revenge

    Have you ever wished that you could punish all those other podcasts who waste your time with pointless speculation? Welcome back to Extreme Vocabulary, where our success has caused such consternation among our peers that our very existence is vengeance itself. On today’s episode we take revenge out on all the other podcasts with Abe’s research on today’s word as well as a poetry reading by Efren of a work by Heid E. Erdrich titled Ghost Prisoner. And just in case you still demand satisfaction, we choose a Pearl Jam song to go out on. So don’t just wait for the scales of justice to weigh in your favor, take things into your own hands on today’s episode of Extreme Vocabulary!

    Wed, 16 Jun 2021 - 1h 19min
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