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cover of episode Takes the Cake - 8 May 2023

Takes the Cake - 8 May 2023

2023/5/8
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A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

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What do you call a long sandwich filled with lots of ingredients? Whether you call it a sub, a hoagie, a grinder, or something else entirely depends on where you’re from. And: Martha’s visit to an Alaskan reindeer ranch reveals why you really do hear click, click, click when reindeer walk, and how these elegant animals got their name. Plus, if it’s time to dodo your baby, what will you need to do next? Also, whippersnapperrangiferinesidesaddle gift, a quiz about missing links, gatsbyspuckie, garibaldihaint bluetake the cakeZepyampydefulgaty and cafugelty, and the polite riposte More tea, vicar?

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