Monday
Apr092012
Ep 6: Word Nerds Rejoice!
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Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:36AM | in episodes
Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:36AM | in episodes 
Crossword champion and puzzle superman Tyler Hinman joins us for a fantastic fest fawning over words. We talk about the history and process of constructing crosswords, why Noah Webster is our A-hole of the week, and we introduce you to your new ultimate favorite word of THE FOREVER! No, seriously.
ALSO: pop quiz, odd spelling bee, Chris Hansen, movie titles lost in translation, and how to memorize the biological taxonomy order.
RUNTIME: 51 minutes 40 seconds
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Featured interlude music:
"Ten Thousand Words" by The Avett Brothers Amazon | iTunes | Spotify
"California English" by Vampire Weekend Amazon | iTunes | Spotify
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