Part 3 of Episode 9 continues the conversation we began in The People’s Corner in Part 2 and then draws to a close. Here are the questions we asked them and the timestamp at which they appear at in Part 3: 00:31: When a woman uses the word ‘bitch’ to describe herself, what is the message she’s trying to convey? 08:19: Do you think the word ‘bitch’ …

In Part 2 of Episode 9, in The People’s Corner, we speak to a delightful mix of people about the word ‘bitch’. We ask them about the way it seeped into their lives, how they handled it, whether it took over their lives, how they managed to keep it in control, and whether and how it put them in quite a magnificently awkward spot! Here are the questi…

Powerful. Denigrating. Demeaning. Domineering. Bitch is all of that when it wants to be—and more! Part 1 of Episode 9 charts its origins and the way 'bitch' morphed from being a simpering simmering insult to a fashionable greeting and then settled on being both—and came to imply authority AND weakness as well!—when in the hands and on the tongues o…

It has a naive—almost spiritually innocent—look about it. And yet, the word ‘girl’ can be quite malicious and vicious when in the hands of people who don’t care two hoots about being humane. This episode takes a look at how ‘girl’ was once a leveller and its tendency to find itself in the midst of verbal assault. Warning: This episode contains expl…

Some think it’s all over the place while some think it’s cooled off into oblivion. Say what you may, ‘sexy’ perks up a conversation, description, or even a deadpan expression like no other. This episode takes a look at its origins, the sensation it tickled Bollywood with, and whether talk—especially in India—will involve 'sexy' in the future. The e…

You can use them to buy time, while away time, and pretend you’re having a conversation even when you don’t want to. Fillers—quite literally—fill in for you in conversations almost all the time. In this episode, we speak to a number of people to find out what particular filler word is their all-time favourite and how they make use of fillers when f…

A piece of clothing and a drink: What could they have in common? Well, let's find out! The show notes for this episode are here: https://cutt.ly/Pv80GDg And as usual, here I am, begging you to write to us. :-) We are still accepting bouquets, brickbats, and everything in between at: aboutwhatyousay@icloud.com. Background Score: Sunrise Riddim: Konr…

From measuring depths to assessing friendships and relationships to finding its way into kitchens to getting airtime with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, ‘shallow’ has mingled with some rather quirky bedfellows. This episode tracks people’s opinion about how shallow (or not) is its usage and whether we use it at all these days—and why? Please note: I…

Mention the word ‘prepone’ and you have got to mention the Indians. For they are always the ones who take the credit—or the blame!—for coming up with that word, so much so that Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician, at one point in time, believed he was the one who concocted it. Well, he didn’t—as he himself clarified later—but really, are the India…

Vaxhole: Vaccines + @$$hole. Need I say anything more to cajole you into finding out more? :-) As usual, should you want to take a look at the show notes, they’re here: https://cutt.ly/fcv1UEJ And, yes, please do feel free to write to us at aboutwhatyousay@icloud.com. We’d love to hear from you! :-D Background Score: Nevada City: Huma-Huma Quangeri…

Hello there! And welcome to Episode 1! :-) Since this is part of a podcast, We thought we’d start at the very beginning: We thought we’d begin with ‘podcast’! This episode takes you through the origins of the word ‘podcast’. We also talk to people from diverse backgrounds and professions to find out what they think about the word and why, in their …

Allo allo, people! It’s out! It’s here! And it's available! The Audio Trailer for Season 1 is here! :-) The first episode releases on the 31st of March 2021. Do tune in! You can download this episode's show notes here: https://cutt.ly/HxGpciw Background Score: -> Eternal Garden: Dan Henig -> The Temple of The Mind: I Think I Can Help You -> Branden…

Here's a sneak preview of responses from interviews I conducted for a word that I'll be featuring in Season 1 of the podcast. As I talked with people about the words they said they used, I noticed the reasons why they used--or stopped using--words were downright serious, absolutely funny, and surprisingly practical! Tune in on the 31.03.2021 for th…

Some more of what you’re gonna hear… while I chip away the loose ends in post-production! :-D As I mentioned to a friend the other day, post-production can be such a Brutal Icky Tedious Capricious Hell! But, I’m getting there sooner than you and I think! :-D See you soon for the grand gala release this month-end! Background Score: “Listen to the Ra…

Here's more of what’s to come your way! At this point in time, I’m supposed to say that it’s all very exciting! But I will, very bravely, allow you to choose what you think about it! :-D Background Score: “MydNyte” by Noir Et Blanc Vie

A bouquet of snippets of what's to follow in the days to come... Background Score: “Listen to the Radio” by JHS Pedals