Australian English has many fascinating stories, interesting etymologies, and wonderfully weird slang. The language is constantly evolving as the world around us changes; new words are created, meanings change, and other things get left behind. In Word for Word, we explore the surprising histories behind everyday words and phrases, go behind the scenes with the dictionary editors, and meet some of Australia's most interesting word-lovers, from Scrabble champions to hip-hop artists. Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it.
#21 For the love of words
Surprise! We're back with another bonus episode, featuring some funny, fascinating, unaired tidbits from Season 2. Also, you can vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards! Voting closes 1st April, so head to this link posthaste: bit.ly/2pPuGI3
3/29/2018 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
#20 Take a bow, Sue Butler
So ... we have news. It's officially the end of an era. Our long-time Editor Sue Butler is putting away her pencil and catalogue cards to retire, after 48 years at Macquarie Dictionary. Join us as we look back with Sue at her incredible career in words. Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast
3/22/2018 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
Word for Word: Season 2
We're back! Season 2 launches 6th September with new weekly episodes, featuring more secret word histories, fascinating guests, and behind-the-scenes revelations from Macquarie Dictionary. Listen for a preview of what's in store this season. Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast
8/29/2017 • 2 minutes, 32 seconds
Introducing Word for Word
Word for Word is a brand new podcast from Macquarie Dictionary. Throughout this series, we explore the surprising histories behind everyday words and phrases, go behind the scenes with the dictionary editors, and meet some of Australia's most interesting word-lovers, from Scrabble champions to hip-hop artists. Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it. Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast