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4.7from
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200 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
KMUWExplicit
No
Date created
2018/08/24
Latest episode
2026/10/10
Average duration
33 min.
Release period
8 days
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From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, You're Saying It Wrong is a podcast that looks at what we get wrong—and what we sometimes get right—when it comes to this English language. Hosted by KMUW's Fletcher Powell, each episode features a conversation with the sister and brother who wrote the book on it. Literally. You're Saying It Wrong: A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words and Their Tangled Histories of Misuse is by Kathryn Petras and Ross Petras.On June 24, 2022, You’re Saying It Wrong received first place in Division B for Interview Podcasts from the Public Media Journalists Association. The awards recognize the best work in public media journalism from across the country.You're Saying It Wrong is available to public radio stations through PRX.
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Pragmatics!
2026/10/10
We're talking about how we understand each other even when we're using techniques we don't realize we're using, and how we work together to communicate. We'll dive into Grice's Maxims of Conversation and the importance of implicature in everyday conversation.
Insults 2: Return of the Clunch
2026/10/03
We continue our look into the etymologies of various (mild) insults, including the origins of rube, bum, schmuck, and dweeb. (You're none of these things, don't worry, we love you.)
Insults: The Blah-Blahs Are at the Gate
2026/09/26
We look at the etymologies of various insults throughout history, including the origins of barbarian, brat, dunce, and fool.
Sh-sh-sh-shibboleths
2026/09/19
Be careful how you say these words! It could be a matter of life and death.
Toponymy!
2026/09/12
Hydronyms, dromonyms… toponyms! (Place names. We’re talking about place names.)
Yep, still different
2026/09/05
We gaze again into the ocean of difference between American English and British English.
Red Flags
2026/08/29
Sometimes you read something that makes you throw the book against the wall, never to pick it up again.
Canadian English [ENCORE]
2026/08/22
We've tackled the differences between American and British English, but let's not forget Canadians also have a language of their own.
Back to School!
2026/08/15
Kathy and Ross throw Fletcher a devil of a grammar quiz as we all get set for back-to-school season.
Mailbag Day!
2026/08/08
We answer some of your most burning questions as we take a dip into the ol' mailbag.
An (ahem) Odyssey Through Ancient Greek
2026/08/01
For no reason whatsoever, we look at some words that come from Homer's famous tale and Ancient Greek more generally.
It's Summertime, and the Etymology is... Questionable [ENCORE]
2026/07/25
We'll look at the surprising origins of some common summer-related words, phrases, and idioms.
Heading Down South
2026/07/18
We take a road trip to the U.S. South to look at some place names that have some pretty surprising pronunciations. Bless our hearts (in a good way)!
Technically Speaking
2026/07/11
We take another shot at figuring out what's good and bad about the technical uses of common words.
Getting Your House in Order
2026/07/04
We look at the confusing, but surprisingly intuitive, world of adjective and adverb order and how we can know what we're doing without knowing what we're doing.
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coyote dancing 2026/08/16
Perfect
I love your podcast. Its fun and educational. How dare someone give this show a bad review. If you don’t like it, don’t listen to it.
Jimmy Stardust 2026/08/06
Lost me after the third-conditional discussion
If “language is changing” is used to justify such outrageously wrong usage, why bother talk about language at all?
Buster83843 2026/07/26
One of my favorites
I really look forward to hearing this show.
ninky333 2026/05/10
What fun!
This is such an entertaining show!
Alfman91 2026/03/11
Generally unbearable
Too much irritating laughing. Just get to it.
Timothy J. Castle 2026/02/21
But what about…?
Decimate? Due to its careless mis-use, this word needs to go… and not just a tenth of it!
Kara-girl 2026/02/04
Break from the World
I love listening to the gang to laugh and learn. It’s not only fun and informative, but a much-needed break from the stress of daily life. I look forw...
Ben Dot Bruh 2025/11/08
Audio quality needs improvement
Desperately need a quality audio set up Ross especially sounds like he is speaking into a tin can
Q. Mab 2025/09/15
Great series!
I just started this wonderful podcast and am enjoying going through the back catalog. Love being entertained and learning something at the same time.
BaeBae106 2025/07/14
Delightful
These three bring such appreciation of how we all communicate. Super smart, relatable and hilarious ❤️
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