Extreme Vocabulary

Oh, yeah... this again. So, Extreme Vocabulary does everything it can to stay, well, extreme, but sometimes they can't keep up that energy level. I'm not saying this episode is BORING, far from it. Abe tells Aaron about the Germanic origins of this week's word, deconstructs its usage among children, and even talks about watching ants crawl on his arm. Then Efren comes by with a bundle of joy from Raymond Carver's short story, FEATHERS But there's something (yawn) about this episode, that just... huh? Wait, what was I saying? Oh yeah! It's Extreme Vocabulary!

Why is VIDEO the word of a tyrant? Join Abe and Aaron as they discuss the ancient roots of this word, and its recent revival. Abe wonders if our ability to reproduce visual information has restructured the hierarchy of our senses while Aaron continues to mesmerize us with his beauty. Then, join Josh and Efren as Efren shares a passage from a short story by Junot Diaz. Hey, what are you looking at? It's Extreme Vocabulary, let's go!

What's the matter? Didn't see this coming? Perhaps you could have used the magic of clairvoyance to anticipate today's word. Or maybe it's not so much magic, as it is just the ability to write Science Fiction. Join in as Abe and Aaron ponder the clairvoyants of the past, and the predictions they made for our future. Stay tuned as Efren reads from Ana Castillo's So far from God. Josh is doing his hosting duties as usual, but you already knew that would happen, right?

You had to go a whole month without Extreme Vocabulary? You poor thing! But have no fear, Abe and Aaron are here to make sure you feel better; sometimes by making themselves look worse! But who will have empathy for our dear etymologists? Later, Efren joins Josh to read from The Tattooed Soldier by Hector Tobar. We hope that you join us too. After all, we're all alone without you!

After a whole month, you might have been getting hungry for the sustenance that only Extreme Vocabulary can provide. Fortunately, Abe never disappoints us with his well-researched and unique takes on our words. He and Aaron come to the conclusion that we have overcorned corn, so tune in to find out what that even means. Efren brings Josh an especially big book by John Steinbeck. Prepare to have your minds blown, or popped, as the case may be.

Oh snap! Is that the sound of a new podcast, or the explosion of ideas on this month's episode? Join Abe and Aaron who bring the bang for your buck, while Efren shares another work of literature with Josh. It's all yours and just a clickity-clack away.

Pssst! This month's word is a secret! However, despite our best efforts to keep it under wraps, rumors of it have been circulating, creating a culture of discourse that imagines everything you know to be false. At least there is one thing we all know to be true: Extreme Vocabulary rules!

This isn't a trick. In fact, we hope that it's a treat. In the spirit of the season, our word of the month is wizard. Listen in as Abe and Aaron stir the cauldron and discuss the evolution of this enchanting little word. Meanwhile, Josh and Efren discuss The Wizard of Oz. What is the source of the wizard's powers? Wisdom or magic? Find out on this episode of Extreme Vocabulary!

Tag! You're listening to Extreme Vocabulary, which means that you are, are doing, and have today's word. Confused? Well, you shouldn't be, after all you've known what you are since birth right? Join Abe and Aaron as they discuss the nature of this excitable little pronoun while Efren shares a passage from Wuthering Heights. Think you know everything there is to know about it? Take a listen and find out!

Join us for our Extreme Vocabulary inaugural episode as Abe and Aaron problematize today's word. Efren drops by to discuss a passage from Oscar Zeta Acosta's The Revolt of the Cockroach People with Josh. John Lennon once sang There are no problems, only solutions, but what if just the opposite is true? Tune in to find out.