3 chapters across the catalog
Linguistic Pet Peeves, Piping Hot Origin, Dame Anne of Grey Rock
The hosts discuss their linguistic pet peeves, specifically the overused adverbs "actually" and "basically." They also debate the origin of the phrase "piping hot," tracing it back to the steam from a tea kettle. Dame Anne of Grey Rock mentions an upcoming meetup in Charlottesville at the Trump Winery.
Producer Jesse Coy Nelson created a compilation highlighting the frequent use of the word "apparently" by the hosts. The discussion explores how the word serves as a linguistic "rim shot" or a way to signal that information is being reported from secondary sources without personal verification.
A brief linguistic detour occurs regarding the word "askance," which one host was previously unfamiliar with. They discuss its use as an adverb and reference Stephen King's advice that "adverbs are not your friend" in writing. The segment transitions back to Horowitz's boat insurance and the relative safety of his house in Florida.
