I Hate Talking
A podcast about talking, including etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and other random subjects.
Want to contact the hosts or have a suggestion for a future episode? Email us at ihatetalkingpodcast@gmail.com.
Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.
Podcasting since 2024 • 90 episodes
I Hate Talking
Latest Episodes
All the Variations, Shades, and Definitions of Blue
Overview:An unexpectedly multifaceted English word examined through color, emotion, temperature, and cultural usage—plus comparisons to Russian and historical linguistics.Why it came up:The hosts had r...
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Season 2025
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Episode 80
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16:10
Is Timidity Even a Word?
Word of the Episode: TimidityDefinition (Oxford): Lack of courage or confidence.Usage: More common historically (esp. 1800s), in decline until a slight uptick since 2019—possibly linked to its appearance in modern Bib...
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Season 2025
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Episode 79
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28:29
Polemics on Morals, Morale, and Worldviews
Word of the Episode: PolemicalDefinition (Oxford): Expressing or constituting a strong critical attack or controversial opinion.Etymology: From Greek polemos (“war”) → polemikós (“warlike/hostile...
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Season 2025
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Episode 78
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31:38