Spencer Parks

The Dictionary

I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it’s more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It’s an evolving project so the letter ”A” had lower quality, plus less commenting and jokes.

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23. okt 2026

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#D31 (debauchery to debris) 31.08.2022

I read from debauchery to debris.     The word of the episode is "debauchery".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dict...

#D30 (debar to debauchee) 30.08.2022

I read from debar to debauchee.   Pixies song "Debaser": https://youtu.be/PVyS9JwtFoQ     The word of the episode is "debate".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" o...

#D29 (deathless to debacle) 29.08.2022

I read from deathless to debacle.     The Death Metal song was "Lack of Comprehension" by Death: https://youtu.be/Go64Oauc8-8 More info on Death Metal in general: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_metal     The death watch beetle sound came from here and I recommend you watch it because there's a lot of headbanging going on. https://youtu.be/1ZvYHqj2NTs     The word of the episode is "debacle"....

#D28 (Dear John to death instinct) 28.08.2022

I read from Dear John to death instinct.     The opposite of "deasil" is "widdershins" and the day after I recorded this episode this animation appeared in my life. https://youtu.be/nWORBZIEjbI     The death care industry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_care_industry_in_the_United_States     It looks like the proper term for "death instinct" is actually "death drive": https://en.wikipedia.org...

#D27 (deal to dear) 27.08.2022

I read from deal to dear.     Here you go. Stuff about insect wings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alate     The word of the episode is "dear".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "Th...

#D26 (dead presidents to deal) ft Jes 26.08.2022

I read from dead presidents to deal.     Did you ever want to know more about american paper currency, who is on the bills, and which ones don't exist anymore? https://www.thoughtco.com/faces-on-us-currency-4153995     The etymology of "deaf" says that it was meant to rhyme with "reef". https://www.etymonline.com/word/deaf#etymonline_v_812     Gallaudet University was founded in 1857  https://en.w...

#D25 (dead lift to deadpan) 25.08.2022

I read from dead lift to deadpan.     Dead metaphors live again! https://examples.yourdictionary.com/reference/examples/examples-of-dead-metaphors.html     Steven Wright clip from: https://youtu.be/tiGag5emLJg     The word of the episode is "deadly sin". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www....

#D24 (dead air to dead letter) 24.08.2022

I read from dead air to dead letter.     The word of the episode is "dead air". "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" clip from: https://youtu.be/9tfVJ9oo2YI     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube  ...

#D23 (dead to dead) 23.08.2022

I read from dead to dead.     Supposedly there are at least 573 dead languages: https://www.ilstranslations.com/blog/understanding-extinct-languages-when-and-why-they-die-off/     The very important information about when tennis balls die: https://tenniscreative.com/how-long-do-tennis-balls-last/     "Bring Out Your Dead" from "Monty Python on the Holy Grail". https://youtu.be/Jdf5EXo6I68     "dea...

#D22 (DDE to deactivate) 22.08.2022

I read from DDE to deactivate.     The word of the episode is "deactivate".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podca...

#D21 (day-to-day to DDD) 21.08.2022

I read from day-to-day to DDD.     The word of the episode is "dazzle".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary...

#D20 (Day-Glo to daytimes) 20.08.2022

I read from Day-Glo to daytimes.     Learning about "Day Neutral" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoperiodism https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/day-neutral-strawberry-info.htm     The word of the episode is "daylight saving time". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time Here's an episode that talks more about how hard DST is on our lives.  https://www.npr.org/20...

#D19 (Davy Jones to dayflower) 19.08.2022

I read from Davy Jones to dayflower.     The word of the episode is "Davy Jones's locker". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones's_locker     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The D...

#D18 (daub to davit) 18.08.2022

I read from daub to davit.     "Daube" in French DOES in fact mean "stew".      If you're curious, here's more info on DAV, "Disabled American Veterans" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disabled_American_Veterans https://www.dav.org/     The word of the episode is "daughter". They use the word "daughter" with reproducing cells and things like that because if they have the ability to reproduce, they a...

#D17 (date to dau) 17.08.2022

I read from date to dau.     The word of the episode is "date rape". Here are some resources if you've been a victim of sexual assault. 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube  ...

#D16 (dasher to data structure) 16.08.2022

I read from dasher to data structure.     The dashpot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashpot     The Differential Aptitude Test is for the youngins so I guess I can't take it.  https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/differential-aptitude-test     The word of the episode is "data".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spe...

#D15 (dart to dasheen) 15.08.2022

I read from dart to dasheen.     The dartboard was invented just before 1900 and the original name was "butt". This is so much better than I ever could've imagined.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darts     It seems like Alfred Wallace was the other guy dealing with Natural Selection at that time but I thought there might have been another. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/alfred-w...

#D14 (dark lantern to dart) 14.08.2022

I read from dark lantern to dart.     The "Darlings of Lumberland" song is by They Might Be Giants https://youtu.be/H0gO7mgzyqY     DARPA is a fascinating organization. https://www.darpa.mil/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DARPA     The word of the episode is "dark matter". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_matter     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://...

#D13 (dark to dark horse) 13.08.2022

I read from dark to dark horse.     Dark energy is a big (bang) topic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_energy https://earthsky.org/space/definition-what-is-dark-energy/     The word of the episode is "dark adaptation". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_(eye)     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "T...

#D12 (dapple to Darjeeling) 12.08.2022

I read from dapple to Darjeeling.     I still don't know much of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) but they are working at getting more/better education for kids and they love genealogy so I'm cool with both of those.  https://www.dar.org/     The "Darby and Joan" song is from here: https://youtu.be/U9P7CrhwKGE     The Dardic languages are in the Pakistan/India/Afghanistan region: htt...

#D11 (dangerous to dangle) 11.08.2022

I read from dangerous to dangle.     I should read some Dante. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dante_Alighieri     Daphne of Greek Mythology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne     Daphnis of Greek Mythology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphnis     The word of the episode is "danish pastry".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepubli...

#D10 (dandify to dangerous) 10.08.2022

I read from dandify to dangerous.     Dandies Marshmallows! https://dandies.com/     Danegeld: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danegeld     Danelaw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danelaw     Danger etymology: https://www.etymonline.com/word/danger#etymonline_v_764     The word of the episode is "dang".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic....

#D9 (damselfish to Dandie Dinmont Terrier) 09.08.2022

I read from dairying to Dallis grass.     Damselflies! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damselfly     Danaë! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana%C3%AB     Dancing definition from WALL-E: "A series of movements involving two partners, where speed and rhythm match harmoniously with music."     The word of the episode is "D&C" aka "dilation and curettage". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilation_and_curet...

#D8 (damnation to damsel) 08.08.2022

I read from damnation to damsel.     The word of the episode is "damnedest".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dict...

#D7 (damascene to damnable) 07.08.2022

I read from damascene to damnable.     Check out Melissa Mohr's website and book! https://www.melissamohr.com/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQBZ840/     The relatively small, woody shrub known as "damiana": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnera_diffusa     The word of the episode is "damn". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damnation     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp...

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