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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10 lip 2026

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#E169 (even to evensong) 25.04.2024

I read from even to evensong.     The word of the episode is "even-keeled".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on...

#E168 (evangelical to Eve) ft. Eva Harriman 24.04.2024

I read from evangelical to Eve with Eva. Unfortunately I screwed up and didn't get Eva on for the whole episode so maybe she'll come back!      Evidence suggests that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has evaporite present.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporite     The word of the episode is "evapotranspiration".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://ww...

#E167 (evacuate to evangel) 23.04.2024

I read from evacuate to evangel.     The word of the episode is "evanesce".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on...

#E166 (eustachian tube to EVA) 22.04.2024

I read from eustachian tube to EVA.     After a quick scan it SEEMS that Euthenics isn't racist (or other bad "ist" terms) but I'm sure it's more complicated than that.  It seems like a good idea, but what do I know?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthenics     The word of the episode is "euterpe".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.co...

#E165 (European plan to eusocial) 19.04.2024

I read from European plan to eusocial.     The word of the episode is "eurythmics".     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   "The Dictionary - Lett...

#E164 (Euro-American to Europeanize) 18.04.2024

I read from Euro-American to Europeanize.     Here are some of my backwards videos!  "Sogel Kelga" https://youtu.be/upHIKNZFEnQ "The Park" https://youtu.be/yRLdwyCoaaQ "Ngop Ngip Kyalya" https://youtu.be/Zf9HpT4_fig     The word of the episode is "Europa". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_(consort_of_Zeus)     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www....

#E163 (euphony to Euro) 17.04.2024

I read from euphony to Euro.     Oh good! Euphrosyne has a family of marine worms named after her!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrosyne     The word of the episode is "euphoria".     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...

#E162 (eulogy to euphonium) 16.04.2024

I read from eulogy to euphonium.     The Eumenides "are chthonic   goddesses  of  vengeance  in  ancient Greek religion  and  mythology ." Wow, that's a lot.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erinyes     Examples of euphenics these days are insulin or a pacemaker. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphenics     The word of the episode is "eupeptic".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com...

#E161 (eudiometer to eulogize) 15.04.2024

I read from eudiometer to eulogize.     Eugenics is NOT cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics     You are a(n) eukaryote. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eukaryote     The word of the episode is "eulogium".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary -...

#E160 (eucalyptus to eudaemonism) 12.04.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from eucalyptus to eudaemonism.     Euchre was responsible for introducing the  joker  into the modern deck of cards, first appearing in Euchre packs in the 1850s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euchre     It seems like Euclidean geometry is the main geometry we learn in scho...

#E159 (Etrurian to eucalyptol) ft. Helen Zaltzman 11.04.2024

I read from Etrurian to eucalyptol with Helen Zaltzman.   Check out her show "The Allusionist" here: https://www.theallusionist.org/     Etruria to took up a pretty good portion of modern day Italy.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruria     The word of the episode is "et seq".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/speja...

#E158 (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid to étouffée) 10.04.2024

I read from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid to étouffée.     Ethylene Dibromide "...causes changes in the metabolism and severe destruction of living tissues." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,2-Dibromoethane     The word of the episode is "etiology". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiology     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spe...

#E157 (ethnology to ethylenediaminetetraacetate) 09.04.2024

I read from ethnology to ethylenediaminetetraacetate.     The word of the episode is "ethos".     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   "The Diction...

#E156 (Ethiopic to ethnohistory) 08.04.2024

I read from Ethiopic to ethnohistory.     The word of the episode is "ethno-".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTu...

#E155 (Ethernet to Ethiopic) 05.04.2024

I read from Ethernet to Ethiopic.     "The idea was first documented in a memo that Metcalfe wrote on May 22, 1973, where he named it after the luminiferous aether once postulated to exist as an 'omnipresent, completely-passive medium for the propagation of electromagnetic waves.'" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet     Ethiopia is the 2nd most populous country in Africa.  https://en.wikipedia...

#E154 (Etesian to etherize) 04.04.2024

I read from Etesian to etherize.     Ethanol has a "wine-like odor"?! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol     The word of the episode is "ethereal".     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...

#E153 (et al to eternize) 03.04.2024

I read from et al to eternize.     The word of the episode is "etc".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTub...

#E152 (estrogen replacement therapy to e-tail) 02.04.2024

I read from estrogen replacement therapy to e-tail.     There are more than 24 time zones on the this planet earth! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_zone     Here's my dad's artist website in case you want to buy something! https://jimparksartist.com/About/index.php     The word of the episode is "esurience".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www...

#E151 (estivation to estrogenic) ft. Carina Magyar 01.04.2024

I read from estivation to estrogenic with Carina Magyar. Check out her stuff!  https://www.carina-magyar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carina_magyar/ https://www.youtube.com/@carinamagyar7675 https://www.facebook.com/groups/704586238174741/     Lots of language talk in this episode, like Estonian! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_language     Here's mor...

#E150 (esterase to estivate) 29.03.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from esterase to estivate.     The word of the episode is "estivate".     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   "T...

#E149 (establishment to ester) 28.03.2024

I read from establishment to ester.     The word of the episode is "estaminet".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E...

#E148 (essentialism to establishing shot) 27.03.2024

I read from essentialism to establishing shot.     Can't we combine Essentialism Education" and "Progressivism Education"? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_essentialism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_education     Essentialism  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essentialism     Time zones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_zone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_time_zone_abbrev...

#E147 (essay to essential) 26.03.2024

I read from essay to essential.     Here, learn about the Essenes! Religion is complicated.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essenes     The word of the episode is "essence".     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...

#E146 (espiègle to essay) ft. Matt Park 25.03.2024

I read from espiègle to essay with Matt Park.   Check out his stuff!  https://www.mattpark.art/ https://www.instagram.com/matt____park/   "Some English dictionaries translate espresso as "pressed-out", [13]  but the word also conveys the senses of expressly for you and quickly..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso     The word of the episode is "espiègle".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski h...

#E145 (esophagus to espial) 22.03.2024

I read from esophagus to espial.     "In a  temperate climate , espaliers may be trained next to a wall that can reflect more sunlight and retain heat overnight or oriented so that they absorb maximum sunlight by training them parallel to the equator." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espalier     Are you going to learn Esperanto? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanto     The word of the episode is...

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