Spencer Parks

The Dictionary

Education EN ↓ 2172 episodes

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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Spencer Parks

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#E194 (exophthalmos to exothermic) 30.05.2024 32:46

I read from exophthalmos to exothermic. The word of the episode is "Exoplanet". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exoplanet 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 Y...

#E193 (exocytosis to exopeptidase) 29.05.2024 32:00

I read from exocytosis to exopeptidase. The word of the episode is "exodus". 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...

#E192 (existentialist to exocyclic) 28.05.2024 30:46

I read from existentialist to exocyclic. These Ex Libris Bookplates are so pretty! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_Libris_(bookplate) The word of the episode is "exobiology". 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 Dictiona...

#E191 (exigent to existentialism) ft. T-Bone Stankus 27.05.2024 1:40:30

Here are a few versions of "Existential Blues" that you should check out before checking out my episode. https://youtu.be/sMzV2VNN2sg?si=Dgkrm6qKeRfL9tyY https://youtu.be/kM-GwZg19FQ?si=HH4Gqc1rQayAc8Gn https://youtu.be/wI4X9GhNHr8?si=ehE7pcj6t0ZzsRVa I read from exigent to existentialism. Check out his stuff! http://tomtbonestankus.com/Home.htm The Elderly Brothers: https://briangillie.co...

#E190 (exhibit to exigency) 24.05.2024 37:19

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

#E189 (ex gratia to exhibit) 23.05.2024 30:39

I read from ex gratia to exhibit. The word of the episode is "exhaustless". 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...

#E188 (exercise to exfoliator) 22.05.2024 33:57

I read from exercise to exfoliator. The word of the episode is "exeunt". 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 YouTube...

#E187 (exemplary to exercise) 21.05.2024 36:56

I read from exemplary to exercise. The word of the episode is "exercise". 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"...

#E186 (executive to exemplar) 20.05.2024 37:40

I read from executive to exemplar. (Unless you're looking at this after June 2, 2024) You still have a bit of time to buy tickets to our "Unplugged" film event on June 2, 2024! https://events.humanitix.com/unpluggedpitchreelpremiere The word of the episode is "executrix". Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/ Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar ...

#E185 (ex-directory to executive) 17.05.2024 39:16

Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. I read from ex-directory to executive. The Executive Branch of the government executes the law. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_(government) The word of the episode is "execrable". Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/ Merchandising!...

#E184 (exculpatory to excuse) 16.05.2024 30:39

I read from exculpatory to excuse. The word of the episode is "excursion". 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...

#E183 (excommunication to exculpate) 15.05.2024 30:32

I read from excommunication to exculpate. The word of the episode is "excrement". 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 - Le...

#E182 (exclamatory to excommunicate) 14.05.2024 36:05

I read from exclamatory to excommunicate. I really should learn more quantum mechanics. But what if "two or more identical particles with half-integer spins" REALLY want to "simultaneously occupy the same quantum state "? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauli_exclusion_principle The word of the episode is "excogitate". Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/ Merchand...

#E181 (excitant to exclamation point) 13.05.2024 31:47

I read from excitant to exclamation point. The word of the episode is "exclamation point". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclamation_mark 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...

#E180 (exchange to excitable) 10.05.2024 33:26

I read from exchange to excitable. The chess board thing makes sense! Exchequer "...refers to a cloth divided in squares that covered a table...and which reminded people of a chess board." https://www.etymonline.com/word/exchequer#etymonline_v_14027 The word of the episode is "excimer laser". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excimer_laser Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.co...

#E179 (excerpt to exchange) 09.05.2024 30:13

I read from excerpt to exchange. The word of the episode is "excessive". 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" o...

#E178 (excel to exceptionally) 08.05.2024 33:12

I read from excel to exceptionally. Shortly after I recorded this episode, we were watching Northern Exposure and "excelsior" was mentioned as a packing material! I had never heard it before and then it comes up twice in a short period of time?! I have "exceptionalism" for this podcast. ;) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exceptionalism The word of the episode is "exceptional". Theme...

#E177 (exarch to exceedingly) 07.05.2024 33:29

I read from exarch to exceedingly. One of the most classic scenes from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". https://youtu.be/t2c-X8HiBng?si=Bw9aGx7LtEAo4Lrv The word of the episode is "Excalibur". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/ Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar "The Dictionary - Letter A"...

#E176 (exaltation to exarch) 06.05.2024 32:19

I read from exaltation to exarch. I know you're as confused about that "tongue" phrase as I am but this is the best info I could find about "examen". https://www.etymonline.com/word/examine#etymonline_v_14013 The word of the episode is "example". Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/ Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar "The Dictionary - Letter...

#E175 (ex- to exalt) 03.05.2024 35:02

I read from ex- to exalt. The word of the episode is "exactly". 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 YouTube...

#E174 (evolve to ex-) 02.05.2024 38:01

I read from evolve to ex-. If you've got some e-waste to get rid of, start here! https://www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling The Guinness world record holder for running backwards and also speed juggling is from the Ewe people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewe_people The word of the episode is "ewer". Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/ Mer...

#E173 (evince to evolutionary psychology) ft. Natalia Reagan 01.05.2024 2:27:32

I read from evince to evolutionary psychology with Natalia Reagan. General Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nataliareagan Website: https://nataliareagan.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalia13reagan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliareaganofficial/ Science For Social Change Podcast: https://nataliareagan.com/science-for-social-change YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/natal...

#E172 (evidence to evil-minded) 30.04.2024 24:31

I read from evidence to evil-minded. The word of the episode is "evil eye". 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 YouT...

#E171 (everlasting to evidence) 29.04.2024 36:24

I read from everlasting to evidence. "The Summoning of Everyman" is a 15th century play so it's probably very exciting. It's also a movie! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyman_(15th-century_play) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951338/ The word of the episode is "evermore". Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/ Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/...

#E170 (event to everlasting) 26.04.2024 41:16

Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. I read from event to everlasting. Here is the episode about black holes on the podcast Ologies. https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackholetheorycosmology The word of the episode is "event horizon". Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/ Merchandising!...