The Dictionary

I read from dysentery to dysplasia.     Info about Klinefelter syndrome. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klinefelter_syndrome     If you have dyslexia, I'd be curious to know what that's like for you.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia If maybe you should check out the Dyslexie font! https://www.dyslexiefont.com/     The word of the episode is "dysphagia". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphagi...

I read from dynamite to dysenteric.     The dynasties of China are vast! There's, like, more than 10! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasties_in_Chinese_history     The dyne is typically used to figure out surface tension. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyne     The word of the episode is "dys-".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/u...

I read from dyad to dynamism.     Current diarchies include: Andorra, Bhutan, Northern Ireland, San Marino, and Israel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarchy     When I die I want to be a dybbuk! ;) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk     Dynamism (in metaphysics) sounds fascinating but I would probably have to take a lot of classes to actually understand it. There's too many big words!  https://...

I read from DVD to dy- with Christophe.     If you're in Santa Barbara on June 10, 2023 (only a week after this airs), check out the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival! (and use the code WETWETTIE) Christophe will have 2 films playing there! From Christophe: "One is 'Standing On Water' (link to YouTube below); the doc about my life, surfing, and dwarfism. And then a surfing retrospective film about...

I read from Dutchman's pipe to DV.     When a plane does a Dutch roll, it does NOT flip over completely.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_roll https://youtu.be/9Gt-IcCBiQ4     The word of the episode is "duty". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Le...

I read from dusty to Dutchman's breeches.     The word of the episode is "Dutchman's breeches". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicentra_cucullaria     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 Dicti...

I read from dusk to dust wrapper.     The word of the episode is "dust bunny". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_bunny     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"...

I read from durable press to durum wheat.     Duralumin has 6 names! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duralumin     It looks like the Durham rule doesn't get used much anymore. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham_rule     The word of the episode is "dura mater". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dura_mater     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic....

I read from duplex to durable.     Check out the short film "Brian and Charles" on Vimeo, and then watch the feature length film! https://vimeo.com/235491682     The word of the episode is "duplicate bridge". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duplicate_bridge     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionar...

I read from Dunkirk to duple.     Supposedly, the first dunk in basketball was in 1936! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slam_dunk     Oh, there is a LOT to learn about duodecimal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodecimal     The word of the episode is "duodecimo".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary...

I read from dunderhead to Dunker.     In case you want to learn more about the Dunkers/Dunkards and why they like to dunk. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkard_Brethren_Church     The word of the episode is "dundrearies". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Dundreary     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "T...

I read from dump to dunce cap.     Duncan Phyfe sure loved cabinets. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Phyfe     Well I was very wrong about John Duns Scotus based on the tiny amount of information I was given in the dictionary. He seems to have been actually incredibly smart and was interested in things like metaphysics, theology, logic, epistemology, ethics, and more! It's very strange that h...

I read from dumbwaiter to dump.     The word of the episode is "dummy".     The dumka music is from here: https://youtu.be/pnsTJtwIYiA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumka_(musical_genre)     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   "...

I read from dull to dumbstruck.     The word of the episode is "dumb down".     If you like to learn about Russian politics, check out the State Duma. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Duma     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...

I read from dugout to dull.     The word of the episode is "duh".     The "duiker" name comes from the word "to dive" because they often dive into vegetation to take cover.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duiker     Oh, this list of Bob's Burgers of the Day is extensive! https://bobs-burgers.fandom.com/wiki/Burger_of_the_Day     The dulcimer music is from here: https://youtu.be/INu3UQ35yVk https://...

I read from duenna to dugong.     The word of the episode is "duet".     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 Podcasts lis...

I read from dude to duende.     The word of the episode is "duende". The They Might Be Giants song is called "Three Might Be Duende" and you can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/ed92wUaki8g     You can watch the "dude" scene from "BASEketball" here: https://youtu.be/d7sf2O90eu4     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/sp...

I read from duckpin to dud.     The word of the episode is "duct tape". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape Here's one of the many scenes from Mythbusters about duct tape. https://youtu.be/kLKfRtXgo88     The duckpins are so cute! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling     We're not entirely sure where the name "ducks and drakes" came from. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ducks_and_drake...

I read from dry-shod to duality.     The word of the episode is "duckling".     A "ducking stool" was some messed up stuff! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducking_stool     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 - Le...

I read from dualize to duce.     The word of the episode is "dub". The song clip was from here, considered to be one of the best dub albums. https://youtu.be/wbCrYBWh62Y https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dub_music     Here's some "langoustine" info. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephrops_norvegicus     The dubstep music clip was from here which is considered to be one of the best dubstep songs. https:...

I read from dry-shod to duality.     The word of the episode is "dualism". Ooh, looks like these links will be a fun read. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind%E2%80%93body_dualism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dualism_in_cosmology     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube  ...

I read from dry eye to drysalter.     Dry rot is when some fungi eat the wood. Yum! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_rot     The word of the episode is "dry ice". Carbon dioxide turns into a solid (dry ice) at about -110 degrees F or -78.5 Celsius.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_ice     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spej...

I read from Druze to dry-erase board.     The Druze faith takes elements from many other faiths/religions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druze     The dry cleaning process is not dry, but it does not include any water because certain synthetic materials don't react well to water. We solved the mystery! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_cleaning     The word of the episode is "dry-erase board".    ...

I read from drumfire to druthers.     The "They Might Be Giants" song I played is called "Rhythm Section Want Ad" which is a direct reference to how they had no backing band. You can listen to it here: https://youtu.be/GgDB2Q_R-Tk     The word of the episode is "drunk".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dic...

I read from drugstore cowboy to drum brake.     The Druids date back to about 2400 years ago! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druid     The sound of the drum fish came from this video. Of course I have to say that I am not a fan of fishing, but I'm glad it was let go.  https://youtu.be/An-DdyjK6ws     At about 18:22, I said "...people can be whatever gender they want to be..." and I realized later t...