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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Spencer Parks

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#D234 (domestic science to dominant) 22.03.2023

I read from domestic science to dominant.     Dominant genes affect everything and are literally the reason every living this is the way it is right now. Well, that and some other things I guess.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominance_(genetics)     The word of the episode is "domestic violence". If you feel that you are the victim of domestic violence, please seek help/assistance in any way you...

#D233 (domaine to domestic relations court) 21.03.2023

I read from domaine to domestic relations court.     The word of the episode is "domestic animal". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domesticated_animals     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...

#D232 (dolomitization to domain) 20.03.2023

I read from dolomitization to domain.     The word of the episode is "dolphin". Oceanic dolphins (Delphinidae) and river dolphins (Platanistidae) definitely look different from each other.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_dolphin     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "T...

#D231 (dollarization to dolomite) 19.03.2023

I read from dollarization to dolomite.     If I'm reading correctly, we don't REALLY know why we use the dollar sign. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_sign     Stonehenge isn't a dolmen but supposedly it is made up of dolmens. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolmen https://homework.study.com/explanation/is-stonehenge-a-dolmen.html     Mountains! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolomites     Rudy R...

#D230 (dolce vita to dollar diplomacy) 18.03.2023

I read from dolce vita to dollar diplomacy.     The doldrums are about 5 degrees North and South of the equator. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/doldrums.html     Dolichocephaly in humans is basically when the head goes further back than average.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolichocephaly     Around 30 economies in the world use currency called "dollar".  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolla...

#D229 (dog’s chance to dolcetto) 17.03.2023

I read from dog's chance to dolcetto.     Does the constellation that has Sirius look like a dog? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirius     "D'oh!" was added to the dictionary in 2001.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27oh!     If you know how to crochet, you can make a doily! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGDE92UF20o     The word of the episode is "dolce far niente".     Theme music from Jonah K...

#D228 (dogleg to dog’s breakfast) 16.03.2023

I read from dogleg to dog's breakfast.   The "dog paddle" clip is from the film "The Princess Bride" which you need to see if you never have.  https://youtu.be/KGcat9tGZVU     I really should rewatch the film Dogma...and learn more about dogma in general. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogma_(film)     The word of the episode is "dog's body". https://en.wikipedia...

#D227 (dog-ear to dog in the manger) 15.03.2023

I read from dog-ear to dog in the manger.     Please check out "Dog Eat Dog" by "Weird Al" Yankovic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuSlrEoPWoQ     The history of why soldiers might be called "dogface". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogface_(military)     Dogfish are often found hunting in dog-like packs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squalidae     Do you want more info and examples of doggerel p...

#D226 (dog to doge) 14.03.2023

I read from dog to doge.     Longest Wiener Dog (Dachshund)? https://sweetdachshunds.com/longest-wiener-dog-in-the-world/     The word of the episode is "dog". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog     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   "Th...

#D225 (dodgem to doff) 13.03.2023

I read from dodgem to doff.     Ah, the Dodo Bird. Nature's joke. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodo The cartoon Dodo named "Gogo Dodo" is from Tiny Toon Adventures and I loved him. It?  https://tinytoons.fandom.com/wiki/Gogo_Dodo     The word of the episode is "doff".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar    ...

#D224 (documentation to dodgeball) 12.03.2023

I read from documentation to dodgeball.     A "docusoap" is basically what we call a "reality show" these days, but the lines are wobbly. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_television#Documentary-style Here's a list of the top docusoaps according to IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/search/keyword/?keywords=docusoap     The word of the episode is "dodgeball". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgeball  ...

#D223 (doctrinaire to documentary) ft. Jeff ”UHJeff” Nucera 10.03.2023

I read from doctrinaire to documentary with Jeff "UHJeff" Nucera. Jeff "UHJeff" Nucera and his producing/directing partner, Jonathan Ruane, are making a documentary called "SHOWGALS" about the burlesque troupe "Tight & Nerdy" that performs (that way) to the music of "Weird" Al Yankovic.  Tomorrow is the last day of their Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds so they can pay for music rights and...

#D222 (dock to doctorate) ft. Dr. Maggie Mangold 10.03.2023

I read from dock to doctorate with Dr. Maggie Mangold     The word of the episode is "dock hand".     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 T...

#D221 (Doberman pinscher to dock) 09.03.2023

I read from Doberman pinscher to dock.     The guitar examples you heard are from this video. It starts off with an acoustic guitar and then halfway through changes to the dobro (or "resonator") guitar. https://youtu.be/Qhg8UNlYVi8 And here's a video to describes the dobro in more detail. https://youtu.be/amecayQzVrk     Everything you need to know about Docetism. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc...

#D220 (do to dobe) 08.03.2023

I read from do to dobe.     The word of the episode is "dobbin".     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 list! h...

#D219 (DNA polymerase to do) 07.03.2023

I read from DNA polymerase to do.     The word of the episode is "DNR".     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...

#D218 (DLS to DNA fingerprinting) ft. Camyla Rocha 06.03.2023

I read from DLS to DNA fingerprinting with Camyla Rocha.   Here are some interesting links Camyla provided. https://www.britannica.com/science/recombinant-DNA-technology https://genetics-gsa.org/ https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/fields/biotechnology.html https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-the-central-dogma/     Looks like DNA just celebrated a big birthday! https://www.npr.org/2...

#D217 (divorcé to DLO) 05.03.2023

I read from divorcé to DLO.     The Dixiecrat party didn't last too long. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixiecrat     The Dixieland music is from here and features a CONTRABASS Saxophone! One of my favorites. https://youtu.be/_t2TpHcVd5A     "Hey, Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had A Deal" song from They Might Be Giants: https://youtu.be/PO2iA9VCBRk     The word of the episode is "dizzy".     Theme...

BONUS: ”SHOWGALS” Campaign ft. Jeff ”UHJeff” Nucera 04.03.2023

Jeff "UHJeff" Nucera and his producing/directing partner, Jonathan Ruane, are making a documentary called "SHOWGALS" about the burlesque troupe "Tight & Nerdy" that performs (that way) to the music of "Weird" Al Yankovic.  They are in the last few days of a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds so they can pay for music rights and an editor to put all this raw footage together!  So if this is so...

#D216 (divinity to divorce) 04.03.2023

I read from divinity to divorce.     "Taxonomic rank" is the official name for the list of Kingdom, phylum, etc. The typical mnemonic device to remember them is ""King Phillip came over for great spaghetti" but I urge you to come up with your own. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomic_rank     The word of the episode is "divorce". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divorce     Theme music from Tom Ma...

#D215 (divi-divi to divining rod) 03.03.2023

I read from divi-divi to divining rod.     Did you like my diving duck tongue twister? I sure did, clearly.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_duck     The process of using a divining rod is also called "dowsing". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowsing     The word of the episode is "divination". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcam...

#D214 (divertissement to divider) 02.03.2023

I read from divertissement to divider.     Here's information about the Luke 16:19 passage about "divies". https://sermons.faithlife.com/sermons/38428-lk.16.19-31-hell     The word of the episode is "divertissement". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divertissement     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary -...

#D213 (diverse to diverting) 01.03.2023

I read from diverse to diverting.     Just a taste of funny reasons why kids are crying: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-reasons-kids-cry/     The divertimento music is from here: https://youtu.be/tG9lbFG0vXc     The word of the episode is "diversity". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_(business)     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://ww...

#D212 (dive to divers) 28.02.2023

I read from dive to divers.     Enola Gay was the first plane to drop an atomic bomb, but it was not a suicide mission. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay     The word of the episode is "diver".     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...

#D211 (ditzy to dive) 27.02.2023

I read from ditzy to dive.     The word of the episode is "divagate".     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 Po...

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