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

#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...

#D6 (Dall sheep to damascene) 06.08.2022

I read from Dall sheep to damascene.     Everything you need to know about Dalmatian spots: https://spotadalmatian.com/dalmatian-spots-everything-you-need-to-know/     Dalmatia is part of Croatia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalmatia     Dal segno: play it again from the sign! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal_segno     Don't confuse a Dalton unit with a Hartree atomic unit. https://en.wikipedia...

#D5 (dairying to Dallis grass) 05.08.2022

I read from dairying to Dallis grass.     3 versions of the song "Daisy Bell": https://youtu.be/PqvuNb8DevE https://youtu.be/41U78QP8nBk https://youtu.be/E7WQ1tdxSqI     The word of the episode is "Dalai Lama". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succession_of_the_14th_Dalai_Lama     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar...

#D4 (daidzein to dairy cattle) 04.08.2022

I read from daidzein to dairy cattle.     The Daily Dozen Exercises! I should probably do these. https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/famous-daily-dozen-exercises/     The word of the episode is "dairy". And if I didn't provide you with some info about WHY dairy isn't good for your body, I would be mad at myself. I want you to be healthy!  https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutri...

#D3 (daedo to dahlia) 03.08.2022

I read from daedo to dahlia.     The (original) Gameboy game I had! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daedalian_Opus       My silly video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc6IZTm0PAI     "Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre" is his name and don't you forget it.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Daguerre     The word of the episode is "daffy".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.co...

#D2 (dabbling to dado) ft. Jim Parks 02.08.2022

I read from dabbling to dado to my dad (and mom).     "da capo" means "from the head/beginning". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_capo     "dactylology" is literally spelling letters and numbers with your hands in sign language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerspelling     I love the idea of Dada art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada     Mona Lisa Saperstein may not have SAID "Daddy" in this...

#D1 (d to dabbler) 01.08.2022

I read from d to dabbler.   Looks like I missed C in Roman numerals.      The Dictionary of American Biography is just biographies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dictionary_of_American_Biography     The word of the episode is "dabble".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on You...

#D0B - Another Check-In - Life good? 24.07.2022

Just another excuse for me to tell you about the ways you can contact me or give me money. Enjoy!      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     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list!...

#D0 - Midseason Check-In - How are you? 09.07.2022

There's no word discussion in this episode, just wanted to say hi and remind you that this show WILL be coming back in August 2022 for the Ds!     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...

Interviewed by Jonah (Post-C) 01.07.2022

Now that the C's are done, my good friend Jonah thought it would be fun to interview me about this truly astounding podcast. I hope it's fun for you.  He also made a new theme song! (Don't worry, I'll still be using the one from Tom) The D's are coming up in August 2022!     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar  ...

#C567 (cytoplasm to Czech) ft. Sharon 30.06.2022

The last episode for the C's!  Congrats on making it here because you started at the beginning, right? RIGHT?!    I read from cytoplasm to Czech with Sharon.     Go learn the czardas (csárdás) dance! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cs%C3%A1rd%C3%A1s_(Monti) https://youtu.be/is4q5HLrhKg     The word of the episode is "cytoplasm". You may enjoy the song even more if you look at the blue blob on the le...

#C566 (cyctochrome c to cytophotometry) 29.06.2022

I read from cyctochrome c to cytophotometry.     Clearly I was confused about "cytopathogenic" so if you were too, here's a link that may help. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytopathic_effect     The word of the episode is "cytophilic".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "...

#C565 (cysteine to cytochrome) 28.06.2022

I read from cysteine to cytochrome.     The word of the episode is "cystic fibrosis". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis https://www.cff.org/     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     F...

#C564 (cypress vine to cysteamine) 27.06.2022

I read from cypress vine to cysteamine.     Haven't you wanted to learn the Cyrillic alphabet? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrillic_script     The word of the episode is "cyrenaic". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrenaics     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionar...

#C563 (cynic to cypress) 26.06.2022

I read from cynic to cypress.     I couldn't find more info about the cypress silk/cotton/gauze thing, but the name is from the Mediterranean island (as mentioned in the episode) called "Cyprus", not "Cypress".  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus     The word of the episode is "Cynthia". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia     Theme music from Tom Maslowsk...

#C562 (cylinder to Cymry) 25.06.2022

I read from cylinder to Cymry.     The word of the episode is "cymbal". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbal Cymbal sound: https://freesound.org/people/collinb1000/sounds/634854/     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 -...

#C561 (cyclopropane to cyl) 24.06.2022

I read from cyclopropane to cyl.     The cyclostyle is a very old copier. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclostyle_(copier)     The word of the episode is "cyclops". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopes     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 Yo...

#C559 (cycle to cyclodiene) 22.06.2022

I read from cycle to cyclodiene.     The word of the episode is "cycle".     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/dictiona...

#C558 (cybersecurity to cyclazocine) 21.06.2022

I read from cybersecurity to cyclazocine.     More cyclamate info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamate     The word of the episode is "cybrarian".     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     Fea...

#C557 (cyanocobalamin to cyberpunk) 20.06.2022

I read from cyanocobalamin to cyberpunk.     56k song from Ronald Jenkees: https://youtu.be/t2jIUfafMMQ Go listen to the rest of his music!  https://www.youtube.com/c/ronaldjenkees     Dial up sound: https://youtu.be/gsNaR6FRuO0     The word of the episode is "Cybele". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybele     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepu...

#C556 (cuvee to cyanobacterium) 19.06.2022

I read from cuvee to cyanobacterium.     CVA - Columbia Valley Authority/Administration: https://www.oregonhistoryproject.org/articles/historical-records/the-story-of-the-cva/#.YqYX53bMJqE     CVS stands for "Consumer Value Store" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVS_Pharmacy     The word of the episode is "cyanobacterium". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanobacteria     Theme music from Tom Maslowsk...

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