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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Episodes
#D11 (dangerous to dangle) 11.08.2022 19:57
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 23:49
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 20:58
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 24:34
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 28:33
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 32:01
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 25:48
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 32:12
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 28:24
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 50:56
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 34:43
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 3:08
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 10:38
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 41:26
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 34:10
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 26:26
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 26:10
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 26:56
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 24:41
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 23:21
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 18:23
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 24:29
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 26:05
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 27:28
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 31:15
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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