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.

Author

Spencer Parks

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#C27 (cambium to Camelot) 06.01.2021

I read from cambium to Camelot.   More info on the constellation Camelopardalis. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelopardalis   The word of the episode is "camelopard".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C26 (Calvin cycle to camber) 05.01.2021

I read from Calvin cycle to camber.   The word of the episode is "calzone".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C25 (caltrop to calves) 04.01.2021

I read from caltrop to calves.   The word of the episode is "calumny".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C24 (calmative to calque) 03.01.2021

I read from calmative to calque.   The word of the episode is "calorific".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C23 (callow to calm) 02.01.2021

I read from callow to calm.   I didn't put a clip of "call to quarters" into the episode because I felt I would need to play the whole thing which is only 40 seconds but people would get bored so instead you can listen to it here ! https://youtu.be/mGeDKpmUXiY   The word of the episode is "calm".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod...

#C22 (call in to call out) 01.01.2021

Happy New Year!   I read from call in to call out.   Here's more information about radio call signs.   The word of the episode is "callipygian". There is a sculpture called Venus Callipyge which literally means "Venus of the beautiful buttocks".  Can someone make a statue of me like this? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_Callipyge     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictiona...

#C21 (callant to call-in) 31.12.2020

I read from callant to call-in.   Cailette (a fictitious court fool) is mentioned in " The History of Court Fools ".  Yes, this exists. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/59618/59618-h/59618-h.htm   The word of the episode is "calligraphy".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreo...

#C20 (call to call and response) 30.12.2020

I read from call to call and response.   The word of the episode is "callaloo".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C19 (call) 29.12.2020

I read the word "call" and that's it.   The word of the episode is "call".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C18 (California condor to calk) 28.12.2020

I read from California condor to calk.   The word of the episode is "calisthenics".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C17 (calendula to Calif) 27.12.2020

I read from calendula to Calif.   The word of the episode is "calico" like my cat Bailey.   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C16 (calculus to calends) 26.12.2020

I read from calculus to calends.   The word of the episode is "caldera".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C15 (calcium hypochlorite to calculous) 25.12.2020

I read from calcium hypochlorite to calculous.   The word of the episode is "calculator".   Merry Christmas if you celebrate it!   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C14 (calcifuge to calcium hydroxide) 24.12.2020

I read from calcifuge to calcium hydroxide.   The word of the episode is "calcium". The daily song is starting today.  Be warned...it's bad.  This is a hit or miss idea, but maybe I'll get better.    dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C13 (calamitous to calcific) 23.12.2020

I read from calamitous to calcific.   The word of the episode is "calamity".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C12 (cake to calamite) 22.12.2020

I read from cake to calamite.   The word of the episode is "calaboose".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C11 (cairngorm to cake) 21.12.2020

I read from cairngorm to cake.   The word of the episode is "cajun".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C10 (caffeine to cairn) 20.12.2020

I read from caffeine to cairn.   The word of the episode is "cairn".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C9 (Caerphilly to caffeinated) 19.12.2020

I read from Caerphilly to caffeinated.   The word of the episode is "cafeteria".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C8 (cadenza to caecilian) 18.12.2020

I read from cadenza to caecilian.   The word of the episode is "Cadmus". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadmus   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C7 (cadaver to cadent) 17.12.2020

I read from cadaver to cadent.   The word of the episode is "Caddo". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caddo Find out which indigenous people lived where you currently live: https://native-land.ca/     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C6 (cachou to cadastre) 16.12.2020

I read from cachou to cadastre.   The word of the episode is "cack-handed".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C5 (caca to cachinnate) 15.12.2020

I read from caca to cachinnate.   The word of the episode is "cachinnate".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C4 (cablegram to cac-) 14.12.2020

I read from cablegram to cac-.   More info on cable length: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_length   The word of the episode is "caboodle".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C3 (cabin to cablecast) 13.12.2020

I read from cabin to cablecast.   The word of the episode is "cabin fever".   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

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