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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#E187 (exemplary to exercise) 21.05.2024

I read from exemplary to exercise.     The word of the episode is "exercise".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E"...

#E186 (executive to exemplar) 20.05.2024

I read from executive to exemplar.     (Unless you're looking at this after June 2, 2024) You still have a bit of time to buy tickets to our "Unplugged" film event on June 2, 2024! https://events.humanitix.com/unpluggedpitchreelpremiere     The word of the episode is "executrix".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar  ...

#E185 (ex-directory to executive) 17.05.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from ex-directory to executive.     The Executive Branch of the government executes the law. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_(government)     The word of the episode is "execrable".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising!...

#E184 (exculpatory to excuse) 16.05.2024

I read from exculpatory to excuse.     The word of the episode is "excursion".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTu...

#E183 (excommunication to exculpate) 15.05.2024

I read from excommunication to exculpate.     The word of the episode is "excrement".     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   "The Dictionary - Le...

#E182 (exclamatory to excommunicate) 14.05.2024

I read from exclamatory to excommunicate.     I really should learn more quantum mechanics. But what if "two or more  identical particles  with  half-integer spins" REALLY want to "simultaneously occupy the same  quantum state "? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauli_exclusion_principle     The word of the episode is "excogitate".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchand...

#E181 (excitant to exclamation point) 13.05.2024

I read from excitant to exclamation point.     The word of the episode is "exclamation point". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclamation_mark     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...

#E180 (exchange to excitable) 10.05.2024

I read from exchange to excitable.     The chess board thing makes sense! Exchequer "...refers to a cloth divided in squares that covered a table...and which reminded people of a chess board." https://www.etymonline.com/word/exchequer#etymonline_v_14027     The word of the episode is "excimer laser". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excimer_laser     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.co...

#E179 (excerpt to exchange) 09.05.2024

I read from excerpt to exchange.     The word of the episode is "excessive".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" o...

#E178 (excel to exceptionally) 08.05.2024

I read from excel to exceptionally.     Shortly after I recorded this episode, we were watching Northern Exposure and "excelsior" was mentioned as a packing material! I had never heard it before and then it comes up twice in a short period of time?!      I have "exceptionalism" for this podcast. ;) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exceptionalism     The word of the episode is "exceptional".     Theme...

#E177 (exarch to exceedingly) 07.05.2024

I read from exarch to exceedingly.     One of the most classic scenes from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". https://youtu.be/t2c-X8HiBng?si=Bw9aGx7LtEAo4Lrv     The word of the episode is "Excalibur". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A"...

#E176 (exaltation to exarch) 06.05.2024

I read from exaltation to exarch.     I know you're as confused about that "tongue" phrase as I am but this is the best info I could find about "examen". https://www.etymonline.com/word/examine#etymonline_v_14013     The word of the episode is "example".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter...

#E175 (ex- to exalt) 03.05.2024

I read from ex- to exalt.     The word of the episode is "exactly".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube...

#E174 (evolve to ex-) 02.05.2024

I read from evolve to ex-.     If you've got some e-waste to get rid of, start here! https://www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling     The Guinness world record holder for running backwards and also speed juggling is from the Ewe people.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewe_people     The word of the episode is "ewer".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Mer...

#E173 (evince to evolutionary psychology) ft. Natalia Reagan 01.05.2024

I read from evince to evolutionary psychology with Natalia Reagan.   General Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/nataliareagan   Website:  https://nataliareagan.com/   IG:  https://www.instagram.com/natalia13reagan/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/nataliareaganofficial/   Science For Social Change Podcast: https://nataliareagan.com/science-for-social-change   YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/natal...

#E172 (evidence to evil-minded) 30.04.2024

I read from evidence to evil-minded.     The word of the episode is "evil eye".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouT...

#E171 (everlasting to evidence) 29.04.2024

I read from everlasting to evidence.     "The Summoning of Everyman" is a 15th century play so it's probably very exciting. It's also a movie!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyman_(15th-century_play) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951338/     The word of the episode is "evermore".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/...

#E170 (event to everlasting) 26.04.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from event to everlasting.     Here is the episode about black holes on the podcast Ologies. https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackholetheorycosmology     The word of the episode is "event horizon".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising!...

#E169 (even to evensong) 25.04.2024

I read from even to evensong.     The word of the episode is "even-keeled".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on...

#E168 (evangelical to Eve) ft. Eva Harriman 24.04.2024

I read from evangelical to Eve with Eva. Unfortunately I screwed up and didn't get Eva on for the whole episode so maybe she'll come back!      Evidence suggests that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has evaporite present.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporite     The word of the episode is "evapotranspiration".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://ww...

#E167 (evacuate to evangel) 23.04.2024

I read from evacuate to evangel.     The word of the episode is "evanesce".     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   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on...

#E166 (eustachian tube to EVA) 22.04.2024

I read from eustachian tube to EVA.     After a quick scan it SEEMS that Euthenics isn't racist (or other bad "ist" terms) but I'm sure it's more complicated than that.  It seems like a good idea, but what do I know?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthenics     The word of the episode is "euterpe".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.co...

#E165 (European plan to eusocial) 19.04.2024

I read from European plan to eusocial.     The word of the episode is "eurythmics".     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   "The Dictionary - Lett...

#E164 (Euro-American to Europeanize) 18.04.2024

I read from Euro-American to Europeanize.     Here are some of my backwards videos!  "Sogel Kelga" https://youtu.be/upHIKNZFEnQ "The Park" https://youtu.be/yRLdwyCoaaQ "Ngop Ngip Kyalya" https://youtu.be/Zf9HpT4_fig     The word of the episode is "Europa". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_(consort_of_Zeus)     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www....

#E163 (euphony to Euro) 17.04.2024

I read from euphony to Euro.     Oh good! Euphrosyne has a family of marine worms named after her!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrosyne     The word of the episode is "euphoria".     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...

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