⭐ Feature: The Story of Dr. Seuss ("The Father of Children's Literature")

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⭐ Feature: Hangry, Bromance & Spam: Everyday Portmanteaus with Liz!

In this playful and spontaneous episode, Liz and I play a fast-paced guessing game using common English portmanteaus—words created by blending two others together. From hangry and bromance to Spam and chillax, we break down their meanings, origins, and how Americans actually use ...  Show more

206 - Let's Talk about Hair! (with Julia)

In this cozy winter episode, Shana is snowed in with her daughters on the East Coast after a big snowstorm. While it looks like a magical winter wonderland outside, things feel a little chaotic inside the house. Then Julia, who's seven, decides she wants to be a guest on the podc ...  Show more

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