Talk the Talk
Daniel Midgley
Linguists and language experts dissect words, language evolution, and linguistic illusions with hosts and guests.
Why we picked this
We picked Talk the Talk for its rigorous, accessible approach to linguistics. The hosts treat language not as a set of rigid rules to police, but as a living system governed by social habits, historical accidents, and cognitive quirks. Each episode balances academic research with practical curiosity, avoiding dry theory in favor of clear explanations about how we communicate. If you want to understand the hidden mechanics behind everyday speech and cultural shifts, this show belongs in your feed.
Recent episodes
145: Face With Tears of Joy (live with Keith Houston and friends)
Sep 3, 20261h 33m
144: Sociophonetics Deep Dive (with Jennifer Nycz, Lauren Hall-Lew, and Kelly Wright)
Aug 22, 20261h 8m
143: How to Kill a Language (with Sophia Smith Galer)
Aug 11, 20262h 16m
142: If This Be Magic (with Daniel Hahn)
Jul 28, 20262h 2m
141: Why Q Needs U (with Danny Bate and Caitlin M. Green)
Jul 17, 20262h 24m
140: These Strange New Minds (with Christopher Summerfield and Caitlin Green)
Jun 30, 20262h 1m
139: Magpie Syntax (with Stephanie Mason)
Jun 9, 20262h 47m
138: Pop-Up Gaeltacht (live with Laura Pakenham and friends)
May 12, 20261h 32m
137: Are Trees Real? (with Yngwie Nielsen and Morten Christiansen)
May 1, 20261h 1m
136: These Languages Are Anchors (with Mary Walworth)
Apr 25, 20262h 10m
135: Linguistic Illusions (with Dan Parker)
Apr 3, 20262h 8m
134: True Colour (with Kory Stamper)
Mar 13, 20262h 21m
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