Word of Mouth Episodes Available now
Shop Names
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright look at the history behind and wordplay used in shop names.
How to talk like a Samaritan
Michael Rosen talks to the Samaritans about how language can help people in crisis.
The Words That Saved Me
Sally Bayley talks to Michael Rosen about how words came to her rescue during childhood.
Me, Myself & AI
Michael is joined by Tom Hewitson, conversation designer for the likes of Siri and Alexa.
Naming Emotions
Michael Rosen talks to Tiffany Watt Smith about the words we use to describe our emotions.
Not My Type
How do fonts change the meaning of a message? Michael Rosen is joined by Sarah Hyndman.
Words Apart
Michael Rosen asks if we are living through a crisis of language in public debate.
Haggard Hawks
Michael Rosen is joined by Paul Anthony Jones of popular etymology blog Haggard Hawks.
Language and Gender Identity
Michael Rosen talks language and gender identity with CN Lester, author of Trans Like Me.
Naming Diseases
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright explore how diseases are named.
