There's A Word for That!
There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.
Podcasting since 2020 • 47 episodes
There's A Word for That!
Latest Episodes
FETAL PERSONHOOD | Scott Ruskay-Kidd
This episode is particularly important. We are in a time where women’s rights over their bodily autonomy are being threatened and denied. Scott Ruskay-Kidd is an expert on fetal personhood law and debates and joins us to discuss the history and...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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23:38
CHUTZPAH | Mara Jill Herman
In this fascinating conversation, Suzanne and Mara go all out to discuss the Yiddish word “Chutzpah” and all its connotations and the ways it is used in everyday life, for both Jews and non-Jews. They also discuss, in provocative detail, other ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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35:00
LEGACY | Michael Andreaus
Suzanne sits down with Broadway actor, Michael Andreaus, who explores his connection to the word, “Legacy”. We are thrilled that Michael agreed to chat with us during Black History Month and share his experiences as a black man in this current ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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29:37
PLEASURE | Catherine Hiller
Suzanne sits down with seasoned author and writer, Cathy Hiller. Cathy is passionate about all things related to “pleasure” whether it’s intimacy, eating her favorite fruit, or going to Burning Man alone for the first time. In this episode, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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32:14
VETERAN | Zina Bethea Dawson
Zina Bethea Dawson served as a combat medic. She spent the majority of her adult life caring for others; fellow service members while on active duty and family upon separation from duty. Every form of textile artistry piques her interest to the...
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Episode 42
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37:44