That's What They Say cover art

That's What They Say

That's What They Say

Written by: Anne Curzan Rebecca Hector
Listen for free

About this listen

 Funner, snuck, and LOL are all things that we're hearing people say these days.That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan studies linguistics and the history of the English language. Each week she'll discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.That's What They Say airs Fridays at 4:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:35 a.m. on Michigan Public and you can podcast it here.Do you have an English or grammar question? Ask us here! Foreign Language Audiobooks Social Sciences
Episodes
  • TWTS: "Peak" felt fine until it was "peaked"

    TWTS: "Peak" felt fine until it was "peaked"
    May 1 2026
    5 mins
  • TWTS: Why no one is "gonna Pittsburgh"

    TWTS: Why no one is "gonna Pittsburgh"
    Apr 24 2026
    If I say I’m gonna do it, I don’t necessarily mean I’m headed out the door right now to do it.
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
  • TWTS: From "6-7" to sixes and sevens

    TWTS: From "6-7" to sixes and sevens
    Apr 20 2026
    2025 had lots of people talking about sixes and sevens, but not in the loose ends kind of way.
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
No reviews yet