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Words with Kel Richards

Words with Kel Richards

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 Without words there is nothing. There are more than 170-thousand words in the English language. Scrabble, Words with friends, Wordle… we’re obsessed with words. Join Kel Richards and John Stanley for a weekly podcast where we dissect the origins and reasons why the words we use everyday are so vital to the way we live. Kel Richards has been reporting on the Australian language for more than 25 years, and is the author of nine books about words and language. He has been described as "the wordsmith to the nation." Kel is a veteran Australian author, journalist and broadcaster and knows all when it comes to words! Subscribe so you never miss a new episode of Words with Kel Richards. You can find more from Kel Richards at ozwords.com.au.2026 2GB & 4BC Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Words with Kel Richards - 26 February 2026

    Words with Kel Richards - 26 February 2026
    Feb 26 2026

    Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

    Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.

    Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

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    33 mins
  • Words with Kel Richards - 19 February 2026

    Words with Kel Richards - 19 February 2026
    Feb 23 2026

    Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

    Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.

    Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins
  • Words with Kel Richards - 29 January 2026

    Words with Kel Richards - 29 January 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

    Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.

    Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    34 mins
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