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One Word—one month, one deep dive. Each episode unpacks a single word through storytelling, surprising history, and thought-provoking insights. Join our four hosts as they uncover hidden meanings, cultural connections, and the power of language in ways you never expected. Words shape our world—let’s explore them together!
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
When you think of thrill do you think of fear or excitement?
Join your “One Word” hosts as they dive into the word THRILL. Learn why some people are programmed to be thrill seekers. Hear how thrilling situations can actually transform us. See what different types of thrills people enjoy. No matter your thrill level, you are bound to be pierced in this episode.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Did you hear about_____? Can you believe ______? Did that person really_____?
Join your "One Word" hosts as they dive into the word GOSSIP. Decide for yourself if you think there is a positive way to gossip! Find out the biological root for gossip in primates, and see how gossip was used hundreds of years ago. Compare it to how it could be used today! Careful how you talk about us, we wouldn't want to put the gossip muzzle on you!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Join your "One Word" hosts as they dive into the word TRANSFORMATION. Uncover the history of New Year's resolutions! What is it like to have a truly transformative experience? How a person's opinion may have influence on having a transformative experience? They explore stories where transformation occurs both for the positive and negative. Take a listen! It just may transform your opinion!
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Join your “One Word” hosts as they bring you part 4 of Tradition. Parts 1 and 2 of Tradition may be found in season one, and Part 3 may be found in season two. In this episode, the history of December holiday traditions are explored; including donuts, the Christmas Witch, and some massive ginger baking. So kick back with the sauna elf and enjoy part four of a special four-part word — Tradition!
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Join your “One Word” hosts as they bring you part 3 of Tradition. Parts 1 and 2 of Tradition may be found in season one. In this episode, the history of December holiday traditions are explored; including the dreidel, Christmas music, and some interesting unknown tradition which may have you yelling insults at your neighbors. With an incredible amount of traditions to dive into, this is part three of a special four-part word -- Tradition!
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Join your "One Word" hosts as they dive into the word NICE. Your hosts are joined in this episode by special guest Annie from Mind Matters, who helps uncover the human truth behind the word NICE! Is nice really nice? Can you be too nice? What is the nicest state? In this episode, they examine the original meaning of the word nice, the value being nice can bring and signs you are too nice!
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Join your "One Word" hosts for the season two premiere as they dive into the word villain. Explore the definition, history, fun stories, and comradery with Dominic, Jenna, Chloe, and Clara. In this episode, they examine their own villain inside, the semantic shift of villain from origin to today, and some of our favorite villains. For extra fun, your hosts have dressed up in this episode. To see their costumes watch on BFAC on air.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Join your "One Word" hosts for the season two premiere as they dive into the word potential. Explore the definition, history, fun stories, and comradery with Dominic, Jenna, Chloe, and Clara. In this episode, they examine the history of this word, its meaning in both science, and the importance of fostering environments to become actualized.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Join your "One Word" hosts for the season one finale as they tie the words of this season together using this month's word, Legacy. Explore the definition, history, fun stories, and comradery with Jenna, Zoe, Chloe, Dominic, and guest host Clara. In this episode, they examine the history of this word, famous Legacies, required elements of leaving a legacy, the five monkey experiment, and more.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Join your "One Word" hosts as they dive into the word Ostracize; the definition, history, fun stories, and comradery with Jenna, Zoe, Chloe, and Dominic. In this episode, they examine the history of this word, the Psychology of exclusion, the term pecking order, and the ancient ostracon which was used to ostracize in the Greek culture.