ONE WORD

Join us for the season finale where many of the words culminate with the word inspire!

Your hosts dive into ways people can become inspired, the two scientific steps that make up inspiration and inventions which were inspired by ordinary life. Join us as Clara and Chloe say goodbye as hosts and inspire our listeners to reach their potential!

We have ONE WORD for you .... Inspire!

WAIT! There is a word for feeling joy at the misfortunes of others?! COOL!

In this episode, your favorite hosts discuss the first known usage of Schadenfreude as well as the languages that have and don't have a word for feeling joy at another's misfortune! This pants splitting episode is sure to have you thinking and laughing.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!  

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.

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.