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Episode 1585

Diamond Dust

Diamond dust, tapioca snow, and sugar icebergs — a 1955 glossary of arctic and subarctic terms describes the environment in ways that sound poetic. And a mom says her son is dating someone who’s non-binary. She supports their relationship, but...

Cannibal Sandwich, Anyone?

Ready for some crazy crossword clues? The hosts discuss some clever ones, like “hula hoop?” (3 letters). Also, is the correct term jury-rigged or jerry-rigged? Why are Marines called gyrenes? When someone points out the obvious, do you...

Clever Crossword Clues

Grant shares some diabolically clever crossword clues. Have at ’em: Hula hoop? (3 letters). A city in Czechoslovakia? (Four letters). Want to try more? Check out the clues at Clever Clue of the Month and The New York Times Cute Clues. This is...

mug trainer

mug trainer  n.— «From the stable of newcomers Russell and Robyn Rogers who own the Rodmor Stud in Waikato and call themselves “mug trainers,” Veloz did not race at 2 or 3.» —“Racing: NSW hoop scores at...

hoop house

hoop house  n.— «They hope to add a hoop house, or unheated greenhouse, later this year to extend the growing season at their farm-garden on Detroit’s east side, where they grow collards, lettuce, okra, green beans and peppers...

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