Word Savvy, a playful language podcast, is word candy for logophiles and casual wordies alike. We dig as deeply as our keyboards allow to find the origins and interesting facts about words that kindle our curiosity. Then we have a ball wrapping these gems in tight, slightly amusing narratives. After listening to our weekly podcast episodes, you’ll find yourself delighting friends and family with rich Word Savvy tidbits! Wordy Savvy is co-hosted by Megan Cantrill. “Reading, and learning, and language - these are some of my favorite things! As an educator, I have the privilege of introducing students to the magic of books and the power of the written word and hopefully to inspire them to be lifelong learners.” Word Savvy is also co-hosted by LaRue Roth. As a communications professional and creative writer, I have immersed myself in crafting with words and images for many years. Reading fueled my imagination as a child and set me on a lifelong quest to learn as much as I could, to explore the world around me and to create with language.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWord Savvy, a playful language podcast, is word candy for logophiles and casual wordies alike. We dig as deeply as our keyboards allow to find the origins and interesting facts about words that kindle our curiosity. Then we have a ball wrapping these gems in tight, slightly amusing narratives.
Recent episodes include "Are Fictional Stories a Dangerous Influence?" (2 July 2026, 10 minutes), "How Were Melody and Rhyme Used To Glue Ancient Stories Together?" (18 June 2026, 8 minutes), and "Are The Stories Behind Legends the Original Historical Fiction?" (4 June 2026, 8 minutes).
Word Savvy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Word Savvy is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Word Savvy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Word Savvy's contact route on record: verified email.
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Word Savvy is an education podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #106
In Word Savvy season two, episode one, we shared our life-long passion for fictional stories - at least those written in our favorite genres. They inspire us, entertain us and help us travel the world and through time...
Today we’re going back in time to follow another fascinating tradition for preserving valuable information and cultural identity - storytelling through song. As usual, though, our research prompted more questions - like...
Legends can be thought of as embellished historical accounts that grow over time with each retelling - like those of Robin Hood or King Arthur. Legends have emerged in every place on the planet and during every era...
Myths sprang up in every civilization around the world. Where there have been groups of people, there have been myths, many that still linger. Many Americans are probably most familiar with Greek and Roman mythology...
Magical plots, magical realms and supernatural beings turn a folktale into a fairy tale. Think magic wands and fairy godmothers. Imagine “once upon a time” and “they lived happily ever after” and you’re there.<br /><br...
Episode #101
According to author Philip Pullman, “After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need the most in the world.” What do you think about this statement, Megan?<br /><br />I agree that my life...
Episode #100
In Season One of Word Savvy we talked about the backstory of words that kindled our curiosity on a variety of topics - from the origin of chocolate to the role of viral language influencers. <br /><br />However, in this...
It seems that almost everyone lights up at the mention of chocolate. Including us. That’s probably why it was the topic of one of the first Word Savvy episodes we recorded. <br /><br />And when you look up the word...
Episode #204
I fondly remember pulling apart the Sunday paper over leisurely breakfasts. Sipping rich coffee made from freshly ground beans with smooth jazz playing on the radio in the background. Calling dibs on the funny pages and...
Today, we’re exploring the calendar - another human invention that breaks down time, but into larger chunks called months, weeks and days of a particular time period. Various civilizations around the globe have...
While tinkering with a recipe is always good for a laugh and some interesting outcomes, so are the words that replace exact measurements with a more creative approach to food prep. Like, “Hmmm…should I add a tad or a...
Episode #201
We like to say that Word Savvy focuses on words that kindle our curiosity, but in this episode we’re focusing on a topic that kicks it up a notch. We’re talking about pockets! They’re indispensable for us and scads of...
Episode #110
An interesting debate continues today on whether a single dotted-cube is called a die or a dice. I default to dice regardless of the number of cubes I'm referring to. Where do you come down on the issue?<br /><br />I...
Episode #109
Curiosity led us to wonder where chocolate comes from, other than the candy aisle. <br /><br />And looking at the word origin of chocolate helped us solve the mystery. Every word has a back story which brings it to life...
I can’t wait to dig into the “potato-in-your-shoe” story, but first let’s look at the word origin of socks.<br /><br />I’ll say once again that every word has a backstory which brings it to life. And the backstory of...
Episode #107
The word superstition sparks the imagination, like an old creaking door that when opened takes us to the world of the supernatural or one with superpowers.<br /><br />And sometimes it just takes us to making a wish...
Episode #106
Why are we so fascinated with puzzles? We describe our podcast, Word Savvy, as word candy. Do you think that puzzles are a sort of irresistible brain candy? <br /><br />I guess that’s a playful way to describe puzzles...
A penny for your thoughts on the demise of the U.S. penny or rather on saying ta-ta to the one cent coin, its official name!<br /><br />It’s a sudden, but not unexpected ending. After being part of our currency for 230...
Episode #104
Our obsession with time is reflected in the extensive English vocabulary related to it - way too many words to cover today! But one word that stands out to us is the prefix chrono that defines linear time and came from...
Episode #103
Recently Dictionary dot com announced their pick for the 2025 Word of the Year and I don’t think I’m the only one who is a little confused by their choice. It’s actually a number - 6 7.<br /><br />I know what 10-4...
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