<img src= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/572e406340261d2ef983d993/1462649002702/?format=1000w " alt="Yummmmm." data-image= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/572e406340261d2ef983d993/1462649002702/ " data-image-dimensions="1280x853" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="572e406340261d2ef983d993" data-type="image" /> Yummmmm. In this episode, we talk to Kylie Mitchell of ImmaEatThat about what ...
May 07, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 31
<img src= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/571eb2def699bbeb0c7af610/1461629703013/?format=1000w " alt="The Parthenon" data-image= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/571eb2def699bbeb0c7af610/1461629703013/ " data-image-dimensions="1920x1080" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="571eb2def699bbeb0c7af610" data-type="image" /> The Parthenon In this episode of Vernacular, we talk to Kevin Beauchemin...
Apr 26, 2016•39 min•Ep. 30
<img src= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5713cfe137013bc97580961b/1460916766987/?format=1000w " data-image= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5713cfe137013bc97580961b/1460916766987/ " data-image-dimensions="1920x943" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5713cfe137013bc97580961b" data-type="image" /> In this episode, we talk to Margaret, General Manager of Water & Wall and part of the fou...
Apr 17, 2016•39 min•Ep. 29
<img src= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/570acb65356fb01724956e18/1460325230970/?format=1000w " data-image= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/570acb65356fb01724956e18/1460325230970/ " data-image-dimensions="1920x719" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="570acb65356fb01724956e18" data-type="image" /> In this episode of Vernacular, we talk to Nathan Hitchen, co-founder and Principal at Conserv...
Apr 10, 2016•35 min•Ep. 28
<img src= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/56fc7e16a3360ca005d3f7f9/1459388176840/The+late+great+Johnny+Cash?format=1000w " alt="The late great Johnny Cash." data-image= " https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/56fc7e16a3360ca005d3f7f9/1459388176840/The+late+great+Johnny+Cash " data-image-dimensions="480x312" data-image-focal-point="0.92,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="56fc7e16a3360ca005d3f7f9" data-type="image" /> The lat...
Mar 31, 2016•45 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, we talk to Sophie Caldecott, co-founder of A Better Place Journal , about what her company does and why it does it. Along the way, we hear Sophie's moving personal account of why she started A Better Place and the role that her late father played in its inception. We also talk to Ishan Nath , a previous Vernacular guest from s1e11 , about Steph Curry and the historic season of the Golden State Warriors. It's a really great conversation that you don't want to miss. Remember to ra...
Mar 18, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
In episode one of season three, we bring on four of our contributors--Jordan & Catherine Short, Will Brian, and Joshua de Gastyne. Jordan and Catherine help us break down all the highlights from the Oscars, including Lady Gaga's raw, emotional performance, Mad Max's collection of Academy Awards, and Leo's first Oscar (!!). Will and Joshua then help us dissect some recent trends in artificial intelligence, and we talk about how to teach machines to think and reason ethically. Become a support...
Mar 05, 2016•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 25
We examine abortion's legal history in the United States, focusing on the flawed reasoning in SCOTUS decisions and the faulty data on which they have relied, abortion's medical, emotional, and psychological risks to women, the sad reality of sex-selective abortion, Planned Parenthood, and public opinion on the topic in America today. Let us know what you think by emailing zacandsally@vernacularpodcast.com or calling in at (719) 357-9221. You can find more info and resources on our blog . Become ...
Feb 05, 2016•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 24
In the finale of season 2, we talk to Joshua and Jordan Short of the new band, Father Hands . Joshua and Jordan talk us through some of their music and their vision for their band, and share a track off of their new EP. We also sit down with Brianna and Jonathan Cowan, the owners of a Chicago-area pizzeria . It's a fun episode and a fitting way to wrap up two full seasons of (y)our favorite podcast. For more info on Joshua, Jordan, Brianna, Jonathan, and everything else we chat about in this epi...
Jan 16, 2016•46 min•Ep. 23
In this episode we are joined by Emily Esfahani Smith , whose work you may recognize from The Wall Street Journal , The Atlantic , The New York Times , or other outlets. In preparation for the start of 2016 (and all the new year resolutions that come with January 1st!) we talk to Emily about what it is to live a life full of meaning, and how that might differ from the pursuit of happiness (are you listening, Jefferson?). Emily also gives us a preview of her book, due out in 2017. It's a great co...
Dec 30, 2015•41 min•Ep. 22
In episode 8 of season 2, we congratulate the winner of our giveaway (!!), talk about all the stuff that s/he won, share our contemporary preoccupations, talk about Christmas music, and chat with Dr. Will Brian about the emerging technology surround invisibility. It's a fun conversation that we're pretty sure you don't want to miss! Visit our blog for links to everything we discuss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Dec 17, 2015•48 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we talk to Catherine Short, creator of ashortblonde.com, about her gift guide. We also talk about our new giveaway (!), jointly hosted with Catherine, in which you can win a wonderful box of our favorite things. We also discuss Thanksgiving food, Black Friday, our book gift recommendations , and the difficulty in buying presents for people. Join us as we usher in the Christmas season! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Nov 27, 2015•58 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, we talk to Brandon Showalter , a musician who recently released his first album and has a second in the works, about what music means to him, his creative process, and his future plans. We also sit down with Janet Easter , founder and style editor at Verily , a women's magazine that is on a mission "to empower and inspire women to be the best versions of themselves." We also return to one of our favorite topics--books!--and share two tips of the week! Become a supporter of this ...
Nov 14, 2015•49 min•Ep. 19
In episode 5, we sit down with 3 of our contributors to talk about traveling to Mars, the existence of alien life, and a new class of brain supplements called 'nootropics.' It's a really fun conversation that we're pretty sure you don't want to miss! For articles related to everything we discuss, head over to our blog . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Nov 04, 2015•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we talk to Seattle-based power couple Ashley and Gabe Rodriguez. Ashley is the author of the award-winning food blog Not Without Salt , and more recently the cookbook Date Night In . Gabe is a photographer and amateur pancake connoisseur. We also chat about our garage door, e-books, and pumpkin tea! Check out our blog for more information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Oct 17, 2015•59 min•Ep. 17
In this episode we talk to contributor Jordan Short , who talks us through a chronology of James Bond music as we evaluate Sam Smith's latest contribution to the genre. We also speak to Kristina Olney about the work of In Defense of Christians in the Middle East. Finally, contributor Miriel Reneau joins us to talk through the latest work by Anne-Marie Slaughter and Andrew Moravcsik. It's a packed episode with a lot of great conversations! Check out our blog for links to everything we mention. Be...
Oct 02, 2015•1 hr•Ep. 16
In our second episode of the season, we talk to Becca Weingard, a mental health counselor who has written a new Kindle single that she calls "a field guide to suicide survival." We also discuss ginger, tea, the GOP debate, books we're reading, and more. Pretty sure you don't want to miss this. Check out our blog for links to Becca's Kindle single, recipes, and blog. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Sep 19, 2015•57 min•Ep. 15
We're back! Season 2 of Vernacular Podcast has officially kicked off, with some programming changes. In each episode, we're talking to more people about more things, bringing more variety to each show. In this episode, we talk to Mae Mae about business school and working as a consultant at Bain & Co., and we are joined by our new contributor Miriel to talk about the previous term of the Supreme Court. Like what you hear? Don't like what you hear? Let us know at zacandsally@vernacularpodcast....
Sep 04, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 14
It's been a fun ride, folks. Eleven full episodes of Vernacular and episodes '00' and '12' to bookend them. In this episode, we talk to two of our listeners about their thoughts on our gender dysphoria conversation, we hear from Joshua on the purpose of work, and we explore the changes that are coming to the podcast in season 2. Take a listen! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support
Aug 14, 2015•21 min•Ep. 13
In episode 11, we talk to Ishan and Julia, a husband-wife duo based in Chicago, where both attend graduate school. Julia is studying for her MD, while Ishan is pursuing a PhD in economics. Our conversation starts on the Greece crisis, but wanders to guinea pigs, vegetarianism, triathlons, and Dorothy Day. Join us for the conversation and check out our blog for more information. Follow Ishan on Twitter @Ishan_Nath and Julia @JuliaBNath . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/verna...
Aug 02, 2015•56 min•Ep. 12
This one's a blast: we sit down with Astrid and Aaron, who are a husband-wife duo starting a new Virginia hops farm called Heritage Hops. Astrid works at a Washington think tank as a China researcher and moonlights as the Heritage Hops Director of Marketing. Aaron spends his time in the great outdoors training 20-foot hops to grow on coconut twine, a la Jack and the Beanstalk. In addition to hearing all about a hops farm, we also talk with them about the rise of the machines and a world without ...
Jul 19, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
Join us for a conversation with Nathan and Sadie. Nathan is a Huey helicopter pilot, and Sadie is a self-described "Colorado hippie wife," but they've recently moved to northern North Dakota (what some of us might call Canada) and are gearing up for -40 degree winters. We chat with them about Caitlyn Jenner, gender dysphoria, outdoor activities, marriage, and miscarriage. You can read more about all the stuff we discuss by heading to our blog . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor....
Jul 10, 2015•57 min•Ep. 10
For July 4th, we sat down and talked with Dick Carroll, a World War II veteran who was a Prisoner of War in Hungary and has lived ever since with a bullet in his heart. Dick talks to us about the old days of the Army Air Corps and his harrowing experience bailing out behind enemy lines. Join us for a great conversation with an American hero! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support
Jul 02, 2015•34 min•Ep. 9
We had a blast talking to Joshua, an Emory University graduate who has worked all across the country but is headed to the Washington, D.C. area this fall to start medical school. We talk with him about the ethics of genetic editing, our summer book lists, and more! For links to things referenced in the episode, check out our blog about it here . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Jun 24, 2015•57 min•Ep. 8
Join us for episode 07, in which we talk to Will and Caitlin (yes, that would be Will & Cait, a homophone of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) about math, the meteor formerly known as the planet of Pluto, raising kids, road trips, and more. You can check out more of Will's work here and learn more about Pluto on our blog . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Jun 18, 2015•51 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we talk to Anne, a Houston-based journalist who has also spent time at the Washington Bureau of the New York Times. We discuss our favorite pieces of journalism from the last twelve months, Peruvian food (Anne's mom grew up in South America), and we hear more about how Anne became a journalist. It's a lot of fun! Check out our blog for links to everything we discuss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Jun 10, 2015•51 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of Vernacular, we talk to Jordan and Catherine--a husband-wife duo--about Google, Apple, blogging, graphic design, Nashville, Chicago, and infertility. It's a really fun conversation, and at the end you can sample some of Jordan's musical work! Follow @JordanDShort and @ashortblonde for more, and head to our blog for other links. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
Jun 04, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 5
In our fourth installment, we talk to Miriel (not the elven queen ) who is busy doing a PhD in American Politics, spending time with her husband (who is a medical resident), and taking care of 6-month-old Gregory, their son. We talk to Miriel about the death penalty, date ideas, and whether or not women can 'have it all.' It's a great conversation! Follow Miriel on Twitter @mirielmargaret . Visit our blog to find links to the topics and articles we discussed. Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
May 18, 2015•57 min•Ep. 4
Join us for our third episode as we talk to Julia, who serves as Chief of Staff to a state senator in Colorado! We chat about raw milk, red lake 40, Ben & Jerry's, Jimmy Fallon, Tinder, Oman, and more. Tune in below or find us on iTunes . You can follow Julia on Twitter @JuliaKiewit . To read up on more of what we talked about, check out our blog . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support...
May 14, 2015•51 min•Ep. 3
Join us for episode 02 as we talk to Elena , who was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, but has lived in the largest Muslim community outside of the Middle East and traveled to Thailand for a Starbucks latte (and some other stuff too). We also cover the Baltimore Riots and Mumford and Sons' latest album, Wilder Mind . Follow Elena on Twitter @ElenaForsythe . For info on our #tipoftheweek about grilling, head over to our blog . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular...
May 07, 2015•57 min•Ep. 2
