Spellcast
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Spellcast is a short podcast dedicated to talking about the words on the Scripps spelling bee list.
Spellcast
3y ago
In which we learn about interesting inventions by ancient people, and we realize we need to learn how to edit out background shrieking ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
We made it 8 straight episodes without a break! But sick family forced a one-day hiatus. In this episode, we're back with a word that we don't have too much to say about because it's just too hard to understand ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
In which we encounter a word that neither of us knew before, and Abby experiments with voiceover music, plus some bonus sniffles from our honorary executive producer ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
In which a special guest joins us and interjects himself into the conversation as often as possible ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
Part 2 of our 4-part series on the U.S. Exploring Expedition, in which we talk about Wilkes's exploits in the Antarctic.
Episode music:
"Sea Space," by Emily A. Sprague
"Under Cover," by Wayne Jones ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
We made it to 25 episodes! In today's episode, part 1 of 4, we talk about the exploits of the U.S. Ex.Ex.
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Spellcast
3y ago
In which Maggie tells us about ancient Egypt.
Post-production edit: Tutankhamen was 13 when he died; he became pharaoh at age 9.
Episode music: "Desert Caravan," by Aaron Kenny ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
We've had a hard time sticking to our production schedule because it's been a bit chaotic. But we're trying to get back on a roll.
We also have a special guest today to talk about our word! This was our first attempt at remote interviewing. There's work to do but I think it turned out ok ..read more
Spellcast
3y ago
In our episode today, we talk about dazzle ships, ships with brightly colored camouflage during World War I. Check out our show notes for more. ..read more