Something Rhymes with Purple

Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us here: purple@somethinelse.com Want more Purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or by heading to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms for ad-free listening, and not 1 but 2 episodes of the show every week. You can buy our branded mugs, tote bags and T-shirts here: https://bit.ly/37huhqs A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Thank You and Farewell!

Episode Date: July 23, 2024

Wow, this is the final episode of Something Rhymes With Purple. Susie, Gyles, and all of us at Purple HQ want to say a massive THANK YOU for being the...

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Portcullis

Episode Date: July 16, 2024

Ah, it's the penultimate week for our fantastic podcast. Join Susie and Gyles as they unpack the wondorous world of castles. We love hearing from y...

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Sorbetto

Episode Date: July 9, 2024

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Join Susie and Gyles this week as they take us on a delicious journey, unpacking the history beh...

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Elixir

Episode Date: July 2, 2024

This week Susie and Gyles explore the wonderful ancient world of alchemy... And have a big announcement to make straight from Purple HQ. We love he...

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Hades

Episode Date: June 25, 2024

This week, Susie and Gyles explore the fiery (under)world of Hell. Join us as we unpack the infernal regions, a place of torment for the wicked after...

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Nirvana

Episode Date: June 18, 2024

This week, Susie and Gyles explore heaven. Join us as we uncover the historical, linguistic, and cultural roots of this divine subject. We love hea...

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Garbelage

Episode Date: June 11, 2024

This week Susie and Gyles are talking dirty. No, not in that way, get your head out of the gutter... Literally. Join us as we explore where words s...

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Sabana

Episode Date: June 4, 2024

This week, Susie and Gyles embark on an exciting journey into the wild as we delve into the history and evolution of all things 'safari'. Discover how...

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Saudade

Episode Date: May 28, 2024

This week, we're unraveling the sentimental journey behind the word 'nostalgia'. Join Susie and Gyles on a linguistic journey through time, where ever...

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Pizzicato

Episode Date: May 21, 2024

Join us on a rhythmic journey through the history of one of the most iconic genres of music... JAZZ! Susie and Gyles dive deep into the origins and ev...

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Murdre

Episode Date: May 14, 2024

Join Susuie and Gyles this week as they unravel the linguistic roots behind murder. From the ancient origins of 'homicide' to the sinister evolution o...

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Hupnos

Episode Date: May 7, 2024

This week, Susie and Gyles drift off far far away to the land of sleep...  So tune in and embark on a journey through the nocturnal landscape of wo...

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Mundungus

Episode Date: April 30, 2024

This week, Susie and Gyles explore fragrances and scents. Join us as we inhale the sweet aromas of people and places... We love hearing from you, f...

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Botulus

Episode Date: April 23, 2024

*Cough cough*... This week Susie and Gyles explore the language of diseases. From Cholera to Mumps, and Malaria to Influenza, they have you covered....

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Fascicles

Episode Date: April 16, 2024

This week, Susie and Gyles unravel the intricate history of dictionaries, those indispensable guides that serve as gateways to language. From ancient...

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Bafflegab

Episode Date: April 9, 2024

This week Susie and Gyles get lost in the world of nonsensical language, and embrace the weird, wacky and wonderful ways the English language can be....

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Oxford, Gibson and Brogue

Episode Date: April 2, 2024

This week Susie and Gyles delve back into a favourite topic, shoes. Inspired by purple person Kevin, the origins of all manner of footwear are disc...

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Happy Birthday Gyles!

Episode Date: March 26, 2024

This week it's about the birthday boy, as we celebrate all things Gyles Brandreth.  Not only does Gyles spoil us with a plethora of his famous anec...

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Treasure House

Episode Date: March 19, 2024

From the latin word dicere meaning ‘to speak, to tell or to say’. This week Susie and Gyles are looking at the ultimate word bible, the dictionary! ...