Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2025 is:arbitrary • \AHR-buh-trair-ee\ • adjective Arbitrary describes something that is not planned or chosen for a particular reason, is not based on reason or evidence, or is done without concern for what is fair or right. // Because the committee wasn’t transparent about the selection process, the results of the process appeared to be wholly arbitrary. // An arbitrary number will be assigned to

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 1, 2025 is: ostracize • \AH-struh-syze\ • verb To ostracize someone is to exclude them from a group by the agreement of the group's members. // She was ostracized by her community after refusing to sign the petition. See the entry > Examples: "Telling stories with affection and noodging, [comedian Sarah] Silverman has always been encouraged by her family, who embraced rather than

Episode NotesJoin our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord! Sometimes it’s not the ghosts or monsters or other supernatural creepies that might be lurking in the dark that you have to fear. Sometimes it’s our fellow man… BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True'

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 31, 2025 is: hobgoblin • \HAHB-gahb-lin\ • noun A hobgoblin is a mischievous goblin that plays tricks in children’s stories. When used figuratively, hobgoblin refers to something that causes fear or worry. // This Halloween we were greeted at our door by werewolves, mummies, and a wide assortment of sweet-toothed hobgoblins. See the entry > Examples: “Vampires and zombies took a big bite

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 30, 2025 is: truculent • \TRUCK-yuh-lunt\ • adjective Truculent describes a person who is easily annoyed and eager to argue or fight. It can also describe the mood or attitude of such a person. // The approach of multiple deadlines had put me in a truculent mood, and I could tell my colleagues were avoiding me. See the entry > Examples: “It’s the holidays, and strings of gaudy rainbow

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 29, 2025 is: deliquesce • \del-ih-KWESS\ • verb Deliquesce can mean "to dissolve or melt away" or, in reference to some fungal structures (such as mushroom gills), "to become soft or liquid with age or maturity." // The mushrooms deliquesced into an inky fluid. See the entry > Examples: "He would mould his figures in full in wax, then take a hot knife and—like a metaphysical surgeon—cut

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 28, 2025 is: menagerie • \muh-NAJ-uh-ree\ • noun Menagerie refers to a collection of animals kept especially to be shown to the public, as well as a place where such animals are kept. It can also refer figuratively to any varied mixture of things. // The aviary featured a menagerie of exotic birds. // The space is eclectically furnished with a menagerie of flea market finds. See the entry >

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with International Best-Selling Author JD Barker — a celebrated American writer with an extraordinary journey.Before becoming a full-time author, JD found success in the finance world, but in his 20s, he discovered he was on the autism spectrum — a revelation that reshaped his path. At 43, he published his first book, proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.Now recognized worldwide, JD

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Author, Veteran Businessman & Founder of Divergence, Sravan Ankaraju.Based in Dallas, Sravan is building the infrastructure for AI-era workforce transformation, blending 13 years of Microsoft enterprise leadership with over a decade of entrepreneurial innovation across three integrated ventures.As the founder of Divergence Academy, Euler Center, and 9brains, and the author of Hackers &

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Hustler, Co-founder & CEO of vidBoard.ai Ashwin Madhavan.As the visionary leader of vidBoard.ai, Ashwin drives product ideation, innovation, and operations with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach. Before co-founding vidBoard, he spent over 12 years in the online education industry, specializing in product development and strategic operations. He’s also the author of three

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with NYC-based Founder, Author, and Visionary Aaron Scott — a bold new voice on the literary and podcast scene.Aaron explores the idea that each of us holds a divine power to reshape reality, a force long buried under falsehoods and mental conditioning. His latest work examines how social, religious, and economic systems influence human consciousness and how our collective truth is being challenged in

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In today's episode, I'm playing around with some music from one of my favorite soundtracks, Legend, using the score done by Tangerine Dream.  There's a piece in there I have always liked, called "The Unicorn Theme" and the same melody and chords get used in the ending song for the theatrical release in a ballad with vocals done by Jon Anderson called "Loved by the Sun" with the Tangerine Dream synths in the background.  When I first heard it, I thought it was an odd

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 27, 2025 is: acerbic • \uh-SER-bik\ • adjective Something described as acerbic is sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone. // The comedian draws crowds that appreciate his acerbic wit. See the entry > Examples: "Whether she's giving a sarcastic eye-roll, tossing off an acerbic zinger, or seducing with a come-hither stare, [actress Jennifer] Simard

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cleveland-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Dan Bruce of Ohm! We talk about his new trio, the debut album The Architects, and his creative life in jazz.Following two critically acclaimed releases with his ensemble :beta collective, this new album — out October 31, 2025 via Shifting Paradigm Records — explores funky grooves, jazz/rock fusion, and deep improvisational energy. It’s music for listeners who love surprises, bold textures,

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer David Occhipinti. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album Camera Lucida and his remarkable journey through music. This new recording features eight original compositions blending chamber music textures and jazz guitar improvisations with some of Canada’s finest musicians. David’s 2012 Camera Ensemble recording was praised by his mentor Jim Hall as “an absolute gem.” Over his career, David has

Celebrating Halloween, the panel discusses one of Washington Irving's best-known works—The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—with special attention to the role of characterisation, historical detail, and descriptive imagery in a near contemporary to Jane Austen.Continue reading

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Fifth-Generation Mariachi Musician Alvaro Paulino Jr. and Dynamic Singer & Pianist Linda EPO. We talk about the upcoming MexFest on November 1, 2025, at Flushing Town Hall, celebrating Día de los Muertos with music, art, and culture.This inaugural festival honors Mexican art, community, and remembrance — featuring exhibitions, participatory workshops, storytelling, and a vibrant concert led by Linda EPO and Alvaro Paulino Jr.Linda,