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Excuse the Hogs (Rebroadcast) - 16 February 2026

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Ez az epizód arról szól, hogy egy tinédzser egy hétig nem beszélt, és azt tapasztalta, hogy jobban figyel a többiekre. Emellett egy légiutas-kísérő frusztrációja a "de-plane" szó használatával kapcsolatban, valamint a "Show-Me State" kiejtésének kérdése kerül terítékre. Szó esik…

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When a teenager went a week without talking as part of a school project, he noticed a surprising side effect: Instead of rehearsing a response to what other people were saying to him, he was focused on listening — and feeling smarter as a result.

Plus, a flight attendant is irritated by a certain term she has to use frequently with passengers.

Might there be a better word than de-plane ?

And how do you pronounce the name of the Show-Me State?

The answers you’ll hear are as variable as Midwest weather.

Also, cryptic crossword puzzle clues, jabroni , Chatham House rule , railroad slang, dress the bed , nuces relinquere , You can give them books and give them books, but they just chew the covers right off , and lots more.

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