Vernacular

<img alt="wooden-2596693_1920.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a1493dc71c10be04deb277e/1511298023738/wooden-2596693_1920.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1920x1280" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a1493dc71c10be04deb277e" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a1493dc71c10be04deb277e/1511298023738/wooden-2596693_1920.jpg?format=1000w" />In this episode of Vernacular, we continue the theme of home that we introduced in episode 68. Perennial contributors Catherine and Jordan Short return to discuss how to make a house feel like home during the holidays (without going overboard!). We chat traditions, decor, and music and share both our positive and negative "sense memories" of the holidays. Zac reveals our " Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="panorama-2646143_1920.jpg" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a0a046024a6942e842c8878/1510605921986/panorama-2646143_1920.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1920x673" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a0a046024a6942e842c8878" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a0a046024a6942e842c8878/1510605921986/panorama-2646143_1920.jpg?format=1000w" />In episode 68 we talk to Mary and Cody Strecker about life abroad in Germany, how moving a lot has strengthened their family, the challenges (and joys!) of creating a home when their home keeps changing, and the importance of enjoying the great outdoors. We close with a lightning round that features bratwurst and schnitzel. If you like this conversation, be sure to follow Mary on Instagram! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a022c05085229a9abf0131d/1510091787613/" data-image-dimensions="851x880" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a022c05085229a9abf0131d" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a022c05085229a9abf0131d/1510091787613/?format=1000w" />Several weeks ago, we announced the launch of 3rd String, a new podcast from Vernacular. We're in full swing now, and wanted to take the opportunity to release a full episode here on the Vernacular feed. In the 5th full episode, Pete Laclede and Zac break down game 7 of the World Series, talk about George Springer’s MVP performance in the whole series, and discuss the new College Football Playoff Committee rankings, Lane Kiffin’s Twitter antics, why the Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="philippewatch.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59f6087fc83025bbac1888e8/1509296259867/philippewatch.jpg" data-image-dimensions="800x533" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59f6087fc83025bbac1888e8" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59f6087fc83025bbac1888e8/1509296259867/philippewatch.jpg?format=1000w" />In episode 6 of season 7, we chat with Eric Wind, a vintage watch specialist who recently left Christie's Auction House to start Wind Vintage, an independent vintage watch dealer. Eric chats with us about the formative role that wristwatches played in his childhood, how he turned a hobby into a career, and the unique (and surprising) history of wristw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img class= "thumb-image" alt="sidewalk labs.png" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59f7855808466550b5d9e04c/1509393783751/sidewalk+labs.png" data-image-dimensions="1080x540" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59f7855808466550b5d9e04c" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59f7855808466550b5d9e04c/1509393783751/sidewalk+labs.png?format=1000w" />In episode 5 of season 7, we bring contributor Elena on the show as our first-ever guest host. We chat about Google's founders planning a city, whether we can really live without iMessage, and the minimal media coverage of https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59ceee3646c3c42a7b9e477c/1471741338090/" data-image-dimensions="2480x1240" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59ceee3646c3c42a7b9e477c" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59ceee3646c3c42a7b9e477c/1471741338090/?format=1000w" />While we are off gallivanting in California, we thought you might enjoy this episode from the Vernacular archives! It's a conversation with ex-Googler Steffi Bryson, now working for Uber, about the internet age and the security and privacy issues it creates. We also talk about what it's like to work at Google. It's a great conversation we're pretty sure you don't want to miss! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt= "A scene from Taylor Swift's latest music video" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59cef0353e00be69b7af4957/1506734244630/Taylor+Swift.png" data-image-dimensions="851x400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59cef0353e00be69b7af4957" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59cef0353e00be69b7af4957/1506734244630/Taylor+Swift.png?format=1000w" />A scene from Taylor Swift's latest music videoIn this installment, we talk with contributors Will Brian and Miriel Reneau about Taylor Swift's new single, Look What You Made Me Do, a federal judge's efforts to get women and minorities more involved in h Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="dna-163466_1280.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59c85ca2e3df288431a3c7fd/1506303148435/dna-163466_1280.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x720" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59c85ca2e3df288431a3c7fd" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59c85ca2e3df288431a3c7fd/1506303148435/dna-163466_1280.jpg?format=1000w" />In episode 2 of season 7, we interview Dr. William Hurlbut, a Stanford medical doctor and bioethicist, about the pros and cons of CRISPR-Cas9, a targeted DNA editing tool. He also tells us about his https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="Big-Brother-Apple.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59c137cda8b2b0ebba579739/1505834960923/Big-Brother-Apple.jpg" data-image-dimensions="515x515" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59c137cda8b2b0ebba579739" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59c137cda8b2b0ebba579739/1505834960923/Big-Brother-Apple.jpg?format=1000w" />In the very first episode of season 7, we announce the launch of our new sports podcast 3rd String, hosted by Zac and Vernacular contributor Ishan Nath, and we bring long-time listener Nathan Seibt back on for a lightning round. We also discuss recent developments in the tech world and share what we are up to lately.Apple's 1984 commercialhttps://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="eclipse-1871740_1280.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59a06b96cf81e09709008ef3/1503685530001/eclipse-1871740_1280.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x720" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59a06b96cf81e09709008ef3" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59a06b96cf81e09709008ef3/1503685530001/eclipse-1871740_1280.jpg?format=1000w" />In the final episode of season six, we sit down with contributor Margaret Perry, General Manager of Kyirisan, to talk about food that we should be on the lookout for this time of year. Margaret and Sally celebrate the bounty of late summer produce, and Margaret shares with us some excellent reading suggestions on food and wine, including https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/599352a3f14aa10e7f82f6b7/1502827182346/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1667" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="599352a3f14aa10e7f82f6b7" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/599352a3f14aa10e7f82f6b7/1502827182346/?format=1000w" />In episode 9, we bring back "The Professor" (our contributor Will Brian) to chat with us about physicist Michio Kaku's book "Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives in the Year 2100." Will shares his own opinions and also responds to criticisms of the book. We cover everything from Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt= "Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk", in theaters now" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/598743884c0dbf146069d2f5/1502036931801/Christopher+Nolan%27s+%22Dunkirk%22" data-image-dimensions="1400x700" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="598743884c0dbf146069d2f5" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/598743884c0dbf146069d2f5/1502036931801/Christopher+Nolan%27s+%22Dunkirk%22?format=1000w" />Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk", in theaters nowIn episode 8, we talk with Chandler Ryd, filmmaker and proprietor of Ryd Films, about Christopher Nolan's latest film, Dunkirk. Chandler explains the mastery of storytelling throughout the film and dismisses the suggestion that Churc Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5973b5bbe3df28d88891d300/1500755429502/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1522" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5973b5bbe3df28d88891d300" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5973b5bbe3df28d88891d300/1500755429502/?format=1000w" />In this season's seventh episode (and final episode before we move from St. Louis!), Zac shares some news in the world of baseball, science, tech, and https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/596d63fc9f74561878f10ff7/1500341263040/" data-image-dimensions="1280x847" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="596d63fc9f74561878f10ff7" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/596d63fc9f74561878f10ff7/1500341263040/?format=1000w" />In episode six, we talked to our contributor (and certified Investment Adviser Representative) Elena Forsythe about millennial spending habits. We examine the claim that millennials spend too much money on avocado toast, discuss what it takes to save up enough money for a house, and talk about some https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59642253e110eb4540adae39/1499734628716/" data-image-dimensions="1920x1275" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="59642253e110eb4540adae39" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/59642253e110eb4540adae39/1499734628716/?format=1000w" />In episode 5, we sit down with Carly Hubbard, owner and manager of Rough Draft, a Michigan coffeehouse and cocktail bar. We talk about the stresses of owning and operating a restaurant, the importance of being brave enough to leave your comfort zone, the food culture of Michigan, and the unfortunate ubiquity of the fern in latte art. Join the conversation with us on Twitter or https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/595968471b631b2ebd01addb/1499031629601/" data-image-dimensions="1920x1280" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="595968471b631b2ebd01addb" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/595968471b631b2ebd01addb/1499031629601/?format=1000w" />In this episode, we talk with contributor Miriel Reneau about the joys and challenges of parenting, especially when one of your children has a genetic condition with an uncertain prognosis. Miriel shares some great insights on marriage, faith, and family life as she and her husband have helped their daughter through a challenging last year. It's a great conversation and definitely worth a listen--let us know your thoughts on Instagram, https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/594c23d04f14bc97285ed298/1498162140495/" data-image-dimensions="1920x1278" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="594c23d04f14bc97285ed298" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/594c23d04f14bc97285ed298/1498162140495/?format=1000w" />In the first roundtable episode of season six, we sit down with Ishan Nath and Kevin Beauchemin to discuss interesting articles we've collected from around the web. In the course of our conversation, we dissect the 2016 election (and broader voter behavior), discuss the importance of political norms in ancient Rome, and talk about the prevalence of anxiety in America and how we can calm our nerves (hint: it's not the fidget spinner). https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5942b4c82e69cf01a8786411/1497543892088/" data-image-dimensions="1900x744" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5942b4c82e69cf01a8786411" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5942b4c82e69cf01a8786411/1497543892088/?format=1000w" />In episode 2 of season 6, we sit down with Brian Brown, principal and founder of Narrator, author and editor at Humane Pursuits, and founder of the Anselm Society, to discuss the importance of cultivating imagination through storytelling and the arts. Brian also shares his favorite cocktail recipe and his top three book picks. But first we have a Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img class= "thumb-image" alt="Image from 16personalities.com" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5939f650ff7c50319ca8d623/1496972225446/" data-image-dimensions="1400x1200" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5939f650ff7c50319ca8d623" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5939f650ff7c50319ca8d623/1496972225446/?format=1000w" />Image from 16personalities.comIn the first episode (!) of our sixth season, we sit down with longtime contributors Jordan and Catherine Short to talk about personality typing, especially through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt= ""Et in Arcadia Ego" by Nicolas Poussin, c. 1638." data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/590f82bccd0f684a2958c0be/1494188879347/Et+in+Arcadia+Ego.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1782" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="590f82bccd0f684a2958c0be" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/590f82bccd0f684a2958c0be/1494188879347/Et+in+Arcadia+Ego.jpg?format=1000w" />"Et in Arcadia Ego" by Nicolas Poussin, c. 1638.In the final installment of season 5, we discuss the last selection in the Vernacular Book Club: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the Endby Harvard surgeon and New Yorker writer Atul Gawande. As the Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support