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Words with Kel Richards

Words with Kel Richards

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 Without words there is nothing. There are more than 170-thousand words in the English language. Scrabble, Words with friends, Wordle… we’re obsessed with words. Join Kel Richards and John Stanley for a weekly podcast where we dissect the origins and reasons why the words we use everyday are so vital to the way we live. Kel Richards has been reporting on the Australian language for more than 25 years, and is the author of nine books about words and language. He has been described as "the wordsmith to the nation." Kel is a veteran Australian author, journalist and broadcaster and knows all when it comes to words! Subscribe so you never miss a new episode of Words with Kel Richards. You can find more from Kel Richards at ozwords.com.au.2025 2GB & 4BC Politics & Government
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  • Words with Kel Richards – 14th August

    Words with Kel Richards – 14th August
    Aug 14 2025

    Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

    Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed

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    35 mins
  • Words with Kel Richards – 7th August

    Words with Kel Richards – 7th August
    Aug 7 2025

    Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

    Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed

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    34 mins
  • Words with Kel Richards – 31st July

    Words with Kel Richards – 31st July
    Jul 31 2025

    Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

    Kel and John Stanley take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins
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Kel goes into each word or phrase from listeners in a very interesting way. He's a born educater. The origins he cites come from everywhere.

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