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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 - 15th May

    Words with Kel Richards - 15th May
    May 15 2025

    Renowned wordsmith Kel Richards joins John Stanley in the studio to discuss the importance, definition and etymology of the words that make up our wonderful (and often bizarre) language.

    Listen to Nights on 2GB/4BC from 8pm Monday to Thursday.

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    34 mins
  • Words with Kel Richards - 8th May

    Words with Kel Richards - 8th May
    May 8 2025

    Renowned wordsmith Kel Richards joins John Stanley in the studio to discuss the importance, definition and etymology of the words that make up our wonderful (and often bizarre) language.

    Listen to Nights on 2GB/4BC from 8pm Monday to Thursday.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 mins
  • Words with Kel Richards - 1st May

    Words with Kel Richards - 1st May
    May 1 2025

    Renowned wordsmith Kel Richards joins John Stanley in the studio to discuss the importance, definition and etymology of the words that make up our wonderful (and often bizarre) language.

    Listen to Nights on 2GB/4BC from 8pm Monday to Thursday.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins

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Kel Richards Wordographer The Best

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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