Spellcast

Spellcast is a short podcast dedicated to talking about the words on the Scripps spelling bee list.

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Episodes

Episode 26: Antarctic

Monday Apr 27, 2020

Monday Apr 27, 2020


Part 2 of our 4-part series on the U.S. Exploring Expedition, in which we talk about Wilkes's exploits in the Antarctic.
Episode music:
"Sea Space," by Emily A. Sprague
"Under Cover," by Wayne Jones

Episode 25: Exploits

Monday Apr 20, 2020

Monday Apr 20, 2020

We made it to 25 episodes! In today's episode, part 1 of 4, we talk about the exploits of the U.S. Ex.Ex.
 

Episode 24: Giza

Monday Apr 13, 2020

Monday Apr 13, 2020

In which Maggie tells us about ancient Egypt. 
Post-production edit: Tutankhamen was 13 when he died; he became pharaoh at age 9.
Episode music: "Desert Caravan," by Aaron Kenny

Episode 23: Agricultural

Monday Apr 06, 2020

Monday Apr 06, 2020

We've had a hard time sticking to our production schedule because it's been a bit chaotic. But we're trying to get back on a roll. 
We also have a special guest today to talk about our word! This was our first attempt at remote interviewing. There's work to do but I think it turned out ok.

Episode 22: Tactics

Monday Mar 30, 2020

Monday Mar 30, 2020


In our episode today, we talk about dazzle ships, ships with brightly colored camouflage during World War I. Check out our show notes for more. 

Episode 21: Wren

Saturday Mar 28, 2020

Saturday Mar 28, 2020

In which we talk about birds and architects.

Episode 20: Commodore

Tuesday Mar 24, 2020

Tuesday Mar 24, 2020

In which we talk about David Glasgow Farragut, Oliver Hazard Perry, and Matthew Calbraith Perry.

Episode 19: Columbia

Friday Mar 20, 2020

Friday Mar 20, 2020

In which we talk about symbols of the United States. Find more show notes at our newly created website!

Episode 18: Atmospheric

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

In which we apply Maggie's home science lesson to our word for the day! Maggie's lesson is taken from National Geographic's online encyclopedia, which you can read here.

Episode 17: Constellation

Monday Mar 16, 2020

Monday Mar 16, 2020

In which we talk astronomy and ships and practice social distancing.

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