Have you heard of the interrobang‽ I've just been catching up on the Grammar Girl podcast and she mentioned it in her podcast about punctuating questions. There is also a very interesting article about the interrobang on Wikipedia. I don't know how often I would use it, but I think it's fun to know about.
The Grammar Girl podcast is just what it promises - quick and dirty tips on grammar. I think it's become more interesting over time. Two other recent Grammar Girl podcasts that I found interesting are: "Ellipses" and "Spoonerisms, Mondegreens, Eggcorns, And Malapropisms." Very fun!
I also subscribe to Podictionary and Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day, but if you are going to listen to very many short podcasts like these I suggest setting up a Playlist so you can play one right after another -especially if you're like me and can't keep up with them on a daily basis.
Probably my favorite word-related podcast is KPBS A Way with Words. Not only is it very entertaining, but you're learning interesting facts about words and their origins at the same time. Uh-oh, am I showing my geeky side‽ Well, I am a librarian so I guess I'm allowed. ![]()
(Note: Did you see that I used the interrobang twice above‽ I would have used it in the title as well, but it wouldn't let me.)
