162. Lychnobite - Butter No Parsnips

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Kyle’s been burning the midnight oil to show Emily the things that go bump in the night. Turns out the frighteningly named lychnobite isn’t so scary after all!Our hosts discuss the history of those who live by lamplight, those who work the graveyard shift, and those who live in the apartment directly above yours doing step aerobics at 4 A.M. They also talk about other kinds of nightwalkers such as vampires and nighttime robbers.But Emily learns that the most common kind of lychnobite is just trying to earn an honest dollar. And Kyle reveals the hilarious confusion this seemingly scathing word can lead to. If you’re a night owl, and are willing to give this word a chance, this is the episode for you!Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButterNoParsnipsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube @ButterNoParsnipsFollow us on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButterNoParsnips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by visiting ⁠www.bnppod.com⁠Produced by⁠ ⁠Seth Gliksman⁠⁠, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily MoyersMain theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore

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This episode was published on October 6, 2025.

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Kyle’s been burning the midnight oil to show Emily the things that go bump in the night. Turns out the frighteningly named lychnobite isn’t so scary after all!Our hosts discuss the history of those who live by lamplight, those who work the graveyard...

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