The Lollygagging Podcast

Originally recorded in February 2021, Rick and Dave chat about their current progress, plans, and profanity-laced ramblings. Due to circumstances beyond their control (OK, Dave’s control), this episode is only seeing the light of day now. Since then, the Polyglot Gathering has happened virtually, and all other plans have taken a drastic turn? In what...

Rick and Dave catch up with thoughts of what they hope to accomplish in the new year (2021). Now with the complete audio including more audio and a surprise twist ending you’ll never see coming! Download the audio before it downloads YOU! Shown oats (or perhaps “Show notes”?) 01:17   Dave grills Rick 01:44   Rick’s many...

Rick and Dave catch up with thoughts of what they hope to accomplish in the new year (2021). WARNING: Explicit material that may offend….oh, who am I kidding? It’s nothing you haven’t heard before. But due to technical difficulties, the last bits of audio was truncated and the ending needs to be recovered. Maybe that...

Rick steals the show with his advice on playing games invented before you were born as well as shameless self-promotion. Remember those text-based games from yesteryear? Dungeons and Dragons knockoffs? The days before electricity? Of course not. But spend a little time learning about what life was like when he was your age. And respect...

Rick and Dave check in on each other to make sure they’re still practicing good lollygagging language skills, or at least good hygiene. (Oh, the suspense!) They also discuss the Virtual Polyglot Gathering, Rick’s Listening/Reading efforts, Dave’s big move, and some nasty and threatening comments towards some anonymous polyglot personalities like Gareth Popkins and Kris...

Dave and Rick pick each other’s brains regarding the polyglotosity (yes, that’s a real word, maybe…?) of London and other parts of the world, meetups and silent periods, and something called “daving,” which is most likely illegal, or at least immoral. Download the flipping audio already Show notes 00:47   Rehashing episode 11 01:46   Rick’s take...

Upon returning from the well-beloved Polyglot Gathering, Rick and Dave discuss what they want to accomplish for the next year. In this episode, Dave says so much by saying so little. Or is it the other way around? Either way, it’s going to be the best podcast you’ve ever heard because it’s Dave. Say it...

Upon returning from the well-beloved Polyglot Gathering, Rick and Dave discuss what they want to accomplish for the next year. In this episode, Rick talks about a new (to him) concept that he hopes will “melt and rewire” his brain and make him a superhuman Italian-speaking dynamo. If only he could stop spending so much...

Rick and Dave discuss ways to acquire subject-specific vocabulary and to expand your vocabulary with subtle shades of meaning. Use technology to find words specific to a specific field or use a an old-fashioned book. Learn how to say “infinitesimal,” preferably correctly. Download The Audio Show Notes 01:07   How can I increase my vocabulary/acquire subject-specific...

Rick and Dave answer questions about flow, conversational fluency, materials in the target language, and Harry Potter. Listen as Rick takes the lead and discusses how he shares his techniques on pushing the intermediate-language-learning envelope, taking the listener on a thrill ride of techniques and tips until finally the listener is out of breath. Which...