Comedy word of the day

1. • FEB 16, 2023

   Word of the Day with Mike Quindlen – Slapdash

   Word of the Day with Mike Quindlen – Slapdash

   Mike Quindlen is a comic, actor, writer, and civil disobedient who travels the world making sardonic observations that often weave their way into his comedy. He is willing to expose and mock hypocrites…including himself. Mike is the host of the longest-running monthly comedy show in Baltimore (Second Saturday Shit Show at the Ottobar and is the founder and director of the Ellicot Silly Comedy Festival) He has opened for John Witherspoon, Doug Stanhope, JB Smoove, Alonzo Bodden, and Steve Hofstetter.

   And he’s one of the first friends I made when I started comedy.

   Follow him on Instagram: @MikeQuindlen

   Today’s word of the day is “Slapdash,” done too hurriedly and carelessly.

   Did you know: An early recorded use of slapdash comes from 17th-century British poet and dramatist John Dryden, who used it as an adverb in his play The Kind Keeper. “Down I put the notes slap-dash,” he wrote. The Oxford English Dictionary defines this sense, in part, as “with, or as with, a slap and a dash,” perhaps suggesting the notion of an action (such as painting) performed with quick, imprecise movements. The adjective slapdash is familiar today describing something done in a hasty, careless, or haphazard manner.

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2. • JAN 10, 2023

   Word of the Day with Orchid Cameron – Bilbo

   Word of the Day with Orchid Cameron – Bilbo

   Orchid is an angry yoga teacher and an Asian-American comic who looks white (it’s complicated, okay?!) and has headlined and featured in several comedy clubs in New York and California since 2019.

   As an actor, Orchid has trained at The Beverly Hills Playhouse and earned a B.A. in Theatre from Loyola Marymount University. She has performed in upwards of 30 independent short films including playing the lead role in “TNT” which won first place at the Newport Beach Film Festival. She has also directed and produced nine short films. 

   Follow her on Instagram: @OrchidCameron

   Today’s word of the day is “bilbo,” which is a long bar of iron with sliding shackles used to confine the feet of prisoners, especially on shipboard. Second definition: SWORD.

   Did you know: First known use of bilbo as a type of shackle was in 1557, perhaps originating from Bilbao, Spain. The second definition of a type of sword likely also comes from Bilbao, Spain where the swords were crafted beginning in 1587. Bilbo is the name of the hero of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit (1937). His real hobbit name is Bilba, which is of unknown meaning, but this was altered by Tolkien in order to use the more masculine O ending. In the novel, Bilbo Baggins is recruited by the wizard Gandalf to join the quest to retake Mount Erebor from the dragon Smaug.

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3. • DEC 28, 2022

   Word of the Day with Shaun Connolly – Polyglot

   Word of the Day with Shaun Connolly – Polyglot

   Shaun Connolly is a comedian from Worcester, MA. He regularly performs in the New England area, and has been featured at the Boston Comedy Festival, the New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival, and Laugh Your Asheville Off. Shaun has directed Boston’s Old School Game Show, He produces two shows in Worcester, MA: Hot Dog! at the historic Coney Island Hot Dogs and The Sort of Late Show. Shaun is also the co-producer of Worcester’s only comedy festival, WOOtenanny. His debut album Hot Dog!, is available for purchase on Bandcamp. As well as streaming on all platforms.

   Follow him on Instagram: @sirshaunconnolly

   Today’s word of the day is “polyglot,” which means “knowing or using several languages”—that is, “being multilingual.” It can also mean “widely diverse (as in ethnic or cultural origins).”

   Did you know: Polyglot comes from Greek polyglōttos, a combination of poly-, meaning “many” or “multi-,” and glōtta, “language.” Eventually, the word came to describe multilingual diversity.

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4. • NOV 22, 2022

   Word of the Day with Michael Palladino – Vanguard

   Word of the Day with Michael Palladino – Vanguard

   Michael Palladino is a comedy person from Phoenix, AZ. He has been skating through life with his wit and face since ’84, with varied results. In lieu of flowers, the family of the deceased has asked that you bring Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Pretzels. He hosts the podcast Adult Humor.

   In each episode, host Michael is joined by one of his comedy friends as they deconstruct the party jokes from old issues of Playboy magazines.

   Do they hold up? Of course, they don’t. Can they be improved? Probably not. But it’s fun to listen to them try!

   Follow her on Instagram: @cycle_tarantino

   Today’s word of the day is “vanguard,” which refers to “the forefront of an action or movement. That meaning comes from the word’s original sense referring to troops moving at the head of an army.”

   Did you know: Vanguard comes from Anglo-French avantgarde, from avant, meaning “before,” and garde, “guard.” In medieval times, avantgarde referred to the troops that marched at the head of the army. In time, vanguard marched its way as a word for the group of people who are the leaders of an action or movement in society, politics, art, etc.

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5. • NOV 1, 2022

   Word of the Day with Erin Tracy – Askance

   Word of the Day with Erin Tracy – Askance

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   Erin Tracy is a stand-up comedian, host, and actor living in Los Angeles. She grew up in Southwest Florida as the child of public school teachers so she was essentially groomed to become a comic. Before making the leap to a life of comedy, Erin worked as a choreographer, director, and performer whose original dance theatre was shown in New York City, San Diego, and Tampa Bay.

   Follow her on Instagram: @ErinTracyComedy

   Today’s word of the day is “askance,” which means “with disapproval or distrust” or “with a side-glance.”

   Did you know: Askance, which etymologists believe may have been influenced by askew, comes from Middle English forms such as askaunce, meaning variously “in such a way that,” “as if,” “as if to say,” and “artificially” or “deceptively.” The word was first used in English in the 16th century with the meaning “sideways” or “with a sideways glance,” and writers over the years have used the suggestion of someone looking askance at something to express a number of feelings from disapproval and distrust to jealousy.

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6. • AUG 23, 2022

   Word of the Day with Bunny Themelis – Matronymic

   Word of the Day with Bunny Themelis – Matronymic

   Bunny Themelis is a Canadian-born, Baltimore-raised half-Greek who lives in Baltimore with the coolest dogs in the world, Miss Toni and Zeus. She tells stories. Bunny hosts the 2Geeky web series, the Superior Saturday Mic at the Charm City Comedy Project in Baltimore, and has opened for Colin Quinn and Steve Hofstetter. She is the cohost of the Pinko Commie Slutz podcast.

   Follow her on Instagram: @BunnyThemelis

   Today’s word of the day is “matronymic“, which is a name derived from that of the mother or a maternal ancestor.

   Did you know: Matronymic is a hybrid of Latin māter “mother” and the Greek-based ending from patronymic. As an adjective, “pertaining to or being derived from a mother or maternal ancestor,” from 1874.

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Word of the Day with Michael Palladino – Vanguard

11/22/2022

Michael Palladino is a comedy person from Phoenix, AZ. He has been skating through life with his wit and face since ’84, with varied results. In lieu of flowers, the family of the deceased has asked that you bring Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Pretzels. He hosts the podcast Adult Humor. In each episode, host Michael […]

Duration:00:10:51

Word of the Day with Erin Tracy – Askance

11/1/2022

Erin Tracy is a stand-up comedian, host, and actor living in Los Angeles. She grew up in Southwest Florida as the child of public school teachers so she was essentially groomed to become a comic. Before making the leap to a life of comedy, Erin worked as a choreographer, director, and performer whose original dance […]

Duration:00:12:24

Word of the Day with Bunny Themelis – Matronymic

8/23/2022

Bunny Themelis is a Canadian-born, Baltimore-raised half-Greek who lives in Baltimore with the coolest dogs in the world, Miss Toni and Zeus. She tells stories. Bunny hosts the 2Geeky web series, the Superior Saturday Mic at the Charm City Comedy Project in Baltimore, and has opened for Colin Quinn and Steve Hofstetter. She is the cohost […]

Duration:00:12:11

Word of the Day with Joe Gorman – Simulacrum

7/26/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Joe Gorman. Where self-deprecation and confidence meet is where you’ll find Joe Gorman. Blending high-energy with astute observations on the everyday struggle of adulthood, Joe Gorman’s comedy leaves something for everyone. Roseanne Barr described him as “very funny.” He has worked with Doug Stanhope, Greg Fitzsimmons, Brendon […]

Duration:00:12:06

Word of the Day with Matt Shore – Callithump

6/24/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Matt Shore. Matt Shore is a musical comedian based in Boston MA. Originally from Portsmouth, NH, Matt combines traditional observational comedy with goofy songs to create a wild time. He performs in clubs, colleges, and wherever else people ask. Follow him on Instagram: @MattShore__ Today’s word of […]

Duration:00:09:07

Word of the Day with Josh Kuderna

5/11/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Josh Kuderna. Josh Kuderna is a Baltimore-based comedian who has performed at the DC Improv, Arlington Drafthouse, and the Underground Comedy Festival. He hosts the Digression Sessions podcast. He is also a contributor to the punk and metal-themed satirical news site The Hard Times. Follow him […]

Duration:00:09:01

Word of the Day with Dave Sheehan

4/27/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Dave Sheehan. A lifelong resident of the New Haven area, Dave Sheehan is a longtime comedy regular in the northeastern US. His unique way of presenting everyday ideas in unexpected ways has been keeping audiences laughing for many years. He has contributed articles to LaughStaff and […]

Duration:00:07:03

Word of the Day with AJ Hapenny

4/19/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, improviser, and mother, A.J. Hapenny. AJ is a Funny4Funds branch owner and founder of Paperback Comedy, which created a thriving scene in Cape Cod, MA.As a Wedding Officiant & Emcee, AJ has performed for 25+ weddings and has been featured in ‘Engaged Magazine.’ He takes time to […]

Duration:00:08:10

Word of the Day with Sylvia Mc Bateman

4/12/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, improviser, and mother, Sylvia Mc Bateman. Sylvia is a Dallas-based comedian who left her career in financial tech & consulting to pursue stand-up comedy and being a mom to 4 kids ages 4 and under (including twin 2-year-olds). She also brings laughs from her experiences of being […]

Duration:00:11:22

Word of the Day with Anthony Scibelli

4/8/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, writer, and filmmaker, Anthony Scibelli. Anthony began writing and performing comedy while he was a student at Brandeis University, and since then, his disarming style, clever joke writing, and unique worldview have made him a powerful new voice in comedy. Follow him on Instagram: @AnthonyScibelli Today’s word of […]

Duration:00:11:10

Word of the Day with Danna Kiel

4/5/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, mother, actress, and chess aficionado, Danna Kiel. Danna, The Oracle of Comedy is the cure through her funny Video Shorts, Standup, Storytelling, Improv, Sketch, and characters. Her Patreon-funded project, Funny Found Here will Entertain, Heal and Inform you for years. She can be found in just […]

Duration:00:11:09

Word of the Day with Ashley Gutermuth

3/31/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, runner, and environmentalist, Ashley Gutermuth. Ashley is a New Jersey-based stand-up comedian and actor. She appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where she was chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to win the ‘Seinfeld Challenge.’ In 2021, Ashley won the headliner category of the US Comedy […]

Duration:00:12:12

Word of the Day with Rachel Rothenberg

3/28/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian and fashionista, Rachel Rothenberg. Rachel is paradoxically a raunchy comedienne from the clean comedy capital of Salt Lake City, UT, now residing in New York. When live comedy was possible and sane, she produced a series of all-broad standup shows called “Dumbbroads” at Wiseguys Comedy Club […]

Duration:00:11:58

Word of the Day with Ryan Kailbourne

3/25/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Ryan Kailbourne. Ryan is a friend who I met through Clubhouse. After hearing his impressions of Nick Offerman, Mitch Hedberg, Jim Gaffigan, & Bill Burr in different improv and impression rooms, I knew I had to get him on Word of the Day with Comedians. In […]

Duration:00:10:18

Word of the Day with Evan Causey

3/24/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Evan Causey. Evan grew up in the suburbs of Florida, spending most of his childhood playing video games and spending time with his beloved dog. Having been overweight most of his life he eventually maxed out at 260 pounds. Frustrated with the bullying, on his 21st […]

Duration:00:09:12

Word of the Day with Al Park

3/23/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian Al Park. Al Park has quickly emerged as a rising talent on the national comedy scene. He won both the Boston Comedy Festival and Cleveland Comedy Festival competitions and was a finalist in the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition. Named Boston’s Best Comedian by Improper Bostonian […]

Duration:00:10:10

Word of the Day with Will Abeles

3/22/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, actor, and recent Nashville transplant Will Abeles. Will is now based out of Nashville, formerly of Brooklyn (with a brief year in his hometown of Hagerstown, MD for a little thing called 2020). He was voted the third-best comic in Nashville by the Nashville Scene magazine’s […]

Duration:00:13:38

Word of the Day with Meredith Hopping

3/21/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary today is comedian Meredith Hopping. Meredith is a St. Louis comedian by way of Illinois. She is a six-foot-tall comedian at night, homeschooling mother of three by day, and the granddaughter, daughter, and ex-wife of pastors (every day, not just on Sundays). She’s also the co-host of Oh Geez […]

Duration:00:13:58

Word of the Day with Jon Yeager

3/18/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, booker, and wine salesman Jon Yeager. Originally from Baltimore, Yeager runs Callback Comedy and books several showcases/mics throughout DC, MD, and VA including the Washington Post endorsed Comedy Wars DMV, The Heckler’s Ball, Bits for Bucks, and co-produces Estrogenius, an all women’s show that benefits local […]

Duration:00:12:12

Word of the Day with Chris Trew

3/17/2022

Here to help us expand our vocabulary is comedian, improviser, and comedy club owner Chris Trew. Chris is a comedy person based in New Orleans where he helped “start a comedy scene from scratch” (Vulture). He’s performed in over 60 comedy and music festivals across North America and has been seen on NBA.com, Comedy Central, […]

Duration:00:02:55