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Metaphorigins

For lovers of reading, writing, science and general communication. This podcast will aim at acknowledging the origins of metaphors/idioms and the importance of effective scientific communication.

Podcast · By Kevin Mercurio · Canadian English · Official site

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Sep 14, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    S5E6 - Contagious Concepts & Influencer Culture with Mel Hoover (MSc) (opens the original)

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    Connect with guest Mel Hoover via Instagram: @TheWeirdCreative Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction01:24 - Segment 1: Apple or Chocolate? (Short Story)10:11 - Segment 2: The Origin of "Go Viral" (Metaphor History)23:23 - Segment 3: Influencer Culture (Communication Topic)40:48 - Segment 4: Talk With Mel Hoover (Guest Interview)Description I cough out some insights on "Go Viral", finding the origins to this goal of millions of people around the world on social media. I also discuss how aspects of...

  2. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    S5E5 - PhD Reflections & Relationships (opens the original)

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    Connect with me via LinkedIn: @kjbmercurio Follow me via my website Timestamps​ 00:00 - Introduction03:55 - Segment 1: PhD Reflections19:01 - Segment 2: PhD RelationshipsDescription As a memoir of probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do (so far) in my life, I reflect on why I decided to do a PhD when science wasn’t a genuine interest of mine in early life, and what relationships I fostered during the PhD that made the journey worthwhile Check out the references and transc...

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