Drake Smith
About
I'm the host of the History of English Podcast, and I've guested on other language shows.
Experiences
- Drake Smith's language-history workTrace everyday English words back to the Anglo-Saxons
The little finger was once the ear finger, for scratching ears. Pinky is a 19th century borrowing from Dutch.
- Language podcasting conferenceSpent a packed weekend with language podcasters in Boston
I sat on a panel, guested on Endless Knot and Lexitecture, and gave a closing-day talk I posted as a bonus episode.
- 10 American PresidentsShowed how presidents shaped American English
I recorded a guest episode for 10 American Presidents on how their speech reflected American English over centuries.