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Language in the podcast: A look behind the scenes of linguistics!
Prof. Dr. Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer starts the podcast “Linguistics Behind the Scenes” at Chemnitz University of Technology to shed light on linguistic topics. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Language in the podcast: A look behind the scenes of linguistics!
On March 21, 2025, a new podcast will start at Chemnitz University of Technology that will delve into the fascinating world of linguistics. Under the title “Linguistics Behind the Scenes” the Professor of English and Digital Linguistics, Prof. Dr. Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer, who captivate listeners with topics from linguistics.
The podcast is hosted in cooperation with Dominic Piazza, a political scientist from California and junior ambassador to the USA. Together they aim to reach a wide audience by presenting complex linguistic topics in a simple and accessible way. In addition to analyzing the simplicity of language in comics, interesting aspects such as words from “Star Wars” in everyday language are also discussed. Another comparison that is highlighted is that between the words “afternoon” and “afternoon”.
Insights into linguistics
The main goal of the podcast is to take the audience behind the scenes of linguistic research. In this way, we learn how language works in different contexts and what role it plays in everyday life. The dialogues of the episodes are available online so that listeners can read along at the same time.
The podcast is diverse and accessible to anyone interested in language. It can be heard on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. If you would like more information, you can find it on the official website Chemnitz University of Technology website.
Other exciting formats
Parallel to “Linguistics Behind the Scenes”, the podcast “tuwort” is also published, which is moderated by Sandra Hansen, Joachim Scharloth and Noah Bubenhofer. In this format, the relationship between language and society is examined and current scientific studies from linguistics and related disciplines are discussed. The topics range from language in politics to cultural aspects and social challenges.
Some episodes of the “tuwort” podcast offer in-depth insights and are of high regulatory benefit. Here is a selection of the last episodes:
| Episode name | Release date | Length of time | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| tutor #22 | 02/04/2025 | 02:01:19 | Languages in Switzerland, exploration with ears, sonification and linguistic data. |
| tutor #21 | November 18, 2024 | 02:23:52 | PC column, writing on paper, cases of doubt, smartphones for refugees. |
| tutor #20 | Aug 24, 2024 | 01:34:56 | PC column, language learning and age, humor by ChatGPT. |
| tuwort special #9 | July 29, 2024 | 01:30:47 | Audiovisual metaphors using the example of depression, conversation with Kathrin Fahlenbrach. |
The connection between these two podcasts offers a comprehensive look into the world of linguistics. In addition, the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is active, which examines differences between people from a cultural studies perspective. The SFB 1482, funded by the German Research Foundation, also offers its own podcast, which presents new episodes every month and addresses questions of differentiation in language and society.
For more information about the current and upcoming episodes of the various formats, visit the websites of Science podcasts as well as Science podcasts on linguistics.