Episode Overview
Despite sharing the same nation, our accents vary widely. This variation is largely influenced by geography. For instance, why did the southern drawl emerge only post-Civil War? How did athletes from California contribute to the creation of new vocabulary? We also grapple with numerous terms for identical items—like pop versus soda. Could a distinctive accent lead to New York seceding and forming a 51st state? These questions explore the fascinating complexities of regional dialects and their evolution throughout history.
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Season 1 Episodes 20
1.
Episode 1
1.
A River Runs Through It
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Episode 2
2.
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
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Episode 3
3.
Force of Nature
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Episode 4
4.
State of Rebellion
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Episode 5
5.
Living on the Edge
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Episode 6
6.
Use it or Lose it
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Episode 7
7.
Church and States
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Episode 8
8.
A Boom with a View
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Episode 9
9.
Culture Clash
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Episode 10
10.
Mouthing Off
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