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Dive into the groovy world of etymology as we journey back to the vibrant decades of the 70s and 80s in this week's episode. Join Susie and Gyles and get ready to disco through the evolution of language, exploring the funky slang, radical expressions, and iconic phrases that defined these iconic eras.

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Enjoy Susie’s Trio for the week: 

Bagasse: A plant residue (as of sugarcane or grapes) left after a product (such as juice) has been extracted.

Ale-conner: A beer tester.

Misslieness: A feeling of solitude that comes from missing a beloved person or thing.

Gyles' poem this week was 'On The Edge' by Jane McCulloch

Staring down at the dark abyss,

I am balanced on a ledge. 

Hovering above that thin line which runs between sanity and madness. 

And they call the edge.

Some event, some news, some action has propelled me into missile like spin.

While all around they have no idea of the torment, the terror, the struggle coming from within. 

A telephone rings. The doorbell goes. People are laughing. 

Now I sway. 

Should I let go?

Give up and fall?

So much easier to give in.

No. Not this time. Not today.

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