What's New

This app has been updated by Apple to use the latest Apple signing certificate.

New episode layouts
Bug Fixes

App Description

Welcome to "A Way with Words," public radio's fresh and lively program about words, language, and how we use them. Call or write with your questions about grammar, slang, usage, old family sayings, new words, language-learning, idioms, riddles, word games, or anything else related to language.

This is the most convenient and reliable way to access "A Way with Words" on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. You're always connected to the latest episode. Instant access, just touch and play!

* Access to exclusive bonus content not available in the regular podcast feed
* Call the show from your iPhone
* Email the show your questions and comments
* Follow the show on Twitter

The A Way with Words application contains the following features:

* Streaming access to play episodes wherever you are
* Always updated with the latest episodes and an archived back-catalog
* Download the episodes and play them offline
* Playback resumes (when interrupted by a call or other distraction)
* Favorites (mark the episodes you want to return back to over and over)
* Quick access to all the contact methods for the show

(Please note, not all features are available for all episodes. Call-in feature is only available on iPhone but not iPod Touch.)

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • October 04, 2011 New version 1.9.7
  • November 20, 2012 New version 1.18.8
  • May 16, 2015 New version 1.20.16
  • June 15, 2019 New version 2.5.15