139. Planet Word w/ Ann B. Friedman

Emily and Kyle are joined this week by Ann B. Friedman, founder of Planet Word, a museum in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the language arts.Planet Word, located in the historic Franklin School building in Washington, D.C., transforms the fascinating world of language arts into something interactive, engaging, and universally enjoyable. From a karaoke lounge celebrating the art of songwriting, to a library where books come to life, to a 22-foot-tall wall of words you can speak to — the museum is a playground for language lovers!Friedman shares the journey of turning this innovative concept into a vibrant, immersive museum experience, and reveals how each installation encourages visitors to actively engage with language in new and exciting ways. She also offers the hosts her unique perspective on the purpose and impact of museums, stressing the importance of creating spaces that not only educate but also inspire curiosity and connection in this episode all about the curation of the language arts.Go to https://planetwordmuseum.org to plan your trip today!Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButterNoParsnipsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube @ButterNoParsnipsFollow us on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ButterNoParsnips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by visiting ⁠www.bnppod.com⁠Produced by⁠ ⁠Seth Gliksman⁠⁠, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily MoyersMain theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore