Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.

Kel and John take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.

Don’t miss John Stanley LIVE, wherever you’re listening! Join the conversation every Monday to Thursday from 8pm, and every Friday from 7pm. Tune in live or stream it on the 2GB app

Join expert wordsmith Kel Richards as he shares his love for the English language.
Kel and John take us through the origin and history of your favourite words and how our iconic Australian slang developed.
Don&rsquo;t miss John Stanley LIVE, wherever you&rsquo;re listening! Join the conversation every Monday to Thursday from 8pm, and every Friday from 7pm. Tune in live or stream it on the<a href="https://www.2gb.com/"> 2GB app</a>

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Without words there is nothing. There are more than 170-thousand words in the English language. Scrabble, Words with friends, Wordle… we’re obsessed with words.

Join Kel Richards and John Stanley for a weekly podcast where we dissect the origins and reasons why the words we use everyday are so vital to the way we live.

Kel Richards has been reporting on the Australian language for more than 25 years, and is the author of nine books about words and language. He has been described as "the wordsmith to the nation." Kel is a veteran Australian author, journalist and broadcaster and knows all when it comes to words!

Subscribe so you never miss a new episode of Words with Kel Richards.

You can find more from Kel Richards at ozwords.com.au.

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Words with Kel Richards – 15 October 2026

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Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with John Stanley.
Don&rsquo;t miss John Stanley LIVE, wherever you&rsquo;re listening! Join the conversation every Monday to Thursday from 8pm, and every Friday from 7pm. Tune in live or stream it on the <a href="https://www.2gb.com/">2GB app</a>.
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FULL SHOW | Nights with John Stanley - 16 October 2026

FULL SHOW | Nights with John Stanley - 15 October 2026

Join our resident travel expert Richard Davey as he helps you with the latest travelling news from the world. 

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Join our resident travel expert Richard Davey as he helps you with the latest travelling news from the world.&nbsp;
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