Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Episode 21: Special Seinfeld Edition!

"I'm disturbed. I'm depressed. I'm inadequate. I've got it all!"


Recognize George's plea? Then you'll love today's SPECIAL episode: SEINFELD!

We talk about how the classic sitcom has influenced the lexicon and culture and have a few (okay, a bunch) of laughs!




Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Episode 20: Past Perfect


In this week's episode, we tackle a question from L. T. Elliot: What IS past perfect anyway, and how do you use it?

We also briefly clarify a common misconception: past perfect isn't passive voice. For a refresher on what passive voice is, check out our episode about it HERE!


Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Episode 19: Semicolons

In this episode, we inadvertently throw our dear friend Robison Wells under the bus. But the reality stands: even someone as brilliant as he is needs to know how to use the semicolon.

No fears! We demystify this punctuation mark, which has gotten a reputation for being scary and complicated.





Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Episode 18: Reflexives and Intensives


Self talk the GUMshoes way! This week, get down with your bad self and brush up on your reflexives and intensives!


Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Episode 17: That vs. Which


In this week's episode, we give you easy ways to know when to use "that" and when to use "which."