{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/642d923cbe8408001169177f/6822176227cd622638da5748?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dozens (Game)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/642d923cbe8408001169177f/1747064623507-499d98cd-e701-45a0-91cd-ab9cc807442a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Rachel Teichman, LCSW, and Victor Varnado, KSN, explore the cultural roots and social impact of \"playing the dozens\"—a verbal sparring game of witty insults. The episode traces the tradition’s influence on modern-day comedy, battle rap, and everyday banter. You’ll also learn about its African-American origins and how it's both a bonding and competitive exercise. A clever and historical ride through the power of words.</p><p><br></p><p>Full Wikipedia here: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dozens_(game)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dozens_(game)</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our new newsletter, <a href=\"https://wikiweekly.beehiiv.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WikiWeekly</a> at <a href=\"https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/</a> for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Find us on social media!</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.facebook.com/WikiListen</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram @WikiListen</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter @Wiki_Listen</p><p><br></p><p>Youtube</p><p><br></p><p>Get bonus content on Patreon</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Victor Varnado"}