The Allusionist is a delightful podcast dedicated to "small adventures in language." Hosted by British broadcaster and podcaster Helen Zaltzman, the Allusionist covers a single issue related to the English language in each twenty minute podcast. Zaltzman is especially interested in issues of how language and society inform one another. One recent episode features an interview with Isaac Siemens on the reasons why scientists are looking to rename diseases that are currently eponyms. In another episode, Zaltzman and a panel of guests discuss the practice of naming generations (e.g. Generation X, Millennial, Baby Boomers) and the relative merits and drawbacks of these labels. New episodes of the Allusionist are released bimonthly. Interested listeners can explore current and past episodes, along with related links and resources, on this website.