About this episode

This episode explores the origins and cultural significance of the acronym G.O.A.T.

The aggrandizing acronym that was seeded in the 1960s and born decades later. Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios Production. Episode 304: "The G.O.A.T." With Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo. Edited and produced by Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mike Vuolo

Guest: Bob Garfield

Topics covered

• acronyms
• language
• cultural history
• society
• education

Keywords

• G.O.A.T.
• acronym
• cultural significance
• Bob Garfield
• Mike Vuolo

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Organizations: Booksmart Studios, Lexicon Valley, megaphone.fm

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