# Uptalk on The No Agenda Show

Uptalk comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2015 to January 2017.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** April 2015 – January 2017
- **Related topics:** [Linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [Vocal Fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocal-fry.md), [Howard Stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [Influencers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influencers.md), [Memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Post-truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/post-truth.md), [Show Business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-business.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### New Linguistic Trends: Modified Uptalk and "Fact-Free"

- **Episode:** [892: Foot Stomp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-08
- **Time:** 1:47:03–1:50:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp/chapter/new-linguistic-trends-modified-uptalk-and-fact-free.md

The hosts identify a new linguistic trend they call "modified uptalk," characterized by stretching out the last word of a sentence without a rising pitch. They play a clip of an activist demonstrating this style, noting how such idiosyncrasies spread through specific social "milieus." Additionally, they discuss the emergence of the term "fact-free" as a new media meme, following "post-truth" and "fact-check," to describe political rhetoric.

Keywords: [uptalk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uptalk.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), fact-free, [post-truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/post-truth.md), [influencers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influencers.md)

### Podcast Voice Homogeneity, Show Business Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [743: Misgendering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-30
- **Time:** 19:31–23:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/743-misgendering/chapter/podcast-voice-homogeneity-show-business-anecdotes.md

An observation is made regarding the similar vocal cadences, "uptalk," and tones used by many female podcasters and media personalities. This leads to a discussion on how radio hosts often adopt the mannerisms of those they admire, such as Howard Stern. A classic show business joke about sweeping elephant poop serves as a metaphor for the industry.

Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [vocal fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocal-fry.md), [uptalk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uptalk.md), [show business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-business.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), radio mannerisms

### Vocal Fry, Gendered Speech, and Authoritative Tone Research

- **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-12
- **Time:** 20:26–23:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/vocal-fry-gendered-speech-and-authoritative-tone-research.md

The linguistic phenomenon of vocal fry, or "creaky voice," is analyzed as a growing trend among young women seeking to sound more authoritative. Research from 2010 suggests that lowering the pitch of the voice through vocal cord vibration is perceived by some as a sign of education and status. The hosts compare the trend to "uptalk" and discuss its rapid spread in media and professional environments.

Keywords: [vocal fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocal-fry.md), creaky voice, gendered speech, [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [uptalk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uptalk.md)

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