Summary: To mark the 100th* episode of the Allusionist, here’s a celebratory parade of language-related facts: some of your favourites from the Allusionist back catalogue, some of my favourites from the Allusionist back catalogue, and a load of fresh facts making their Allusionist debut. (*short hundred, not long hundred.) Thanks for listening to the Allusionist! If you’ve liked any of the 100 episodes, tell someone else about it. Content note: this episode contains swears. Find out more about this episode at <a href="http://theallusionist.org/polari">theallusionist.org/hundredth</a>. The Allusionist live tour of the new show, No Title, has landed in Australia! Get your tickets for Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin from <a href="http://theallusionist.org/events">t</a> <a href="http://theallusionist.org/events">heallusionist.org/events</a>. The Allusionist's online home is <a href="http://theallusionist.org/">theallusionist.org</a>. Stay in touch at <a href="http://twitter.com/allusionistshow">twitter.com/allusionistshow</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/allusionistshow">facebook.com/allusionistshow</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/allusionistshow">instagram.com/allusionistshow</a>. The Allusionist is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a collective of the finest podcasts on the interwaves. Find them all at <a href="http://radiotopia.fm">radiotopia.fm</a>. In May 2019, the Allusionist is sponsored by: • <a href="http://squarespace.com/allusion">Squarespace</a>, your one-stop shop for creating and running a good-looking and well-working website. Go to <a href="http://squarespace.com/allusion">squarespace.com/allusion</a> for a free trial, and use the code ALLUSION to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • <a href="http://bombas.com/allusionist">Bombas</a>, socks that won’t let you - or themselves - down. Buy your expertly engineered socks at <a href="http://bombas.com/allusionist">bombas.com/allusionist</a> and get 20% off your first purchase. • <a href="http://babbel.com/">Babbel</a>, the app that teaches you a new language with confidence. If you’re in the USA, text ALLUSIONIST to 484848 to try a Babbel lesson for free. Elsewhere? Check out the courses at <a href="http://babbel.com">babbel.com</a> and on the Babbel app. • <a href="http://www.beer52.com/allusionist">Beer52</a>, the craft beer discovery club. Each month they’ll deliver to you eight different craft beers, PLUS a snack, PLUS a copy of the award-winning Ferment magazine. If you’re in the UK, Beer52 will give you your first case for free; you just need to pay the £5.95 postage. Claim your free case today at <a href="http://www.beer52.com/allusionist">beer52.com/allusionist</a>. • <a href="http://progressive.com">Progressive</a>. Get your car insurance quote online at <a href="http://progressive.com">progressive.com</a> and see how much you could be saving. Discounts not available in all states and situations.
