Grammar Girl Live Game Show!
Grammar Girl is celebrating 20 years of the podcast with a free live word-game show, hosted by Mignon! The live-streamed, interactive party will include you, your favorite past guests, games, and a smashing good Grammarpalooza time.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET
Battle of the guests
Have you ever wanted to watch a group of authors, linguists, and word historians argue about definitions in real time? Here is your chance.
Past Grammar Girl guests will go head to head in different categories to test their know-how about foreign idioms, fake definitions, and a lot more puzzling fun.
You can watch, play along, join in the comments, and maybe even win books.
How to watch
The show is free and open to everyone. No ticket, no account, no working knowledge of the subjunctive.
Grammar Girl YouTube. If you want to just watch or play along in the comments, this is the place.
Grammar Girl Facebook. If Facebook is where you live, you can catch the same live stream there.
Free gift to you! Just let us know if you’re coming!
RSVPs are optional, but they come with a gift.
RSVP before Sept. 17, and you get a free digital companion to the newly revised edition of Mignon’s New York Times bestselling book, “Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.” Inside is a note from Mignon on what has actually changed in the language over 20 years, plus two sample sections from the updated book.
Who is playing?
Mignon rounded up a lineup of past guests, authors, and word people:
- Jess Zafarris
- Valerie Fridland
- Gabe Henry
- Kyle Imperatore
- Emily Moyers
- Ben Zimmer
Play along from home
Do you want in on the game without being on camera? The comments will be open.
You can answer along as the questions go up, and Mignon will be reading some comments live! Books are going out to viewers throughout the show, so a lucky guess could pay off.
Already a Grammarpaloozian?
If you’re a Grammarpaloozian who subscribes to Grammar Girl on Patreon, this show has a little something extra for you.
RSVP before Sept. 17 and you can submit a question for the game and get a shout-out on the air if yours makes the cut.
Do you want in on the gameplay? You can become a Patron any time before Sept. 24.
Can’t make it live?
You can still RSVP for the free bonus, and an edited version of the show will be on the Grammar Girl podcast feed afterward.