How Recent is Recently?

We Have Concerns

Anthony Carboni/Jeff Cannata

Pop, Society & Culture, Culture, Games, Gadgets, News, Internet, Comedy, Science

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word 'recent' is defined as “having happened or started only a short time ago.” And yet, in the world of scientific publishing, it may be one of the most imprecise terms ever used. Jeff and Anthony take a look at a 'recent' study that aims to quantify exactly what is meant by the term. How is Billy Joel involved? You'll have to listen to find out.

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0:00.0	And for some people like me, 10 times out of 10.
0:19.4	You are not that clever.
0:21.1	This is we have concerns.
0:22.9	Hi, Jeff Kanata.
0:24.3	Hi, Anthony Carbone.
0:25.6	Hello, concerned citizens.
0:28.3	Anthony, you know how I love language and I'm obsessed with language and its intricacies.
0:34.9	That's the number one thing that I tell people about you.
0:38.4	Yeah.
0:38.8	And that's how you're recognized on the street.
0:41.3	Language guy.
0:42.4	Oh, my God, that's the guy who loves the intricacies of language.
0:47.6	It is true.
0:49.1	I am known in certain circles, you know.
0:52.0	Anyway, this is an article that was posted on our Discord by one of our, one of my favorite.
1:00.8	I don't know.
1:01.7	I'm not really ever sure how he sits with you, but it's Cahoots.
1:05.6	It's Jeff Englstein who posted this one.
1:07.6	You mean the person that you're in an illicit back alley deal with to put his stories on the show in exchange for free board games?
1:14.6	Yeah, that's the one.
1:15.5	Yeah, you got it.
1:16.2	How do I feel about it?
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