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Danny Savage & James Enochs
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The podcast that attempts to explore and explain the origins of common expressions in a manner that isn't nearly as boring as this description.

  1. 12/03/2017

    By Hook or by Crook

    A scavenging serf, a burglarious bishop, or an Irish invasion? Join us as we attempt to unravel another etymology by hook or by crook.

    14 min

  2. 26/02/2017

    The Devil to Pay

    A treacherous task, a dubious deal, or a Norse code? Suffer with us on our journey into the underworld, as we seek the devil (to pay).

    16 min

  3. 29/01/2017

    idiOMG - Out on the Porch

    Ali Bavarian returns to the show and joins us for a rousing game of idiOMG.

    15 min

  4. 22/01/2017

    Minced Oaths

    As a post hoc Christmas celebration and in honor of our own resurrection as a podcast, we discuss a multitude of expressions and exclamations used as euphemisms for Jesus Christ.

    23 min

  5. 15/01/2017

    Message in a Poddle

    An exciting christmas trip, an epic new video game, or a dramatic increase in real-world responsibilities? Join us as we discuss the origins of our unannounced holiday hiatus and what to expect in the near future.

    4 min

  6. 21/11/2016

    Off the Cuff

    A wild west ledger, an industrial convenience, or a spontaneous magician? Musical guest Ali Bavarian provides some melodic accompaniment as we attempt to uncover the origin of the expression "off the cuff."

    13 min

  7. 13/11/2016

    Bob's Your Uncle

    An abbreviated nepotist, a criminal's kin, or a Scottish Musical? Download this episode, Bob's your uncle... your life is now complete.

    23 min

  8. 30/10/2016

    Idiumpire

    If you like baseball - but wish the rules were more confusing and clearly made up on the spot - then this episode is a home run. If you actually hope to learn anything about idiom etymology, this one's probably a swing and a miss.

    16 min
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About

The podcast that attempts to explore and explain the origins of common expressions in a manner that isn't nearly as boring as this description.

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  • Creator
    Danny Savage & James Enochs
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean

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