The Expressionists

Olivia Rosenman and Helen Rydstrand

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The Expressionists

A podcast exploring how idioms connect us with the past and to each other.

03/08/2018

Tea ladies

It's tea for two and two for tea on the last Expressionists episode for season 2. Yes, we're talking idioms relating to the world's most consumed beverage, so put the kettle on, pour yourself a comforting cuppa and listen in. We promise you it's relevant to the price of tea in China.

24 min
02/22/2018

Cop an earful

We all try to get along most of the time, but everyone needs some good insults up their sleeve, and there's nothing that adds insult to injury like an idiom. Join us for an ugly, mud-slinging instalment of the Expressionists.

21 min
02/08/2018

Legwork

Humans have been walking upright for at least six million years, and that's more than enough time to come up with an idiom or two about Shank's pony. So take a hike with the Expressionists as they ramble along with walking idioms in this far from pedestrian episode.

20 min
01/26/2018

Always was, always will be

We're marking this January 26 by exploring and celebrating indigenous Australian languages and cultures. We speak to two knowledgable and passionate advocates for the revitalisation of these languages: Professor Jakelin Troy, author of The Sydney Language, and Daniel Browning, producer of ABC Radio National's Word Up podcast.

30 min
01/11/2018

Kick-off

What better way to kick off a World Cup year than with an episode on idioms relating to the beautiful game? Join us to discover the surprising connections between soccer, literary style, the history of radio, and politics, in this special collaboration with By Association podcast.

28 min
01/10/2018

Sneak peek: What's in a name?

In our first episode for 2018, we joined forces with James Parkinson of the excellent By Association podcast, to talk about idioms relating to the footiest of the footballs: soccer. In this sneak peek James gets the ball rolling by enlightening us on the origins and usage of the term 'soccer' itself. Listen now, then tune in to the full episode - out this Friday.

5 min
12/28/2017

Out with the old

It's the end of 2017 already and, even though we're as shocked as the next guy, we'll take a cup o' kindness yet for good auld lang syne. Listen to this episode full of New Year's idioms and bring life to your NYE party with an abundance of excellent facts.

25 min
12/14/2017

Silly season

'Tis the season... to burn the midnight oil while putting up decorations, and to go cold turkey on moderation! And what better way to get into the swing of things than by learning about a couple of festive(-ish) idioms? Plus, we chat with our buddy Thom Calma about the spirit of giving.

27 min

A podcast exploring how idioms connect us with the past and to each other.

Creator

Olivia Rosenman and Helen Rydstrand
Years Active

2017 - 2018
Episodes

22
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Olivia Rosenman and Helen Rydstrand
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The Expressionists