The Language Lie

Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine
  • 5.0 (20)
  • COMEDY
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths. 

  1. 01/15/2024

    The Wrong Side of the Bed

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss augury, Edith Hamilton's "Mythology," and which side of the bed is the correct side of the bed.  Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    21 min

  2. 12/18/2023

    Knock On Wood

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s 3 Roman Empires, Jesus Wafers, and Otis Redding’s top ten hit.   Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    23 min
  3. Shoo-In

    12/11/2023

    Shoo-In

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s competitive nature, horsies, the misspellings of the NYTimes online editions and, of course, doom core. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    17 min

  4. 11/30/2023

    Right As Rain

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss rain, trivets, and Adele's confusing poetry. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    22 min

  5. 11/20/2023

    Lying Through One's Teeth

    Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss lying, zombies, and pussycats.  Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    23 min

  6. 11/15/2023

    Batten Down the Hatches

    Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss hurricanes, the universality of the pandemic, and Taylor Swift.  Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    16 min

  7. 11/06/2023

    Push the Envelope

    Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss mathematics, Mad Men, and how Casey and Ingrid are actually AI bots.  Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    18 min

  8. 07/21/2023

    All Hat, No Cattle

    Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss cowboys, manners, and just owning up to who you are, already.  Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

    16 min
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About

Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths. 

Information

  • Creator
    Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Language Lie
  • Show Website
    The Language Lie