My Unoriginal Thought
Why do actors say break a leg? Why does the early bird catch the worm? Why would there be skeletons in your closet? What the idiom are these strange sayings? In this educational, thought provoking, and sometimes funny podcast we explore the world of language. We will discuss the most popular sayings of our time, do a deep dive into the history of culture, and have some laughs along the way.
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Episodes
11 episodes
The Grass Is Always Greener
Ever wondered why it seems like everyone else has it better? On this episode we unearth the mystery behind the idiom "The Grass Is Always Greener." Is it really greener on the other side of the fence or is your neighbor...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:27
Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
An army full of single men? Medieval times? Shakespearean writings? Where does the idiom wear your heart on your sleeve come from? We get vulnerable in this episode to bring you the history of the phrase, what it means today, and wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:15
Blow Smoke Up Your Ass
Join us as we do a deep dive into the curious history behind the idiom ‘Blow Smoke Up Your Ass’. Get ready for a history lesson that is as educational and it is funny, with stories so bizarre they'll have you questioning whether fac...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:27
Go The Extra Mile
Have you ever wondered where the phrase "Go the Extra Mile" comes from? Strap yourselves in for an enlightening ride back thousands of years ago, as we unearth the true origins of this enduring idiom. We take a time machine to ancient Greece, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:18
Bonus Clips! God Bless You
During God Bless You we discovered the origin of this polite idiom. In this episode we have two bonus clips for you to enjoy! In this first clip, we talk to a fire fighter and paramedic about his superstitions about d...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:22
God Bless You
Achooo! What do you say when someone sneezes? Why? In this episode we will explore the intriguing theories behind this common courtesy. Evil spirits, the soul leaving the body, your heart stopping….we will leave no theory unexplored! <...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:55
Bonus Clips! The Early Bird Gets The Worm
During The Early Bird Gets The Worm we discovered the impact of different chronotypes on our daily routines. In this episode we have two bonus clips for you to enjoy! In this first clip we talk to a fitness and nutrit...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:22
The Early Bird Gets The Worm
Are you a lark, an owl, or a third bird? Our exploration into idioms and proverbs takes a fascinating twist as we dive headfirst into the world of circadian rhythms and productivity. Next, we turn our attention to the impact...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:24
Bonus Clips! Break A Leg
During Break A Leg we talked about different professions and their superstitions. We did not have enough time to get to the full interview with our Stage Manager so we wanted to bring you the full discussion in the bonus material!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:33