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Origin of Speakcies

Apr 30, 2019

This episode starts with Steve admitting that he'd never be able to convert to a certain religion because he isn't handsome enough and a theory about the stock photos in picture frames.

Then the guys get into the origins of the phrases, "Under My Skin, More Than One Way to Skin a Cat, and Skin in the Game. Listen now to...


Apr 23, 2019

This episode starts with the guys discussing their shared hatred of the Berenstain Bears, then turns to Steve's very "dad" outfit.

Next, the guys explore the episodes' titular idioms, which were both popularized by the author of "Ivanhoe," which Steve and Scott have both read.

Listen now to hear all of this and much...


Apr 16, 2019

In this episode, Scott and Steve discuss the meaning and origins of the phrases, "In Cold Blood" and "Helter Skelter." But first, Steve has an idea for how they can tap into the True-Crime market and lure in "craft-beer guy" in the process. 

The guys also try and figure out the mystery of the broken glass at the pool,...


Apr 9, 2019

This episode starts with Steve recounting a time when he was shamed due to the lack of Boston in his music collection and a visit to a very progressive brewery.

Then the guys take a few minutes to dust off some "Yo Momma" jokes in honor of the fat cat staying at Scott's house, which leads to a discussion of the words of...


Apr 2, 2019

This episode starts with a deep-dive into the timely topic of what went down with Alanis Morissette and Uncle Jessie back in the day, which leads to a discussion of the recent troubles of other "Full House" alumni.

We are then introduced to a Fieri-like figure, John Heywood, who is responsible for many idioms we still...