Oct 29, 2019
The Speakcies Halloween episode is here! Listen now to hear the guys discuss the stories behind "Witch Hunt," "Hell in a Handbasket," and "Trick or Treat." But first, you'll hear about the latest unnecessarily sexy Halloween costumes for you not to Google.
You'll also hear some major breakthroughs as the origins...
Oct 22, 2019
In this episode, Steve and Scott recount their very different trips to South Carolina which include stories about a ripped paraplegic and a discount Double Deuce, before revealing the origins and stories behind selected dead-animal idioms.
Listen now to hear about "Dead as a Dodo," "Swan Song" and "Dead Cat Bounce," and...
Oct 15, 2019
This episode focuses on words and phrases that start with the word "black." Listen now to hear the fascinating origins of the term "Blackmail," and some historical examples which all seem to involve Dukes and courtesans. You'll also find out why the moniker "Black Sheep" has a negative connotation and which member of...
Oct 8, 2019
In this episode of Origin of Speakcies, Steve continues to surprise Scott with his open mind, and this time yogurt is involved. Later the guys discuss three idioms that have their origins with Samuel Taylor Coleridge aka "STC."
Listen now to hear creepy uncle Steve explain the "Birds and the Bees," and stick around for...
Oct 1, 2019
In this episode, the guys discuss the Scot(t)-based idioms, "Great Scott" and "Scot-free."
But first, you'll be surprised to learn about the disgusting animal which has found its way into Steve's heart and Scott's favorite part of the zoo.
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