Sep 29, 2020
Scott and Steve explore the origins of the term "Conspiracy Theory" and also discuss the recent rise of QAnon. Special guest Dr. Joseph Uscinski of the University of Miami shares how as a political scientist he started researching conspiracy theories and debunks some common wisdom on their adherents. Spoiler alert: They...
Sep 22, 2020
Scott and Steve explore the history of the phrase "Pop Goes the Weasel" with help from their special guest - hip hop legend MC Serch of 3rd Bass and the "Serch Says" podcast.
During their conversation, Serch discusses the golden age of hip hop, shares the origin of the "Gasface," and also unveils a dark secret about...
Sep 15, 2020
Scott and Steve examine the history of two “big” terms - "Big Wig” and “Big Kahuna” – plus what happens when combine TikTok, syphilis, and Joe Rogan.
Also, quiz segment “Know Your Onions” with bluesman and viral video star Bill Cannell, and
“New Slang” about “Straight Fire” (which has...
Sep 8, 2020
In the first episode of the new season, Scott and Steve navigate
the history of politically charged idioms and also introduce a new
segment - Know Your Onions - with special guest Brian Bates of The
Nateland Podcast.
Whether you are voting for the 70+ year-old white, or the other 70+
year-old white guy, you'll love...
Sep 1, 2020