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Origin of Speakcies

Oct 27, 2020

It's the 2020 Halloween Spooktacular!  Scott and Steve examine the connection between rock music and Biblically inspired idioms,  “No Rest for the Wicked” and “Ashes to Ashes," with help from special guest Michael Sweet of Stryper. 

Also, the relationship between David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, and Lil’ Orphan...


Oct 20, 2020

You motorboating, son of a…, listen to the guys explore the history of two phrases that you probably use, and also learn why Scott and Steve are not plumbers.  

Plus, kissing Richard Simmons in a mall, a shocking ram fact, and (surprise) men on ships being flogged, you son of a motherless goat.   

Also, New Slang...


Oct 13, 2020

Speakcies superfriend Lauren “Bingo” Knowles joins the guys to share her wisdom on three wet idioms. 

Scott revisits the story behind “Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater,” Lauren cleans up “It’ll All Come Out in the Wash,” and Steve explores how “Washed Up” took the life of an...


Oct 6, 2020

In this episode, join Scott and Steve on an epic journey as they explore the history of a singular word  - “Hysteria.” During their travels, the guys voyage to ancient Greece, meet the Queen of Hysterics, encounter wandering wombs, debunk common wisdom about “body massagers” (Please!), and introduce a new hero...