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Origin of Speakcies

Feb 22, 2022

This episode starts with Scott and Steve discussing the phrase "Chip on Your Shoulder," and the ways in which it can be a positive thing (Michael Jordan, Robert Conrad) or a negative thing (pretty much everyone else).

Next up, Steve shares some things he learned from NPR about the complexities of racist emoji use and...


Feb 15, 2022

Scott and Steve reach out to Generation Z by exploring the history of "Dank" and "Swag" and also by bringing in the voice of Gen Z, rapper Yung Gravy, ... assuming that Steve actually booked him before recording their episode. 

 
The guys also discuss R. Kelly's comparison to a failed Austrian painter, play the new game...


Feb 8, 2022

Well, it's that special time of year again! No, not Black Day, Single's Awareness Day, or Solo Poly Day - it's Valentine's Day!

For everyone out there thinking that the history of Valentine's Day is full of candy hearts, rainbows, and kisses, get ready to have your mind melted as the guys reveal the true, sordid...


Feb 1, 2022

Scott and Steve discuss the origin and history of the word "propaganda", starting with its propagation (get it?) in the Counter-Reformation era Catholic Church and lots of Italians to its modern day pejorative meaning from World War I. And, logically, this discussion brings up Hitler, Zorro the Gay Blade, a...