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Origin of Speakcies

Nov 24, 2020

In this very special Origin of Speakcies, the history of words and phrases take the week off as the guys focus on the official movie of Thanksgiving - Road House

Scott and Steve are joined by bluesman Bill Cannell of the Moogly Blues Band to provide their throat ripping commentary on Road House starring...


Nov 17, 2020

The guys look back at some idioms with an emphasis on animals.   

Learn about elephants, tigers, and horses, plus the connection between English playwright John Heywood and Fred “Rerun” Berry, the wholesomeness of Michael Landon (and two women who might disagree), and the origin of Steve’s phobia, er, “healthy...


Nov 10, 2020

Scott and Steve discuss college football rivalries by examining our nation’s biggest – Alabama versus Auburn – along with the origin of “Crimson Tide,” “Roll Tide,” and “War Eagle.” 

Special guest, comedian and Alabama native Dusty Slay, joins the guys to share his personal insight on this rivalry,...


Nov 3, 2020

On this episode, Scott and Steve tackle the most controversial topic ever on discussed on Origin of Speakcies. 

Is a hot dog a sandwich? 

Learn the answer, plus pig anuses, German wieners, the connection between the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and the Japanese, and the final word on the subject from the biggest sausage in...