Boo To A Goose

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Are you curious about the origins of slang terms you hear every day? In this short-form podcast, Jacob Rubin from Oakland, California and Annie Ward from London, England take a common or archaic example of slang and break it down: what it means, how to use it, and where it comes from. No matter where you’re from, you’ll be charmed by these amusing term origins and maybe even discover some new favorites!Hosted by Jacob Rubin and Annie Ward Produced by Will ScovillArt by Hannah Wardle

Episode List

Mum's the Word LIVE!

May 13th, 2021 6:33 PM

It's our first ever live episode! Recorded in front of a live studio audience on Mother's Day 2021 as a part of the Bake Your Own Amazing Bagels live demo, Jacob and Annie bring you the stunning and mysterious origin behind "mum's the word". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up The Duff + Knocked Up: The Mother's Day Special

May 6th, 2021 7:00 AM

Whoa mama, it's our Mother's Day episode! And we're hitting you with a couple of pregnancy-related expressions, "up the duff" and "knocked up". Two expressions for the price of one podcast! You never thought you could be so lucky!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Life of Riley

Apr 29th, 2021 7:00 AM

Jacob and Annie heard this phrase come up when talking to one of their many British friends, and Jacob had no idea what it meant! Isn't it great when these things come up organically? Let's get to the bottom of who this Riley guy is and why someone might want his life. Also, as a bonus: What a Ledge!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blag

Apr 15th, 2021 7:00 AM

Sorry for the break, but we're back! Annie used this word in conversation the other day, so Jacob insisted to not know the origin of it until the podcast. Hopefully you learn a little something!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who's She? The Cat's Mother?

Feb 18th, 2021 8:00 AM

This one is about manners and gender! Kind of. Annie used this phrase recently and Jacob had never heard it before, so we're gonna talk about it! Do you have rude jerks in your life who are kinda sexist? Then this is a good one to have in your back pocket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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