Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins
Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as a clam." So, let's cut to the chase, if you jump on the bandwagon now, the first 100 subscribers will be entered to win a Big Science Snuggie. Have a question about an idiom? Wanna drop us a line because you think we’re funny... or, not? Think we’re mistaken about any information we’ve shared? Hit us up at heyyou@whole9yards.org. We’re waiting with bated breath!
Podcasting since 2020 • 322 episodes
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins
Latest Episodes
W9Y Is Flummoxed
Episode 321: Jay & Ray are confused by a few old idioms.piss and vinegarflummoxSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky,
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Season 5
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Episode 321
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W9Y Goes on a Boondoggle
Episode 320: Jay & Ray get cool with a few old idioms.boondogglecool as a cucumberSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky,
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Season 5
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Episode 320
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29:30
W9Y Gets Their Grub On
Episode 319: Jay & Ray groove with some Gs.disgruntlegrubSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky,
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Season 5
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Episode 319
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27:08