
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 • 261 episodes
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins
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W9Y Is Tacky
Episode 260: Jay & Ray enjoy the chaotic nature of reality. - EncoretifftackyhousehawkSubscribe, review, and come find us on B...
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W9Y Cuts the Mustard
Episode 259: Jay & Ray discuss a wide palette of colorful idioms. - Encorecut the mustardace in the holeout of the blueSubscribe, review, and come find us on
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32:49

W9Y Crosses the Threshold
Episode 258: Jay & Ray cross the threshold into a world of new idioms.thresholdgimpSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky,
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