Ep. 55 - Halloween Special: Witch Hunt, Hell in a Handbasket, and Trick or Treat
Release Date: 10/29/2019
Ep. 84 - Interview with Barry Popik: Big Apple / Big Easy / Dallas
Origin of Speakcies
In the season 3 finale, Scott and Steve finally speak with their etymological hero, Barry Popik!
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Ep. 83 - Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face, Talk to the Hand, and A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush
Origin of Speakcies
Scott and Steve examine face and hand themed phrases - "Cut Your Nose to Spite Your Face," Talk to the Hand," and "A Bird In Hand (Is Worth Two in the Bush)." For New Slang, they discuss the term "Troll."
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Ep. 82 - Hair of the Dog, Hangover, Tie One On, and Bender
Origin of Speakcies
Scott and Steve discuss terminology - "Hair of the Dog" and "Hangover" - related to imbibing alcohol, specifically what happens when you drink too much. Keeping with the drinking theme, the New Slang segment explores the term "Thirsty."
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Ep. 81 - Nature Boy and Rude Awakening with Special Guest, Nick Aldis, NWA World Champion
Origin of Speakcies
Scott and Steve examine two phrases with ties to professional wrestling - "Nature Boy" and "Rude Awakening" - plus host an extensive conversation with their special guest, professional wrestler Nick Aldis, NWA World Champion.
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Ep. 80 - When Pigs Fly, Chickens Come Home to Roost, and 'Till the Cows Come Home
Origin of Speakcies
Scott and Steve examine the history of three idioms - "When Pigs Fly," "Chickens Come Home to Roost," and " 'til the Cows Come Home" - inspired by the three best animals, in addition to the origin of "Tea" in the New Slang segment.
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Ep. 79 - Out In Left Field and Blast From The Past with Sarah Tollemache and Adrienne Iapalucci from Vadge
Origin of Speakcies
The guys discuss all things comedy and NYC with special guests Sarah Tollemache (James Corden, Stephen Colbert) and Adrienne Iapalucci (Reader's Digest, Netflix's "The Degenerates") from the podcast with best name ever - Vadge.
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Ep. 78 - Nose to the Grindstone, Elbow Grease, and Knuckle Down
Origin of Speakcies
Scott and Steve examine the history of three hard workin' phrases - "Nose to the Grindstone," "Elbow Grease," and "Knuckle Down," as well as the origin of "Big D*ck Energy" on New Slang.
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Ep. 77 - Head Over Heels, Tie the Knot, and an Interview with Comedian Brian Bates
Origin of Speakcies
In this episode, Scott and Steve team up with a special guest to discuss idioms on love and marriage.
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Ep. 76 - This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us, The Missionary Position and How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?
Origin of Speakcies
This week, Scott and Steve review the history of three phrases - "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us," "Missionary Position," and "How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?" - used as song titles by the band Sparks.
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Ep. 75 - Pulling My Leg, Take It with a Grain of Salt, and Tongue in Cheek
Origin of Speakcies
Scott and Steve take on some idioms that you should take seriously, ... or should you?
info_outlineThe Speakcies Halloween episode is here! Listen now to hear the guys discuss the stories behind "Witch Hunt," "Hell in a Handbasket," and "Trick or Treat." But first, you'll hear about the latest unnecessarily sexy Halloween costumes for you not to Google.
You'll also hear some major breakthroughs as the origins of Steve's kale-hate are revealed and the man who helped ruin Halloween for a bunch of kids in the 80s is called out for being a fraud.
So hide your sweet tea and magnolias and listen now! Boooo!
Go to www.speakcies.com for more.