The Language Lie

By: Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine
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  • Summary

  • Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths. 
    © 2024 The Language Lie
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Comedy & Humor Language Learning Social Sciences
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Episodes
  • The Wrong Side of the Bed

    The Wrong Side of the Bed
    Jan 15 2024

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss augury, Edith Hamilton's "Mythology," and which side of the bed is the correct side of the bed. 

    Support the show

    We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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    21 mins
  • Knock On Wood

    Knock On Wood
    Dec 18 2023

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s 3 Roman Empires, Jesus Wafers, and Otis Redding’s top ten hit.  

    Support the show

    We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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    23 mins
  • Shoo-In

    Shoo-In
    Dec 11 2023

    Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s competitive nature, horsies, the misspellings of the NYTimes online editions and, of course, doom core.

    Support the show

    We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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    17 mins

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