Episodes

  • Why Do We Say...Cut to the Chase?
    Mar 10 2025

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    Ever wondered why we call someone's final performance their Swan Song? Or why impatient people always want to Cut to the Chase? This episode is jam-packed with phrase origins, questionable metaphors, and possibly a little too much enthusiasm about frying pans.

    We’ll also explore how being On the Same Wavelength has nothing to do with actual radio signals, and why jumping from one disaster into another is the true meaning of Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (spoiler: it’s exactly as bad as it sounds).

    And of course, we wrap up with the newly world-famous game show… Who Said That?


    This episode is proudly sponsored by Reel Review: The Sequels—because sometimes, the second time around is even better!

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    32 mins
  • Why Do We Say...Kick The Bucket?
    Feb 20 2025

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    Hello Friends!

    In this episode of Why Do We Say That?, we’re diving into some truly morbid, mysterious, and downright sneaky phrases! Ever wondered why we kick the bucket when we die? Or how the writing on the wall could seal your fate? And what’s with turning a blind eye—is that just selective vision or a strategic move? Plus, we’re burying the hatchet (but not in each other) as we explore the origins of these quirky sayings!

    And, of course, our newly world-famous game show (yes, we’re calling it that now): "Who Said That?" returns with another round of quotable confusion!

    Don’t forget our Word of the Day, because if you leave this episode without learning something, we’ll be turning a blind eye to your excuses.

    Hit play now, and let’s get idiomatic!


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    27 mins
  • Why Do We Say...Hit Rock Bottom?
    Feb 12 2025

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    Ever wondered why we say hit rock bottom when things go south? Or why being dressed to the nines doesn’t actually require the number nine? This week, we’re diving into some of the strangest and most dramatic phrases in the English language!

    Blood is Thicker than Water – Does this really mean family comes first, or have we been getting it wrong this whole time?
    One Fell Swoop – Shakespeare gave us this gem, but what the heck does a "fell swoop" even look like?

    And of course, we’re closing things out with our brand new, soon-to-be-world-famous game show, Who Said That?! We’ll throw out a famous quote, and you’ll have to guess who said it—will it be a literary legend, a historical icon, or a celebrity who really should’ve thought before speaking?

    So grab your fanciest outfit (or at least pretend you're dressed to the nines), and join us for another hilarious deep dive into the phrases we use every day without questioning!

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    28 mins
  • Why Do We Say...Hanky Panky?
    Mar 21 2023

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    Hello Friends,

    On today's episode we cover:

    Hanky Panky
    Beware the Ides of March
    Dilly Dally
    Dollars to Doughnuts

    We also welcome a very special VIP guest to our world famous game show...What Word Am I?

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    32 mins
  • Why Do We Say...On The Wagon?
    Mar 7 2023

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    Happy Anniversary from Us!

    Thanks so much for sticking around with us for two years! Liam seemed so happy (not really). We appreciate all the support!

    Today's episode is an..."On The" episode!

    We cover:

    On the Wagon
    On Cloud Nine
    On a Wing And A Prayer
    On The QT

    We also welcome our newest contestant to the world famous game show What Word Am I?, our very special guest Stacey B!

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    39 mins
  • Why Do We Say...Jump the Gun?
    Feb 28 2023

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    We're Back Baby!

    After a long hiatus, we are back! We have moved to the new studio 4 North and we are back giving you the answers to the questions you've always asked but were too lazy to Google.

    On today's show we cover:

    Mother F&^^er
    Jump the Gun
    Across the Board
    Red Letter Day

    We also welcome Kristina to participate in our newly world famous game show, What Word Am I? Did she beat our current champion Sadie? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out!

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    34 mins
  • Why Do We Say...Love Is Blind?
    Mar 15 2022

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    Hello Friends,

    On today's episode we cover:

    Kick the Can
    Drop In The Bucket
    The Grass Is Always Greener
    Love Is Blind

    Plus we welcome Gareth Nock to our World Famous Game Show What Word Am I?

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    25 mins
  • Why Do We Say... Piece Of The Action?
    Feb 18 2022

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    Hello Friends,

    On today's show we cover:

    Piece of the Action
    I Wouldn't Touch That With A Ten Foot Pole
    Know Which Side Your Bread Is Buttered On
    The Whole Shebang

    We also welcome our newest contestant to the Show for the world famous game show- What Word Am I?

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    32 mins
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