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The podcast about the history and stories behind the words we read, write, and speak everyday. Plus, how Kale is from The Devil.
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DEC 20, 2022
The Speakcies Show #10 - Christmas with Scott McGinnis
It's the first ever Christmas episode of The Speakcies Show, featuring the return of Speakcies podfather, Scott McGinnis of Origin of Speakcies. In addition to discussing Christmas, the guys talk about a visit to a pop up bar, a very comfortable...
56 MIN
DEC 6, 2022
The Speakcies Show #9 - Dog Eat Dog
The holidays are here, and it is a dog eat dog world (but not a Doggy Dog World - shout out to Snoop). Learn the origin of this idiom, plus get the details on Steve and Rod's Thanksgiving adventures, including navigating a meal with your uncle and...
50 MIN
NOV 22, 2022
The Speakcies Show #8 - Shave and a Haircut (Two Bits)
Inspired by Steve's entrance into the world of barbershop quartets, learn about everyone's (with the exception of Mexico) favorite door knock, plus life (and hair) lessons from the Love Boat, a black market high school barber, a visit to Lizzo's...
48 MIN
NOV 15, 2022
The Speakcies Show #7 - Spaz
Is the word "Spaz" an ableist slur? What does "ableist" and "ableism" mean? The answers, and where the guys fall on the subject, might surprise you. Learn how Lizzo is involved, what it means to be a Fat, how John Fetterman and Herschel Walker...
42 MIN
NOV 8, 2022
The Speakcies Show #6 - Till Death Do Us Part
This episode explores the circle of life inspired by the wedding vow "Till Death Do Us Part." Learn about birth from the woman who has 11 children with eight different men, plus death from the recent passing of the world's dirtiest man. Also find out...
46 MIN
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