Origin of Speakcies

May 30 2022 155 ep. 51 mins 1.1k
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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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Ep. 150 - Out of the Closet and It Ain’t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings

May 30 2022 51 mins  
In this final episode of “Origin of Speakcies,” Scott and Steve are back in the closet where everything began to discuss the origins of the phrases "Coming Out" and “It Ain’t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings.” Thank you to everyone who has listened, watched, and supported the show. It has been an amazing ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Speakcies Merchan

Ep. 149 - Interviews with Adrienne Iapalucci and Bridget Phetasy

May 23 2022 112 mins  
In the penultimate episode of Origin of Speakcies, the guys look back at interviews from two of their favorite guests, who also just happen to be ladies. #slayqueen From Ep. 108 - Moist, comedian Adrienne Iapalucci (Netflix’s The Degenerates, Reader’s Digest) shares her worst words and, as always, some great entrepreneurial advice on how to make money with your mouth. From

Ep. 148 - Misanthrope

May 16 2022 61 mins  
The guys discuss the origin of the word that describes a person who dislikes and avoids other people - misanthrope. Scott and Steve discuss how a play from French playwright Moliere helped to popularize the term and ponder what it means to be an Imaginary Cuckold (while dying of tuberculosis). On the "Origin of Eatcies" segment, the guys talk with Ron Romano of the McRib and Me

Ep. 147 - Tabloid and Paparazzi

May 09 2022 54 mins  
In this episode of Origin of Speakcies, Scott covers the etymology of the words "Tabloid" and "Paparazzi." But first the guys make a very important announcement about the the future of the show. In the "Origin of Eatcies" segment, Steve tells the history of Hawaiian Punch, which contains 10% juice. Listen now to find out whether Punchy, the Hawaiian Punch mascot should be cancele

Ep. 146 - Interviews with Yannis Pappas and Mike Boudet from Sword and Scale

May 02 2022 112 mins  
This week's episode features interviews from a pair of our favorite guests. From Ep. 116 True Crime, Scott and Steve chat with the creator and host of Sword and Scale, Mike Boudet. Mike chats about the inception of Sword and Scale, some of the controversies surrounding him and the show, and why we should be paying closer attention to Don Johnson. From Ep. 119 Cynicism, comedian

Ep. 145 - Kale

Apr 25 2022 60 mins  
In this very, very special episode, learn the origin of Steve's hated nemesis. That's right, the true story of the real Devil's weed, the cabbage of Cthulhu, the pubes of Satan - Kale! Scott and Steve discuss the etymology of the word, it's connection to Pizza Hut and Scotland, if it truly possesses its touted health benefits, and how one person (spoiler: It's not John Cougar Melle

Ep. 144 - Jump the Shark

Apr 18 2022 60 mins  
Down some Allegra, grab your Puffs+ lotion, and join Scott and Steve as they discuss the origin and meaning of the phrase, "Jump the Shark," which gives them ample time to talk about one of television's greatest characters of all time: Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, also know known as "Fonzie." Next up on New Slang, Steve dives into the fascinating world of "Paraben-Free" lotion, con

Ep. 143 - Motel and Corn Flakes

Apr 11 2022 61 mins  
Pack your bags and gas up your car. Scott and Steve take you on a journey to explore the origin and history of the word "Motel." On their way, the guys travel the byways and highways (and later Interstates) of the US, and also discuss how both Holiday Inn and South of The Border emerged from the motel movement, plus the effect from the birth of the Interstate Highway in 1956 on mot

Ep. 142 - Scuttlebutt and Chew the Fat

Apr 04 2022 64 mins  
Scuttle your butt on over for the latest episode of Origin of Speakcies, which starts off with the origin of the term "Scuttlebutt," which has nothing to do with Chris Glissman's dogs scuttling their butts across the floor, couch, etc. Next up is Steve's New Slang segment which does not originate with hip hop or TikTok (although Steve does find a way to wedge in "another way to ca

Ep. 141 - Loaded for Bear

Mar 28 2022 60 mins  
The guys explore the origin and history of Steve's favorite idiom - and personal motto - "Loaded for Bear," in addition to the many uses of the term "Loaded," plus the gay subculture of "Bears." But most importantly, on the brand new segment "Origin of Eatcies," Scott shares the history of the McRib, and delves into the world of a man whose fascinating accomplishments are only o