Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

By Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how th... more

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January 23, 2019 BTPEp32 Skin of My Teeth
Who gets credit when an idiom originates from a translation? In this episode, recorded LIVE at Podcon 2, Shauna and Dan look at the origins of "Skin of My Teeth", a surprising idiom with an interesting back story. Join us to learn what the internet gets right about this phrase, and what the internet gets wrong.
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January 16, 2019 BTP Ep31 Blue Moon
Ever wonder how frequent a blue moon is? Or are you like Dan, and not even sure WHAT a blue moon is? Well wonder no more, as Shauna has you covered. We'll also talk about the use of blue moon as a colloquialism long before the astronomical phenomenon was named and used. Along the way we find many #BunnyTrails to tangentially related topics. And if you are going to be at PodCon 2019 in Seattle, let us know!!!
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January 16, 2019 BTP Ep31 Blue Moon
Ever wonder how frequent a blue moon is? Or are you like Dan, and not even sure WHAT a blue moon is? Well wonder no more, as Shauna has you covered. We'll also talk about the use of blue moon as a colloquialism long before the astronomical phenomenon was named and used. Check it out!
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31min
January 07, 2019 BTP Season 2 Intro
A quick intro to the show and a note to everyone that Bunny Trails will start season 2 on January 16, 2019!
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January 07, 2019 BTP Season 2 Intro
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Writers Shauna Harrison and Dan Pugh are back to let you know what's coming in 2019!
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November 22, 2018 BTP Ep30 Thanksgiving
This week Shauna and Dan talk turkey about going cold turkey. Or something like that. Join us as we explore a few turkey and stuffing related idioms! #BunnyTrails #Podcast
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November 22, 2018 BTP Ep30 Thanksgiving
This week Shauna and Dan talk turkey about going cold turkey. Or something like that. Join us as we explore a few turkey and stuffing related idioms! #BunnyTrails #Podcast
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November 14, 2018 BTPEp29 Dead Horse
Ever wonder why would anyone want to beat, or flog, a dead horse? Well wonder no more, as Shauna and Dan explore the progression from pointless act, to money owed, and eventually back to pointless act. Hint... the popularity of the phrase as we use it to day has close ties to policitics. Who'd have thunk it?!? #BunnyTrails #Podcast
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November 14, 2018 BTPEp29 Dead Horse
Ever wonder why would anyone want to beat, or flog, a dead horse? Well wonder no more, as Shauna and Dan explore the progression from pointless act, to money owed, and eventually back to pointless act. Hint... the popularity of the phrase as we use it to day has close ties to policitics. Who'd have thunk it?!? #BunnyTrails #Podcast
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October 10, 2018 BTP Ep28 Star Crossed Lovers
Shauna and Dan poison the star crossed lovers while struggle with pronouncing the simplest words. Towards the end, Dan drops a bombshell that shocks Shauna to her core. Check it out on #BunnyTrails!
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