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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December 04, 2024 257 Third Time's the Charm
This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase, "Third Time's the Charm". Dan finally connects the dots on some similar phrases, too. Bonus: Existential dread, sandwich annihilation, and quilt-making in a weekend.

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32min
November 27, 2024 256 Riding the Gravy Train
This week Shauna and Dan call all aboard on the Gravy Train. Bonus: Dubious origins, bad maths, Pink Floyd, and poutine.

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32min
November 20, 2024 255 Light Years Ahead
This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase Light Years Ahead. Bonus: Science terms, surprise parties, and how to live your best life - through organizational development. Probably.

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30min
November 13, 2024 254 Hindsight is 2020
This week Shauna and Dan look back into the past to discover the origins of the phrase, Hindsight is 20/20. Bonus: Snellen Charts, Astronauts, and the Red Green Nation

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32min
November 06, 2024 253 Clear the Air
This week Shauna and Dan look into the phrase, 'Clear the Air' in both its literal and figurative forms. Bonus: Winds of truth, Dan's brilliance, and the little lies we tell

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32min
October 30, 2024 252 Skeleton in the Closet
This week Shauna and Dan explore the Skeleton in the Closet, sometimes known as the Skeleton in the Cupboard. Bonus: Gravestone battles, Jazz music, and literal skeletons in cupboards.

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35min
October 23, 2024 251 All Roads Lead to Rome
This week Shauna and Dan explore why all roads lead to Rome. Bonus: 80s music, abstract art, and miles to McDonalds.

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30min
October 16, 2024 Mini Ep On Thin Ice
In a mini episode this week, Shauna and Dan discuss the word "ice" and briefly look at two icy idioms; On Thin Ice and Break the Ice.

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6min
October 09, 2024 RETRO 146 Grandfather Clock
A lean, tall clock stops the moment its owner dies. Is it an episode of The Twilight Zone or the catalyst for the term "Grandfather Clock?"

Bonus - The talent of Sam Lucas, plus Knickerbockers!

Outro Song: My Grandfathers Clock by H.C. Work, Arranged and performed by Michael Pugh, Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh.

Originally Aired February 23, 2022

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33min
October 02, 2024 250 Cut of His Jib
This week Shauna and Dan explore the phrase, "Cut of His Jib". We also find out what in the heck a 'jib' is! Bonus: Jack Tar, Abstract Diptychs, and Singing in the Shower

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34min

FAQs about Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast:

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The podcast currently has 441 episodes available.

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