The various words we use to describe the ways we throw things have been in their modern form for centuries. We talk about fling, chuck, throw, hurl, heave... and six other throwing words. What is the difference between hurl and hurtle? And which word has been used to create dozens of new meanings?

Then a quick history about the game of hot potato, and why "a political hot potato" has become an overused idiom.

Plus a bit about Navar's acquisition of WattPad and a discussion on the business model of WattPad. (News section starts at 18:01)

For transcripts and resources, visit Ploppletop.com/GeoGram