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Pontificating, Hypothesizing, and Explaining the origins of anything and everything, along with answering life's greatest questions that no one probably asked. Another podcast from F'Tang! Media with ... more
FAQs about Nocturnal Originations:How many episodes does Nocturnal Originations have?The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
June 29, 2021Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthIn this episode, we try and deduce the origin of the proverb "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth". Is it because it bites? Why not in the eyes? Is this a horse that gifts things, a gifted horse, or a horse as a gift? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more20minPlay
June 22, 2021Three Sheets to the WindIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Three Sheets to the Wind". Why sheets? Why three? Is this a yacht rock reference? Who was the first windy sheeter? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more12minPlay
June 15, 2021ScuttlebuttIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the word "Scuttlebutt". When did this start? Who was the first scuttlebutter (not for pop-tarts)? Why is this a thing and who still says this? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more18minPlay
June 08, 2021Kick the BucketIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Kick the Bucket". When did this become a thing? Who was the first bucket-kicker? Why after striking a receptacle were you sentenced to death? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more19minPlay
June 01, 2021Bad Luck to Walk Under a LadderIn this episode, we talk about why it's considered bad luck to walk under ladders. Who's ridiculous idea was this? Why is anyone scared that an inanimate object can curse them? How many times can we get off topic? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more26minPlay
May 25, 2021To Butter Someone UpIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Butter Someone Up". Why not grease? What did they do to deserve more flavor? Who started the butter parade? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more15minPlay
May 18, 2021A Cat Has 9 LivesIn this episode, we discuss why a cat is said to have 9 lives...Is it from Magic the Gathering? Maybe from a Carrie Underwood song? Possibly a slang term for flagellation? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more17minPlay
May 11, 2021Spill the BeansIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Spill the Beans". Is it from Ronald Reagan? Maybe from wartime campfire stories? Possibly Johnny Appleseed? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more17minPlay
May 04, 2021The Middle FingerIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the Middle Finger. When did this start? What did it mean back in the day? Who was the first bird flipper? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more17minPlay
April 27, 2021Beat Around the BushIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the origin of the phrase "Beat Around the Bush". Is it from the bible? Maybe it's something a bit more taboo? Stay tuned until next time to find out!...more12minPlay
FAQs about Nocturnal Originations:How many episodes does Nocturnal Originations have?The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.