White Elephant gift? Let the cat out of the bag! Have you used these idioms? Ever wonder where they came from? Listen as we uncover just what is being said!

Long gone are the lazy days of summer. Christine Trainer, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, joins The SmartMouths to discuss how we can get back to enjoying the quality of summertime and not the quantity of things being done.

This Simply Smart we discuss our favorite podcasts and a little synopsis of why we like them. Take a listen and expand your podcast library!

How do you answer the phone? Hello? There was another greeting in contention that might not have floated your boat! And has the art of handwriting letters been lost through the evolution of the phone and it's texting and emailing capabilities? Take a listen to find out!

Zika! What is it, why should we be concerned, and what is it's impact on the Olympics? Listen to our Simply Smart series to get basic knowledge on hot topics in the world

What did Thomas Jefferson do after he signed the Declaration of Independence, and how did Uncle Sam come to represent our country?  We discuss this and more! Listen as you are preparing for your July fourth festivities! 

Have you ever wondered why the levee was dry? Take a walk with us through the 8:33 song and learn about the surprising, beautiful history loaded into the lyrics of this American favorite. 

Brexit. What is it, why is it happening now, and what does is mean for the future? Listen to our Simply Smart series to get basic knowledge on hot topics in the world

Joy, grief, love are common emotions humans experience, but do other species in the animal kingdom feel these things as well?

When does a fear turn into a phobia and how does mass paranoia take hold? Phobias are endless and what is benign to one can be paralyzing to another. Learn all about how these types of fearful behavior stand up against one another.