Ever joined in on something just because everyone else was doing it? This week, we unpack the rollicking idiom “Jumping on the bandwagon”. From its surprisingly political origins to the weird ways trends sweep us along. We chat about hype trains, peer pressure, and the fine line between joining the fun and losing yourself in the crowd.

As always, expect mild chaos, the usual snack talk in the intro, and a few questionable life choices along the way.

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George – ⁠https://linktr.ee/makingafuss⁠
Rach – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/

If it’s fair for me, it’s fair for you… right?

This week, we untangle the feathery idiom “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander”. A saying that sounds quaint, but actually hides a spicy little history of double standards and gender politics. We chat about fairness, hypocrisy, and whether equal really means the same.

As always, expect mild chaos, unexpected tangents, and possibly a honking sound or two.

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Ever said yes to something with full confidence... and then immediately realised you were in too deep? Same. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we talk about burnout, overcommitting, and learning to live with our overflowing plates. This one’s full of innuendos, some oddly accurate history, and a few healing moments as we try to chew at a more reasonable pace.

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Find us here 👇George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/

Instant karma? Cosmic cringe? We talk about the chaotic joy of watching consequences unfold in real time — for ourselves, for celebrities, and for the people who absolutely love to gossip. Expect accidental texting, public backfires, and a surprising amount of poultry-based justice.

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In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we chat about emotional poker faces, oversharing, and the weird tension between wanting to be asked... and not knowing how to answer. Includes: light psychoanalysis, childhood stories, and why we think our thoughts are worth more than a penny.

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It sounds like a good thing… but are we ever really out of the woods? We dig into the phrase’s meanings, post-crisis messiness, hospital stories, Taylor Swift references, and our deep love for trees and woodland walks.

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Find us here 👇George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/

Is being early actually all it’s cracked up to be? We peck at productivity culture, side-eye the hustle, and wriggle our way into a very chaotic discussion about earthworms.

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Welcome to Wordplay, where two pals pick apart popular sayings, idioms and metaphors to find the weird, wise and wildly relatable bits hiding underneath. From “penny for your thoughts” to “elephant in the room,” we don’t just define them. We dive into the memories, chaos and big feelings they bring up.

It’s funny, it’s friendly and occasionally a little deep. Think late-night chats, voice notes gone rogue and conversations that spiral in the best way.

The first three full episodes land soon. Until then, press play on this teaser and follow for weekly doses of wordy mischief.