Ep. 124 - Big Mouth with Special Guest Sam Ramsdell
In this episode, Steve interviews comedian and TikTok sensation Sam Ramsdell, who also holds the record for the largest mouth gape. Sam talks about wh...
Origin of Speakcies
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Have you ever wondered why it rains "cats and dogs" or why someone you like just told you to go "break a leg?" Check in weekly with your hosts Scott and Steve as they reveal the fascinating and sometimes bizarre origins of the words and phrases we use every day.
Ep. 123 - Chasing the Dragon and Sword of Damocles
This episodes starts with Scott explaining why he is not like those other nerds who are into swords and dragons, and then explains that Callandor is a...
Ep. 122 - Self-Help with Special Guest Jesse Singal
In this episode, Steve interviews journalist, author, and podcaster Jesse Singal to discuss, among other things, "fad psychology," and the potential b...
Ep. 121 - Knocked Up and Say Uncle
In this episode, Scott and Steve discuss a topic that they are not really qualified to discuss: pregnancy. Is it ever ok to comment on a pregnancy? Sh...
Ep. 120 - Cabin Fever and Basket Case
In this episode of Origin of Speakcies, Scott and Steve discuss the definitions and origins of the idioms "Cabin Fever" and "Basket Case," both of whi...
Ep. 119 - Cynicism with Special Guest Yannis Pappas
Origin of Speakcies is back for Season 5! Scott and Steve are joined by comedian Yannis Pappas to discuss the term "Cynicism." But first, Steve gives ...
Ep. 118 - Sugar Daddy and Cheugy
In the Season 4 finale, the guys dive into the world of Sugar Daddies. Listen now to find out what a good Sugar Baby allowance is (and how Steve someh...
Ep. 117 - Hippies, Preppies, and Nerds
Brace your olfactory organs, because this episode focuses on dirty, dirty hippies! The guys discuss the origins, meaning, and various connotations of ...
Ep. 116 - True Crime with Mike Boudet of Sword and Scale
On this True Crime episode of Origin of Speakcies, the guys chat with the creator and host of Sword and Scale, Mike Boudet. Mike chats about the incep...
Ep. 115 - Why Buy the Cow...? and The Clap
Scott and Steve explore the intersection between cows and sex with help from Barry Popik and Kevin Smith as they discuss the origin of “Why Buy The Co...