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Boo To A Goose

Boo To A Goose

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Are you curious about the origins of slang terms you hear every day? In this short-form podcast, Jacob Rubin from Oakland, California and Annie Ward from London, England take a common or archaic example of slang and break it down: what it means, how to use it, and where it comes from. No matter where you’re from, you’ll be charmed by these amusing term origins and maybe even discover some new favorites!

Hosted by Jacob Rubin and Annie Ward

Produced by Will Scovill

Art by Hannah Wardle
Episodes
  • Mum's the Word LIVE!

    Mum's the Word LIVE!
    May 13 2021

    It's our first ever live episode! Recorded in front of a live studio audience on Mother's Day 2021 as a part of the Bake Your Own Amazing Bagels live demo, Jacob and Annie bring you the stunning and mysterious origin behind "mum's the word".

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    16 mins
  • Up The Duff + Knocked Up: The Mother's Day Special

    Up The Duff + Knocked Up: The Mother's Day Special
    May 6 2021

    Whoa mama, it's our Mother's Day episode! And we're hitting you with a couple of pregnancy-related expressions, "up the duff" and "knocked up". Two expressions for the price of one podcast! You never thought you could be so lucky!

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    27 mins
  • The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley
    Apr 29 2021

    Jacob and Annie heard this phrase come up when talking to one of their many British friends, and Jacob had no idea what it meant! Isn't it great when these things come up organically? Let's get to the bottom of who this Riley guy is and why someone might want his life. Also, as a bonus: What a Ledge!

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    32 mins
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