The Why Is That Podcast is a podcast that explores the origins of today's common occurrences from word etymology to holiday traditions and everywhere in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 hours 45 minutes
episode 35: Trick or Treat - The Origin and Development
In episode 35 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the Halloween tradition of trick or treating.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitte...
Brief Announcement - Next Episode Delayed Until October
A brief announcement and explanation providing details about the episode delay. There will be no episodes in August or September. We will be returning with regularly scheduled episodes in October.
episode 34: Guys and Dolls - Why Is That Podcast
In episode 34 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origin of the term Guys and Dolls.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod...
episode 33: Dunce and Dunce Cap - Why Is That
In episode 33 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origin of the dunce and the dunce cap.My 42 Favorite Ongoing History Podcasts: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/2019/06/my-42-favorite-ongoing-history-podcasts.htmlAudio: https://www.aca...
episode 32: Buck, Quid, Bradman and Loonie - Why Is That
In episode 32 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the popular slang words for money in Buck, Quid, Bradman and Loonie.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/Wh...
episode 31: Jumbo Shrimp - Why Is That
In episode 31 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the words Jumbo and Shrimp.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPo...
episode 30: Toilet Talk - Why Is That Podcast
In episode 30 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the euphemisms involved in going to the toilet. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsTh...
episode 29: Pontifical Swiss Guard - Why Is That Podcast
In episode 29 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and necessity of Pontifical Swiss Guard.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @W...
episode 28: Chopsticks - Why Is That Podcast
In episode 28 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of chopsticks. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatP...
episode 27: Hawai'i - Why Is That Podcast
In episode 27 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the place names for the Hawaiian Islands.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.co...