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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
episode 36: The Secret Service
In episode 36 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the United States Secret Service and why it is that they both protect the President and solve financial crimes.FireStarters Podcast: https://firestarterspodcast.libsyn.com/Audio: https://www.aca...
episode 37: Merry Christmas vs Happy Christmas
In episode 37 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore why Merry Christmas is the preference in North American English and Happy Christmas is preferred in British English.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.co...
episode 38: The End of Season One - Why Is That Podcast
In episode 38 of the Why Is That Podcast we say goodbye.Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPodWebsite: http://whyisthatpodcast.b...