Why Is That Podcast
History Podcasts
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.
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Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@WhyIsThatPod
Language:
English
Episodes
Golf's Mulligan Shot
8/12/2021
In the seventh episode of Why Is That Podcast's second season, we explore the origins of golf's favorite correction shot, the Mulligan.
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Duration:00:24:08
Blackjack and Playing Cards
11/22/2020
In the sixth episode of Why Is That Podcast's second season, we explore the origins of playing cards, the game blackjack and explore the reason why it is called blackjack.
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Duration:00:14:38
Pumpkins and Jack o' Lanterns
10/25/2020
In the fifth episode of Why Is That Podcast season two we explore the origins of Jack o' Lanterns and the association between the pumpkin and Halloween.
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Duration:00:15:56
Nike and Just Do It
9/27/2020
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the name of the largest shoe brand in the world, Nike as well as that of its logo and large advertising campaign / catchphrase, Just Do It.
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Duration:00:19:42
Slipping on a Banana Peel
8/31/2020
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the popular slapstick technique known as the banana peel slip and fall. In order to do so we track the spread of the banana into a worldwide dietary staple, the development of urban sanitation and the early stage and film actors who perfected the technique.
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Duration:00:21:48
Falling in Love - Why Is That
8/2/2020
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the idiom falling in love.
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Duration:00:23:43
Surnames and Maiden Names - Why Is That
7/5/2020
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of surnames and the tradition of women taking their husband's family name at the time of their marriage.
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Duration:00:24:29
The End of Season One - Why Is That Podcast
1/19/2020
In episode 38 of the Why Is That Podcast we say goodbye.
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Duration:00:01:39
Merry Christmas vs Happy Christmas
12/22/2019
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.
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Duration:00:27:25
The Secret Service
11/24/2019
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.
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Duration:00:25:07
Trick or Treat - The Origin and Development
10/27/2019
In episode 35 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the Halloween tradition of trick or treating.
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Duration:00:18:16
Brief Announcement - Next Episode Delayed Until October
8/18/2019
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.
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Duration:00:01:49
Guys and Dolls - Why Is That Podcast
7/21/2019
In episode 34 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origin of the term Guys and Dolls.
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Duration:00:21:00
Dunce and Dunce Cap - Why Is That
6/23/2019
In episode 33 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origin of the dunce and the dunce cap.
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Duration:00:19:43
Buck, Quid, Bradman and Loonie - Why Is That
5/26/2019
In episode 32 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the popular slang words for money in Buck, Quid, Bradman and Loonie.
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Duration:00:21:48
Jumbo Shrimp - Why Is That
4/28/2019
In episode 31 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the words Jumbo and Shrimp.
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Duration:00:22:07
Toilet Talk - Why Is That Podcast
4/7/2019
In episode 30 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the euphemisms involved in going to the toilet.
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Duration:00:36:51
Pontifical Swiss Guard - Why Is That Podcast
3/24/2019
In episode 29 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and necessity of Pontifical Swiss Guard.
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Duration:00:34:01
Chopsticks - Why Is That Podcast
3/10/2019
In episode 28 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of chopsticks.
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Duration:00:33:05
Hawai'i - Why Is That Podcast
2/24/2019
In episode 27 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the place names for the Hawaiian Islands.
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Duration:00:31:37