Boo To A Goose
Comedy
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
Location:
United States
Description:
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
Language:
English
Website:
https://art19.com/shows/btag
Episodes
Mum's the Word LIVE!
5/13/2021
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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Duration:00:16:00
Up The Duff + Knocked Up: The Mother's Day Special
5/6/2021
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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Duration:00:28:01
The Life of Riley
4/29/2021
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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Duration:00:32:49
Blag
4/15/2021
Sorry for the break, but we're back! Annie used this word in conversation the other day, so Jacob insisted to not know the origin of it until the podcast. Hopefully you learn a little something!
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Duration:00:27:00
Who's She? The Cat's Mother?
2/18/2021
This one is about manners and gender! Kind of. Annie used this phrase recently and Jacob had never heard it before, so we're gonna talk about it! Do you have rude jerks in your life who are kinda sexist? Then this is a good one to have in your back pocket.
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Duration:00:25:30
Risk It for a Biscuit
2/12/2021
It's a food episode! Annie is particularly a fan of this one, so we decided to cover it, and Jacob likes beans, so we talk about beans a bit too. This episode is chock full of tasty British culture!
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Duration:00:28:13
Swings and Roundabouts
1/28/2021
A fun time at the playground for sure! Jacob and Annie discovered another British phrase organically this week, so obviously it's time to podcast about it. Learn every possible definition of "roundabout" and the most likely origin of this fun and useful term.
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Duration:00:34:39
Put the Kibosh On It
1/21/2021
Jacob takes the reins again in this episode, concerning a phrase mired in mystery and cloaked in suspicion. Lots of theories. Pick your favorite! Also Annie and Jacob talk about British to American TV remakes. Not a lot. Just a little.
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Duration:00:34:23
Bull's Eye
1/14/2021
BECAUSE I DEMANDED IT! After wondering about the origins of this term a couple weeks ago, we finally sat down to find out why the center of a target is called a "bull's eye"! It's another role reversal where Jacob does the digging and Annie does the pondering. The answer will likely surprise you! Also we talk a lot about the movie Toy Story 2.
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Duration:00:27:36
Across The Pond
1/7/2021
Yes, we're actually doing it! The phrase we utter in literally every episode of this show is getting its own episode! Both Brits and Americans have called the Atlantic Ocean "the pond" for donkey's years (callback!) and in this episode Jacob and Annie get to the bottom of why. Globe-spanning slang that about literally spanning the globe! How about it! (Also we talk about Mad Men a little bit.)
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Duration:00:22:53
A Pig's Ear of a Year
12/31/2020
It's our 2020 Year-End Special! At the end of this mess of a year, we discuss the term "pig's ear". You'll see why when we get into it. Happy New Year, everybody!
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Duration:00:23:37
Boxing Day
12/25/2020
It's our Christmas episode! And we spend the entire time discussing a different holiday. Annie explains Boxing Day to Jacob in this episode: the origin, meaning, and traditions of the largely British celebration. Featuring another extended discussion of the Dickens Christmas Fair! Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Duration:00:37:09
Oh, My Giddy Aunt!
12/18/2020
This is an exclamation! A very weird and different expression, Jacob and Annie deduce what "giddy" means, why it applies to aunts, and how this expression became successful. Listen to it with your aunt!
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Duration:00:23:15
Cheerio
12/11/2020
Be honest: you've been wondering about this one. This oft-repeated phrase is used to mock and imitate British accents hundreds of times a day, and it's often used incorrectly. Annie and Jacob get down to the actual meaning behind the word as well as other words used in a similar context. And if you think we're not gonna talk about cereal, brother, you got another thing coming.
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Duration:00:24:34
Bung It In!
12/4/2020
Get in there, lads! This one's about the word bung, and various permutations! Annie tells Jacob how she's used it, along with a few definitions she's never heard before. For fans of 1990s MTV animation, this one will be mind-blowing! (It's for everyone else, too.)
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Duration:00:28:38
Cheers! The Boo to a Goose Thanksgiving Special
11/26/2020
Thanks for listening, everybody! As a thank you to our listeners, we're talking about saying thank you! We break down various expressions used to express thanks in the UK, culminating in one of the most popular British expressions of all: Cheers. Ta!
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Duration:00:31:56
Eating Crow
11/20/2020
Another American expression! Jacob does the research and informs Annie about this expression, all about humiliation and dietary restriction. You're gonna learn something!
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Duration:00:26:49
Gormless
11/13/2020
What is gorm? Find out here! Annie uses this phrase all the time, but Jacob has no idea what it is, so let's get into it!
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Duration:00:20:34
The Camel's Nose
11/6/2020
It's another idiom! In an episode rife with political meaning and intrigue, Jacob and Annie discuss the ways different cultures interpret the concept of "the camel's nose," which speaks to granting permission to advantage. Which interpretation is your favorite? Plus: conkers!
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Duration:00:30:26
Nicked
10/30/2020
Six different definitions, all within the same theme, and even with the same origin?? What a concept! Even if you only know one or two, Jacob and Annie still hit you with some new fun intel on this term. If your name is Nick, you may find this one annoying. Plus: Looney Tunes content!
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Duration:00:29:34