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Asteroooooid De-FENSE!

There’s no question that millions of asteroids are circling the Earth at incredible speed and every one of them is just dying to get a chance to smoosh our planet and wipe out life in the universe once and for all. But Earth has an ace up its sleeve: Us!See omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More

41m 34s

Oct 10

Selects: What's the deal with swing states?

Swing states are all the rage once again this election season, but the makeup has changed a bit. In this classic episode, learn all about what makes a swing state a swing state right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47m 45s

Oct 8

Stand-Up Pt II

The SYSK boys continue the episode on stand-up comedy in part two, placing it in the rarefied company of other two-parters like Evel Knievel, the Hoover Dam, and the Trail of Tears. In this ep: should anything be off limits for stand-up? Consensus: no.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

48m 24s

Mar 2021

#140: Cockney Rhyming Slang

It's a dialect from a small area of London's that might sound impossible to understand.In this episode, you'll learn what "apple and pears" means, what you should do if a friend asks if you want to go to the "battle", and who your "trouble a ... Show More

16m 11s

Jun 2022

SMNTY Classics: Queerbaiting 101

What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m 27s

Jan 2022

Clumpy

Crappy situations often lead to curious endings. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy info ... Show More

10m 43s

Mar 2013

359 GG Do You Tell People to Pound Sand or Pound Salt?

Deciphering crazy English idioms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5m 10s

Jun 2025

Come For the Palooka, Stay For the Farts!

What on Earth is a "palooka"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max embark on a bizarre journey -- inspired by a single, fascinating word, they discover one of the weirdest, life-long beefs between two cartoonist legends of yesteryear. We don't want to spoil it, so please tune in ... Show More

47m 13s

Jul 2023

SYMHC Classics: Great Vowel Shift

This 2016 episode covers the living and evolving nature of language. It shifts and changes; pronunciations and spellings morph throughout time. English is no exception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m 21s

Feb 2022

Kiss Me Cousins and My Dead Friend's Bed

The CLO got something tricky and sticky today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m 23s

Nov 2022

Confusing Sh*t Men Say (And What They Really Mean)

Have you ever had a guy say things that give you completely mixed messages? Or you've heard a phrase several times and are left scratching your head wondering what it actually means? You're not alone. In this episode we asked YOU for your best examples of confusing phrases yo ... Show More

48m 12s

Jan 2024

"All Hell Broke Loose" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 1)

On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Suppo ... Show More

7m 59s

Selects: Cockney Rhyming Slang: Beautifu...