My Unoriginal Thought

By: The Unoriginal Podcaster
  • Summary

  • Why do actors say break a leg? Why does the early bird catch the worm? Why would there be skeletons in your closet? What the idiom are these strange sayings? In this educational, thought provoking, and sometimes funny podcast we explore the world of language. We will discuss the most popular sayings of our time, do a deep dive into the history of culture, and have some laughs along the way.

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Episodes
  • The Grass Is Always Greener
    Jun 3 2024

    Ever wondered why it seems like everyone else has it better? On this episode we unearth the mystery behind the idiom "The Grass Is Always Greener."

    Is it really greener on the other side of the fence or is your neighbor's greener lawn and life is just a trick of perspective? We talk about bad boy poets, classic country songs, the science of your lawn, and social media pressures on this episode. Plus, don't miss our bloopers good laugh.

    Get ready for an emotive episode! Envy, jealousy, comparison, schadenfreude, but don’t forget a whole lot of happiness and laughter too!

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    What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idiom? segment let me know.

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    Atlas of the Heart- Brene Brown

    The Grass Is Always Greener In Another Fellows Yard

    Billy Jones sings "The Grass Is Always Greener (In the Other Fellow's Yard)," words by Raymond B. Egan, music by Richard A. Whiting. Released September 1924.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ih-kt96CgA

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    46 mins
  • Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
    May 5 2024

    An army full of single men? Medieval times? Shakespearean writings? Where does the idiom wear your heart on your sleeve come from?

    We get vulnerable in this episode to bring you the history of the phrase, what it means today, and why we as humans we need to get emotional sometimes or risk…….dying?

    Its ok to show emotion during this episode especially if its laughter!

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    What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idiom? segment let me know.

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    37 mins
  • Blow Smoke Up Your Ass
    Mar 16 2024

    Join us as we do a deep dive into the curious history behind the idiom ‘Blow Smoke Up Your Ass’.

    Get ready for a history lesson that is as educational and it is funny, with stories so bizarre they'll have you questioning whether fact really is stranger than fiction. From the unusual medical treatments of yesteryear (vibrator rehabilitation, shock therapy, and medical heroine just to name a few) to the incredible innovations saving lives today, we're traversing centuries of medical history in one quick episode!

    Interact with us at myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com.
    What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idioum? segment let me know.

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    42 mins

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