https://www.idiomsavant.xyz The podcast that attempts to explore and explain the origins of common expressions in a manner that isn't nearly as boring as this description. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Zola The podcast that attempts to explore and explain the origins of common expressions in a manner that isn't nearly as boring as this description. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean Danny Savage & James Enochs [email protected] [email protected] (Danny Savage & James Enochs) © Idiom Savant The podcast that attempts to explore and explain the origins of common expressions in a manner that isn't nearly as boring as this description. http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/8/b/5/c8b5b33b1e81f66a/IdiomSavant.jpg https://www.idiomsavant.xyz [email protected] https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 12 Mar 2017 00:12:00 PDT by-hook-or-by-crook A scavenging serf, a burglarious bishop, or an Irish invasion? Join us as we attempt to unravel another etymology by hook or by crook. A scavenging serf, a burglarious bishop, or an Irish invasion? Join us as we attempt to unravel another etymology by hook or by crook. A scavenging serf, a burglarious bishop, or an Irish invasion? Join us as we attempt to unravel another etymology by hook or by crook. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 13:38 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 26 Feb 2017 00:12:00 PDT the-devil-to-pay A treacherous task, a dubious deal, or a Norse code? Suffer with us on our journey into the underworld, as we seek the devil (to pay). A treacherous task, a dubious deal, or a Norse code? Suffer with us on our journey into the underworld, as we seek the devil (to pay). A treacherous task, a dubious deal, or a Norse code? Suffer with us on our journey into the underworld, as we seek the devil (to pay). Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 16:05 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 29 Jan 2017 00:12:00 PDT idiOMG-3 Ali Bavarian returns to the show and joins us for a rousing game of idiOMG. Ali Bavarian returns to the show and joins us for a rousing game of idiOMG. Ali Bavarian returns to the show and joins us for a rousing game of idiOMG. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 14:39 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 22 Jan 2017 00:12:00 PDT minced-oaths As a post hoc Christmas celebration and in honor of our own resurrection as a podcast, we discuss a multitude of expressions and exclamations used as euphemisms for Jesus Christ. As a post hoc Christmas celebration and in honor of our own resurrection as a podcast, we discuss a multitude of expressions and exclamations used as euphemisms for Jesus Christ. As a post hoc Christmas celebration and in honor of our own resurrection as a podcast, we discuss a multitude of expressions and exclamations used as euphemisms for Jesus Christ. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 22:46 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 15 Jan 2017 00:12:00 PDT message-in-a-poddle An exciting christmas trip, an epic new video game, or a dramatic increase in real-world responsibilities? Join us as we discuss the origins of our unannounced holiday hiatus and what to expect in the near future. An exciting christmas trip, an epic new video game, or a dramatic increase in real-world responsibilities? Join us as we discuss the origins of our unannounced holiday hiatus and what to expect in the near future. An exciting christmas trip, an epic new video game, or a dramatic increase in real-world responsibilities? Join us as we discuss the origins of our unannounced holiday hiatus and what to expect in the near future. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 04:22 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Mon 21 Nov 2016 00:12:00 PDT off-the-cuff A wild west ledger, an industrial convenience, or a spontaneous magician? Musical guest Ali Bavarian provides some melodic accompaniment as we attempt to uncover the origin of the expression "off the cuff." A wild west ledger, an industrial convenience, or a spontaneous magician? Musical guest Ali Bavarian provides some melodic accompaniment as we attempt to uncover the origin of the expression "off the cuff." A wild west ledger, an industrial convenience, or a spontaneous magician? Musical guest Ali Bavarian provides some melodic accompaniment as we attempt to uncover the origin of the expression "off the cuff." Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 13:11 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 13 Nov 2016 00:12:00 PDT bobs-your-uncle An abbreviated nepotist, a criminal's kin, or a Scottish Musical? Download this episode, Bob's your uncle... your life is now complete. An abbreviated nepotist, a criminal's kin, or a Scottish Musical? Download this episode, Bob's your uncle... your life is now complete. An abbreviated nepotist, a criminal's kin, or a Scottish Musical? Download this episode, Bob's your uncle... your life is now complete. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 23:11 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 30 Oct 2016 00:12:00 PDT idiumpire If you like baseball - but wish the rules were more confusing and clearly made up on the spot - then this episode is a home run. If you actually hope to learn anything about idiom etymology, this one's probably a swing and a miss. If you like baseball - but wish the rules were more confusing and clearly made up on the spot - then this episode is a home run. If you actually hope to learn anything about idiom etymology, this one's probably a swing and a miss. If you like baseball - but wish the rules were more confusing and clearly made up on the spot - then this episode is a home run. If you actually hope to learn anything about idiom etymology, this one's probably a swing and a miss. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 16:19 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 23 Oct 2016 00:12:00 PDT under-your-hat A presidential put-down, a British bowman, or a cerebral secret? Put on your thinking cap as we discuss the origins of the expression "keep it under your hat." A presidential put-down, a British bowman, or a cerebral secret? Put on your thinking cap as we discuss the origins of the expression "keep it under your hat." A presidential put-down, a British bowman, or a cerebral secret? Put on your thinking cap as we discuss the origins of the expression "keep it under your hat." Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 13:57 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 16 Oct 2016 00:12:00 PDT worth-his-salt A perspiring peasant, a salty serf, or a savory currency? Join us as we discuss the etymology of the phrase "worth his salt." Or don't, and suffer through some other bland, flavorless podcast instead. A perspiring peasant, a salty serf, or a savory currency? Join us as we discuss the etymology of the phrase "worth his salt." Or don't, and suffer through some other bland, flavorless podcast instead. A perspiring peasant, a salty serf, or a savory currency? Join us as we discuss the etymology of the phrase "worth his salt." Or don't, and suffer through some other bland, flavorless podcast instead. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 15:47 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 9 Oct 2016 00:12:00 PDT idiOMG-2 Jamie introduces an updated and renovated iteration of the old Idiom Savant classic, idiOMG. We don't want to give too much away but it's definitely funny auto focus. Jamie introduces an updated and renovated iteration of the old Idiom Savant classic, idiOMG. We don't want to give too much away but it's definitely funny auto focus. Jamie introduces an updated and renovated iteration of the old Idiom Savant classic, idiOMG. We don't want to give too much away but it's definitely funny auto focus. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 12:01 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 2 Oct 2016 00:12:00 PDT raining-cats-and-dogs Dirt poor critters, furry yachts, or beasts of Scandinavian gods? Grab an umbrella and join us as we discuss the origin of the expression "raining cats and dogs." Dirt poor critters, furry yachts, or beasts of Scandinavian gods? Grab an umbrella and join us as we discuss the origin of the expression "raining cats and dogs." Dirt poor critters, furry yachts, or beasts of Scandinavian gods? Grab an umbrella and join us as we discuss the origin of the expression "raining cats and dogs." Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 11:12 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 18 Sep 2016 00:12:00 PDT prime-meridiom We attempt yet another idiom game. This one revolves around expressions from other countries and languages and by the end of the episode it becomes abundantly clear that we slid in on a shrimp sandwich. We attempt yet another idiom game. This one revolves around expressions from other countries and languages and by the end of the episode it becomes abundantly clear that we slid in on a shrimp sandwich. We attempt yet another idiom game. This one revolves around expressions from other countries and languages and by the end of the episode it becomes abundantly clear that we slid in on a shrimp sandwich. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 15:46 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 11 Sep 2016 00:12:00 PDT cold-shoulder A frigid maiden, an unwelcome visitor, or a curt countess? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression "cold shoulder." A frigid maiden, an unwelcome visitor, or a curt countess? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression "cold shoulder." A frigid maiden, an unwelcome visitor, or a curt countess? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression "cold shoulder." Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 10:18 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 4 Sep 2016 00:12:00 PDT idiOMG Jamie tries out a new acronym based idiom game (ABIG) that Producer Shadi does his best to ruin. Download ASAP and prepare to LOL. Jamie tries out a new acronym based idiom game (ABIG) that Producer Shadi does his best to ruin. Download ASAP and prepare to LOL. Jamie tries out a new acronym based idiom game (ABIG) that Producer Shadi does his best to ruin. Download ASAP and prepare to LOL. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 15:31 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 21 Aug 2016 00:12:00 PDT break-a-leg A dramatic assassin, a kneeling thespian, or an overworked rustler? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression "break a leg." A dramatic assassin, a kneeling thespian, or an overworked rustler? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression "break a leg." A dramatic assassin, a kneeling thespian, or an overworked rustler? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression "break a leg." Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 13:34 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 14 Aug 2016 00:12:00 PDT dead-ringer This episode is a dead ringer for a funny, educational, and interesting podcast. It contains none of those positive attributes but it sure looks like it would. This episode is a dead ringer for a funny, educational, and interesting podcast. It contains none of those positive attributes but it sure looks like it would. This episode is a dead ringer for a funny, educational, and interesting podcast. It contains none of those positive attributes but it sure looks like it would. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 16:21 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 7 Aug 2016 00:12:00 PDT on-the-wagon If you are abstaining from listening to podcasts this episode would be a good time to fall off the wagon. If you are abstaining from listening to podcasts this episode would be a good time to fall off the wagon. If you are abstaining from listening to podcasts this episode would be a good time to fall off the wagon. Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 11:24 https://www.idiomsavant.xyz Sun 31 Jul 2016 00:12:00 PDT red-herring Is the title of our inaugural episode a reference to the idiom that we actually discuss, or simply a red herring? Is the title of our inaugural episode a reference to the idiom that we actually discuss, or simply a red herring? Is the title of our inaugural episode a reference to the idiom that we actually discuss, or simply a red herring? Danny Savage & James Enochs clean 15:06