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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh
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4.7 • 23 Ratings
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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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231 Law of the Jungle / It's a Jungle Out There
This week Shauna and Dan delve into two similar phrases, Law of the Jungle and It's a Jungle Out There. And yes, we talk about Kipling and Disney again. Bonus: Dan becomes an art critic. Shauna fails to choose a fruit.
Remember to drink respectfully.
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230 Pie in the Sky
This week Shauna and Dan explore the surprising origins of pie in the sky. From workers rights to great British actors this episode has tons of cool facts! Bonus: Biggest meal of the day
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RETRO 98 Calm Before The Storm
This week Shauna and Dan take a look at the Calm Before The Storm. Then quickly learn there is SO MUCH MORE to this phrase! Join them on a whimsical adventure to explore the calm before and after the tempest.
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229 Tough Nut to Crack
This week Shauna and Dan look into the phrase, a Tough Nut to Crack. Dan gets super confused about the history of window blinds and then does a quick Aaron Neville impression. Bonus: The best Superman actors
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228 Fly Off the Handle
This week Shauna and Dan try not to Fly Off the Handle as the dig into old dictionaries and early uses of the phrase. Bonus: Maine becomes a State, Buddy Rich, and our favorite pen colors.
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227 Speak of the Devil
This week Shauna and Dan decide to Speak of the Devil. Or sometimes, Talk of the Devil. Which do you say when someone you were just talking about shows up? Bonus: The devil has rattling bones and Dan hates horror games.
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Customer Reviews
Bunny tails
Great for a drive to school
Entertaining and educational
Always learn something new and have a good time listening.
Just the facts Ma’am
Was so excited to find this podcast. The hosts leave much to be desired. Their banter sounds forced and honestly ANNOYING.
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