Boo To A Goose
Komedio
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
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Cock and Bull Story
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09/04/20 • 21 min
In a world of lies, who can you trust? Jacob and Annie, I hope! We break down three different possible origins of this cute and common expression, including at least two you'd never expect. If you like it, leave a review!
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Mum's the Word LIVE!
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05/13/21 • 15 min
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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Mad as a Hatter (Alice in Wonderland Part 1)
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08/21/20 • 26 min
We're doing an arc! Jacob and Annie dissect the origin of the phrase "mad as a hatter", which predates Lewis Carroll using it in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Where did the phrase come from? How did it come to mean what it means? Why hatters? Find out here! (There will be another Alice phrase next week.)
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Pilot: Boo to a Goose
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06/12/20 • 13 min
In this episode, Jacob and Annie tackle the turn of phrase that launched this entire podcast: “boo to a goose”. What does it mean? How should one use it? What is this podcast even about? All of those questions are answered in this episode!
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Gutted
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10/09/20 • 20 min
You know the feeling. That pit in your stomach. That gruesome sorrow. Jacob and Annie provide a couple examples of what it means to be absolutely gutted.
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Cheshire Cat Grin (Alice in Wonderland Part 2)
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08/28/20 • 29 min
We did a second Alice in Wonderland episode! Much more obscure than the previous one, this time we talk about how the English county of Cheshire applies to cats, and why this might cause them to grin (and disappear). Tell your friends!
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Don't Teach Your Grandmother to Suck Eggs
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07/31/20 • 18 min
What could this one possibly mean? It makes a lot more sense in retrospect! Jacob and Annie crack the shell on this one, old-school style.
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Bog Standard
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08/14/20 • 19 min
This episode is about bog standard, but it isn't bog standard. Does that make sense? It will when you hear what bog standard means. It really BOGgles the mind.
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Getting Shirty
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08/07/20 • 20 min
You don't want to get shirty with Jacob and Annie! You can try, but it's not a good idea! Find out how to avoid such a horrible circumstance in our first requested episode!
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Up The Duff + Knocked Up: The Mother's Day Special
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05/06/21 • 27 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Boo To A Goose have?
Boo To A Goose currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does Boo To A Goose cover?
The podcast is about Language, England, Comedy, Podcasts, English and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Boo To A Goose?
The episode title 'Cock and Bull Story' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Boo To A Goose?
The average episode length on Boo To A Goose is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Boo To A Goose released?
Episodes of Boo To A Goose are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Boo To A Goose?
The first episode of Boo To A Goose was released on Jun 1, 2020.
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