Idiom Savant

Danny Savage & James Enochs

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.

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Top 10 Idiom Savant Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Idiom Savant episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Idiom Savant for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Idiom Savant episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

By Hook or by Crook

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03/12/17 • 13 min

A scavenging serf, a burglarious bishop, or an Irish invasion? Join us as we attempt to unravel another etymology by hook or by crook.

Idiumpire

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10/30/16 • 16 min

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&#x27;s probably a swing and a miss.

Prime Meridiom

Idiom Savant

09/18/16 • 15 min

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.

Break a Leg

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08/21/16 • 13 min

A dramatic assassin, a kneeling thespian, or an overworked rustler? Join us as we explore the etymology of the expression &quot;break a leg.&quot;

Red Herring

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07/31/16 • 15 min

Is the title of our inaugural episode a reference to the idiom that we actually discuss, or simply a red herring?

Message in a Poddle

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01/15/17 • 4 min

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.

Bob's Your Uncle

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11/13/16 • 23 min

An abbreviated nepotist, a criminal&#x27;s kin, or a Scottish Musical? Download this episode, Bob&#x27;s your uncle... your life is now complete.

The Devil to Pay

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02/26/17 • 16 min

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).

idiOMG - Out on the Porch

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01/29/17 • 14 min

Ali Bavarian returns to the show and joins us for a rousing game of idiOMG.

Minced Oaths

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01/22/17 • 22 min

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.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Idiom Savant have?

Idiom Savant currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does Idiom Savant cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Language Learning, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Idiom Savant?

The episode title 'By Hook or by Crook' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Idiom Savant?

The average episode length on Idiom Savant is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Idiom Savant released?

Episodes of Idiom Savant are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Idiom Savant?

The first episode of Idiom Savant was released on Jul 31, 2016.

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Idiom Savant

Danny Savage & James Enochs

Top 10 Idiom Savant Episodes

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How many episodes does Idiom Savant have?

What topics does Idiom Savant cover?

What is the most popular episode on Idiom Savant?

What is the average episode length on Idiom Savant?

How often are episodes of Idiom Savant released?

When was the first episode of Idiom Savant?

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