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The Language Lie

The Language Lie

Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine

Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Language Lie episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Language Lie 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 The Language Lie episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Language Lie - Knock On Wood

Knock On Wood

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12/18/23 • 22 min

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s 3 Roman Empires, Jesus Wafers, and Otis Redding’s top ten hit.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - Lying Through One's Teeth
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11/20/23 • 22 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss lying, zombies, and pussycats.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - Batten Down the Hatches

Batten Down the Hatches

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11/15/23 • 16 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss hurricanes, the universality of the pandemic, and Taylor Swift.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - Push the Envelope

Push the Envelope

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11/06/23 • 17 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss mathematics, Mad Men, and how Casey and Ingrid are actually AI bots.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - All Hat, No Cattle

All Hat, No Cattle

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07/21/23 • 16 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss cowboys, manners, and just owning up to who you are, already.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
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05/01/23 • 15 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss power lines, divorce, and Casey's history as a hitchhiker.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - Close But No Cigar

Close But No Cigar

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04/26/23 • 17 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss how Ingrid used to be a carnie, Cake, and the problematic nature of PT Barnum shows.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - The Cat's Out of the Bag

The Cat's Out of the Bag

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04/17/23 • 15 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss yet another idiom about cats. To which they are both allergic.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - To Flesh Something Out

To Flesh Something Out

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04/08/23 • 26 min

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss an idiom that horrifies, disgusts, and completely unsettles Casey.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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The Language Lie - The Wrong Side of the Bed
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01/15/24 • 20 min

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss augury, Edith Hamilton's "Mythology," and which side of the bed is the correct side of the bed.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Language Lie have?

The Language Lie currently has 57 episodes available.

What topics does The Language Lie cover?

The podcast is about Linguistics, Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts and Podcast Life.

What is the most popular episode on The Language Lie?

The episode title 'Knock On Wood' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Language Lie?

The average episode length on The Language Lie is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Language Lie released?

Episodes of The Language Lie are typically released every 8 days, 9 hours.

When was the first episode of The Language Lie?

The first episode of The Language Lie was released on Jan 19, 2021.

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