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.
To Make Ends Meet
The Language Lie
12/17/21 • 23 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss tailoring, leftover meat, and balancing the budget.
Sources:
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
I'll Be a Monkey's Uncle
The Language Lie
08/03/21 • 22 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss monkeys, creationists, and Casey and Ingrid's very different days.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey%27s_uncle
https://www.idioms.online/ill-be-a-monkeys-uncle/
https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-mon3.htm
https://thevillageidiom.org/ill-be-a-monkeys-uncle/
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
To Go Berserk
The Language Lie
06/29/21 • 30 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss bears, wolves, and Odin.
Sources:
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-berserk.html
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20berserk
https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2018/06/berserk.html
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/go+berserk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berserker
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
Take It With A Grain Of Salt
The Language Lie
05/04/21 • 31 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss restaurant speak, poison antidotes, cute Frenchmen, and Casey’s best buddy, Pliny the Elder.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/86_(term)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folie_%C3%A0_deux
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
Up A Creek
The Language Lie
02/28/21 • 25 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the elements, yachting, and a very appropriate idiom.
Sources:
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
https://grammarist.com/idiom/up-the-creek-and-up-a-creek/
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/up-shit-creek-without-a-paddle.html
https://www.jollyparrot.co.uk/blog/five-phrases-that-have-nautical-origin
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.
Hog on Ice
The Language Lie
04/19/21 • 31 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss hogs, hockey, and Canadian idioms!
Sources:
https://www.narcity.com/16-newfoundland-slang-dictionary-terms-all-canadian-need-to-know
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
Hitch In Your Giddyup
The Language Lie
05/17/21 • 33 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Texas, cowboys, horseshoes, and a little Faulkner.
Sources:
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
Pleased As Punch
The Language Lie
08/28/21 • 26 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Harry Styles and murderous puppets, and Ingrid does a Southern accent.
Sources:
https://grammarist.com/idiom/as-pleased-as-punch/
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-ple1.htm
https://www.thekitchn.com/why-do-we-say-pleased-as-punch-238364
https://www.vogue.com/article/what-might-harry-styles-new-beauty-line-look-like
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/racist-phrases-origins-language-20200610.html
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
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.
Shoo-In
The Language Lie
12/11/23 • 17 min
Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s competitive nature, horsies, the misspellings of the NYTimes online editions and, of course, doom core.
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.
Curiosity Killed the Cat
The Language Lie
08/09/22 • 35 min
Join Casey and Ingrid as Casey explains how the New and Old Testaments are like Twilight and Harry Potter.
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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