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WITW Short 18 – Bros On Ice
This week we’re covering the history of Zambonis, ice skating, and winter sports AND we explore some of the top bromances through time.
Episode 18 – Molten Muppets
This is an etymology podcast, and this week we’re learning all about the origins of volcanoes and marionette puppets aka muppets!
WITW Short 17 – Riot In The Boonies
Another short, dear listeners. Today we are talking all about simps – is it an insult or a compliment? Please weigh in. We’ll also be chatting about the origins of Botox and play a little guessing game around the topic. It’s wild out there for the Asian community right now. Stay safe out there, friends.
Episode 17 – Guscle!
Hey hey hey, it’s the second week of December! We’re trucking along this month and this week’s episode is all the way back from August! That seems like a lifetime ago. Carolyn will teach you all about SIG alerts and Portia talks about baked goods. (Generally speaking. She had a rough week and didn’t pick a singular word.)
WITW Short 16 – Simping For Botox
Another short, dear listeners. Today we are talking all about simps – is it an insult or a compliment? Please weigh in. We’ll also be chatting about the origins of Botox and play a little guessing game around the topic. It’s wild out there for the Asian community right now. Stay safe out there, friends.
Episode 16 – A-Maze-Ing Knights
Hey hey hey, it’s the second week of December! We’re trucking along this month and this week’s episode is all the way back from August! That seems like a lifetime ago. Carolyn will teach you all about SIG alerts and Portia talks about baked goods. (Generally speaking. She had a rough week and didn’t pick a singular word.)
WITW Short 15 – No Such Thing As Lazy Tetris
Portia said December 1st, but she doesn’t know what she’s doing. Lockdown, am I right? This week we learn all aboot how tropical storms and diseases are named. We also discuss the origins of “aboot” and receive a quick reminder that AIRBUD IS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND WE WILL NEVER MAKE THAT ERROR AGAIN. Phew. Anyway, stay healthy, stay informed, let’s get this bread (and vaccine).
Episode 15 – Irish I Had Some Bananas!
Hey hey hey, it’s the second week of December! We’re trucking along this month and this week’s episode is all the way back from August! That seems like a lifetime ago. Carolyn will teach you all about SIG alerts and Portia talks about baked goods. (Generally speaking. She had a rough week and didn’t pick a singular word.)
Bonus Episode – Australia with Special Guests Bella Worner-Butcher & Dan Edwards
This was our first guest interview, so we were still working out the kinks (sorry for the audio quality). But we were over the moon to chat with a couple of Carolyn’s Australian pals, Bella and Dan! We learned all about Australian Etymology, marsupials, Captain Cook, and the importance of supporting indigenous individuals.
WITW Short 14 – Omg, Sext!
Portia said December 1st, but she doesn’t know what she’s doing. Lockdown, am I right? This week we learn all aboot how tropical storms and diseases are named. We also discuss the origins of “aboot” and receive a quick reminder that AIRBUD IS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND WE WILL NEVER MAKE THAT ERROR AGAIN. Phew. Anyway, stay healthy, stay informed, let’s get this bread (and vaccine).
Bonus Episode – Toasting To 2021!
Portia said December 1st, but she doesn’t know what she’s doing. Lockdown, am I right? This week we learn all aboot how tropical storms and diseases are named. We also discuss the origins of “aboot” and receive a quick reminder that AIRBUD IS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND WE WILL NEVER MAKE THAT ERROR AGAIN. Phew. Anyway, stay healthy, stay informed, let’s get this bread (and vaccine).