812 - Kibosh. Sidekicks. Misolation.
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audio
Podknife tags |
Advice
Writing
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Education
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Feb 25, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:17:28

The origin of "kibosh" is a long-standing mystery in the English language. Yiddish? A whip? Clog-makers tools? We investigate. Also, sidekicks play interesting and important roles in fiction. Does your Watson or Robin meet expectations? A familect story about misolation.

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