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Publisher |: Speakcies

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Comedy,; Language,; Linguistics

Categories Via RSS |: Arts,; Comedy

The podcast about the history and stories behind the words we read, write, and speak everyday.

Plus, how Kale is from The Devil.

Includes all Origin of Speakcies (1-150) plus The Speakcies Show (1-10).

People |: Steve Glissman (@steveglissman)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Richmond, VA
Premiere Date |: 2018-08-27
Related Hashtags |: #history,; #jokes,; #NewSlang,; #podernfamily,; #quotes
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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167 Available Episodes (167 Total) / Average duration: 00:51:04

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167 Available Episodes (167 Total)Average duration: 00:51:04

Dec 20, 2022

00:56:27

It's the first ever Christmas episode of The Speakcies Show, featuring the return of Speakcies podfather, Scott McGinnis of Origin of Speakcies.

In addition to discussing Christmas, the guys talk about a visit to a pop up bar, a very comfortable bathroom rug, Adrienne Iapalluci, the ability of Crocs to undermine the holiday spirit, the worst John Denver song, and the relationship between the McRib and S&P 500.

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

Dec 06, 2022

00:50:13

The holidays are here, and it is a dog eat dog world (but not a Doggy Dog World - shout out to Snoop). Learn the origin of this idiom, plus get the details on Steve and Rod's Thanksgiving adventures, including navigating a meal with your uncle and your uncle's blood thirsty dog. In addition, learn how HBO's Euphoria factors into this year's top dog names, what Road House tension is, and the story of the death of Mindy the Dog.

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

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Hunter accidentally shot dead by his own dog in freak accident - nypost.com/2022/11/28/hunter-accidentally-shot-dead-by-own-dog-in-freak-accident/

Top Dog Names 2022 - rover.com/blog/dog-names/

Nov 22, 2022

00:48:46

Inspired by Steve's entrance into the world of barbershop quartets, learn about everyone's (with the exception of Mexico) favorite door knock, plus life (and hair) lessons from the Love Boat, a black market high school barber, a visit to Lizzo's Instagram comments, and the latest victim of Pete Davidson's BDE - Dionne Warwick.

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt, including Road House We Believe in Dalton shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

Lizzo's Instagram comments - https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYqZimrxVB/

Nov 15, 2022

00:42:04

Is the word "Spaz" an ableist slur? What does "ableist" and "ableism" mean? The answers, and where the guys fall on the subject, might surprise you.

Learn how Lizzo is involved, what it means to be a Fat, how John Fetterman and Herschel Walker are battling against ableist stereotypes, Generation Z's attack on the Thumbs Up emoji, plus how Road House, the official movie of Thanksgiving, rips the throat out of ableism against the blind. Finally, a tribute to the greatest spazzes of all - 8th grade boys.

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt, including Road House We Believe in Dalton shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

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Nov 08, 2022

00:46:40

This episode explores the circle of life inspired by the wedding vow "Till Death Do Us Part." Learn about birth from the woman who has 11 children with eight different men, plus death from the recent passing of the world's dirtiest man. Also find out if someone who puts the "fun" funeral is also fun at a South Sudanese wedding. Finally, as Thanksgiving is almost upon us, Steve and Rod reflect on lessons from Road House, the official movie of Thanksgiving.

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt, including Road House We Believe in Dalton shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Oct 25, 2022

00:49:49

This episode explores the world of quick serve / fast food dining, including the origin of McDonald's ubiquitous jingle (and Rod's parents contribution to it), plus a Cold War with Dunkin, a Taco Bell victory over Chick-fil-A, and the ballad of a Mexican restaurant lost to the sands of time and Virginia Beach.

And remember - butter your toast while it is hot (and don't hire a cook with active syphilis sores on his face).

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Oct 18, 2022

01:02:00

This episode concerns the history of Progressive Rock, or Prog Rock, which has nothing to do with Bernie Sanders (or does it?).

To learn the truth, Steve speaks with journalist David Weigel (Slate, Reason, GQ, Esquire, USA Today, Rolling Stone, Politico, and the Washington Post: Democracy Dies In Darkness) about his book - The Show That Never Ends: The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock.

They discuss the roots of Prog, robot armadillos, what Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates has to do with King Crimson, social media, and finally David's role in a new global news platform - Semafor.

To hear Dave Weigel answer "3 Silly Questions," become a Speakcies Supporter on Patreon for only $2/month! For this price, you receive to all Speakcies benefits and features including:

- Early access to episodes

- Exclusive guest video segment - 3 Silly Questions

- Exclusive podcasts like "Uncut," "Personal Records," and "True Facts with Robert Banquette"

This special promotion ends soon. For more, go to Patreon.com/speakcies

DAVID WEIGEL

Buy The Show That Never Ends: The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock - amazon.com/Show-That-Never-Ends-Rise/dp/0393356027

Twitter - twitter.com/daveweigel

Semafor - semafor.com

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

Oct 13, 2022

00:07:08

Patreon Preview: Speakcies Uncut - Boo, Boo Madea

Here is a preview of the latest episode of Speakcies Uncut, available exclusively to Speakcies Supporters at Patreon.com/speakcies.

You can become a Speakcies Supporter today for just $2.00/month.

Lock in this rate permanently and receive all benefits, including

- Early access to episodes

- Exclusive guest video segment - "3 Silly Questions"

- Exclusive podcasts like "Uncut," "Personal Records," and "True Facts with Robert Banquette"

The offer expires at the end of this month. Limited number of spots available. Don’t miss out! Subscribe today at Patreon.com/speakcies

Oct 11, 2022

00:56:49

This episode explores the theme of money, ranging from the origin of the "My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle" song to the world of financial independence with guest Brad Barrett, host of the "ChooseFI" podcast (and book).

In addition, learn the legend of the Goose Whisperer, a dating d-bag tax (Thank you New York Post), and Rod's preferred vehicle for saving money (pun intended).

CHOOSEFI PODCAST

ChooseFI on Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosefi/id1187770032

Purchase ChooseFI:Your Blueprint to Financial Independence - amazon.com/Choose-FI-Blueprint-Financial-Independence/dp/0960058907

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

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Oct 04, 2022

00:46:09

Host Steve Glissman and producer Rod Brostien explore the phrase "Who's Your Daddy," from its origins in the pimp game from 1861 to Steve's first earring as a teenager at Claire's. The guys also discuss comments from an episode of "Call Her Daddy" (and how a night at 7-11 ended that show's original lineup), and discover an unethical experiment exposing unborn babies to kale. Finally, learn what happens when you don't shut your mouth, especially when you see a lady in a green hat.

THE SPEAKCIES SHOW

Call Her Daddy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvL3c_J3vO

Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies

Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA

Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951

Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

Dec 20 | 00:56:27

The Speakcies Show #10 - Christmas with Scott McGinnis

Dec 06 | 00:50:13

The Speakcies Show #9 - Dog Eat Dog