Appraise The Phrase

This week on ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of The Devil Is In The Details. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Daniel José Older as they explore the nuances of how details play a crucial role in storytelling and life. They touch on personal connections to the phrase, its impact, and the importance of recognizing the good and bad in every sit...

On this week's episode of ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Great Minds Think Alike. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Ken Gibbs Jr to discuss their personal experiences with the phrase great minds think alike and its implications. The conversation touches on themes of invisibility, social dynamics, and the treatment of minority voices and...

On this week's episode of ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess| the value of the old familial phrase the Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree. Watch as Mario and Twenty discuss their takes on their connections to their fathers as well as their perspective on fatherhood and the 3 men that made this phrase popular. Were they similar to their parents? And when did...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of the romantic and endearing phrase, Absence Makes The heart Grow Fonder. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by writer, author, and cultural critic Mikki Kendall to discuss her experiences with divorce, parenting, and if being away from someone really makes you miss it.  Mikki Kendall is a writer, dive...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Dr. Thomisia "Mishi" Booker to discuss how important it is for your mental health and relationships to speak up for yourself to get what you need.  Dr. Mishi launched Hey Carter! after being disappointed in the lack of representation...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Time Heals All Wounds. Watch as Mario and Twenty dive into the history and meaning of this sounds better than it feels phrase. Find out where Time Heals All Wounds comes from and how it became such a popular phrase to use to help soothe. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog   0:00 Time...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Practice Makes Perfect. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Atlanta business owner and board chair of Atlanta Smart Academy Adam Tolliver to see if this motivational phrase actually measures up to what it promises. Join us to have the conversation you didn't know you needed to have. Adam holds a Bachelo...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Count Your Blessings. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Dr. Donielle Fagan to talk about mental health, gratitude, and the impact of knowing when to look on the bright side and when to let sadness have its time. Dr. Fagan is a Counseling Psychologist and a licensed Realtor® in Georgia. In her Realtor...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of A Broken Clock Is Right Twice A Day. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Actress and Prodcution Assistant Shandalyn Wortham to talk moments where being still got you to the right place, and if there is a such thing as all good or all bad people plus the fascinating history behind the day's phrase..I am...

Appraise The Phrase: Origins of Everyday Expressions | Season 4: Episode 1 - GOAT Phrase ChampYour favorite word show is back. Mario and Twenty add D Lee and Kountry Sh!t Host Charsha to the Expression Appraisal Team for our 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Championship Episode. Watch as Mario and Twenty lead Fave, Myron, D Lee, and Charsha through the Final Four phrases of the Season 3 GOAT Phrase Tourname...

Mario and Twenty are back to bring you Phrase March Madness. Welcome to the ultimate showdown where timeless phrases clash in our 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series! This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as we kick off with Round 2, featuring Matchups 3 & 4. From the nostalgic ""Its The Thought That Counts"" to the empowering ""Beggars Can't Be Choosers,"" we're diving deep to see...

Mario and Twenty are back to bring you Phrase March Madness. Welcome to the ultimate showdown where timeless phrases clash in our 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series! This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as we kick off with Round 2, featuring Matchups 1 & 2. From the nostalgic "Sticks and Stones" to the empowering "Your Gift Shall Make Room for You," we're diving deep to see if the...

Mario and Twenty are back to bring you Phrase March Madness. Welcome to the ultimate showdown where timeless phrases clash in our 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series! This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as we kick off with Round 1, featuring Matchups 4, 5, 6, & 7. From the nostalgic "Sticks and Stones" to the empowering "Your Gift Shall Make Room for You," we're diving deep to see...

Mario and Twenty are back to bring you Phrase March Madness. Welcome to the ultimate showdown where timeless phrases clash in our 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series! This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as we kick off with Round 1, featuring Matchups 1, 2, 3, & 8. From the nostalgic "Sticks and Stones" to the empowering "Your Gift Shall Make Room for You," we're diving deep to see...

This week, Mario and Twenty are joined by the the Expression Appraisal Team, Fave and Myron, to unveil the ranking of the 16 Season 3 phrases. Which of the following phrases will be ranked number 1 going into the Season 3 GOAT Phrase Tournament? Watch to find out! A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The BushHow You Do One Thing Is How You Do EverythingDon't Judge A Book By It's CoverSpeak Of The De...

Watch as Mario and Twenty share their thoughts on this phrase that focuses on the outcome over the journey. How far are you willing to go to reach a goal? SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 0:00 1:00 Intro 1:31 Roll Call: Michael Jackson the GOAT6:17 That's All I Have To Say About The End Justifies The Means12:30 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster Dictionary, Dictionary(dot)com, an...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of The Customer Is Always Right. Watch as Mario and Twenty share their thoughts on the meaning and history of a phrase that make or break your day. Is it true that whatever the customer says goes? Also, pay workers a livable wage! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 0:00 1:00 Intro 1:31 Roll Call:...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of a What Goes Around Comes Around. Watch as Mario and Twenty add their thoughts to this karmic phrase. You won't be able to guess who coined this phrase and the prestigious entity that backed it. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 0:00 1:00 Intro 1:31 Roll Call: Game of Thrones binge7:04 That's...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of a Piece of Cake. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by way of Atlanta, Georgia, Coco, founder of Coco Cakes by Coco, to add their thoughts on the conlficting origins of one of the sweetest phrases we've ever appraised. Corey "Coco" McDonald grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he was taught at an early ag...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Silver Lining. Watch as Mario and Twenty discuss a phrase that looks on the bright side of things (wink). Join your favorite phrase podcasters to find out why we say silver lining. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 0:00 1:00 Intro 1:34 Roll Call: Maca Root and Hurricanes3:45 That's All I Have...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Beggars Can't Be Choosers. Watch as Mario and Twenty discuss the slipper slope of taking away choice from someone just because they may be in a place to beg. For more about Tokunbo, visit:https://tokunbokoiki.comSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 0:00 Combination1:00 Intro 1:31 Roll Call: ATP...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Easy Come, Easy Go. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by way of London, U.K., Cultural Curator and Ìyà ni wúrà book club founder Tokunbo Koiki to figure if anything really comes easy and, if it does, how easy does it leave. Tokunbo is a vibrant, passionate and driven entrepreneur who is often described a...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Your Gift Will Make Room For You. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Detroit native music producer, DJ, and music educator in Compton Dope Candi to figure what type of gift makes room for you and what make room even means! From Chicago to Los Angeles, Candi turned her childhood discoveries into a caree...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Take For Granted. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by bestselling and award-winning author Minda Harts to find out what the granted in take for granted truly means, the history may surprise you. We also list some ways to notice if you've ever been taken for granted. Minda Harts is the bestselling and aw...

This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Sticks and Stones. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by hip hop and spoken word artist Shy Speaks to investigate where this old nursery rhyme comes from and how true it is. ShySpeaks, is a hip hop & spoken word artist, speaker, and host from Dallas, TX. Her soulful voice, thoughtful lyrics, and DYNAM...