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Appraise The Phrase

Society EN ↓ 133 episodes

The show that puts your favorite (or not so favorite) everyday expressions under a microscope and into the hot seat. Tune in as Mario and his special guests dive into the meanings and origins of common sayings, expressions, and idioms. We may introduce you to a few too! Once it's all said and done, will these sayings live up to their common usage or will they crash and burn from some investigation? Join us as we take a moment to appraise the phrase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

GOAT Phrase Tournament | Round 2 Matchup 3 13.12.2022

Watch as Mario and Twenty bring the GOAT Phrase Tournament to you by giving their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrases, expressions, and idioms. Round 2 Matchup 1 pits #22 The Tables Have Turned against #1 Mother Nature. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should move on to th...

GOAT Phrase Tournament - Round 2 Matchup 2 06.12.2022

Watch as Mario and Twenty bring the GOAT Phrase Tournament to you by giving their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrases, expressions, and idioms. Round 2 Matchup 1 pits #9 A Blessing In Disguise against #8 Hindsight Is 20/20. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should move on t...

GOAT Phrase Tournament - Round 2 Matchup 1 29.11.2022

Watch as Mario and Twenty bring the GOAT Phrase Tournament to you by giving their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrases, expressions, and idioms. Round 2 Matchup 1 pits #10 The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword against #7 Drawing A Blank. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should...

2nd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series - Round 1 Matchup 6 22.11.2022

Watch as Mario and Twenty give their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrase form. The fifth matchup pits #17 No Pain, No Gain against #16 Going To Hell In A Handbasket. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should move on to the next round. Will their analysis persuade you? Tune in...

2nd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series - Round 1 Matchup 5 15.11.2022

Watch as Mario and Twenty give their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrase form. The second matchup pits #18 A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words against #15 Jack of All Trades. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should move on to the next round. Will their analysis persuade you...

2nd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series - Round 1 Matchup 4 01.11.2022

Watch as Mario and Twenty give their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrase form. The second matchup pits #19 A Grain Of Salt against #14 Kill Them With Kindness. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should move on to the next round. Will their analysis persuade you? Tune in to th...

2nd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series - Round 1 Matchup 3 25.10.2022

Mario and Twenty are bringing the GOAT Phrase Tournament to you! Watch as Mario and Twenty give their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrase form. The second matchup pits #20 The Pot Calling The Kettle Black against #13 The Only Way Out Is Through. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for...

Episode 51 | S2 E26: GOAT Phrase Tournament Series - Matchup 2 18.10.2022

Mario and Twenty are bringing the GOAT Phrase Tournament to you! Watch as Mario and Twenty give their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrase form. The second matchup pits #21 Tell Me Who You're With & I'll Tell You Who You are against #12 Eye For An Eye. Mario and Twenty make their case and make thei...

Episode 50 | S2 E25: 2nd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series - Round 1 Matchup 1 11.10.2022

Mario and Twenty are bringing the GOAT Phrase Tournament to you! Watch as Mario and Twenty give their round by round analysis of each Season 2 Phrase Rankings matchup. Think Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe but in phrase form. The first matchup pits #22 The Tables Have Turned against #11 Baby Mama. Mario and Twenty make their case and make their case for who should move on to the ne...

Episode 49 | S2 E24: Season 2 GOAT Phrase Tournament Bracket Show 27.09.2022

For the second time in ATP History, watch as Mario is joined by Twenty and the entire Expression Appraisal Team to announce the Season 2 GOAT Phrase Tournament Rankings. In our Season 2 finale, we announce and review the GOAT Phrase Tournament rankings. Each team member gives their thoughts on where the phrases rank and where they believe they should be. At the end of the episode, we share our top...

Episode 48 | S2E23 - The Tables Have Turned 20.09.2022

On this week's episode, Mario and Twenty welcome #Eastside Podcast host and Shop Christien owner/founder Auntie Nique to the Expression Appraisal Table. Table? What table? Why is it turning? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Detroit based podcast host and Shop Christien founder Auntie Nique to discuss the meaning and origin of The Tables Have Turned. Mario, Twenty, and Nique go on an unusual...

Episode 47 | Tell Me Who You Are With & I Will Tell You Who You Are 06.09.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome Fancy Bread Miami Podcast hosts Adrian and Edwin to the Expression Appraisal Table. If you're a bird, then I'm a bird. Right? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Miami based podcasters Adrian and Edwin of Fancy Bread Miami podcast to discuss the meaning and origin of Faking The Funk. We share our take on a phrase that is close to Adrian's heart. We explore w...

Episode 46 | S2 E21 - Faking The Funk 30.08.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome creator, coach, and facilitator Black to the Expression Appraisal Table. If you ain't got it, you ain't got it. The theory is brilliant? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Boston native and New Orleans based creator, coach, and facilitator Black to discuss the meaning and origin of Faking The Funk. Black share their views of aunthenticity, work, and spirit....

Episode 45 | S2 E20 - Hindsight Is 20/20 23.08.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcomes back Expression Appraisal Team member and Sergeant First Class Myron to the Expression Appraisal Table. What you saw it not always what it seems? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Mario's long time friend and Twenty's Expression Appraisal Team rival to discuss the meaning and origin of Hindsight is 20/20.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog0:0...

Episode 44 | S2 E19 - Drawing A Blank 16.08.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcomes fitness coach and Master Trainer Kalyn Harris to the Expression Appraisal Table. Are you confused or you don't know what to say? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by San Diego based fitness coach and Master Trainer, Kalyn Harris to discuss the meaning and origin of Drawing A Blank. Kalyn Harris is a Master Trainer at Fit Athletic in Mission Beach. She has 9...

Episode 43 | S2 E18: A Blessing In Disguise 09.08.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome back Expression Appraisal Team member Dre to the Expression Appraisal Table. How many disguised blessings do I have to go through to get the regular clothes blessings? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by health and wellness trainer, football coach, and host of Mental & Potential show, Dre Lindley to discuss the meaning and origin of A Blessing In Disguis...

Episode 42 | S2 E17: Going To Hell In A Hand Basket 02.08.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome Writer, Community Manager, and Podcaster Melanie Dione to the Expression Appraisal Table. Going to hell in a handbasket: a dramatic joke or a cruel statement? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by NOLA native, Writer, Community Manager, and Podcaster Melanie Dionel to discuss the meaning and origin of Going To Hell In A Handbasket. You can find all things Mela...

Episode 41 | S2 E16 - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words 26.07.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome photographer Ray Astronomikal to the Expression Appraisal Table. Nowadays, pictures are worth a thousand...likes? Views? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Detroit native and photographer/videographer Ray Astronomikal to discuss the meaning and origin of A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words. Ray describes himself as a nomad with a camera. He hails from Detro...

Episode 40 | S2 E15 - Eye For An Eye 19.07.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome Division 1 football student athletes CJ Brown and Anthony Enechukwu to the Expression Appraisal Table. To put it simply, try Jesus..not me. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Northern Illinois DB CJ Brown and Western Michigan DB Anthony Enechukwu to discuss the meaning and origin of Eye For An Eye. CJ and Anthony go in-depth about their personal eye for an...

Episode 39 | S2 E14 - The Only Way Out is Through 12.07.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome fellow podcaster and owner/founder of The Monarch Brand Daniel Lee to the Expression Appraisal Table. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Daniel Lee, owner/founder of The Monarch Brand to discuss the meaning and origin of The Only Way Out Is Through. Daniel connects his martial arts passion to the consistency that it takes to achieve goals you set out to ach...

Episode 38 | S2 E13: Grain of Salt 05.07.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome former RMU classmate and current owner of Chef Toya Catering Latoya Fairley to the Expression Appraisal Table. Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by college basketball player turned professioal chef Chef Latoya Fairley to discuss the meaning and origin of Grain of Salt. Chef Toya connects the phrase Grain of Salt with her experience transitioning into a succes...

Episode 37 | S2 E12: Toot Your Own Horn 28.06.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome teacher and author of Etymolgy Rules Brittany Selah to the Expression Appraisal Table. What good is a horn that does not make a sound? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by teacher, and author of Etymolgy Rules Brittany Selah to discuss the meaning and origin of (Don't) Toot Your Own Horn. Brittany is a fellow lover of language and shares her passion of the wo...

Episode 36 | S2 E11 - Baby Mama 21.06.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome back ATP Creative Director Mik and accomplished writer Jamilah Lemieux to the Expression Appraisal Table. This one goes out to all the baby mamas, baby mama's mamas. Who that is? Oh, that's just my baby daddy? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by ATP Creative Director and founder of Ok So Boom Mik and writer and cultural critic Jamilah Lemieux to discuss the...

Episode 35 - Money Can't Buy Happiness 14.06.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome back ATP Creative Director Mik and Expression Appraisal Team member Fave to the Expression Appraisal Table. Money is a need. Happiness is a need. Money can buy money. But can money buy happiness? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by ATP Creative Director and founder of Ok So Boom Mik and Expression Appraisal Team member Fave to discuss the meaning and origin...

Episode 34 | S2-E9 | The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword 07.06.2022

This week, Mario and Twenty welcome poet and executive coach Juan Pabloe Mobili to the Expression Appraisal Table. The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword is one of the longest standing phrases in our culture. Does the might of the pen come from a political influence or simply a ode to the talent of a writer? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Argentinian poet and executive coach Juan Pablo Mobili...

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