Underdog Podcasts
Appraise The Phrase
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
Episode 33 | Kill Them With Kindness 31.05.2022 55:46
This week, Mario and Twenty welcome Mario's long time friend and Detroit native, Adria Moses to the Expression Appraisal Table. Full Description (Minimum 500 characters)Appraise The Phrase: Origins of Everyday Expressions | Season 2: Episode 8 - Kill Them With KindnessThis week, Mario and Twenty welcome Mario's long time friend, Adria Moses to the Expression Appraisal Table. Kill Them With Kindess...
Episode 32: Jack of All Trades ft. UMich and JMU Football 24.05.2022 52:37
Mario and Twenty welcome Mike Sainristil and Sammy Malignaggi to the Expression Appraisal Table. Everyone wants to be the best at their craft but is it better to be really good at many crafts? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by University of Michigan WR/DB Mike Sainristil and James Madison University DB/RB Sammy Malignaggi to discuss the meaning and origin of Jack of All Trades. Mikey and Sam...
Episode 31: Ignorance Is Bliss ft. ICW 17.05.2022 56:41
Mario and Twenty welcome Ian and Ace of ICW (InnerCity Weightlifting) to the Expression Appraisal Table. To know or not to know? That is the question. Is Ignorance bliss to us all or just the first person to coin it? Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by ICW representatives Ian and Ace to discuss the meaning and origin of Ignorance Is Bliss. Who better to grade this life mantra than the organiza...
Episode 30: Mother's Day Special - Mother Nature 10.05.2022 1:04:06
Mario and Twenty welcome Mama Sheila and Mama Vickie to the Expression Appraisal Table. Mother's Day is a special day for many. There's no better way for ATP to honor Mother's Day than to appraise the most motherly phrase in the world. Watch as Mario is joined by Twenty and their own mothers to discuss the meaning and origin of Mother Nature. They take the time to, not only honor their moms, but m...
Episode 29: The Pot Calling The Kettle Black ft. Ms. Peacherino 03.05.2022 1:00:07
Appraise The Phrase: Origins of Everyday Expressions | Season 2: Episode 4 - The Pot Calling The Kettle Black feat. Ms. Peacherino Mario and Twenty welcome Screenwriter/Director Monique to the Expression Appraisal Table. Name calling is frowned upon but what does it mean when the pot calls the kettle black? Watch as Mario is joined by Twenty and Screenwriter, Director, and Owner of What We Watch M...
Episode 28: No Pain, No Gain ft. Coach Darien Harris 26.04.2022 59:40
Mario and Twenty welcome Michigan State University Football Coach and Director of Player Engagement Darien Harris to the Expression Appraisal Table. We've all likely heard the phrase No Pain, No Gain in our lives. Usually while experiencing something excruciating. Does this expression stand the test of time? Watch as Mario is joined by Twenty and Michigan State University Football Coach and Direct...
Episode 27: You Are What You Eat ft. Chef Suellen 19.04.2022 57:36
Appraise The Phrase: Origins of Everyday Expressions | Season 2: Episode 2 - You Are What You Eat feat. Chef Suellen DrummondMario and Twenty welcome Chef Suellen Drummond to the Expression Appraisal Table. Is You Are What You Eat purely a matter of healthy eating or is there more behind this catchy phrase? Watch as Mario is joined by Twenty and Chef Suellen Drummond to discuss the meaning and ori...
Episode 26: Season 1 GOAT Phrase Champ 12.04.2022 1:26:12
"Appraise The Phrase: Origins of Everyday Expressions | Season 2: Episode 1 - The Season 1 GOAT Phrase ChampMario and Twenty welcome the Expression Appraisal Team members Mikki, Myron, Dre and Fave. For the first time in ATP History, watch as Mario is joined by Twenty and the entire Expression Appraisal Team to finish the Season 1 GOAT Phrase Tournament deciding the winners of the remaining 8 phra...
"The G.O.A.T. Phrase: Season 1 Finale" 16.11.2021 48:40
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! It's the Season 1 Finale! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team celebrate their 25th episode by diving into the term G.O.A.T. and lining up all 24 phrases from this season as we set the stage for the first Appraise The Phrase grade bracket. Mario and Dub discuss:- Origin of the G.O.A.T.- Ali, Jordan, Serena, TB12- Season One Phrase Grades- G.O.A.T. Phrase Bracket...
"Don't Shoot The Messenger" 09.11.2021 41:34
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team welcomes financial advisor and former German Football League star Jevonte Alexander to take a deeper look into Don't Shoot The Messenger. Mario and Jevonte discuss:- Meaning and Origin- The Seed and The Soil- My Side, Your Side, And The Truth"Every time I get some mail, it's bills"Listen as Don't Shoot The Messenger goes unde...
"All That Glitters Is Not Gold" 02.11.2021 39:46
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team welcomes NYC singer/songwriter Leah Hinton to dive into All That Glitters Is Not Gold. Leah, Dub, and Mario discuss:- Meaning and Origin- Social Media- Too Good To Be True- First Impressions- Learning from Aladdin"The want to be first is greater than the want to be true"Listen as All That Glitters Is Not Gold goes under the A...
"Cut to The Chase" 26.10.2021 40:30
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team welcomes Duke Davis and Ganon better known as the dynamic professional wrestling duo The Mane Event to dive into Cut to The Chase. Mario, Dub, and The Mane Event discuss:- Meaning and Origin- Asking Mama For Permission- The Rock and Michael Myers- Roman Reigns- And more"When nobody is laughing, get to the action"Listen as Cut...
"Ok So Boom (Once Upon A Time)" 19.10.2021 35:20
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team welcomes Ok So Boom founder, and Chicago native, Mik to dive into how she took Ok So Boom from a phrase to a lifestyle brand and it's connection to Once Upon A Time. Mario, Dub, and Mik discuss:- Meaning/Origin- AAVE- New York or Chicago- Soulja Boy and fairy talesListen as Ok So Boom (Once Upon A Time) goes under the Apprais...
"Blood Is Thicker Than Water" 12.10.2021 48:15
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team welcomes Boston rap artist Emanle Ali as they dive into the meaning and origin of Blood Is Thicker Than Water. Mario, Dub and Emanle Ali discuss:- Meaning/Origin- Remember Family vs. Treating Family Well- Thicker Than Milk?- Boston Rap/Cory's SongListen as Blood Is Thicker Than Water goes under the Appraise The Phrase microsc...
"Actions Speak Louder Than Words" 05.10.2021 30:24
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team welcomes back Sgt 1st Class Myron Jones as they dive into the meaning and origin of Actions Speak Louder Than Words. Mario, Dub and Myron discuss:- Birthdays- Kanye- Intent vs. Impact- Walking The Talk"Don't say will, then play you will"Listen as Actions Speak Louder Than Words goes under the Appraise The Phrase microscope.5:...
"Bite The Hand That Feeds You" 28.09.2021 32:14
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team dives into the meaning and origin of Bite The Hand That Feeds You. Mario and Dub are back to discuss the following:- Dead Presidents- Reminder of Gratitude- Blocking Your Blessings- Perpetuating OppressionListen as Bite The Hand That Feeds You goes under the Appraise The Phrase microscope. Brought to you by the Underdog Podca...
"Cloud 9" 21.09.2021 22:16
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, The Expression Appraisal Team dives into the meaning and origin of Cloud Nine. Tune in as Mario and Tiff aka Wavy Fav explore how close, or not so close, they've come to experiencing the ultimate euphoria, why the number seven isn't Mario's favorite, and what Cloud Nine plans they are going to try to finesse. Listen as Cloud Nine goes under t...
"No Good Deed" 14.09.2021 34:45
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, Helsinki Rooster RB Andrecus Lindley re-joins the Expression Appraisal Team all the way from Finland to discuss the meaning and origin of saying that has been cosigned by multiple all time greats throughout history. It's more than phrase, it's a lifestyle. But is it a lifestyle you're built for? Tune in as Keep Your Friends Close And Your Ene...
"Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer" 07.09.2021 38:15
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, Helsinki Rooster RB Andrecus Lindley re-joins the Expression Appraisal Team all the way from Finland to discuss the meaning and origin of saying that has been cosigned by multiple all time greats throughout history. It's more than phrase, it's a lifestyle. But is it a lifestyle you're built for? Tune in as Keep Your Friends Close And Your Ene...
"Can't See The Forest For The Trees" 31.08.2021 28:03
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, Mario and Dub take a look into the meaning and origin of a saying that stands the test of time but may not stand on it's own. The devil is in the details but are the details worth missing the big picture? Listen as Can't See The Forest For The Trees goes under the Appraise The Phrase microscope. When a tree falls in a forest, the forest takes...
"Dog Eat Dog" 24.08.2021 21:28
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, Mario welcomes long time friend and Elite Nation Fitness owner Coach Baymon to the Expression Appraisal Team to discuss the meaning and origin of a phrase that is a staple in the sports world but is also one of society's ugly realities. It may not have always been this way but it is now. Listen as Dog Eat Dog goes under the Appraise The Phras...
"Three Sheets To The Wind" 17.08.2021 22:13
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, Mario welcomes God's Fave and Three The Hard Way podcast cohost Tiff back to fulfill her Expression Appraisal Team duties. This time, they focus on the meaning and origin of a phrase that comes straight out of Tiff's mouth. Lit? Smacked? Loaded? Pour up the Casamigos because this phrase comes in many forms. Listen as Three Sheets To The Wind...
"Don't Throw The Baby Out With The Bathwater" 03.08.2021 29:43
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, a very, special familiar guest joins the Expression Appraisal Team. Mario and Princess Asia are back on the mic together for the first time since Talk About It. This time around, they're talking about a saying that is all cringe plus a not so shocking origin. Listen in as Don't Throw The Baby Out With The Bathwater is put under the Appraise T...
"Devils Advocate" 27.07.2021 27:45
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, one of Boston's talented, young creatives joins the Expression Appraisal Team. Mario welcomes film director and The Visonariez creator, Bentley Sweven to take on one of the most used, most acted on, and ourtight annoying sayings we've appraised. Unemployment is at an all-time high but there may be a position available thanks to this origin. L...
"Bite The Bullet" 20.07.2021 18:30
Welcome to Appraise The Phrase! On this week's episode, Mario takes the Expression Appraisal Team to Helsinki, Finland to link with European American Football star Running Back Andrecus Lindley as they take on a saying that feels nothing short of disrespectful. It's giving 'bow down and take it'. It's something we all have done but is it something we all have said? Listen in as Bite The Bullet is...
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