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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins

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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as a clam." So, let's cut to the chase, if you jump on the bandwagon now, the first 100 subscribers will b...

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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Carelessness. 19.08.2020 28:46

Episode 25: Jay & Ray get careless. willy nilly slacker leeway slipshod Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter , Instagram , & FB . The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shir...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Politics. 12.08.2020 52:22

Episode 24: Jay & Ray elect to filibuster about a few political terms. carpet bagger toe the line wag the dog gerrymander Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter , Instagram , & FB . The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Sayings... 05.08.2020 37:23

Episode 23: Jay & Ray say some things. Bob's your uncle By & large Heavens to Betsy Call a spade a spade Link to W.E.B. Dubois's powerful essay 'Returning Soldiers' written to the African-American soldiers returning from WWI. Snagglepuss (not Marvin Martian) Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter , Instagram , & FB . The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showca...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Nature. 29.07.2020 20:15

Episode 22: Jay & Ray get in touch with nature. beat around the bush turn over a new leaf heard it through the grapevine Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.c...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Colors. 22.07.2020 27:38

Episode 21: Jay & Ray put on their technicolor dream coats. red herring blackmail blue moon red neck Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Ha...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Clothing, pt. 2 15.07.2020 29:02

Episode 20: Jay & Ray get all dressed up with nowhere to go. dressed to the nines put a sock in it drop of a hat ride ones coat tails Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at cle...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Nonsense. 08.07.2020 34:35

Episode 19: Jay & Ray sputter sheer nonsense. balderdash malarky knackered hornswaggled Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shir...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Time. 01.07.2020 30:47

Episode 18: Jay & Ray get timely. curfew nick of time high time lollygag Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shirts. Big Science...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Parenting. 24.06.2020 34:00

Episode 17: Jay & Ray get grounded by a few parental phrases. smart aleck the third degree mind your 'p's and 'q's Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at cl...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Animals. 17.06.2020 18:26

Episode 16: Jay & Ray pick a litter of animal phrases. scapegoat flea market happy as a clam long in the tooth Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Potty Talk! 10.06.2020 36:06

Episode 15: Jay & Ray get the scoop on poop. Poop John Loo Potty Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shirts. Big Science Music i...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & All of it. 03.06.2020 22:46

Episode 14: Jay & Ray wanna know 'All of it.' Kit & Caboodle Full Monty The whole ball of wax Whole Shebang The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shirts. Big Science Music...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & The Law. 27.05.2020 20:34

Episode 13: Jay & Ray are on the wrong side of the law. On the lamb Scott-free Redhanded Cut to the chase Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% o...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Craziness. 20.05.2020 27:14

Episode 12: Jay & Ray go nuts for some crazy idioms. Crazy as a loon Mad as a hatter Off your rocker Nuts Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% o...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Food! 13.05.2020 18:32

Episode 11: Jay & Ray hunger for food idioms. Brownie points Big apple Humble pie Grain of salt Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats an...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Things are going badly. 06.05.2020 21:19

Episode 10: Things are going badly with Jay & Ray. Hell in a handbasket Pandemonium On the fritz Mayhem Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Quarantined. 29.04.2020 28:58

Episode 9: Jay & Ray get quarantined. Stir-Crazy Cabin Fever Grind to a halt Lose your marbles Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Alcohol. 22.04.2020 18:41

Episode 8: Jay & Ray relax with a drink...or two. Hootch 3 Sheets to the wind Martini Booze Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Music. 15.04.2020 27:04

Episode 7: Jay & Ray explore phrases with some musical overtones. Face the music Fat lady sings Swan song Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% o...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Money. 08.04.2020 25:11

Episode 6: Jay & Ray cash in on some Money phrases. Penny for your thoughts My 2 cents Cash cow Arm & a leg Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Bedtime. 01.04.2020 29:59

Episode 5: Jay & Ray get cozy with Bedtime phrases. Sleep tight Nightmare Pipe Dream Bunk Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Sh...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Weather. 25.03.2020 22:05

Episode 4: Jay & Ray explore phrases with undercurrents of Weather. Raining cats & dogs Under the weather Raincheck Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.co...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Done with it. 18.03.2020 23:21

In this episode, Jay & Ray discuss phrases relating to the topic: 'done with it.' Deep-Six Kibosh Eighty-Six Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Things are great! 11.03.2020 21:55

Episode 2: Jay & Ray think 'Things are great!' Up to snuff Cloud 9 Hunky-dory Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shir...

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Punctuation 04.03.2020 32:05

Episode 1: Jay & Ray get punctuated. ampersand question mark interobang Subscribe, Review, Share, and Follow us @Whole9YardsPod The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Use our promo code W9Y21 at clementemuseum.com to get 10% off Hats and T-Shirts. Big Science...