Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, words and phrases sprinkled with magic and wonder found their way into our stories. Have you ever wondered where these enchanting expressions come from? Join me on a journey to discover the origin of fairy tale words and phrases that have captivated our imaginations for generations!

Huh? Has the Cat’s Pyjamas lost its mind? Nope, we’re just looking into all of the French words adopted into the English language and thought that might be a cool title for this episode! Make sure you listen so you can find out what it means!

This episode is about the fascinating origins of the word “octopus”, and we aim to finally answer the question, is it octopi or octopuses?

What does ancient Greek mythology and the movie Finding Nemo have to do with each other? Listen to this episode to find out!

What’s your favourite thing to eat between two bits of bread? Did you know that the most commonly held theory of the origin of the word in this episode is actually not entirely correct? Listen to the episode to find out!

Have you ever been caught in a storm or heavy rain and heard someone say it was “Raining cats and dogs?”. In this episode we explore where this extraordinary phrase comes from.

What’s a word that a play over 100 years old and a movie that only came out a few years ago have in common? Listen to this episode to find out where the word “robot” comes from and how it’s used in modern pop culture.

What word was inspired by a story and inspired stories to be written? In this episode, we find out where the word “serendipity” came from and how it has influenced the world since.

Huge thanks to my amazing listeners for sending in their word requests!

It’s funny how often food shows up in our language. In this episode, we discover where the term “buttering you up” came from, and why humans seem to be so obsessed with food!

This episode looks at the word “nightmare” and the history behind it. We discover what happens when humans learn more about our world and the impact that has on our language.

Language is continuously evolving and shifting, and the last two years are no exception. In this episode we discuss how the pandemic state since 2020 has already affected our language and changed the way we use words.🦠