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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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word nerd

Fathima Kinza

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This one's for the uncommons and the old fashioned romantics. As much for the activists and the mystics, as it is for the nerds – lovers of language, poetry and prose, in literature and in film. Welcome to word nerd! Here we sink our teeth into the delicious words that make our world. New episodes are released on Sundays Intro and outro music: Vitamin String Quartet
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Buzz Word the Podcast

Nerd Nook Trivia

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Nerd Nook Trivia presents Buzz Word the Podcast! Join host Bevan Lucas and our rotating cast of contestants as we play our game of addictive word play. This show is based on the Buzz Word brand board game by Play Monster LLC. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551702036839&mibextid=kFxxJD
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Fill Me In

Be More Smarter

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Fill Me In is a crossword podcast, or at least, that's what it pretends to be. Most of the time, it's about other things (including, but not limited to: soup, Thor, Rosana Ñler, sandwiches, Stephen Sondheim, Viewer Mail, vuvuzelas, inappropriate glorification of the E Division, and more), but occasionally, we also talk about crosswords.
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
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Words from the Nerds Podcast

Aiden, Charley, and Ben

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We are the "Words from the Nerds" podcast, and we are here to talk about Marvel, DC and Star Wars! Anything from weekly news to overall discussions on these topics. Thank you for stopping by and listening. Enjoy your stay :)
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Word Nerd Ink. Radio podcast

Mike Ristic aka The Word Nerd

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Word Nerd Ink radio featuring poet , author , musician , multi genre writer , song writer , #foreversarah foundation leader and widower to the one and only amazing Sarah Asher the writer that stole my heart.
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The Word Nerds Archive

Dave Shepherd, Howard Shepherd, Howard Chang

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The Word Nerds is a weekly podcast on words, language, and why we say the things we do. Three language teachers share their ideas about the roots of everyday English. Each edition explores a rude word of the week. In addition to looking at language change, the podcast features music by independent artists each week. Shownotes/links: www.thewordnerds.org.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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Whether you're a word nerd, a curious conversationalist, or just someone who loves a good linguistic mystery, Word Wonders offers insightful discussions, engaging anecdotes, and a splash of humor. Tune in to discover why we “spill the beans,” what “barking up the wrong tree” really means, and how the language we use every day is steeped in history and surprise. Let’s embark on this wordy adventure together and uncover the secrets hidden within our everyday language!
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TRIVIA TIME

Trivia Time Podcast

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Trivia Time is a weekly pub quiz style podcast. Each week, we will be presenting you with 5 rounds of 8 questions as well as a bonus anagram. Themes and categories will vary, but generally you can expect a music/audio round, a general knowledge round, a classic subject round, a celebrity/pop culture round, and a connection round. Get together with your trivia team or play solo, at home or on the go, because it's Trivia Time!
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Budget Nerds

You Need a Budget

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Personal finance experts Ben Barlowe and Ernie Reppe get nerdy with numbers as they share budgeting tips, strategies for categorizing transactions, and lessons learned from using the revolutionary budgeting system known as You Need a Budget.
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Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!
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A bi-weekly podcast where we dive into the world of board games while sharing insights from our walk with Jesus. Join us as we discuss game strategies, faith journeys, and how the two intersect, offering encouragement and fun for board game enthusiasts and believers alike.
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The Nerd Element

The Nerd Element

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The Urban Dictionary describes “Nerding Out” as getting overly excited about something that isn’t generally “cool”. The word “Cool” is societal. Why should our interests be defined by the perception of others? Here at The Nerd Element we want to DECONSTRUCT the word cool. The Nerd Element exists to bring people together to entertain and educate about nerd culture. Whether you Nerd Out about pop culture, literature, travel or even politics, The Nerd Element is the place for you. We are just t ...
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On My Own Terms

Bad Gamer Elite

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Bad Gamer Elite also known as BGE chats about the various topics that hit is ADHD noggin. Hold on while we talk about video games, comic books, photography, family and more!
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That's What They Say

Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

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That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Kruth.
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Welcome to our RPG actual play and review show; the Pocket System Podcast! Our mission is to have fun with friends and share some of these awesome pocket-sized systems with you. Whether its running games at conventions, taking a breather from a long campaign, improving storytelling skills, or introducing people to roleplaying games, pocket systems can really shine. Listen along as we dive into some of the smallest systems around & find your next favorite. Thanks for checking us out!
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A talk show for the terminally online, but now it's also a podcast. Join your hosts Brian Wecht (Ninja Sex Party, Starbomb) and Leighton Gray (Dream Daddy, Game Grumps) for interviews with interesting people from around the internet, emotional honesty, goofs, advice, and more. Come hang with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The World Needs Nerds

The Sonar Network

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Nerd is a loaded word, but that’s why we love it. THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS (hosted by MacKenzie Green) is an exploration through fandom and pop culture, with a lot of laughs. Whether it’s the MCU, VPR, or Memory athletics—THE WORLD NEEDS NERDS is here to talk about it. Brought to you by your friends at L.A. Comic Con!
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Decision Nerds

Paul Richards & Joe Wiggins

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We talk about human behaviour and decision-making with an investment slant. And tell terrible jokes. Join us as we dive into the trenches with industry innovators, academics and mavericks.
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Nerdonomy

Nerdonomy

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Nerds on Film and Nerds on History have each had their last word. And yet like the legendary Phoenix (the bird, not Jean Grey), a new podcast rises from their ashes. Are we still covering Film? Yes. Are we bringing back History episodes? Absolutely. What about those long talked-about Nerds on Words and Nerds on Books episodes, or even Nerds on Science? We’ll definitely cover those too. We are now, simply, Nerdonomy. Our rebranded podcast uses the season format, and episodes will release week ...
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The 8-Bit Bar

Jonathan Perry

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The best place to hang and talk about video games and anything nerd culture and more! Stay tuned for weekly episodes and make sure if you like this to share it with your nerd friends and family to soread the word.
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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News

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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News (NNNN) explores, discusses, and nerd’splains some of the most interesting nerd topics of the day. The podcast consists of Fergal and Tim, (the weakest links by a country mile) who ask some seriously basic questions of co-hosts Kristian and Jess. Kristian (who is very nerdy) will actually help you understand things a little better while Jess (the TURBO NERD) has some real answers to fascinating topics of the day. This podcast is set in the town of Moose Jaw, Saskatche ...
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The Emily Show

Baker Media, LLC.

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Get ready for some legal drama and a whole lot of sass on The Emily Show, hosted by none other than the internet's favorite legal analyst, Emily D Baker. With over 17 years of experience as a lawyer and former LA Deputy District Attorney, Emily gives you the lowdown on the hottest legal stories everyone is talking about. Her unique blend of smarts, sarcasm, and colorful language will have you laughing and learning at the same time. But that's not all, y'all! Emily shares her wild and hilario ...
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Intrigue

BBC Radio 4

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Ben Lewis unravels the tangled story of a Christian billionaire family, stolen relics, fake treasures and the scholar turned sleuth who exposed the scandal of biblical proportions. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.
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Top of the Morning, Bottom of the Bottle. Every other week, Kat and Chris yuck it up over drinks, discussing everything from pop culture, to politics, to personal triumphs and social faux pas. With ridiculous banter, unexpected guests, poignant insights, and their own amateur libation reviews, you never know where the Wreckless Breakfast "oddcast" will take you. @superkatjones @densonology
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Superstar Adrian Beck chats to Dani Vee about his new middle grade book VILLAIN. The switch board lit up like Taylor Swift at a Chiefs game (enjoy my footy reference ADRIAN!) and we heard from 7 special and not at all planted creative guests who asked questions that ranged from the ridiculous (Adam Wallace) to the profound ... um someone did ask so…
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Brian makes his triumphant return from tour and tells us all about it. Check out our Patreon to get AD-FREE and VIDEO EPISODES for as low as $2 a month! Support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at…
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Send us a text This is officially our biggest episode yet... Thunderbolts early thoughts, the biggest movie of the year, and Joels journey in The Last of Us sesason 2. Click now to go on this insane 2 hour ride with us nerding out over amazing projects!! Time Codes 0:00 Intro 9:50 Thunderbolts Review 34:50 List Update 54:35 Sinners 1:37:38 Top 5 Mo…
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It’s spring break 2025, and that means it’s time for the second Nerd Sleepover! This episode comes to you from an Airbnb in beautiful Indianapolis, where host Heather Bernt-Santy gathered with some of her very favorite nerds. In this episode, we discuss challenges to “DEI”–what if we said the words every time instead of hiding behind the acronym? W…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/W1usvKtssDo Day 8 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on May 2, 2025. The majority of the day revolved around the continued cross-examination of Jen McCabe by Alan Jackson. Her testimony is described as "incredibly difficult" and "evasive," with…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/UwnYctoUtyU Day 4 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 25, 2025. I covered it on May 1st when court was not in session. The Jury went to view the property at 34 Fairview Rd where John O'Keefe was found dead. Special Prosecutor Hank wante…
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We have a king-sized show for our 50th episode! Our players are sweeping up the points which had Bevan wondering if they were looking up the answers. Thank you so much for listening to our fun little game and be sure to tell your friends! Support the show Be sure to like Buzz Word the Podcast on Facebook and thanks for listening!…
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We'd love to hear from you! Time is limited—but how we manage our energy determines how far that time can take us. It’s not just the big interruptions that steal our time—it’s the constant stream of small distractions that quietly drain our focus throughout the day. Whether it’s tech, pop-up people, or scrolling, little moments add up fast. In this…
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Folks, Brian's got mad yo-yo skills and he's been keeping it a secret from us this whole time. You're gonna want to see this one for yourself, so head over to our Patreon to get VIDEO EPISODES as well as our AD-FREE audio episodes for as low as $2 a month! Support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on …
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Someone at Hasbro should stop letting their CEO talk. Also, there’s a lot of crappy news out so I decided to talk about some new games announced recently. Speaking of news, we’ve also got Rowan Zeoli on from Rascal News to talk about what its like as an independent news blog in this dumpster fire of a time. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswor…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/tL9-DNEWaLo Day 7 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 30, 2025. Jen McCabe is back on the stand with Direct Examination. Special Prosecutor, Hank Brennan, asked her to recount when Karen Read said, "I hit him, I hit him, I hit him." Jen…
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It’s spring break 2025 and host Heather Bernt-Santy has invited some of the TECN nerds to Indianapolis for a four day sleepover! In this episode, Heather and some of her favorite people discuss how to navigate the idea of “consent” with young children. Want to support the show? Make a one time gift, or become a member and get bonus content like fre…
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This week Shauna and Dan speak out against the silence with the phrase, Mums the Word. Bonus: Workers Rights, Charley's Men, and Stokyn Lyppis It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like early acce…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/8gU9569DwaU Day 6 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 29, 2025. The Cross Examination of Ian Whiffin continues with focusing on what was and wasn't included. Whiffin came under scrutiny, particularly when they admitted to not knowing th…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/OaPz08BtHZc Day 5 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 28, 2025. It began with testimony from Ian Whiffin of Cellebrite. He was approached by the Public Relations department to figure out why there is such confusion with the information …
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This week, Ryan is a little less sick but still just as much in Japan. He's visited both Tokyo and Kyoto, which you'd think would come in handy a little later in the show. Otherwise, Brian and Ryan deal with typos, horse races, more coughing than we'd like, and multiple spellings of "wolf." If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for th…
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Ah America, filled with gun toting rednecks wearing their flag as a t-shirt and pondering what Jesus would do while chowing down on Mexican food, greasy burgers, partially hydrogenated corn syrup cubes, and washing it all down with Budweiser, the king of beers… for those who’ve never tasted real beer… And Europe, full of a homogeneous group of peop…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/GHGrjYTL384 Day 3 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 24, 2025. The trial is not proceeding in the order of witnesses who arrived at the scene, unlike the previous trial. Kerry Roberts' early testimony provided a timeline of events from…
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We'd love to hear from you! When your brain is running on overload, it's easy to miss the little things—like that auto-renewed subscription, a forgotten late fee, or an unclaimed discount. It’s not always the big, bold purchases that derail your financial goals—it’s the small, sneaky leaks that go unnoticed. In this episode, we’re exploring how men…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/3Rj_yLDmgIU Day 2 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 23, 2025. Kerry Roberts returns to the stand, but this time, her story takes a sharp turn. Roberts initially testified to the grand jury that she heard Karen Read ask Jen McCabe to …
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Dani Vee and Chris Flynn chat about his new supernatural thriller novel Orpheus Nine. Described as Australia's Stephen King, Chris writes a satire about world problems through small town conversations. They explore doomsday culture and impact of a catastrophising media on mental health and desensitisation. They discuss why people are so worried abo…
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From The History Podcast, this is Invisible Hands. This is the story of a hidden force that changed Britain forever — free market capitalism — and the invisible hands that shaped it. David Dimbleby traces the history of an idea that charts his lifespan. It started in a fighter plane in the Battle of Britain, gained traction in shadowy post-war Lond…
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It’s spring break 2025, which means the Nerds are descending on Indianapolis for four days of nerdy fun! In this episode, host Heather Bernt-Santy and nerds Lizz Nolasco, Mike Huber, Kisa Marx, and Bethany Corrie wonder about what happens when we lose ourselves in our caring work. Want to support the show? Make a one time gift, or become a member a…
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RETRO: This week Shauna and Dan ponder whether or not we are all in the same boat, or if we are just in the same body of water with some people on yachts while others are in little rowboats. Bonus: Egg frying, white-washed war bond ads, and Dan's great-great-grandmothers newspaper Originally aired June 23, 2021 It's free to join our Patreon, patreo…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/r76bme3HJcU The Retrial of Karen Read began on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Trial One started on April 29th, 2024. Day One focused on Jury Instructions, Opening Statements and First Witnesses. The Prosecution's Opening Statement was done by Hank Br…
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Many of us approach YNAB from a position of scarcity, at least at first. We don't have enough money to do all the things we want to do, and we're living paycheck to paycheck. Giving every dollar a job and working through the 5 Questions helps us gain clarity about what our money needs to do for us, and finally get our financial life on track. But w…
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In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe shares highlights from the recent Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat and his adventures at FBC Game Con in Kansas. Then, Kevin Lewis joins Joe to continue their deep dive into their God-led journey in board game design, spotlighting the upcoming release of Joe’s new game, Meek Heroes: Victor…
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This week, Ryan is both sick and in Japan -- and he still shows up for a fresh episode. (Brian is neither sick nor away from home, so his contributions are adequate and predictable. Derbies, Verdugos, and (hopefully not vulgar) stories about bathrooms. Also, check out Ryan's other podcast, Adventures Assemble, available here, and anywhere else you …
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Chris Perkins isn’t at Wizards of the Coast anymore? I might not have to put decals on my minis anymore? I’m just a glass cage of emotions right now. In the meantime, we’ve got Justus and Eric from the card game Doomlings on to talk about their cute little catastrophe game. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News This D&D adven…
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Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad The Karen Read Retrial’s Opening statements begin on Tuesday, April 22nd. There's a motion from the Commonwealth to restrict the defense from claiming victim injuries were caused by an animal. The defense wants to show a picture of abrasions on the victim's arm in …
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On this special episode of Two Words, John & Radio Matt conclude their week-long WrestleMania celebration by looking forward to this weekend's huge WrestleMania 41 event! They'll recap the latest wrestling news and take a detailed dive into their predictions for wrestling's biggest show. Tune in and see if your picks match theirs!…
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We'd love to hear from you! Strong connections are built on a steady rhythm of giving and receiving. In this episode, we explore how being present, consistent, and supportive creates long-term returns in our relationships, our confidence, and our personal growth. It’s not always about grand gestures; sometimes, just being there is the most powerful…
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We're unlocking more Patreon content for the public feed! This time, it's hours upon hours of us watching season one of The Sopranos with Jory. These can be enjoyed either on their own, or used as commentary tracks for the actual episodes as viewed on your favorite streaming platform. Note that for S1E5, this is just the watchalong, and the comment…
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