Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. We delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of the phrase 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. DFTBA! Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast has ended its run on July 8, 2026 after 325 episodes over 9 seasons.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Episode 77: Ugly Duckling

Shauna and Dan break down "Ugly" and "Duckling" to find the source of this fairy tale phrase. Shauna struggles with a word but finds she can sing it just fine. Dan makes bad jokes. Despite the mean sounding phrase, it's a heartwarming coming of age tale on this week's #BunnyTrails!

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Episode 41: No Spring Chicken

A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week, Shauna and Dan find out why old people are no longer Spring Chickens, with somewhat surprising results. Dan tells Dad Jokes, Shauna spoils King Arthur. #BunnyTrails

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