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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Episode 42: Look Before You Leap Transcript

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Dan Messed Up!

Dan deleted episode 42 instead of posting it. Ugh.

(Trust us, he feels really bad about it!)

Shauna and Dan will re-record and have it to you Wednesday of next week!

In the meantime, enjoy all of our full episodes here, or you can go to www.patreon.com/bunnytrailspod and hear all our full episodes, our bonus mini-episodes, and our occasional one-off episodes!

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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Episode 41: No Spring Chicken Transcript

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Episode 40: Spring Fever

Is Spring Fever a real disease? Where did it come from? Why does it mean two different things?
Join Shauna and Dan as they talk Spring Fever, Contronyms, Optimal temperatures, and troubles speaking Latin. Plus, Dan tries to sell you a sultry perfume from 1995. #BunnyTrails

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