It's an equine spectacular! This week Shauna teaches us the fun history of "neck and neck", while Dan - punch drunk from too much 2020 - struggles to figure out how the cartoon anthropomorphic horses he has conjured in his mind would conduct a sack race. Plus, the pair struggle with math, distance, and pronunciation. It's a whimsical adventure on this week's #BunnyTrails!
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, December 30, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Episode 92: Christmas Idioms
This week we get into the Christmas Spirit while talking about the Christmas Blues. Um, actually, we talk about both! Learn about some of your favorite holiday idioms. Plus, the origins of "White Elephant" gift exchanges. It's all here for your holiday enjoyment on Bunny Trails!
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Episode 91: Trip the Light Fantastic
This week Shauna and Dan trip the light fantastic while talking about Phineas and Ferb, the Titanic, and Lin Manuel Miranda. Dan almost hums a song - A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum - for reasons that will become obvious. Skip the light fandango, anyone?
