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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

By: 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!The Readiness Corner - All Rights Reserved, 2025 Language Learning World
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  • 277 Throw Down the Gauntlet

    277 Throw Down the Gauntlet
    May 21 2025

    This week Shauna and Dan Throw Down the Gauntlet to see what origin story comes out on top. Bonus: Secret Societies, Wizardless Duels, and 80s movies Dan hasn't seen

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    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 access and name recognition on the show. So join us on Patreon!
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    28 mins
  • 276 Run into the Ground

    276 Run into the Ground
    May 14 2025

    This week Shauna and Dan are feeling run into the ground. Join as they explore the possible origins of this phrase from farming to hunting and nautical to nonsense. Bonus: 17 less ads than Divorce Court in 1961

    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 access and name recognition on the show. So join us on Patreon!
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    Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com

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    28 mins
  • 275 Pay the Ferryman

    275 Pay the Ferryman
    May 7 2025

    This week Shauna and Dan have to pay the ferryman. Well, not exactly. Bonus: Charon, Commodores, and Chris de Burgh

    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 access and name recognition on the show. So join us on Patreon!
    patreon.com/bunnytrailspod

    Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com

    Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved
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    32 mins

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