Boo To A Goose

Are you curious about the origins of slang terms you hear every day? In this short-form podcast, Jacob Rubin from Oakland, California and Annie Ward from London, England take a common or archaic example of slang and break it down: what it means, how to use it, and where it comes from. No matter where you’re from, you’ll be charmed by these amusing term origins and maybe even discover some new favorites!

Hosted by Jacob Rubin and Annie Ward

Produced by Will Scovill

Art by Hannah Wardle

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Episodes

Getting Shirty

You don't want to get shirty with Jacob and Annie! You can try, but it's not a good idea! Find out how to avoid such a horrible circumstance in our first requested episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aug 07, 2020•20 min•Ep. 9

Don't Teach Your Grandmother to Suck Eggs

What could this one possibly mean? It makes a lot more sense in retrospect! Jacob and Annie crack the shell on this one, old-school style. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 31, 2020•19 min•Ep. 8

Donkey's (y)ears

Today we discuss the term donkey's years! Or is it donkey's ears? This one is mired in mystery and conflicting origins, but one thing's for sure: we talk a lot about donkeys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 24, 2020•21 min•Ep. 7

Being a Gooseberry

Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time? Have you ever disrupted a romantic rendezvous? Then you might have been playing the gooseberry! Jacob and Annie get into the origins of this term, as well as international equivalents of playing the third wheel from around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 17, 2020•21 min•Ep. 6

Taking the Mickey

Banter is a vital part of British humor. Taking the mickey is a part of that! Learn what taking the mickey means, where it comes from, and how it ties into the unique tradition of cockney rhyming slang. Jacob and Annie break it all down in our longest (and grossest) episode yet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 5

Dog's Dinner

Everybody loves dogs, right? And eating? That’s what we hope! Jacob and Annie get to the bottom of this term and its two opposite meanings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 03, 2020•16 min•Ep. 4

Bob's Your Uncle

Yes, this is a real thing, not just something people say when they’re trying to do a British accent! Jacob and Annie learn the contested origins of this very common and very bizarre expression. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 26, 2020•15 min•Ep. 3

What a Palaver!

Sometimes, everything seems like it’s too much. That’s a palaver. Jacob and Annie get into what this word means and where it comes from. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 19, 2020•12 min•Ep. 2

Pilot: Boo to a Goose

In this episode, Jacob and Annie tackle the turn of phrase that launched this entire podcast: “boo to a goose”. What does it mean? How should one use it? What is this podcast even about? All of those questions are answered in this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 12, 2020•13 min•Ep. 1

Trailer

This is the trailer to Boo To A Goose! For a fully summary of what this podcast is about, listen to this 30-second ad narrated by Jacob and Annie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jun 01, 2020•31 sec

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