In the seventh episode of Why Is That Podcast's second season, we explore the origins of golf's favorite correction shot, the Mulligan. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastre...
Aug 12, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In the sixth episode of Why Is That Podcast's second season, we explore the origins of playing cards, the game blackjack and explore the reason why it is called blackjack. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Po...
Nov 22, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In the fifth episode of Why Is That Podcast season two we explore the origins of Jack o' Lanterns and the association between the pumpkin and Halloween. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: htt...
Oct 25, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the name of the largest shoe brand in the world, Nike as well as that of its logo and large advertising campaign / catchphrase, Just Do It. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why...
Sep 27, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the popular slapstick technique known as the banana peel slip and fall. In order to do so we track the spread of the banana into a worldwide dietary staple, the development of urban sanitation and the early stage and film actors who perfected the technique. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyi...
Aug 31, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the idiom falling in love. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/13544...
Aug 02, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of surnames and the tradition of women taking their husband's family name at the time of their marriage. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id135...
Jul 05, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In episode 38 of the Why Is That Podcast we say goodbye. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/g...
Jan 19, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In episode 37 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore why Merry Christmas is the preference in North American English and Happy Christmas is preferred in British English. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podca...
Dec 22, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In episode 36 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the United States Secret Service and why it is that they both protect the President and solve financial crimes. FireStarters Podcast: https://firestarterspodcast.libsyn.com/ Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.c...
Nov 24, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In episode 35 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the Halloween tradition of trick or treating. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic....
Oct 27, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
A brief announcement and explanation providing details about the episode delay. There will be no episodes in August or September. We will be returning with regularly scheduled episodes in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2019•2 min
In episode 34 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origin of the term Guys and Dolls. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Podbean: https:...
Jul 21, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In episode 33 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origin of the dunce and the dunce cap. My 42 Favorite Ongoing History Podcasts: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/2019/06/my-42-favorite-ongoing-history-podcasts.html Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.c...
Jun 23, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In episode 32 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the popular slang words for money in Buck, Quid, Bradman and Loonie. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podc...
May 26, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In episode 31 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the words Jumbo and Shrimp. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Podbean: ht...
Apr 28, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In episode 30 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the euphemisms involved in going to the toilet. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/13...
Apr 07, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In episode 29 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and necessity of Pontifical Swiss Guard. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 P...
Mar 24, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In episode 28 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of chopsticks. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Podbean: ht...
Mar 10, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In episode 27 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the place names for the Hawaiian Islands. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/...
Feb 24, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In episode 26 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins and development of the Black History Month celebration. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podca...
Feb 10, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In episode 25 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of Houston Street in New York and the city of Houston, Texas in order to discover why they are spelled the same, but pronounced differently. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-...
Jan 27, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In episode 24 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins, development and history of the calendars that led to the naming the year 2019. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.p...
Jan 13, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In episode 23 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins, development and history of the written language with special attention to punctuation, spaces between words and lowercase letters. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podc...
Dec 30, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In episode 22 we discuss the origin, history and development of the Christmas holiday into what we know it as today. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/...
Dec 16, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In episode 21 we discuss the history and etymology of the word dude Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podca...
Dec 02, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In episode 20 we discuss where the names of the days of the week originated. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Podbean: https://www.podbean....
Nov 18, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In episode 19 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the traditions of hosting the United States of America's election on Tuesdays, Canada's on Mondays and the United Kingdom's on Thursdays. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id...
Nov 04, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In episode 18 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the origin of the names of the continents. Antarctigo Vespucci - Freakin' U Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qq192mHznE Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt...
Oct 21, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In episode 17 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the origin of the restaurant and fine dining in particular. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/13544...
Oct 07, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
