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Idiots with Idioms

  • E06: You Can't Handle the Truth (about Legal Idioms)

    16 NOV 2021 · Lawyer and friend of the show Andrew Arsht drops by to discuss three idioms from the legal world. In a wide-ranging conversation, he explains to us how pleading the fifth is a bit more complicated than it looks in Law and Order, how in Britain the police used to literally read the riot act, and how an ambulance chaser has nothing to do with automobiles. We cap it off with yet another thrilling edition of The Idiot's Gambit."
    45m 42s
  • M04: The Bride's Mouthwash, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Corporatism

    3 OCT 2021 · Idioms from corporate advertising are everywhere. In this episode we take a virtual walk through Times Square and look at four prominent idioms that surprisingly originated from advertising.
    20m 16s
  • E05: Homeland Strawberry Other Land Blueberry (Finnish)

    24 JUL 2021 · Iiris Andre joins the idiots for an in-depth look at a selection of Finnish idioms. We discuss why some lands are strawberries and some lands are blueberries, what happens when you get your skis crossed, and the best place for sunbathing in all of Finland. We introduce a brand new “lightning round” segment where we rapidly analyze 9 Finnish idioms, and finish off the episode with the latest edition of the Idiot’s Gambit. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe!
    42m 43s
  • M03: The Idiots' Gambit

    20 JUN 2021 · Our third mini-episode is all about a common passion: the game of chess. Ethan and Marcello challenge each in a war over the board while getting into many idiots related to the world of chess. Join us to learn more about this fascinating game.
    26m 12s
  • E04: A Boot Move (American English)

    2 JUN 2021 · Andy Hoffmann, a first lieutenant with the United States Marine Corp, joins the Idiots (Marcello and Ethan) for a behind-the-scenes look at military idioms and language. From 'act like a boot' to 'blue falcon', we explore the idioms used on a military base and how it reflects the marines and larger military culture. Then we take a look at military idioms used in everyday American English, such as 'the whole 9 yards' and 'got your 6' (20:15). To finish it off, we play IWI's very own game show, the Idiots Gambit (30:15).
    36m 38s
  • M02: The Mendoza Line

    28 APR 2021 · Why does something crazy come "out of left field"? And what does 70s baseball player Mario Mendoza have to do with mediocrity? We answer these questions and many more in our latest mini episode: Based on Baseball. We also look at baseball-oriented idioms such as "touch base", "grand slam", "murderers' row", and many more. Did we miss your favorite baseball idiom? Let us know in the comments and we will include it in a future show!
    32m 48s
  • E03: Go Carpathian Hare (Latin and ancient Greek)

    24 MAR 2021 · In our latest episode, we're joined by Federico Tanozzi, who introduces us to our new favorite idiom: The Carpathian Hare! We also discuss the millenia-old traditions of idioms in Ancient Greek epic poems. We're introduced to Aristotle's obsession with idioms (the first ever Idiot with Idioms) and also explore the usage of idioms in Greek wisdom poetry. Finally, we debut IWI's very own game show, the Idiot's Gambit!
    35m 49s
  • M01: Idioms from ancient Greece

    8 MAR 2021 · Our first mini-episode is all about ancient Greece 🏛 Discover the origin of idioms such as Achilles' heel, the Gordian Knot and Midas touch.
    20m 40s
  • E02: Chickpeas and Buffalos (Hindi)

    21 FEB 2021 · In this episode, our guest Spriha Dhanuka leads us through three sets of contradictory proverbs. We explore the historical origins of these proverbs in Indian mystic poetry and discuss what they reveal about modern Indian culture as well as the semantics of proverbs more broadly. Host idioms in this episode: “A piece of cake” and “a can of corn”.
    32m 20s
  • E01: Toads sitting on stools (Flemish)

    31 JAN 2021 · The first episode of Idiots with Idioms briefly discusses the background of Flemish before delving into three linguistic oddities.
    33m 40s

Idiots with Idioms is the English-language show where we talk about figurative language from all over the world. We discuss the culture, history, and deeper meaning behind everyday expressions in...

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Idiots with Idioms is the English-language show where we talk about figurative language from all over the world. We discuss the culture, history, and deeper meaning behind everyday expressions in various languages. Co-hosts Marcello and Ethan guide you through short, informative conversations with native speakers of a different language every month.
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