Frank Mulherin
Guest contributor and coiner of the segment 'Idiomatic for the People', participating with researched etymologies and humorous storytelling on the episode.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 39min
CLASSIC: Idiomatic for the People II, Part II
Rowan Newby, creator of the Pitches podcast, brings researched wit and comic timing. Frank Mulherin, coiner of 'Idiomatic for the People', shares etymologies with playful storytelling. They debunk myths like 'posh', trace words such as 'craic' and 'willy-nilly', and spin a cheeky tale about 'Harbucksing the runway'. Language history meets humor in quick, curious bursts.
Mar 7, 2026 • 50min
CLASSIC: Idiomatic for the People II, Part I: What's in a word?
Rowan Newby, creator of the Pitches podcast, brings idioms and storytelling flair. Frank Mulherin, etymology sleuth, supplies quirky origin tales. They trace phrases like "trip the light fantastic," the evolution of "dope," the 420 story, and "hair of the dog." Short, lively conversations unpack linguistic detours, medieval remedies, slang shifts, and entertaining word histories.
