Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

This week Shauna and Dan explore heartstrings and their journey from literal, though misunderstood supporting structures to the marionette strings of your emotions. Bonus: Sad animated films, underused guitarists, and the best pizza places. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Shauna and Dan explore the spookiness behind Ghost Town. Shauna talks about old mining towns while Dan talks about the Gettysburg battlefields. Bonus: The great Coke vs Pepsi debate has a surprise winner. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

What happens when we, as speakers of a language, just decide to misquote a phrase until it takes on a life of its own? You get something like "Gild the Lily". Hear Shauna swoon over Heath Ledger in a Knight's Tale while Dan treks through Oscar Wilde shade, bad technicolor movies, and puppy-sized elephants to tell this week's story on #BunnyTrails. Originally aired December 29, 2021. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Shauna and Dan delve into the phrase, "Fourth Wall". Whether it's Deadpool, Jim Halpert, or Zack Morris, breaking that Fourth Wall is part of performance art. Bonus: Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Don Gruffo, and Light bulbs. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Shauna and Dan explore the phrase 'let bygones be bygones' and discuss forgiveness. They examine the historical references and popularization of the phrase, its significance in different contexts, and its presence in music, literature, and art. The hosts emphasize the importance of letting go of negative emotions and reconciling with others. They also share their experiences with different modes of transportation and mention a desire to try riding a unicycle.

What is a Hang Ten? How does one Hang Loose? Is it bad to Drop In? This week Shauna and Dan talk about their recent first time surfing and all the slang that goes with it. Bonus: Surfing Etiquette, the word 'brah', and traveling the world. #BunnyTrails Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Shauna and Dan try to go forward in a straight line while discussing the origins of the term, back track. Spoiler, they bunny trail anyway. Bonus: Dan gets angry with a guy from 1829, Shauna talks early FPS games for the Game Boy Advance, and our Patrons show some to San Diego. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Shauna and Dan explore the southern standby, that dog won't hunt. Did you know there is an early version featuring roosters? Bonus: US Presidents, Outlaw Country Music, and Hot vs Cold Coffee. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Shauna and Dan talk about the insect idioms that have crawled their way into the English language. Bonus: Phineas and Ferb, a foxtrot, and legendary scary monsters. Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Shauna and Dan get spooky with Give Up the Ghost. This one is fascinating as it has remained mostly unchanged for 900+ years, though it's early usage wasn't meant to be figurative. Bonus: Generational Labels, Zany cartoon characters, and Shakespeare's rhyming schemes. #BunnyTrails Copyright 2023 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved