Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna and Dan are full of joy and whimsy as they tackle a gloomy phrase in Under the Weather. Maybe it means you are sick or maybe it means you are drunk. Or in some rare cases maybe you are having some financial difficulties. But the biggest question of all... does this really have nautical origins? And if so... why do we first see it in print from a Texas Revolutionary? We have some, but not all, the answers on this week's #BunnyTrails! Originally aired January 20, 2021. Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week we visit beautiful Costa Rica to learn how to live Pura Vida - the pure life. We learn why the people of Costa Rica are known as Ticos and explore how Pura Vida informs many facets of Tico society. Bonus talk about great food like Gallo Pinto and Casado! #BunnyTrails Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

What do Star Trek and Gandhi have in common? How about Martin Luther King Jr and Teddy Roosevelt? They all get misquoted with some regularity. We explore several misquotes and misattributions on this week's #BunnyTrails Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Which came first, the toaster or sliced bread? I suppose it depends on how you define sliced bread, really. And while there are many things we might say are "the best thing since sliced bread", I've always wondered what was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread? All that and more on this week's #BunnyTrails Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Do ever find yourself on social media and someone says something... um... problematic... and you know you just can't let it go? If yes, than you've joined us in pouring oil on the fire. Bonus content as we talk oil drilling, horse racing, butt emojis, and what to do on a rainy evening. It's the most fun anyone could have. Maybe. #BunnyTrails Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week mixes entomology with etymology as Dan explores the phrase Queen Bee. For thousands of years we called them King Bees, despite knowing for a good portion of that time the leader of the honey bee colony was female. Spoiler alert: It's Aristotle's fault. Well, his and everyone else who contributed (and still contributes) to systemic discrimination in nearly all our institutions. But thanks to Charles Butler and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Bee broke free! We have earworms, Twitter threads, and long book titles in store for this week's Bunny Trails! Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week it's not rocket science. Or is it? Well, this week is definitely some maths, science, biology, chemistry, and engineering. Join us!!! Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week is a Piece of Cake as Dan tackles the solo episode. Along the way we hear more World War 2 slang and learn about the Driveotron, a 1960s driving simulator. #BunnyTrails Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Newfangled? Old-fangled? What about simply fangled? Which is correct? Bonus: Crotchety crocheting, Red Dead Redemption, and why ribbons are better than buckles. Also, taxes. Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

This week Dan has lost his voice, so here is a mini-episode from Shauna with a little info on the phrase, "Lose Your Voice". See you again next week! #BunnyTrails Copyright 2022 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved