Origin of Speakcies

It's the first ever Christmas episode of The Speakcies Show, featuring the return of Speakcies podfather, Scott McGinnis of Origin of Speakcies. In addition to discussing Christmas, the guys talk about a visit to a pop up bar, a very comfortable bathroom rug, Adrienne Iapalluci, the ability of Crocs to undermine the holiday spirit, the worst John Denver song, and the relationship between the McRib and S&P 500. THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

The holidays are here, and it is a dog eat dog world (but not a Doggy Dog World - shout out to Snoop). Learn the origin of this idiom, plus get the details on Steve and Rod's Thanksgiving adventures, including navigating a meal with your uncle and your uncle's blood thirsty dog. In addition, learn how HBO's Euphoria factors into this year's top dog names, what Road House tension is, and the story of the death of Mindy the Dog. THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies >>>> Hunter accidentally shot dead by his own dog in freak accident - nypost.com/2022/11/28/hunter-accidentally-shot-dead-by-own-dog-in-freak-accident/ Top Dog Names 2022 - rover.com/blog/dog-names/

Inspired by Steve's entrance into the world of barbershop quartets, learn about everyone's (with the exception of Mexico) favorite door knock, plus life (and hair) lessons from the Love Boat, a black market high school barber, a visit to Lizzo's Instagram comments, and the latest victim of Pete Davidson's BDE - Dionne Warwick. THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt, including Road House We Believe in Dalton shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Lizzo's Instagram comments - https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYqZimrxVB/

Is the word "Spaz" an ableist slur? What does "ableist" and "ableism" mean? The answers, and where the guys fall on the subject, might surprise you. Learn how Lizzo is involved, what it means to be a Fat, how John Fetterman and Herschel Walker are battling against ableist stereotypes, Generation Z's attack on the Thumbs Up emoji, plus how Road House, the official movie of Thanksgiving, rips the throat out of ableism against the blind. Finally, a tribute to the greatest spazzes of all - 8th grade boys. THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt, including Road House We Believe in Dalton shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Free Ad: RockDove Men's Original Two-Tone Memory Foam Waterproof Slipper - Buy today at https://www.amazon.com/RockDove-Two-Tone-Memory-Slipper-13-14/dp/B01MU7N91J

This episode explores the circle of life inspired by the wedding vow "Till Death Do Us Part." Learn about birth from the woman who has 11 children with eight different men, plus death from the recent passing of the world's dirtiest man. Also find out if someone who puts the "fun" funeral is also fun at a South Sudanese wedding. Finally, as Thanksgiving is almost upon us, Steve and Rod reflect on lessons from Road House, the official movie of Thanksgiving. THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt, including Road House We Believe in Dalton shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

This episode explores the world of quick serve / fast food dining, including the origin of McDonald's ubiquitous jingle (and Rod's parents contribution to it), plus a Cold War with Dunkin, a Taco Bell victory over Chick-fil-A, and the ballad of a Mexican restaurant lost to the sands of time and Virginia Beach. And remember - butter your toast while it is hot (and don't hire a cook with active syphilis sores on his face). THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

This episode concerns the history of Progressive Rock, or Prog Rock, which has nothing to do with Bernie Sanders (or does it?). To learn the truth, Steve speaks with journalist David Weigel (Slate, Reason, GQ, Esquire, USA Today, Rolling Stone, Politico, and the Washington Post: Democracy Dies In Darkness) about his book - The Show That Never Ends: The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock. They discuss the roots of Prog, robot armadillos, what Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates has to do with King Crimson, social media, and finally David's role in a new global news platform - Semafor. To hear Dave Weigel answer "3 Silly Questions," become a Speakcies Supporter on Patreon for only $2/month! For this price, you receive to all Speakcies benefits and features including: - Early access to episodes - Exclusive guest video segment - 3 Silly Questions - Exclusive podcasts like "Uncut," "Personal Records," and "True Facts with Robert Banquette" This special promotion ends soon. For more, go to Patreon.com/speakcies DAVID WEIGEL Buy The Show That Never Ends: The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock - amazon.com/Show-That-Never-Ends-Rise/dp/0393356027 Twitter - twitter.com/daveweigel Semafor - semafor.com THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

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This episode explores the theme of money, ranging from the origin of the "My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle" song to the world of financial independence with guest Brad Barrett, host of the "ChooseFI" podcast (and book). In addition, learn the legend of the Goose Whisperer, a dating d-bag tax (Thank you New York Post), and Rod's preferred vehicle for saving money (pun intended). CHOOSEFI PODCAST ChooseFI on Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosefi/id1187770032 Sign up for Brad Barrett's newsletter - ChooseFI.com/subscribe Purchase ChooseFI:Your Blueprint to Financial Independence - amazon.com/Choose-FI-Blueprint-Financial-Independence/dp/0960058907 THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies This week's Free Ad: Tyson's Corner Barbering Lounge - tysons-corner-barbering-lounge.square.site

Host Steve Glissman and producer Rod Brostien explore the phrase "Who's Your Daddy," from its origins in the pimp game from 1861 to Steve's first earring as a teenager at Claire's. The guys also discuss comments from an episode of "Call Her Daddy" (and how a night at 7-11 ended that show's original lineup), and discover an unethical experiment exposing unborn babies to kale. Finally, learn what happens when you don't shut your mouth, especially when you see a lady in a green hat. THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Call Her Daddy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvL3c_J3vO Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies

The new chapter - and season - of Speakcies begins now! Host Steve Glissman and new producer Rod Brostien explore the theme of "Let Them Eat Cake" by discussing Steve's trip to Paris this past summer, plus a few major changes in his life. Guests Robby Martin and Scott Wise from the "Eat It, Virginia" podcast discuss the culinary universes of Virginia, France, and beyond, including Bennigan's take on a classic French sandwich, and the continuing influence of the devil's weed - kale! EAT IT VIRGINIA Eat It Virginia on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-it-virginia/id1453189083 Email - eatitvirginia@gmail.com Eat It Virginia - instagram.com/eatitvirginia/ Robey Martin - instagram.com/callmerobey Scott Wise - instagram.com/scott_wise THE SPEAKCIES SHOW Become a Speakcies Supporter - Patreon.com/speakcies Buy a shirt - speakcies.com/store YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCyVgMZ5ZUrvsg2aeOh2UgqA Rumble - rumble.com/c/c-1110951 Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies This week's free ad - pearlvodka.com

The Speakcies Show returns on Tuesday, September 27. Subscribe today. For more, go to www.speakcies.com ___ Coming soon. The Speakcies Show. A podcast about the history and stories around the words that we read, write, and speak every day. With host, Steve Glissman. Slay. Queen. Slay. The Speakcies Show returns this September to your favorite podcast provider. Don't miss out! Subscribe today at YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Speakcies Show. This September.

In this final episode of “Origin of Speakcies,” Scott and Steve are back in the closet where everything began to discuss the origins of the phrases "Coming Out" and “It Ain’t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings.” Thank you to everyone who has listened, watched, and supported the show. It has been an amazing ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Speakcies Merchandise The Origin of Speakcies merch store, powered by TeePublic, is now live! Go to speakcies.com/store for t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs, and more, including "Kale is From The Devil." Become a Speakcies Supporter! As a Speakcies Supporter, you receive great benefits including exclusive podcasts like Speakcies Uncut, True Facts with Robert Banquette, Personal Records, and the new segment Three Silly Questions. Become a Speakcies Supporter today at patreon.com/speakcies. Social Media Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

In the penultimate episode of Origin of Speakcies, the guys look back at interviews from two of their favorite guests, who also just happen to be ladies. #slayqueen From Ep. 108 - Moist, comedian Adrienne Iapalucci (Netflix’s The Degenerates, Reader’s Digest) shares her worst words and, as always, some great entrepreneurial advice on how to make money with your mouth. From Ep. 114 - Cultural Appropriation, comedian, writer, and podcaster Bridget Phetasy provides her insight on this topic, in addition to sharing her experience as a yoga instructor, what it means to be “politically homeless,” and the importance of looking at both sides of an issue. Also, she joins the guys in a new segment - “Find the Cultural Appropriation.” Plus, Steve reads YouTube comments from our viewers, including one from neighbor who's not going to land a husband with that attitude. And remember, don't miss Episode 150 - the end of Origin of Speakcies. Adrienne Iapalucci Listen to Adrienne Iapalucci’s full album “Baby Skeletons” - FOR FREE - at https://youtu.be/ca07ZBPbtXY. Support Adrienne directly at http://venmo.com/adrienne-iapalucci - or - http://Paypal.me/BabySkeletons Twitter - twitter.com/aiapalucci Instagram - instagram.com/adrienneiapalucci More at adrienneiapalucci.com Bridget Phetasy Phetasy Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/phetasy Substack - bridgetphetasy.substack.com/ More at Phetasy.com

The guys discuss the origin of the word that describes a person who dislikes and avoids other people - misanthrope. Scott and Steve discuss how a play from French playwright Moliere helped to popularize the term and ponder what it means to be an Imaginary Cuckold (while dying of tuberculosis). On the "Origin of Eatcies" segment, the guys talk with Ron Romano of the McRib and Me podcast about everyone's favorite restructured pork - the McRib! And, finally, Steve explores the life and career of one of his all-time favorite writers and (self-proclaimed) misanthropes - Miss Florence King. Most importantly - don't ever, ever FaceTime anyone at 8 AM on a Monday. McRib and Me Subscribe to the McRib and Me podcast at YouTube and your favorite podcast provider. Follow McRib and Me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mcribandme/ Speakcies Merchandise The Origin of Speakcies merch store, powered by TeePublic, is now live! Go to speakcies.com/store for t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs, and more, including "Kale is From The Devil." Become a Speakcies Supporter! As a Speakcies Supporter, you receive great benefits including exclusive podcasts like Speakcies Uncut, True Facts with Robert Banquette, Personal Records, and the new segment Three Silly Questions. Become a Speakcies Supporter today at patreon.com/speakcies. Social Media Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

In this episode of Origin of Speakcies, Scott covers the etymology of the words "Tabloid" and "Paparazzi." But first the guys make a very important announcement about the the future of the show. In the "Origin of Eatcies" segment, Steve tells the history of Hawaiian Punch, which contains 10% juice. Listen now to find out whether Punchy, the Hawaiian Punch mascot should be canceled and whether or not Hawaiian Punch was too sweet for even Steve. You won't want to miss this episode which contains a Viscount, a severed leg, Frederico Fellini, and Joseph Pulitzer. #CancelPunchy Speakcies Merchandise The Origin of Speakcies merch store, powered by TeePublic, is now live! Go to speakcies.com/store for t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs, and more, including "Kale is From The Devil." Social Media Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

This week's episode features interviews from a pair of our favorite guests. From Ep. 116 True Crime, Scott and Steve chat with the creator and host of Sword and Scale, Mike Boudet. Mike chats about the inception of Sword and Scale, some of the controversies surrounding him and the show, and why we should be paying closer attention to Don Johnson. From Ep. 119 Cynicism, comedian Yannis Pappas and the guys have a lively discussion about many things including how Yannis' time as a social worker impacted his outlook on life and relationship with cynicism, the state of the media, and the likely relationship between Genghis Khan and Steve's ancestors. Sword and Scale is available on all podcast platforms and you can become a plus member by going to swordandscale.com/subscribe. Follow Sword and Scale on social media @swordandscale on Instagram and Twitter. For all things Yannis Pappas, visit yannispappascomedy.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram and Twitter. LongDays with Yannis Pappas is available wherever you listen to podcasts and YouTube.

In this very, very special episode, learn the origin of Steve's hated nemesis. That's right, the true story of the real Devil's weed, the cabbage of Cthulhu, the pubes of Satan - Kale! Scott and Steve discuss the etymology of the word, it's connection to Pizza Hut and Scotland, if it truly possesses its touted health benefits, and how one person (spoiler: It's not John Cougar Mellencamp) is responsible for transforming this evil garnish from the “poor man’s spinach” to a "superfood" consumed by white women everywhere. Also, keeping with the food theme, on the "Origin of Eatcies" segment, the guys play "Food Mascots: Real or Fake," where you will learn about the imagined romantic connection between Aunt Jemima and the Quaker Oats guy. And, perhaps most importantly, is kale from the Devil? There is only one way to learn the answer. Speakcies Merchandise The Origin of Speakcies merch store, powered by TeePublic, is now live! Go to speakcies.com/store for t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs, and more, including "Kale is From The Devil." Become a Speakcies Supporter! As a Speakcies Supporter, you receive great benefits including exclusive podcasts like Speakcies Uncut, True Facts with Robert Banquette, Personal Records, and the new segment Three Silly Questions. Become a Speakcies Supporter today at patreon.com/speakcies. Social Media Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Down some Allegra, grab your Puffs+ lotion, and join Scott and Steve as they discuss the origin and meaning of the phrase, "Jump the Shark," which gives them ample time to talk about one of television's greatest characters of all time: Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, also know known as "Fonzie." Next up on New Slang, Steve dives into the fascinating world of "Paraben-Free" lotion, conditioner, body butter, and more as he discusses his daily beauty regimen and how "parabens" may or may not play into it. The show concludes as the guys discuss examples of tv shows jumping the shark, including a disturbing episode of Diff'rent Strokes, an unnecessary death on The Simpsons, and, of course, The Love Boat. Listen now to the very special episode, paraben-riddled episode of Origin of Speakcies to find out the connection between Steve's childhood bathroom habits and The Fonz. You don't want to miss it. Become a Speakcies Supporter! As a Speakcies Supporter, you receive great benefits including exclusive podcasts like Speakcies Uncut, True Facts with Robert Banquette, Personal Records, and the new segment Three Silly Questions. Become a Speakcies Supporter today at patreon.com/speakcies. Social Media Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies

Pack your bags and gas up your car. Scott and Steve take you on a journey to explore the origin and history of the word "Motel." On their way, the guys travel the byways and highways (and later Interstates) of the US, and also discuss how both Holiday Inn and South of The Border emerged from the motel movement, plus the effect from the birth of the Interstate Highway in 1956 on motels. In the "Origin of Eatcies" segment, Scott discusses the true story behind "Corn Flakes," which involves Dr. John Kellog's quest to end America's epidemic of indigestion ... and baitin'. Finally, the guys take a break from yelling at clouds to discuss their lawns and New Balance shoes. Be quiet, or I will pull this car over! Listen to this episode of Origin of Speakcies today. The Origin of Speakcies merch store, powered by TeePublic, is now live! Go to speakcies.com/store for t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs, and more, including the new all-purpose virtue signaling shirt! Become a Speakcies Supporter! As a Speakcies Supporter, you receive great benefits including exclusive podcasts like Speakcies Uncut, True Facts with Robert Banquette, Personal Records, and the new segment Three Silly Questions. Become a Speakcies Supporter today at patreon.com/speakcies. Social Media Twitter - twitter.com/speakcies Instagram - instagram.com/speakcies