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Weird Origins of Common Phrases

Weird Origins of Common Phrases

Update: 2025-10-06
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Ever wonder why we say things like “raining cats and dogs” or “break the ice”? In this episode, Craig and Aaron dig into the wild, weird, and sometimes downright hilarious origins behind everyday phrases we all use without thinking. From ancient naval slang to Shakespearian leftovers, we uncover where these sayings actually came from—and question why we’re still saying them.


Of course, along the way we also spiral into a few rants about modern Gen Z and Gen Alpha lingo that makes absolutely zero sense to us. What even is “skibidi”?


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Weird Origins of Common Phrases

Weird Origins of Common Phrases

Craig Woodson, Aaron Brooks