The Language Lie

The Language Lie

Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths.

Episodes

January 15, 2024 20 mins

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss augury, Edith Hamilton's "Mythology," and which side of the bed is the correct side of the bed. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s 3 Roman Empires, Jesus Wafers, and Otis Redding’s top ten hit.  

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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December 11, 2023 17 mins

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s competitive nature, horsies, the misspellings of the NYTimes online editions and, of course, doom core.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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November 30, 2023 22 mins

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss rain, trivets, and Adele's confusing poetry.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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November 20, 2023 22 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss lying, zombies, and pussycats. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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November 14, 2023 16 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss hurricanes, the universality of the pandemic, and Taylor Swift. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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November 6, 2023 17 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss mathematics, Mad Men, and how Casey and Ingrid are actually AI bots. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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July 21, 2023 16 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss cowboys, manners, and just owning up to who you are, already. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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June 6, 2023 13 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss a beautiful and possibly problematic idiom. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss power lines, divorce, and Casey's history as a hitchhiker. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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April 25, 2023 17 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss how Ingrid used to be a carnie, Cake, and the problematic nature of PT Barnum shows. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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April 17, 2023 15 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss yet another idiom about cats. To which they are both allergic. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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April 7, 2023 26 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss an idiom that horrifies, disgusts, and completely unsettles Casey. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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February 28, 2023 13 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss beans, the farmer's almanac, and the Great Carolinian Bean Fire. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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February 13, 2023 14 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss sharks, nuance, and Henry Winkler. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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January 1, 2023 36 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss butterflies, nausea, and how Casey doesn't believe in love. 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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August 9, 2022 35 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as Casey explains how the New and Old Testaments are like Twilight and Harry Potter.

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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June 21, 2022 25 mins

Casey and Ingrid are back from hiatus! 

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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January 8, 2022 33 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the queen, printing typefaces, and the most nursery rhyme idiom with the dirtiest song references. 

Sources:
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.html
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/mind+your+p%27s+and+q%27s
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.html
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
https://www.michiganr...

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December 16, 2021 23 mins

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss tailoring, leftover meat, and balancing the budget. 

Sources:
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/

Support the show

We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.

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