Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins

Big Science Pods

Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as a clam." So, let's cut to the chase, if you jump on the bandwagon now, the first 100 subscribers will be entered to win a Big Science Snuggie. Have a question about an idiom? Wanna drop us a line because you think we’re funny... or, not? Think we’re mistaken about any information we’ve shared? Hit us up at heyyou@whole9yards.org. We’re waiting with bated breath! read less
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Whole 9 Yards: Trailer
Feb 14 2020
Whole 9 Yards: Trailer
Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse.  Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day.From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you Whole 9 Yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein.In this trailer episode, Jay & Ray explore the phrase 'the whole 9 yards.'
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Body, pt. 3
3d ago
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Body, pt. 3
Episode 170: Jay & Ray get a body of new idioms. - Encorepull your legrule of thumbon the armplay it by earSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Random, pt. 3
May 26 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Random, pt. 3
Episode 169: Jay & Ray get touched by a few random idioms. - Encorerub you the wrong wayshake a stick atnothing to sneeze atlick and a promiseSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Food, pt. 9
May 19 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Food, pt. 9
Episode 168: Jay & Ray take a bite of out of new food idioms.carboyzestSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Music, pt. 2
May 12 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Music, pt. 2
Episode 167: Jay & Ray re-tune with some music idioms. - Encoregigtoot your own horngreen roomjamSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Fun.
May 5 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Fun.
Episode 166: Jay & Ray have some fun with new idioms.dry humorjauntySubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & You know or you don't.
Apr 28 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & You know or you don't.
Episode 165: Jay & Ray get in the know (again) about a few idioms. - Encorewing itmuddledown patbone upSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Magic.
Apr 21 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Magic.
Episode 164: Jay & Ray pull a few magical idioms out of their hats.open sesamehokumSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Feelings.
Apr 14 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Feelings.
Episode 163: Jay & Ray get emotional over a few new idioms.hankeringbeside oneselfSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Food, pt. 8
Apr 7 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Food, pt. 8
Episode 162: Jay & Ray get hungry for a more foodioms.ham-fistedegg on your faceHambone Blues by Milton Brown / 1936Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & and the 60s.
Mar 31 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & and the 60s.
Episode 161: Jay & Ray get hip to some 60s slang - Encoredig ithippie / hepthat's a gasbug outSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Carpets.
Mar 24 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Carpets.
Episode 160: Jay & Ray call a few new idioms on the carpet.called on the carpetburn the midnight oil Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Luck!
Mar 17 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Luck!
Episode 159: Jay & Ray get lucky (again) with a few new phrases. - Encorepotluckfat chancemurphy's lawgreen with envySubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Pants!
Mar 10 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Pants!
Episode 158: Jay & Ray try on a few pants related idioms - Encoretrousersdungareesdraws/drawersslacksSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & What in the Sam Hill?
Mar 3 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & What in the Sam Hill?
Episode 157: Jay & Ray find out how much Sam Hill weighs.why is "lb" the abbreviation for pound?what in the Sam Hill is going on? Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Canoodling
Feb 24 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Canoodling
Episode 156: Jay & Ray random up some idioms.canoodledruthers Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Sayings!
Feb 17 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Sayings!
Episode 155: Jay & Ray say some things (again). - Encorebob's your uncleby & large heavens to Betsy call a spade a spadeLink to W.E.B. Dubois's powerful essay 'Returning Soldiers' written to the African-American soldiers returning from WWI.Snagglepuss (not Marvin Martian)Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Questions!
Feb 10 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Questions!
Episode 154: Jay & Ray ask a few questions - encore.naked as a jaybirdbitter endshadow of a doubtcall shotgunSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Get Over it.
Feb 3 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Get Over it.
Episode 153: Jay & Ray get over a few new phrases.out over your skisover a barrelSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Cold ones.
Jan 27 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Cold ones.
Episode 152: Jay & Ray grab a few cold ones.cold feettie one onSubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Random, pt. 4
Jan 20 2023
Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Random, pt. 4
Episode 151: Jay & Ray randomly pick some more idioms (again.) - Encorewheelhouseflying colorsleave in a lurchwaylaySubscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB.some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords.Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35.Big Science Music An award-winning original music & sound boutique. Scoring, sound design, podcast, & all audio-post.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.