My Unoriginal Thought

The Grass Is Always Greener

Ever wondered why it seems like everyone else has it better? On this episode we unearth the mystery behind the idiom "The Grass Is Always Greener."     Is it really greener on the other side of the fence or is your neighbor's greener lawn and life is just a trick of perspective? We talk about bad boy poets, classic country songs, the science of your lawn, and social media pressures on this episode.  Plus, don't miss our bloopers good laugh. Get ready for an emotive episode! Envy, jealousy, comparison, schadenfreude, but don’t forget a whole lot of happiness and laughter too!  Interact with us at myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com [myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com].  What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idiom? segment let me know.  SWAG! Looking for My Unoriginal Thought post its, notebooks, coffee mugs? Look no farther! Click here for awesome swag! [https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/products ]    Show References Atlas of the Heart- Brene Brown The Grass Is Always Greener In Another Fellows Yard Billy Jones sings "The Grass Is Always Greener (In the Other Fellow's Yard)," words by Raymond B. Egan, music by Richard A. Whiting. Released September 1924. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ih-kt96CgA   Send us a text message! We want to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271167/open_sms]

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve

An army full of single men? Medieval times? Shakespearean writings? Where does the idiom wear your heart on your sleeve come from?  We get vulnerable in this episode to bring you the history of the phrase, what it means today, and why we as humans we need to get emotional sometimes or risk…….dying?  Its ok to show emotion during this episode especially if its laughter!  Interact with us at myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com [myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com]. What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idiom? segment let me know. SWAG! Looking for My Unoriginal Thought swag? Look no further! https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/products  Send us a text message! We want to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271167/open_sms]

Blow Smoke Up Your Ass

Join us as we do a deep dive into the curious history behind the idiom ‘Blow Smoke Up Your Ass’.  Get ready for a history lesson that is as educational and it is funny, with stories so bizarre they'll have you questioning whether fact really is stranger than fiction. From the unusual medical treatments of yesteryear (vibrator rehabilitation, shock therapy, and medical heroine just to name a few) to the incredible innovations saving lives today, we're traversing centuries of medical history in one quick episode!   Interact with us at myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com [myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com].  What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idioum? segment let me know.  Send us a text message! We want to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271167/open_sms]

Go The Extra Mile

Have you ever wondered where the phrase "Go the Extra Mile" comes from? Strap yourselves in for an enlightening ride back thousands of years ago, as we unearth the true origins of this enduring idiom. We take a time machine to ancient Greece, stop in the era of the Roman empire, briefly check out the first Olympics, and flash forward to talk modern day ultra races. If you’re not too tired from this trip we grab a pair of running shoes to sprint into the history of endurance athletes.  From figuratively going the extra mile to literally going the extra mile we will leave no fun fact unexplored!  This episode has history, politics, religion, science, and humor all wrapped up in one! So lace up your shoes get ready for a marathon of an episode!    Show References Born to Run: a Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Ever Seen – Christopher McDougall Audio Book [https://amzn.to/3OhuIUp] Kindle [https://amzn.to/3SbC1Or] Hardcover [https://amzn.to/3Oig1Al] Paperback [https://amzn.to/3Hu4M4b]   Choosing to Run: A Memoir – Des Linden Audio Book [https://amzn.to/3SwaQ2n] Kindle [https://amzn.to/3S9QKcL] Hardcover [https://amzn.to/42dtgrQ]  Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – David Goggins Audio Book [https://amzn.to/3Sa6rRa] Kindle [https://amzn.to/3OhO4Zw] Hard Cover [https://amzn.to/3Ohvq41] Paperback [https://amzn.to/3OfIcQk]    Interact with us at myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com [myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com].  What did you like and what would you want to see in the future? Which idiom do you want us to explore next time? If you have any insight on today's topic, something I missed or didn’t get right, or if you want to be featured in a future What the Idiom? segment let me know.  SWAG! Looking for My Unoriginal Thought post its, notebooks, coffee mugs? Look no farther! Click here for awesome swag! [https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/products ]  Send us a text message! We want to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271167/open_sms]

Bonus Clips! God Bless You

During God Bless You we discovered the origin of this polite idiom.  In this episode we have two bonus clips  for you to enjoy! In this first clip, we talk to a fire fighter and paramedic about his superstitions about death and his encounter with a "possessed" patient. Our second clip comes from a Reverend who talks to us about exorcisms and feeling evil spirits. Both of our experts provided interesting information for the research of our God Bless You episode and some spine tingling stories that will leave you wanting to listen to this episode with the lights on.  Interact with us at myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com [myunoriginalthoughtpodcast@gmail.com]. SWAG! Looking for My Unoriginal Thought post its, notebooks, coffee mugs? Look no farther! Click here for awesome swag! [https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/products ]  Send us a text message! We want to hear from you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271167/open_sms]