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Word Play

Podcast de Rach and George

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Tecnología y ciencia

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Wordplay is a podcast about metaphors, mischief, and meaning. Each episode, two pals grab hold of a common saying (like when pigs fly, can’t see the wood for the trees, or two birds, one stone) and spiral joyfully from there. What does it actually mean? Where did it come from? And what strange, silly, or unexpectedly deep places might it lead us? Sometimes it’s philosophical. Sometimes it’s chaotic. Always conversational. Think of it as a group chat meets pub garden meets that one friend who overthinks everything - in the best possible way.

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18 episodios

Portada del episodio Ep 17: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Ep 17: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

From riot women to Hippogriffs, this one’s a ride. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we dig into the history of “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”. A phrase about gratitude, suspicion, and the strange etiquette of receiving things. Rachel actually did the research this time (miracles happen), so expect tales of ancient horse-trading, Buckbeak’s moral compass, and the social minefield of gift-giving. We also spiral into the semantics of generosity, the psychology of saying thank you, and why some gifts come with invisible strings… before, inevitably, beating the dead horse. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idiom you want us to chew on next? We’d love to hear it. Find us here 👇George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss [https://linktr.ee/makingafuss] Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/]

11 de dic de 2025 - 47 min
Portada del episodio Ep 16: Hold Your Horses

Ep 16: Hold Your Horses

Patience might be a virtue, but it’s definitely not our strong suit. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we tackle “hold your horses” and gallop through animal racing (which we know absolutely nothing about), being picked last in school sports, and planning lunch before breakfast is even over. There’s talk of 1800s America, front-line battle scenes in Game of Thrones, and a few mild existential crises along the way. All in all, a steady trot through chaos, curiosity, and the struggle to slow down. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idea for a podcast episode or your own take on this idiom? We want to know. Find us here 👇 George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss [https://linktr.ee/makingafuss] Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/]

4 de dic de 2025 - 35 min
Portada del episodio Ep 15: The Cat's Out The Bag

Ep 15: The Cat's Out The Bag

Secrets never stay hidden for long, and ours tend to tumble out with a dramatic flourish. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we unwrap “the cat’s out the bag” and talk about surprise parties, unexpected confessions, and why a good room redecoration can change your whole mood. There’s also a questionable debate about whether dogs land on their feet, a detour into life at sea, and a full celebration of the chaotic masterpiece that is The Sims Medieval. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idea for a podcast episode or your own take on this idiom? We want to know. Find us here 👇 George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss [https://linktr.ee/makingafuss] Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/]

27 de nov de 2025 - 46 min
Portada del episodio Ep 14: To Open A Can Of Worms

Ep 14: To Open A Can Of Worms

Some conversations should probably stay sealed, but when have we ever managed that? In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we open the idiom “a can of worms” and find everything from fishing trips and maggots to Rachel’s questionable memory and George’s new house decor. We talk about how a bestie link can traverse all planes, whether patience is really just avoidance in disguise, and how the cans we’ve already opened shape the choices we make. Naturally, there’s a brief history detour and the hot take that fishing might just be boring. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idea for a podcast episode or your own take on this idiom? We want to know. Find us here 👇 George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss [https://linktr.ee/makingafuss] Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/]

20 de nov de 2025 - 45 min
Portada del episodio Ep 13: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Ep 13: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Do images really say more than words, or do they just make us feel faster? In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we explore “a picture is worth a thousand words,” comparing nostalgia sparked by photos, writing, and music. We talk about taking breaks from Instagram as emotional circuit breakers, why metaphors might be essential for understanding anything at all, and the eternal struggle of preferring the book to the film. Somewhere between memory, meaning, and media, we try to figure out how the human mind stores what matters most. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idea for a podcast episode or your own take on this idiom? We want to know. Find us here 👇 George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss [https://linktr.ee/makingafuss] Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/]

13 de nov de 2025 - 49 min
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Soy muy de podcasts. Mientras hago la cama, mientras recojo la casa, mientras trabajo… Y en Podimo encuentro podcast que me encantan. De emprendimiento, de salid, de humor… De lo que quiera! Estoy encantada 👍
MI TOC es feliz, que maravilla. Ordenador, limpio, sugerencias de categorías nuevas a explorar!!!
Me suscribi con los 14 días de prueba para escuchar el Podcast de Misterios Cotidianos, pero al final me quedo mas tiempo porque hacia tiempo que no me reía tanto. Tiene Podcast muy buenos y la aplicación funciona bien.
App ligera, eficiente, encuentras rápido tus podcast favoritos. Diseño sencillo y bonito. me gustó.
contenidos frescos e inteligentes
La App va francamente bien y el precio me parece muy justo para pagar a gente que nos da horas y horas de contenido. Espero poder seguir usándola asiduamente.

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