The Etymology Of All Things Pregnancy, Birth and Fatigue

Episode 1, Season 2! Giggle Glug - the best archaic word for Champagne.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Jen.n.Xhausted Podcast. We have had an amazing Summer break and we are back talking all things Giggle Glug, or Champagne as we now know it. We talk about it's origins, archaic words, customs and phrases and have a belly laugh at the same time. Worth a listen even if you don't drink. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.

A (Chaotic) Christmas History Lesson by Jen and Jenn...

It’s our Christmas special, and we’re unwrapping the strange, surprising origins behind the words, phrases, and traditions of Christmas. From the chaotic Lord of Misrule to the mystery of the hogmagdog, we dig into festive customs you’ve probably heard of — but never really questioned. We also reveal which company made Santa’s iconic red-and-white suit famous. Curious? Slightly confused? Perfect. Find out in this Christmas edition of jen.n.xhausted. 🎅✨

Obsolete Words, Phrases and Traditions of Weddings.

Weddings weren’t always about romance and in this episode of Jen.n.Xhausted, we uncover the strange, spooky, and surprising origins behind wedding traditions we still use today. 💍 From ale knights and bride’s ale to veils, dresses, and ancient phrases, we explore how many customs were created to ward off evil spirits, prevent kidnapping, and protect the bride. Turns out, fear, superstition, and a lot of drinking shaped the modern wedding. If you’ve ever wondered why weddings look the way they do, grab a cuppa and enjoy this episode. 🍻

The Etymology Of All Things Pregnancy, Birth and Fatigue

THIS WEEK JEN AND JENN DIVE INTO THE ETYMOLOGY OF ALL THINGS BIRTH, PREGNANCY AND THE BONE-DEEP FATIGUE THAT COMES WITH IT. EXPECT CHAT ABOUT THE OBSOLETE WORDS PUGGLED AND MALLIFLUFF (AKA: OUR CURRENT STATE), PLUS PLENTY OF STORIES, TWO PROSECCOS AND A WARDROBE BECAUSE… WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO BUDGET. COSY, CHAOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL-ISH.

Moppets, Guts and Eating Humble Pie.

Welcome back! Today we’re talking all things moppets—kids, the tiny whirlwinds who can turn a calm room into absolute chaos in seconds. We love the wild things they get up to, but we’re also diving into something a bit unexpected: the language of “guts.” There’s the gut feeling—that instinctive feeling that us females seem to have when something isn't right.   Then “guts for garters,” once a medieval threat, now basically what adults say when a child draws on the walls… again.  And of course, “eating humble pie,” the classic moment when you loudly claim your kid would never throw a tantrum—right before they do… in public. So today it’s moppets, mayhem, and the wonderfully weird words that remind us just how human—and hilarious—life can be. Let’s jump in.