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/]

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/]

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/]

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/]

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/]