HeyJaredWord Play
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?
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Ep. 20 Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk (opens the original)
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Is “don’t cry over spilt milk” good advice, or just a socially acceptable way of telling someone to get over it? In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we unpack the guilt, regret, and emotional logic hiding inside the phrase. From childhood mistakes and fear of messing up, to the surprising history of milk being expensive enough to mourn, we ask why we’re taught to care so deeply before being told not to cry about it. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, te
Ep 19. The Writing's on the Wall (opens the original)
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Doom, destiny, and the fine art of ignoring the obvious. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we trace “the writing’s on the wall” from ancient prophecy to modern chaos. There’s talk of relationship red flags (and why George sprints toward them), James Bond’s moody symbolism, biblical warnings from the Book of Daniel, and that time Doctor Who literally painted the universe’s demise across every surface. We also pause to acknowledge the very real, very unseasonal snow falling outside Rachel’s
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