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The Appraise The Phrase Show
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We explain the history of common phrases then grade them. It’s the conversation you didn’t realize you needed to have.

For word nerds, book lovers, masters of language, and history buffs.

Hosted by The Underdog Podcast Network.
BIG REVEAL. Push The Envelope has nothing to do with the mail 🤯

S5E12: Push The Envelope w/ @supernovaparenting.org
October 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The origin of the phrase rob peter to pay paul + financial mismanagement + borrowing from your own energy (skipping leg day)

S5 E11: Rob Peter To Pay Paul
October 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
What if robbing came from a guy named Robert? OR what it the name Robert came from the act of robbing? 🧐🤔😂

S2 E11: Rob Peter To Pay Paul

#history #idioms #jokes
October 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
We're 1 day away from ATP Presents:
Practice Makes Perfect DC!

Don't miss this one of a kind podcast lab aimed to connect listeners with up and coming podcasters that focus on storytelling, audience engagement, and community.

Drinks included! Ticket link in thread.

#dc #dcevents #dmv #event
October 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We had the honor of having award nominated actress and author Brittany N. Williams join us to appraise Better Safe Than Sorry and share her inspiration behind crafting a story about a black girl hero.

Brittany’s fantasy trilogy The Forge & Fracture Saga is out now! #author #writer #fantasy #book
October 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
One meal with anyone in history. Who would you choose? What would you ask?

#phrase #idiom #qotd
October 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Bread Means Money To Me! 😂

Money, bread, and relationships.

#phrases #idioms #literature #books #bread #money #relationships
October 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
From the origin of can’t teach an old dog new tricks to Yelp reviews for shepherds 😂

#history #books #literature #write #writer #read
September 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
ATP Presents: Practice Makes Perfect

In partnership with the Underdog Podcast Network, we’re launching a live event series that is community focused land inspired by the intimacy of house shows and the experimental spirit of open mics.
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
S5 E6 Where did Leave No Stone Unturned come from?

The true story that inspired a classic play and the movie 300.

#phrases #facts #history #language #learn #teach #literature #read #write #play #greekmythology #author #writer
September 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Major thanks to Narrative Medicine Consultant and founder of GeneHouse, Jave Bonner for joining us!

Follow @genehouse.co & @javeauriel.bsky.social to learn more!

#podcast #health #community #learn #teach #read #write #storytelling #medicine #books
September 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
S5 E6 Leave No Stone Unturned ft. @javeauriel.bsky.social

Are the stones along a path, in a bag, or scattered? Our answer:

Thanos and the vicinity stones 😂
September 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The origin of the phrase The World Is Your Oyster brought us to themes of trust and betrayal.

@itsuhmemario.bsky.social shares a story about a time that his trust in someone didn’t end well.

Have you ever trusted someone to help you and ended up being completely let down?

#podcast #books #read
August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We can’t escape the violent connotations attached to the phrase. Shucking oysters is considered a violent act using a sharp tool.

What is your sharp tool?

What is the bold act that you use to get what you want out of life?
August 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Shakespeare’s influence and Ashanti’s impact
August 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
S5 E4 Where did the phrase Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right come from?

Interesting connection to the origin of Washington, DC.

#podcast #history #learn #read #write #words #facts #language #art #writer #creative
August 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
S5 E4 Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right

Would you consider yourself a moral person?

#podcast #language #history #words #write #read #learn #art #wisdom #facts
August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
S5 E3 Where did the phrase The Jury Is Still Out come from?

The Gardner Trials and a Dentist's Double Life

#podcast #podcastclips #podcastshow #trial #jury #history #write #art #language #creatives #literacy #facts
August 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
S5 E3 The Jury Is Still Out

Why is the jury still out?
One word...anxiety.

#podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #jury #phrase #funfacts #debate #podcastclips #anxiety #language #history #art
August 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
August 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Larry Jenkins, also known is the Assistant Band Director and Assistant Professor of Music at Tennessee State University, co-produced the Grammy-winning album 'The Urban Hymnal', and co-founded the band Brassfield.

Read the interview below.
June 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Turning Beer Skeptics into Beerlievers: Kaila Davis' Crazy Sexy Craft Journey

In April’s Creator Spotlight, Kaila, founder of Crazy Sexy Craft, a beer education brand, shares the importance of curiosity, trying new things & more!

Read the interview here: appraisethephrase.com/crazysexycra...
April 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM