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Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States. In each 30-minute episode, Selwyn focuses on a specific period in American history, revealing words that originated during that era or had significance for the geographic region.
Episode 8 : Hail to the Chief
August. 02,2014
Episode 7 : Go for Broke
July. 26,2014
Exploring the ways the language has been shaped by Vikings, the Cold War, computers, music and gambling; the meanings behind the colors of the rainbow.
Episode 6 : Bite the Bullet
July. 19,2014
Words that originated in the military, police, aviation and baseball; a "last ditch effort"; freelance workers; pushing the envelope.
Episode 5 : Cut to the Chase
June. 28,2014
Episode 4 : Off the Cuff
June. 21,2014
Ways American English has been shaped by clothes, crimes, punishments, insults and the Internet.
Episode 3 : Lower the Boom
June. 14,2014
How American English was influenced by the seas, the ancient world, big business and the news industry.
Episode 2 : Riding Shotgun
June. 07,2014
Episode 1 : Straight from the Horse's Mouth
May. 31,2014
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