Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins

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Episodes 322

Avg. Duration 34m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.9 (54)

Since Feb 2020

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as a clam." So, let's cut to the chase, if you jump on the bandwagon now, the first 100 subscribers will be entered to win a Big Science Snuggie. Have a question about an idiom? Wanna drop us a line because you think we’re funny... or, not? Think we’re mistaken about any information we’ve shared? Hit us up at [email protected]. We’re waiting with bated breath!

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Recent Episodes

S5E321 W9Y Is Flummoxed

Jun 12, 2026 39m

Episode 321: Jay & Ray are confused by a few old idioms.piss and vinegarflummoxSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original…

S5E320 W9Y Goes on a Boondoggle

Jun 05, 2026 29m

Episode 320: Jay & Ray get cool with a few old idioms.boondogglecool as a cucumberSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original…

S5E319 W9Y Gets Their Grub On

May 29, 2026 27m

Episode 319: Jay & Ray groove with some Gs.disgruntlegrubSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique.…

S5E318 W9Y Is Squared Away

May 22, 2026 25m

Episode 318: Jay & Ray get squared away with some idioms.spic and spansquared awaySubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original…

S5E317 W9Y Are Not Teetotalers

May 15, 2026 36m

Episode 317: Jay & Ray have idioms flying out their wazoo.teetotallerwazooSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E316 W9Y Goes Tit for Tat

May 08, 2026 31m

Episode 203: Jay & Ray enjoy the scent of some idioms.p.u.tit for tatSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E315 W9Y: A Bellwether Of Podcasting Excellence

May 01, 2026 36m

Episode 315: Jay & Ray have some piping hot idioms.piping hotbellwetherSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E314 W9Y Has Skin In The Game

Apr 24, 2026 29m

Episode 314: Jay & Ray have some skin in the game.skin in the gametrip the light fantasticSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning…

S5E313 W9Y Takes The Court

Apr 17, 2026 30m

Episode 313: Jay & Ray take a few old idioms to court.break the icekangaroo courtSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original…

S5E312 W9Y In a Nutshell

Apr 10, 2026 33m

Episode 312: Jay & Ray slice up some old food idioms.cheesyin a nutshellSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E311 W9Y Has Sour Grapes

Apr 03, 2026 24m

Episode 311: Jay & Ray hash out some food idioms.sour grapesjust dessertsSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E310 W9Y Takes the Stage

Mar 27, 2026 38m

Episode 310: Jay & Ray take a thunderous approach to old etymologies.steal your thunderwhy is Macbeth referred to as 'The Scottish Play?'Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta,…

S5E309 W9Y Gets Stingy

Mar 20, 2026 32m

Episode 309: Jay & Ray toast to some new idioms.here's mud in your eyestingySubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music…

S5E308 W9Y Is Hell Bent For Leather

Mar 13, 2026 35m

Episode 308: Jay & Ray stitch up a few old idioms.know the ropeshell bent for leatherSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning…

S5E307 W9Y Has Odds and Ends

Mar 06, 2026 29m

Episode 307: Jay & Ray learn about a few old odds and ends.scuttlebuttodds and endsExpressway (To Your Heart)Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is…

S5E306 W9Y Explores the Arctic

Feb 27, 2026 34m

Episode 306: Jay & Ray get chilly with a few old idioms.full borearcticSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E305 W9Y Gets Zesty

Feb 20, 2026 37m

Episode 305: Jay & Ray take a bite of out of old food idioms.carboyzestSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and…

S5E304 W9Y Is Hokum

Feb 13, 2026 30m

Episode 304: Jay & Ray pull a old magical idioms out of their hats.open sesamehokumSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original…

S5E303 W9Y Is Over This

Feb 06, 2026 39m

Episode 303: Jay & Ray are over a barrel. - Encoreover your skiisover a barrelSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an award-winning original music…

S5E302 W9Y Has a Hankering for Idioms

Jan 30, 2026 30m

Episode 302: Jay & Ray are beside themselves with (old) idioms. - Encorehankeringbeside yourselfSubscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB.Big Science Music is an…

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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins has published 322 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Comedy, Education.

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