The Origins Of

Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Follow us on instagram @theoriginsofpodcast! We have featured artwork by Jenny Wentling, history trivia, and behind the scenes action. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes 14: Write this down! The Origins of the alphabet and keyboards If you think you know why we have the QWERTY keyboard, you're probably believing a myth! And have you ever wondered why the alphabet is in the order that it is? On this episode, Olivia and Jessie tackle two of the biggest systems we use constantly and take for granted every day: the alphabet and the modern keyboard. Keep up with the Origins conversation on Instagram and Facebook! Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Do you relax with a puzzle, or does the mere sight of jigsaw pieces stress you out? Ever wondered where this maddening passtime got its origin? Olivia takes us way back with the origins of mazes and labyrinths, while Jessie tackles the more modern jigsaw. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Holy cow! You're in a pickle, now. We're back with another collection of phrases, and this might be our best set yet. Prepare yourself a delicious charcuterie board and settle in to learn what baseball and Hinduism have in common, and who first coined the term "let sleeping dogs lie" (hint, it's a very old phrase). Oh, and we also found the Holy Grail of phrases, the one everyone has a theory on and no one understands for sure, nbd. Featuring a song mentioned in the show: "Barney Google (with the Goo-goo-googely Eyes)." Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Flowers? Chocolates? A diamond ring? It's the season of love and Jessie and Olivia dive in to the why behind modern traditions around courting. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Why Do We Let Fido and Fluffy sleep in our Beds? This week, Olivia and Jessie tackle one of the subjects that first got them excited about this podcast: how did we get from wild wolves and mountain lions to the cuddly and lovable animals that live in our homes today? We talk about genetics, shared interspecies interest, and also, why the pug exists. It's a good one, folks! This episode was produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow us on Instagram @theoriginsofpodcast and Facebook at The Origins Of Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Got any piercings or tattoos? Ever been curious about the first person to get inked or pierced? Learn about Otzi, sailors, a surprising fact about Julius Caesar, and more in our first episode of the new year! Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Why are candy canes peppermint, and why are they shaped like canes, anyway? Why do we associate gingerbread with the holiday season? Who took sheets of gingery cookies and made them into whimsical sweet-treat houses? All your burning questions about two seasonal favorites answered in today's episode! Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast Follow us! @theoriginsofpodcast produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes A Parson what, now? Figgy pudding? Fa la la along with us in this holiday-themed minisode, in which Jessie and Olivia explore weird phrases and words in our favorite Christmas carols, and uncover what they mean. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes The holiday season is upon us! Have you been untangling your lights and picking out the perfect pine-scented candles? Why do we do that, and who was the weirdo to do it first? We also deep-dive into the origins of using candles as a part of our celebration and holiday ambiance. Stick around for the Christmas spider bonus! Produced by Johnny Stubbs. Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes We've been eating and drinking since the beginning of humanity, but when did we start doing that outside the home? And especially, when did we start building menus, making cocktails, and having all of that stuff served to us by wait staff? Be our guest this week and we'll tell you! Produced by Johnny Stubbs. Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes Who says clams are happy, anyway? Hoo-ha, really? Olivia and Jessie tackle the big questions about some weird idioms and words. Submit your favorite word or phrase and we'll cover it in a future episode! Produced by Johnny Stubbs. Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

Episode Notes The origin of scarves leaves the cold behind. And what's the difference between plaid and tartan, anyway? Jessie and Olivia are here to help with those most vexing questions about your favorite fall-weather wear. Produced by Johnny Stubbs. Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics.

Episode Notes A Halloween special! Who knew the Oujia board had a bit of an innocuous origin, before you threw in American businessmen and genuine terror? Turns out Tarot cards have nothing to do with “exotic” Egyptian traditions. Our favorite time of year calls for some fascinating origins stories. Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs

Why do we put our ‘ducks in a row'? ‘When it rains, it pours,' doesn't make actual sense. Olivia and Jessie tackle the big questions about weird idioms and words. Submit your favorite word or phrase and we'll cover it in a future episode! Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. Interested in supporting our passion project? Visit http://www.patreon.com/theoriginsofpodcast produced by Johnny Stubbs

This week, Olivia and Jessie explore the meanings before first and last names, the name pools they come from, and some surprising lack of creativity! Check out theoriginsofpodcast.com for show notes!

This week Olivia and Jessie dive into the emperor's private messages and the very contentious beginnings of electronic mail. You've Got Mail! Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs

Pour a glass of your favorite libation, dear listener, and join us to learn about the first ancient folk to decide a vat of old grapes was not only safe, but delicious. Also featuring: beer through a straw. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs

Episode Notes Come for the dragons, stay for the myth-busting. In our pilot episode, we ponder why mythical creatures have such sticking power across cultures, what dragons have to do with rainbows, and where the weird concept of a half-man- half-horse came from. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs