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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com. Show Sponsors: Pearl Diver: Pearl Diver is a cutting-edge platform that provides in-depth visitor identification, enabling you to uncover valuable insights about your website visitors. www.PearlDiver.IO 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

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Today on Virgin Mornings: Local Love for June 16th - 18th, Dadisms and the Top 3 of the Week. Have a funny story to share? Voice memo us on social media and you could be included in the next episode.  Listen live weekdays 530 -10 am PST on the iHeartRadio app and 1073virginradio.ca

For this Father's Day what are some of your favorite Dadisms on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe's son told him when he said the line, "That's how they get you", it was a total dad line. So, on the show Joe and Tina were reading comments on the air about the most popular dadisms and they delivered. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!

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Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, It's fitting that I start out the New Year with a Lessons for Hannah episode. It truly is amazing how fast time flies. You'll be turning 11 years old in 2023 and heading off the 5th grade in the fall. It has been incredible to watch you grow and become the amazing daughter that you are. In this episode, I wanted to give you some of what I call “Dadisms.” These are little nuggets of life wisdom that I hope you remember and put to work for you throughout your life. You've heard me say some of these many, many times and hopefully they have stuck with you. In this episode, I want to share 11 of my favorite “Dadisms” with you. Here they are. 1. How you do anything is how you do everything. ​ This one has become more and more important to me as I have aged. Your habits and ways of doing things affect all areas of your life. When you don't give your best effort in one area, it affects other areas. And many times when you do something at a level that isn't your best, you end up having to do it again or multiple times. I am not talking about pride with this as much as I talking about the discipline to do things well in all aspects of your life. In committing to do so, you will find yourself playing at a higher level. 2. The most important time to do something is when you don't want to do it. This one goes with the last in that the times when we are most at risk for sacrifice doing our best, are those times when we don't want to something. Maybe we are tired, worn out, emotionally drained, etc. We know we need to do something but find an excuse not to or put it off. These are the times we need to push though and do it. A great example since we are at the beginning of the year, is when someone wants to lose weight. They get all excited and for a short time, maybe a couple weeks, they go to the gym. But anyone who has worked out for a while knows, that after the first few weeks in January, many of those new people at the gym are no longer there. Why? Because when they didn't see results after just a couple weeks, they got discouraged, and even though they knew they needed to keep at it to see real results, they found excuses not to keep going and nothing changes for them. You see, for those people, the most important time to keep going is when they hit that first wall after a few weeks. If they can push through that and keep at it, they will more than likely stick with it and see real results and also build the habit that sticks. 3. The best things require great effort and time to achieve because they are meaningful. This one builds on the last two. The things really worth doing and that have meaning in life take great effort and time to achieve. For example, building a habit of taking care of your health and regular exercise. All the work you did for several years to get your blackbelt was worth it and you now have skills you will use the rest of your life. 4. No dead raccoons. ​ And while we are talking about doing things right and taking the time, etc. I will remind of you of my no dead raccoons story. The moral of the story is that when you see something that needs done, don't wait, do it and take care of it. Otherwise, it could end up messy for you. 5. What you focus on expands in your life and what you believe becomes your reality. This is one of my favorites because it is wisdom that has literally been passed down throughout human history even from the bible where it states “What you gaze upon you become.” It is very simple what you put your time into will become dominant in your life and what you believe about yourself and your reality will be just that. If you are negative about yourself and think only bad things happen to you, guess what will happen – bad things because that is what you are focused on and what you believe. Conversely if believe you can overcome adversity and are focused on doing great, meaningful things, guess what will happen? You will find and achieve them. (Car example) 6. God, family, country in that order. This one is straight forward. Your chances of being alive at 1 in 4 trillion, praise God for this gift daily. Your family will always be there for you through everything, treat them with respect, love, and never take them for granted. And lastly, country. You are fortunate to live in the greatest country in the history of the world because it was the first to put freedom ahead of power. Learn it's history and understand the fundamental principles that created it and embody them as you go through life. 7. Cherish every day. This life is a gift and goes by fast. Give thanks every day when you wake up. We never know when we will be gone. Life is a blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things. Every day is a gift to cherish and make the most of. Don't waste your days. 8. Choose your friends carefully. You will have many friends in your life, but only few real ones. This is important because friends can have a great impact on your life. You will have many friends at different times in your life, but only a few will truly last and only a few will truly be there for you and you for them through the ups and downs of life. Choose them carefully. 9. Be careful not to prejudge others. Along with choosing your friends carefully, also be careful not to prejudge others. I've learned this the hard way in life in that when I was younger I used to make a judgement about someone without really knowing them. Many times, I was proven wrong and finally got the message. Seek to know and understand others before forming an opinion on them. Keep an open mind. 10. Speak the truth and don't be afraid. In today's world, speaking the truth is harder than it used to be. People are scorned, mocked, even physically threatened for speaking and sticking to the truth. And there is only one truth when it comes to things – not your truth or someone else's. The truth is an absolute, so it is important to be sure you can back it up with evidence when you state it. If you can do that, then do not be afraid to speak it and stand by it. 11. Choose right over easy. In today's world where people to have everything instantly, it is hard not to take the easy way on many things. But taking the easy way does not mean it is the right way. Choose to do things the right way. This probably goes with the first Dadism of how you do anything is how you do everything, but it is a choice to do things right. Every day we go through a series of choices in our lives, do your best to chose wisely and choose right over easy. Hannah, you know I could probably put a hundred of these in this episode and in future episodes I will give more, but it's best not to eat the elephant all at once, but one bite at a time (ha, there's another one). I hope you can learn from these and use them in your life to have them help guide you. I love you, Dad   Best Quote: I hope you can learn from these "Dadisms" and use them in your life to have them help guide you.   Misfit 3: Use the "Dadisms" to help you in your life. Do your best to learn from those around you and gain wisdom, instead of learning the "hard way." Remember, you have a 1 in 4 Trillion chance of being alive. Cherish this gift every day.   Show Sponsors: 5 Minute Journal:  www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

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In our thirteenth episode, Robbie and Ryan talk about: Emails from our Moms Happy Father's Day! Top 5 list of TV Dads and Top 5 "Dadisms" Ohh that's nice! Washed Up: both our backs, and Ryan's throwing arm Who Asked You? NHL Playoffs NBA Finals US Open Stranger Things The Boys Jon Snow Sequel? Robbie's Mom finds his report cards! ..and much more! Thanks for listening and hope all the Dad's get left alone for their special day!

Your Weekly Dose episode #267 Opens with Cherry Cherry by Neil Diamond for National Cherry Tart Day.  Well everything this show is all about dad - From Dad Quotes to Dadisms to giving advice to new dads. So sit back and have fun cause this show is all about dads. LINKS : Neil Diamond Music    

We spend time in each other's heads, your Dadisms, Confidence Got Me Trapped, Yambag of the Day, and more. Miss any of Prospector's Show? Check out the Prime Cuts Podcast subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Radio from your mobile device. ​

How many of the top 30 “Dadisms'' is The Goose guilty of? Let's find out. Check out our Youtube Channel: Occasionally Coherent for full video of the podcasts! New Episodes Every Tuesday! Twitter:@CoherentPod Facebook: Facebook.com/TheOccasionallyCoherentPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/occasionallycoherent/message

S2 #004 Welcome to the first episode of our new segment titled DADisms DADisms are characteristics that dads should have as stated by previous guests in their answers to the question: A DAD is ______. The idea is to dig deeper into the answers that the dads give and how we can apply them to our everyday life. The first DADism comes from the interview with, JC Zahradnik, A DAD is consistent.

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She's ready for Season 2022  Hi friends! This year has been a master piece, honestly it was the character development for me lol Join me as I break down some of my biggest 2021 dating life lessons, favorite moments and looking back on some iconic I'm Sorry What moments! Also I am doing an amazing Top 8 (Myspace Style) of my favorite I'm Sorry What moments of 2021.  As promised here is the list of Episodes if you want to revisit:  Episode 40 - Hi, I'm Heartbroken  Episode 45 - Dadisms with my very own father  Episode 46 - Popping The Question and Wedding planning with Eloy  Episode 56 - I now pronounce you an episode  Episode 41 - Podcast Virginity with Stevie*  Episode 49 - Dad - Just skip this episode  Episode 64 - Just a little bit of a shit show  Episode 74 - The Lactose Intolerance Theory  *Please donate to Stevie's go fund me page if you can link here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-financials-and-medical-bills?pc=fb_co_emailupdate24&rcid=r01-164058246211-22e4af1997b14d29&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=p_email%2B3201-24hr-reminder-v5&fbclid=IwAR0kLWECxCfu_6bSbQ9Pd4N3gNnsRd2sO3CBk2oz2duiczOza9d4r9HhOmU (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-financials-and-medical-bills?pc=fb_co_emailupdate24&rcid=r01-164058246211-22e4af1997b14d29&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=p_email%2B3201-24hr-reminder-v5&fbclid=IwAR0kLWECxCfu_6bSbQ9Pd4N3gNnsRd2sO3CBk2oz2duiczOza9d4r9HhOmU)  Or you can find the link in my bio on instagram @ashleesleek 

This episode of Dadhouse is brought to you by American Underdog. It's the story of Kurt Warner and his rise to be one of the best quarterbacks ever.  Join us as the dads get into gaming with your kids. We are joined by Joel Willis who runs the multimedia group The Dad and The Dad Gaming. The Dad Gaming brings dads together with their kids to help them bond, communicate, and play some games!  Joel guides us through gaming with the kids and how to make it a better experience for us all. Also, how dads can cheat to continue to beat their kids but that may just be Shannon.  1:24—Our thoughts and prayers to Mike, whose water heater has gone away. Oh, he also went to the Air and Space Museum in DC.  13:45-Dadhouse would like to announce that we are now on Call-In. The new social media platform for podcasts. We post Dadhouse Snippets in-between longer episodes. So if you need a ten minute hit of Dadhouse on topical subjects, give us a listen there! 15:22—Mick's Chicken Update!  16:50—We are staring a new segment with Dad Advice from Dad Con. It's straight advice from more dads to help us all. We start with John Francis, founder of Father's Eve. 18:01—Our first sponsored show comes with American Underdog! Zachary Levi stars as Kurt Warner. It opens on Christmas day. You don't have to be a huge football fan to love this film. It's about perseverance, fatherhood, family, and pushing yourself to succeed.  And you can hear the interview that Dad 2.0 did with Zachary Levi  on their podcast, plus learn about screenings in your area. Plus, don't forget to join the Dad 2.0 Twitter party on December 13th at 8:00 Central! Just head on over to@dad2summit on Twitter. All of Dadhouse is going to be there!  22:04—And now we get to the interview with Joel Willis! Joel Willis editor and chief of The Dad, a media brand that celebrates modern fatherhood and reaches over 75 million people every month. He's the co-author of The Dad Law, a hilarious guide for fathers, as well as The Dad Book: Truths, Hacks, and Dadisms. 23:10—Joel Willis kicks us off with talking with us about what Dad Gaming is and how it got started.  26:46—Joel puts out a challenge to anyone on Mario Kart! Who's going to take him on? Not me, I'm awful at Mario Kart.  31:06—Joel's controversial take!  Roblox is better than Golden Eye. Visit the Dad Gaming to disagree.  34:32—What is the positives in gaming with your kids. There are a ton. A father interacts with their child where they go, and gaming is one of those places.  41:50—Don't sleep on mobile gaming. There are ton of games and father's and kids can bound over. From educational games from Blooket and Kahoot. 43:49—To get a workout, try Just Dance!  46:00—How do we handle toxic gaming in some of the online games, and Joel gives great advice on how to deal with it, and show your kids a positive example.  50:05—Like we do with every guest, Joel answers the Dadhouse Five, check our Dadness! 

"Because if you're not creating and doing things from a place of core central beliefs, it won't have an impact on you. If you do something today and you've completely forgotten it by tomorrow, was there a point of doing it, is kind of how I see things. I want everything I do to place its mark on my soul because it was important." - Casey Palmer Welcome back to another episode of Discover More. This week, we continue with part two of our conversation with Casey Palmer. Casey is a blogger, father, project manager, podcaster, and owner of the brand Casey Palmer, Canadian Dad. The brand aims to empower fathers around the world through storytelling and sharing his unique journey in fatherhood. His blog has risen to become one of the most influential places to find fatherhood content in the Great White North. In this week's episode, Casey shares many engaging stories and some of his favorite “Dadisms,” such as “Life is the sum of your experiences, so make sure your experiences count.” Casey was born & raised in Canada and currently resides in Toronto— one of the most diverse cities in the world. He describes Canadian culture as “Mosaic”, which leads to a unique conversation around learning through different perspectives. He also explains his process for balancing creativity & productivity, as well as the importance of traveling and living in alignment with your values. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Casey Palmer. Show Notes: Casey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseypalmer/ Casey's Canadian Dad Blog: https://caseypalmer.com More on Casey Palmer, the Canadian Dad: https://caseypalmer.com/instagram/ * Connect with Us: Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast/ Follow Benoit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitkim/ Follow Aidan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjames24/ Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/discovermorepodcast * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Adrian and Ryan Patrick from the band Otherwise joins Dadcast to discuss Dadisms and Uncleisms, along with talking a little about their career in the band Otherwise! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadcastco/support

"Hey, Dad what time is it? What do I look like Big Ben?"  The Dadisms: part Dad joke, part Dadvice, and something that all Dads ultimately do.  There is something that happens when a man becomes a father. Women get all kinds of cool changes to their bodies and hormones when they have kids. While Dads just start saying funny Dad things that their Fathers said to them if only to continue the social experiment that is parenting.  Not all Dadisms are funny, but they are something that all Dads must say in order to keep their Dad card. Be sure to follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for great Top Dad tips, tricks, and hacks. Thanks for listening and if you like the show please be sure to share Top Dad Podcast with your friend, and leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts.Check us out at LinkTre.ee/TopDad and listen for free where ever you listen to podcasts

Captain Cam Heyward joined us this morning to discuss his mock draft strategy and what it was like to wait around during an unusually hectic off-season, the ol' 29er was reunited in the booth by the legend himself Mike Lange last night, The SuperGenius isn't surprised by the lackluster performance from the Penguins in their 3-1 loss vs. Boston, and really couldn't care less about the upcoming draft, although doesn't believe Ben Roethlisberger did the team any favors by coming back. Plus, Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkles has a few dad-like sayings he catches himself shouting from time to time.

There are no topics this hour. Strictly goofing around. Mark the Voice Guy shares some Dadisms. EEEDIOTS get berated... with love. Random audio of various rude announcers and talk hosts losing it.

The far more censored version of the award-winning and unparalleled "A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan." - "A Corporate Time" is a daily companion and terrestrial radio show heard nationally on iHeartRadio. It's silly.

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Keith, Kevin and Matt talk about their food interests, cooking experience and “Dadisms”. Halley and Conor join Cousin’s Corner. There are a couple of good chuckles, enjoy!

Show 135 with Sis and Dad in Dallas includes a couple of crazy challenges by Sis and Dad that will shock you on one hand and no shock you on the other. We discuss the crazy world of bullying and the world of doing the right thing. In addition to that Sis is reminded of some classic Dadisms. Thank you for listening to our breakfast tradition. We appreciate each of you. https://www.breakfastwithsis.com/ http://www.allikdesign.com/ https://www.tonybridwell.com/

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Miss Prospector's Show? Check out the Leftover's Podcast subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher Radio from your mobile device. Tickled Pink Fundraiser, Prospector's Briefs, Dadisms and more

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This episode of The Life of Dad Show has Art Eddy and Jon Finkel sharing their most DAD moments. We are dads. We know that, but there are times when we start sounding just like our parents which makes us freak out a bit. From getting frustrated that everyone is leaving the lights on in … Continue reading #397 – Dadisms →

Ben Burrell sat in for Dave from Monday to Wednesday, and here are the best bits. Dadisms, Instagram photoshops and a brave attempt to dress like Dave.

Today, my guest is Jessica Richards the program director for the marketing research program at Michigan State University. Michigan State is one of the top research universities. FIND JESSICA ONLINE: https://msu.edu/ Twitter: @MSUSpartanFan77 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-richards-mba-8b56699a/ FIND US ONLINE: www.happymr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/happymrxp Twitter: @happymrxp Instagram: @happymrxp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch/ [00:30] Over the last decade the market research industry has been disrupted.  Our largest agencies are struggling to keep up as their customers turn to newer, faster and cheaper data sources. Now we are on the edge of yet another market shift. Now is the time for us to reassert ourselves as the rudder of the brands we love. Thank you for tuning in to the Happy Market Research Podcast where we are charting the path for the future of market researchers and businesses. Hi, I’m Jamin Brazil and you’re listening to the Happy Market Research Podcast.  Today my guest is Jessica Richards, the Program Director for the Marketing Research Program at Michigan State University. Michigan State is one of the top market research universities. Jessica, thank you very much for being on the Happy Market Research Podcast today. [01:13] Oh, of course, thank you so much for having me.  I’m honored to be on the show today. [01:20] You’ve got a really interesting background.   We’re going to be diving deeply into your experience in the military, journey into market research, and what Michigan State University is doing to help prepare students for today’s top brands.  But I wanted to start with this basic question of what do your parents do and how has that impacted your career? [01:45] Well, that’s a great question.  So, my parents... my father works for General Motors, has for more than 30 years – he’s going close to 35 years now.  And my mom was an E.R. nurse for many years over at Sparrow, and she now helps to work with their process improvement.  And my parents have been wonderful – basically, guiding lights in my life. My dad is full of what they would call Dadisms, and he has tons of sayings that really have stuck with me since I’ve been a child til now.  One that really sticks with me is to “Take a smile with you and bring it home.” And I know that’s such a simple concept, but it’s something that can get you through anything in life, no matter what you’re facing. My mom, you know, she always taught me to be a hard worker and to... and they both told me to focus on my dreams.  And I never felt anything other than if I worked very hard and dedicated myself to my goals and what I wanted to accomplish. I truly believed that my potential was unlimited. And a lot of that comes from the way that I was raised and their mindset and truly helping me to believe in myself while growing up and into my adult years.   [03:10] One of the things I’m hearing repeatedly on this podcast from our guests is that one of their parents or somebody significant to them at an early age installed a tremendous amount of confidence – piggybacking on this word that you used, limitless opportunity, right?  It’s the confidence that our guests have had. And when you think about Rogier Verhulst – or just fill in the blank, right? – Laurie at GoDaddy. These are movers and shakers in the market research space. These are the leaders of our industry. It’s so important that parents or those people who are thinking about having kids at some point, understand that’s a core benefit that will stick, probably more important than education or any sort of material investment that we wind up making in our kids.  It’s just this fundamental empowerment that “You can do it.” And the other thing I want to talk about really briefly is this idea of “Take a smile with you home.” (I think I misquoted it, right?) What was it? [04:20]   “Take a smile with you and bring it home.”

This is the "Flagship" Podcast of Dad Talk. Hosted by Matt Greeley, and Starring Chris Adams and his daughter Lauren Adams. Dad Talk is a podcast meant to capture those lovable "Dadisms" or Dad Moments. Chris is a natural born story teller with the gift for gab. We wanted to share that with people. Check out our newest podcast at www.dadtalkpodcast.com

With readings for November 5, 2017, Rob & Mike talk about crossing the Jordan in Joshua, personifications of chaos in the Psalms,Paul’s fatherly advice for Thessalonica, and Jesus escalating his rhetoric with the leadership in Jerusalem. Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7,… Continue Reading →

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So often, we spend Christmas focused on what it is like to receive the wonderful gift of Jesus. But what if we shift our perspective to instead imagine what it was like for God to give us this gift. What does it say about the character of God as a...

This week on "A Way with Words: Writers and where they do their best creative work.  A new book on Geoffrey Chaucer describes the dark, noisy, smelly room where he wrote his early work. Which raises the question: What kind of space DO you need to produce your best writing? Also, Texas football lingo, and the perfect smart-aleck remark for those times when you can't remember the answer to a question. Plus, how slang terms popular in African-American culture, like bling bling, bae, and on fleek find their way into the mainstream English. Also, salt and pepper cellars, itch a scratch vs. scratch an itch, sick abed on two chairs, a new word for nieces and nephews, the Jimmies and the Joes, aimless walks on Nantucket, and Dadisms.FULL DETAILSThe father of one of Martha's friends had all sorts lots of funny sayings, like the one he'd use during a lull in a conversation: Do you live around here or do you ride a bicycle? He'd also respond to, "Are you ready to leave?" with I stay ready, so I don't have to get ready. We're betting that every family has these kinds of goofy, memorable lines. One name for them: Dadisims. A Forth Worth, Texas, listener who interviewed candidates for a head football coach position at a high school reports that out of eight interviewees, six of them used the phrase, It's not about the X's and the O's, it's about the Jimmies and the Joes. It's a shorthand way of emphasizing the importance of valuing the players themselves, and first pops up in print in an LA Times story from 1991. Scratching an itch is far more common than itching a scratch. Both are grammatically correct, but the latter is considered informal.If someone asks you a question but you've forgotten the answer, you might respond with the phrase I've slept since then. The implication seems to be that it's been more than 24 hours since you either learned the information or needed to remember it, so you're excused. It's a phrase that gets handier the older we get. Quiz Master John Chaneski has a game about secret identities involving words with the first letters IM. The -cellar in saltcellar derives from an Old French word meaning "salt box," and is etymologically related to the word salt itself. A caller from India says she grew up with the expression salt-and-pepper cellar, and it turns out she's not the only one.Words like bae, bling bling and on fleek have all moved into the common vernacular at different points in the last 30 years, thanks in part to the prominence of African-American slang in music and pop culture. The Detroit Free Press reported recently that a man invented and trying to popularize a term for "nieces and nephews," although it's clear that the word sofralia has an uphill battle. English doesn't have a specific, fixed term for those relatives, although some people have tried to popularize the term nieflings. Sick abed on two chairs is an idiom that can describe being sick but working anyway. It can also refer to the idea of being sick and going between two chairs: the dinner table chair, and the porcelain chair in the bathroom.On Nantucket, a rantum scoot, or a random scoot, is a walk with no particular destination in mind. The new book Chaucer's Tale by Paul Strohm describes the cramped, noisy, smelly place in which Chaucer wrote, which got us thinking about the particular environmental preferences we all have for getting serious writing done.Whistle britches, a Southern term for fellows who draw a lot of attention to themselves, comes from the sound corduroy trousers make when you walk and the wales rub against each other.Mealy-mouthed is an old phrase meaning someone's vague, equivocal or beats around the bush. Even Martin Luther used a German version of the insult, Mehl im Maule Behalten. Luther, in fact, was quite experienced at tossing out creative jabs, and thanks to the internet, you can experience some of them yourself with this Lutheran insult generator.Out of station is an English idiom used in India to mean "going on vacation."If you're a parent looking for ways to warn your kids not to play with matches, you could do worse than If you play with fire, you'll pee the bed. Similar admonitions are used around the world, apparently because a child can far better relate to the familiar, embarrassing consequences of bedwetting than the more theoretical danger of fire. This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! 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This week on "A Way with Words: Writers and where they do their best creative work.  A new book on Geoffrey Chaucer describes the dark, noisy, smelly room where he wrote his early work. Which raises the question: What kind of space DO you need to produce your best writing? Also, Texas football lingo, and the perfect smart-aleck remark for those times when you can't remember the answer to a question. Plus, how slang terms popular in African-American culture, like bling bling, bae, and on fleek find their way into the mainstream English. Also, salt and pepper cellars, itch a scratch vs. scratch an itch, sick abed on two chairs, a new word for nieces and nephews, the Jimmies and the Joes, aimless walks on Nantucket, and Dadisms.FULL DETAILSThe father of one of Martha's friends had all sorts lots of funny sayings, like the one he'd use during a lull in a conversation: Do you live around here or do you ride a bicycle? He'd also respond to, "Are you ready to leave?" with I stay ready, so I don't have to get ready. We're betting that every family has these kinds of goofy, memorable lines. One name for them: Dadisims. A Forth Worth, Texas, listener who interviewed candidates for a head football coach position at a high school reports that out of eight interviewees, six of them used the phrase, It's not about the X's and the O's, it's about the Jimmies and the Joes. It's a shorthand way of emphasizing the importance of valuing the players themselves, and first pops up in print in an LA Times story from 1991. Scratching an itch is far more common than itching a scratch. Both are grammatically correct, but the latter is considered informal.If someone asks you a question but you've forgotten the answer, you might respond with the phrase I've slept since then. The implication seems to be that it's been more than 24 hours since you either learned the information or needed to remember it, so you're excused. It's a phrase that gets handier the older we get. Quiz Master John Chaneski has a game about secret identities involving words with the first letters IM. The -cellar in saltcellar derives from an Old French word meaning "salt box," and is etymologically related to the word salt itself. A caller from India says she grew up with the expression salt-and-pepper cellar, and it turns out she's not the only one.Words like bae, bling bling and on fleek have all moved into the common vernacular at different points in the last 30 years, thanks in part to the prominence of African-American slang in music and pop culture. The Detroit Free Press reported recently that a man invented and trying to popularize a term for "nieces and nephews," although it's clear that the word sofralia has an uphill battle. English doesn't have a specific, fixed term for those relatives, although some people have tried to popularize the term nieflings. Sick abed on two chairs is an idiom that can describe being sick but working anyway. It can also refer to the idea of being sick and going between two chairs: the dinner table chair, and the porcelain chair in the bathroom.On Nantucket, a rantum scoot, or a random scoot, is a walk with no particular destination in mind. The new book Chaucer's Tale by Paul Strohm describes the cramped, noisy, smelly place in which Chaucer wrote, which got us thinking about the particular environmental preferences we all have for getting serious writing done.Whistle britches, a Southern term for fellows who draw a lot of attention to themselves, comes from the sound corduroy trousers make when you walk and the wales rub against each other.Mealy-mouthed is an old phrase meaning someone's vague, equivocal or beats around the bush. Even Martin Luther used a German version of the insult, Mehl im Maule Behalten. Luther, in fact, was quite experienced at tossing out creative jabs, and thanks to the internet, you can experience some of them yourself with this Lutheran insult generator.Out of station is an English idiom used in India to mean "going on vacation."If you're a parent looking for ways to warn your kids not to play with matches, you could do worse than If you play with fire, you'll pee the bed. Similar admonitions are used around the world, apparently because a child can far better relate to the familiar, embarrassing consequences of bedwetting than the more theoretical danger of fire. This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:Email: words@waywordradio.orgPhone: United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673London +44 20 7193 2113Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donateSite: http://waywordradio.org/Podcast: http://waywordradio.org/podcast/Forums: http://waywordradio.org/discussion/Newsletter: http://waywordradio.org/newsletter/Twitter: http://twitter.com/wayword/Skype: skype://waywordradio Copyright 2015, Wayword LLC.