Podcasts about Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

Alana Thompson, better known to the world as Honey Boo Boo, broke through on “Toddlers and Tiaras” at the age of six, which led to her family life being chronicled on the hit Reality TV series, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” In a new biopic called “I Was Honey Boo Boo” (premiering on Lifetime on May 17th at 8/7c), Alana herself narrates a fascinating recreation played by actors, and details the cycle of pain brought on by her Mama June's extreme penchant for men, money, drugs and fame; the lack of supervision she had protecting her finances; her dreams of going to college for nursing, and the important role her sister played in raising her. The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and support from mm amazing sponsors! Try VIIA! Head to ⁠⁠⁠Viiahemp.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code GROUPTEXT This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠ or the ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠ channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever have those moments where you think “man, I'm glad no one was around to see that?”  Well, the Shannon family of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame, has let viewers into their home with an unfiltered look at their lives and have many times left viewers wondering, “what did I just see?!?”  The matriarch of the family, Mama June Shannon, has made a name for herself with her questionable parenting skills and overall, pretty nasty antics.  Over the past couple years, she has battled an addiction issue that's torn the family apart.  Is everything that we see on these reality TV shows real?  Did they really eat roadkill as a family dinner delicacy?  How would you feel if Mama June crop dusted you in an elevator?  We'll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.           Intro music credit: Artist: Silent Partner Title: Grace Behind the Curtain License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported “Share Alike” (CC BY-SA 4.0) License. – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music promoted by YTMusic: https://goo.gl/Bw41sw   Calvario‍, L. (2020, June 13). Mama June opens up about HER $2,500-a-Day Meth HABIT (EXCLUSIVE). Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.etonline.com/mama-june-opens-up-about-her-2500-a-day-meth-habit-exclusive-147998#:~:text=Last%20March%2C%20Mama%20June%20and,substance%20and%20drug%20paraphernalia%20charges. Garrity, K. (2021, April 02). Mama june needs a walker due to her possibly fatal disease. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.distractify.com/p/why-is-mama-june-walking-with-a-walker Honore, P. (2021, April 03). Mama June is reportedly worth $50,000 in 2021 - how much of her income comes from her REALITY SERIES? Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.distractify.com/p/how-much-does-mama-june-make-per-episode Le Pétomane. (2021, March 17). Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_P%C3%A9tomane Matthews, H. (2019, April 14). 20 things that really happened on 'here Comes Honey Boo Boo'. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.babygaga.com/20-things-that-really-happened-on-here-comes-honey-boo-boo/ Nantwich, M. (2018, December 11). Here comes Mama June: What the fans don't know. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.pensandpatron.com/lifestyle/here-comes-mama-june/ Palan, E. (2013, September 19). The 10 Craziest quotes from here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.phillymag.com/news/2012/08/10/10-craziest-quotes-here-honey-boo-boo/ Sager, J. (2021, January 08). The biggest secrets about Honey Boo Boo's Family. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.nickiswift.com/8079/biggest-secrets-honey-boo-boos-family/ Shannon family. (2021, April 27). Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_family#:~:text=June%20Edith%20%22Mama%20June%22%20Shannon,divorced%20when%20she%20was%20two. Whetzel, J. (2019, August 16). Mama June's Tragic real-life story. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.nickiswift.com/155657/mama-junes-tragic-real-life-story/

In this episode, Noah and Aidan continue to dive into childhood explotiation through the lens of reality television with a follow-up on Toddlers and Tiaras' most famous alumni: Alana Thompson. Affectionately known as Honey Boo Boo, she took the world by storm on TLC's show and her spin off "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" which eventually transitioned into Mama June's own show on weTV. In this episode the hosts discuss it all - mostly June Shannon's mess. Follow the On a Real Note Podcast on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onarealnotepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onarealnotepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/onarealnotepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnARealNotePod Visit our website: https://www.onarealnote.com/

In this episode, Cartman comes to terms with his weight and exploits the privileges of using a mobility scooter. Meanwhile, Kyle is outraged by society's lowered standards, symbolized by the popularity of shows like "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo." Filmmaker James Cameron attempts to metaphorically "raise the bar" on societal standards. Kyle's efforts to address the issue lead to unintended consequences, resulting in a reality show mockery and a public showdown involving Michelle Obama. Join us as we delve into the hilarity and social commentary of "Raising The Bar."We also recap trivia, pop culture references, storyline continuity and more. "Connect with Us: Follow us for updates, bonus content, and discussions about all things South Park. On Facebook: @SouthParkPod On YouTube : @SouthParkPod On TikTok : @SouthParkPodOn Twitter: @SouthParkPodsOn Hive : @SouthParkPod  On Instagram: @SouthParkPodcastJoin our community of fans as we laugh, debate, and celebrate the genius of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's iconic creation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/spfanclubSubscribe and Support: Subscribe to SMB South Park Review Crew on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episodeContact: Got a question, suggestion, or just want to share your thoughts on South Park? Reach out to us at suckmyballspod@gmail.co or visit us at linktr.ee/southparkpod

HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON! This week, we're sticking with the Hallow-theme and giving you a special treat... a recap of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," titled "Halloween Too!" It's got everything; a spooky, haunted barn... horses... and Kim Kardashian drag! It's a good one. Enjoy, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Justin has an update on the sad news from the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo family and also catches up with Foundation star Lee Pace to do some serious research on his wild nude fight scene in season 2 of the hit show on Apple TV+. Follow Justin on Threads @jus_hill where fans of the show are weighing in on what they know and what they think! Download the FREE LiSTNR app for more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode the ladies discuss TLC's shows "Toddlers and Tiaras" and "Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo".

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Are you ready for some excitement, Honey Boo Boo CHILD???? Today's episode features none other than Mama June from the hit TV shows, "Toddlers and Tiaras," "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," and "Mama June: Family Crisis," which premieres May 5 on WETV! Get ready to hear from one of the most-loved reality stars out there as she spills the tea with Rachel on her family's journey into television. She addresses all the controversy and family drama, as well as her heartbreaking battles with addiction, and her journey to recovery. But that's not all - Mama June also tells us what the family is up to NOW, and updates us on daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's health after her recent cancer diagnosis. As always, Mama June Shannon tells it all with complete and genuine honesty. You won't want to miss this one! --- --- --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelli Brink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ⁠⁠⁠infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch every episode on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @missunderstoodpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @RachelUchitelNYC

Today Brandi chats with the one and only, Mama June Shannon. You know her from Toddlers and Tiaras, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, and Momma June: From Not to Hot. Today we get an unfiltered look at June Shannon's twelve-year career as she openly talks about being three years sober, toxic relationships, and how she met her husband. If you liked this episode, and if you are interested in June Shannon, then please check her out on her social media!This episode is sponsored by to you by:Rocket MoneyMTV The Real Friends of WeHoBetterHelp (Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BRANDI and get on your way to being your best self.)Instagram: @mamajune Tik Tok: @officialmamajuneTwitter: @MamaJune_BooBoo Get Brandi's Audiobook NOW!Produced by Straw Hut MediaFor early access to ad-free episodes w/ additional bonus content make sure to go to www.patreon.com/brandiglanville

Welcome to a brand new episode of Shark's Pond: A South Park Podcast. Join Bill as this week he reviews the season sixteen episode "Raising the Bar". Topics discussed in this episode include Cartman getting a mobility scooter, Bill's thoughts on "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo", what did Mama June and James Cameron think of their portrayal in the episode, what shows did South Park beat to win the Emmy for this episode and much more.Theme song courtesy of Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/ Follow the show on Twitter https://twitter.com/sharkspond97 Join the shows Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sharkspond/

Ja Rule shares what he did in his youth to support his mother, and I have the Tea. Plus, do Bobby Brown and Madonna have something going on?! And wedding bells are ringing for "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star Mama June ring out!

In what may be the most entertaining week of reality TV in 2022, the team is faced with some hard hitting questions. Will Arun and Natalia ever get eliminated from The Amazing Race? Is Kerri Kolby good at lip syncing? What is Meredith Marks' deal? And for the Bucket List-- Was TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" a good show? Tune in to this week's episode of The GET Real Podcast to find out! --- 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/getrealpodcast/message

The rise of social media, the cover of magazines and the beauty standards set by society throughout the years made body diversity null, and only certain types of bodies were deemed “acceptable”. Now, body positivism is a movement that has been growing stronger in recent years and it focuses on the inclusion of everyone, regardless of their shape and weight. A positive example of this is Alana Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo. 

Alana Thompson, star of TLC's “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” grew up in the spotlight. Her and her family first came to the American public in “Toddlers and Tiaras”, a reality show that followed the contestants of a child beauty pageant and their families. We'll be discussing Alana's recent remarks on body positivity and how her mentality has helped her get there even when she has received so much criticism from a young age. Twitter • @IAmBreakingDownInstagram • @BreakingDownShow #BreakingDownShow© 2021 World Vibe Inc.

Mama June has had a long and successful career with and for Gina Rodriguez. Scandels,sghetti, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Dance Moms and more. Colleen and Bradley go deep in the shallow of what IS Mama Jun's reality show career.

Do you ever have those moments where you think “man, I’m glad no one was around to see that?”  Well, the Shannon family of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame, has let viewers into their home with an unfiltered look at their lives and have many times left viewers wondering, “what did I just see?!?”  The matriarch of the family, Mama June Shannon, has made a name for herself with her questionable parenting skills and overall, pretty nasty antics.  Over the past couple years, she has battled an addiction issue that’s torn the family apart.  Is everything that we see on these reality TV shows real?  Did they really eat roadkill as a family dinner delicacy?  How would you feel if Mama June crop dusted you in an elevator?  We’ll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast.           Intro music credit: Artist: Silent Partner Title: Grace Behind the Curtain License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported “Share Alike” (CC BY-SA 4.0) License. – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music promoted by YTMusic: https://goo.gl/Bw41sw   Calvario‍, L. (2020, June 13). Mama June opens up about HER $2,500-a-Day Meth HABIT (EXCLUSIVE). Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.etonline.com/mama-june-opens-up-about-her-2500-a-day-meth-habit-exclusive-147998#:~:text=Last%20March%2C%20Mama%20June%20and,substance%20and%20drug%20paraphernalia%20charges. Garrity, K. (2021, April 02). Mama june needs a walker due to her possibly fatal disease. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.distractify.com/p/why-is-mama-june-walking-with-a-walker Honore, P. (2021, April 03). Mama June is reportedly worth $50,000 in 2021 - how much of her income comes from her REALITY SERIES? Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.distractify.com/p/how-much-does-mama-june-make-per-episode Le Pétomane. (2021, March 17). Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_P%C3%A9tomane Matthews, H. (2019, April 14). 20 things that really happened on 'here Comes Honey Boo Boo'. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.babygaga.com/20-things-that-really-happened-on-here-comes-honey-boo-boo/ Nantwich, M. (2018, December 11). Here comes Mama June: What the fans don't know. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.pensandpatron.com/lifestyle/here-comes-mama-june/ Palan, E. (2013, September 19). The 10 Craziest quotes from here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.phillymag.com/news/2012/08/10/10-craziest-quotes-here-honey-boo-boo/ Sager, J. (2021, January 08). The biggest secrets about Honey Boo Boo's Family. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.nickiswift.com/8079/biggest-secrets-honey-boo-boos-family/ Shannon family. (2021, April 27). Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_family#:~:text=June%20Edith%20%22Mama%20June%22%20Shannon,divorced%20when%20she%20was%20two. Whetzel, J. (2019, August 16). Mama June's Tragic real-life story. Retrieved May 08, 2021, from https://www.nickiswift.com/155657/mama-junes-tragic-real-life-story/

My friend Liz Santoro, a Cinematographer/DP who has worked on TV shows such as "Alaska Bush People," "Biggest Loser," & "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo." She got her start on the crew of "Kill Bill" (Tarantino), "Zathura" (Favreau...Mandalorian, Elf, Iron Man, Swingers) & "The Aviator" (Scorsese).   ---Not to mention working as a cinematographer on a number of fantastic indie films...and my first film.   ---We talked about tips for getting started in film/tv production, how to thrive on set, and goal setting.

From Crisis to Clean with June Shannon June, better known as Mama June, is best known for her appearances on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: From Not to Hot. One moment she was living in small-town Georgia, and the next, she was sharing every detail about her family life with the world. What viewers didn't know is that June had been struggling with substance abuse for years. She justified her habit with being able to work more, earn more money, and garner more success from her TV show. Her secret was soon revealed when she got arrested in 2019 for possession of crack cocaine. Eventually, June was ready to get help, and she entered treatment in January of 2020. Since then, she has made her recovery a top priority. June has hopes of being able to give back by working at a treatment facility and possibly opening a sober living home. You can connect with June on Instagram @mamajune and be sure to catch her on the upcoming season of Mama June: From Not to Hot. Do you want to take your recovery to the next level? Sobriety Engine is an incredible online community where you can find a ton of great tips, tools, and support from other men and women in recovery. Visit SobrietyEngine.com to join today. If you're ready to get fit and start living a healthier lifestyle while supporting your sobriety then you can learn more about having Jonathan as your personal fitness and nutrition coach at RCVRHealth.com

After Honey Boo Boo was made famous for her role on Toddlers In Tiaras, got her own spin off, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, then dropped out of the spotlight when Mama June rekindled her romance with an old flame...Find out the story of Honey Boo Boo after her time in the spotlight, here.

 “Take it up with the manager, and the manager is me.” Are you a basic bitch? In this episode, Joey Skladany and I talk about being basic bitches (and that it's ok), we bond over colon-related stories, and Joey reminds us that Honey Boo Boo is just a normal teen. Joey Skladaney is a writer/editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, former entertainment publicist and author of Basic Bitchen (Aug. 4; preorder here!) Currently, he is editor-at-large at CBS Interactive's Chowhound where he manages the site's food and travel editorial content. His work has also been featured in major outlets like Food & Wine, People, CNET, InStyle, Yahoo!, Travel + Leisure, Lonny, and BuzzFeed. I open the show by confessing to Joey that I have never tried a pumpkin spice latte, but that I do have a great recipe for avocado toast. Joey and I then relate to each other over the fact that we both have stomach issues. He tells me that he has always been very high-strung and OCD. Joey says this OCD contributed to his stomach issues because even the traffic on the way to high school would make it flare-up. After some clarification on what a colonoscopy is, I tell Joey the story of when I pooped my pants as an adult in a taxi. Joey then recalls coming out about sexuality; he says he harbored a lot of anxiety over not coming out in college. He tells me that he chose not to come out earlier because he didn’t want it to impede on his career goals. Joey tells me about covering up his sexuality by using his theater minor to "bro it up" on the phone before coming out. Then Joey opened up about his family; when he turned 16 his parents would bring him a handle of vodka in high school and ask him to please go to a party. Even though he would rather play Sims. Joey then recalls the time he brought a boyfriend home and how his mom still compares everyone to him. Later, Joey talks about his career; after college he became an entertainment publicist and worked on reality TV shows like Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and My Strange Addiction. Joey then describes his transition to the food industry. We talk about constructive criticism versus the people of the internet. Joey tells me about how a reviewer of his cookbook said she didn't like the "tone" of his cookbook. Basically, that person is just boring. Stay tuned as we talk about blocking hot people on Instagram, Joey's pot-chocolate trip, and the making of Basic Bitchen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emmawillmannshow/support

Today is Cyber Monday, but do we have any money left after Black Friday? (0:00) Show Open We're back from Thanksgiving break and Brad depresses us with his holiday tales. (13:15) Entertainment News Brazilian president blames Leonardo DiCaprio for setting Amazon fires Leonardo DiCaprio claps back against accusation of setting Amazon fires Kid Rock explains his problem with Oprah after foul-mouthed rant Olivia Jade, daughter of Lori Loughlin, returns to YouTube following college admissions scandal (26:05) Pete Davidson is a douche Update Pete Davidson fans say they had to sign $1 million NDA before comedy show. (34:50) Dumbass Of The Day A Female Cop Catches a Criminal by Proposing to Him . . . Then Arresting Him at the Wedding A 17-year-old girl in Arizona was locked out of her house, so she tried to go down the chimney . . . but got stuck and needed to be rescued. A guy in Rhode Island was charged with DUI after he crashed into a state trooper's parked car Florida Woman Fakes In-Flight Medical Emergency After Being Denied Larger Seat Man accused of DUI crash into truck had posted drinking & driving pic on Facebook (46:10) A Reason to visit Indonesia Indonesia's new strategy for attracting more tourists is to promote medical treatments . . . especially penile enlargements (53:50) The 10 Best TV Shows of the Decade The "Hollywood Reporter" put together a list of the 10 best TV shows of the decade . . . and sadly, they didn't include the critically acclaimed series "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo".  (???)   Here are the ones they went with:   1.  "Parks and Recreation", NBC 2.  "Rectify", Sundance TV 3.  "Mad Men", AMC 4.  "Breaking Bad", AMC 5.  "30 for 30", ESPN 6.  "Bojack Horseman", Netflix 7.  "Halt and Catch Fire", AMC 8.  "The Leftovers", HBO 9.  "Atlanta", FX 10.  "Better Things", FX   Support the show: https://podcave.app/subscribe/the-world-famous-frank-show-4eehjczc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based outside of Detroit, a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who released a new album in September. Her music has been heard in major retail chains, in film, and on TV, such as the popular Hallmark movie, “Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane” and Lifetime’s hit show “Dance Moms” and TLC’s “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” This year she has performed in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and California. She is a voting member of the Recording Academy, and last month she released a new music video.

Troy has spent several episodes discussing Oscar nominated actors, but this week he's taking things back to our roots! Troy is joined by Rylee Ennis, the host of Snap Back to Reality pod, to discuss Mama June and Sugar Bear, AKA June Shannon and Mike Thompson. They start by examining the couple's complicated lives before fame, and what led to them becoming the breakout stars Toddlers and Tiaras. They also dissect the pop culture phenomenon that was Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and what led to their inevitable downfall. Remember, you can get all of our extended episodes on the Emotionally Broken Psychos Patreon page (https://patreon.com/ebpsychos) under the $1/month reward level - become a supporter today to ensure you never miss a moment of The Smush Room!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlyn Jenner, who once famously hired her daughter Kim Kardashian’s stylist is now obsessed with Kate Middleton. Jeopardy is searching for a new host to replace Alex Trebek. George Clooney wants to be the godfather to the new royal baby! June Shannon's (aka “Mama June” from TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo) old publicist from TLC tells all!

Ray Murray was there when reality TV really took off. He founded Banyan Productions in 1992 when The Real World first aired on MTV. But Murray took a different approach with his creations. Rather than seeking conflict, he sought authenticity in the shows he produced. "Trading Spaces" is his most famous one, following by "A Wedding Story," "A Baby Story." These were shows that showed "real" people doing "real" things, rather than the manufactured scenes we now see in the "Houswives Of..." series, "Dance Moms," and "The Bachelor." We open our discussion about Murray's new venture "The WorkShop" and then head right into the reality TV discussion. Hear his thoughts on: binge TV viewing (3:30), being there when cable TV and then reality TV started to expand exponentially (6:20), "The Real World" (6:54), why he sought to produce more positive reality shows (8:14), why he kind of wishes he came up with "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" (10:11), why shows branded as reality TV are rarely real at all (11:30), creating Trading Spaces (12:05), why it is so hard to predict if a show will be a hit (13:30), his favorite reality TV show of the moment (16:10), how social media enhances his job (17:27), if we have reached "peak TV" (19:17), what our next big idea should be in the reality space (22:35) and if we are amusing ourselves to death (23:14). Recorded in the lunch room of a corporate office building in Radnor, PA on February 20, 2019.

In his book Reality TV (Routledge, 2017), author Jon Kraszewski explores reality television’s relationship to the American cityscape. Starting with show such as Candid Camera and An American Family, Kraszewski positions reality television in cities where individuals were able to thrive regardless of social class. In this space, early reality television created a laboratory for individuals. Moving to the early 1990s and beyond, Kraszewski challenges the ways in which reality television persisted in this relationship with the city although most viewers do not have the means to live in cities. Using case studies of how the Bravo network exploits the urban servant, the examination of “Boston” Rob Marino and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as reality show representative of major global American cities, and how shows such as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and Swamp People, Krasweski present the complex and often problematic relationships between American urban space and the way in which reality television uses and exploits that space in relation to their characters. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. She is the author of Writing a Riot: Riot Grrrl Zines and Feminist Rhetorics (Peter Lang, 2018). You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book Reality TV (Routledge, 2017), author Jon Kraszewski explores reality television’s relationship to the American cityscape. Starting with show such as Candid Camera and An American Family, Kraszewski positions reality television in cities where individuals were able to thrive regardless of social class. In this space, early reality television created a laboratory for individuals. Moving to the early 1990s and beyond, Kraszewski challenges the ways in which reality television persisted in this relationship with the city although most viewers do not have the means to live in cities. Using case studies of how the Bravo network exploits the urban servant, the examination of “Boston” Rob Marino and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as reality show representative of major global American cities, and how shows such as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and Swamp People, Krasweski present the complex and often problematic relationships between American urban space and the way in which reality television uses and exploits that space in relation to their characters. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. She is the author of Writing a Riot: Riot Grrrl Zines and Feminist Rhetorics (Peter Lang, 2018). You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book Reality TV (Routledge, 2017), author Jon Kraszewski explores reality television’s relationship to the American cityscape. Starting with show such as Candid Camera and An American Family, Kraszewski positions reality television in cities where individuals were able to thrive regardless of social class. In this space, early reality television created a laboratory for individuals. Moving to the early 1990s and beyond, Kraszewski challenges the ways in which reality television persisted in this relationship with the city although most viewers do not have the means to live in cities. Using case studies of how the Bravo network exploits the urban servant, the examination of “Boston” Rob Marino and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as reality show representative of major global American cities, and how shows such as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and Swamp People, Krasweski present the complex and often problematic relationships between American urban space and the way in which reality television uses and exploits that space in relation to their characters. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. She is the author of Writing a Riot: Riot Grrrl Zines and Feminist Rhetorics (Peter Lang, 2018). You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book Reality TV (Routledge, 2017), author Jon Kraszewski explores reality television’s relationship to the American cityscape. Starting with show such as Candid Camera and An American Family, Kraszewski positions reality television in cities where individuals were able to thrive regardless of social class. In this space, early reality television created a laboratory for individuals. Moving to the early 1990s and beyond, Kraszewski challenges the ways in which reality television persisted in this relationship with the city although most viewers do not have the means to live in cities. Using case studies of how the Bravo network exploits the urban servant, the examination of “Boston” Rob Marino and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as reality show representative of major global American cities, and how shows such as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and Swamp People, Krasweski present the complex and often problematic relationships between American urban space and the way in which reality television uses and exploits that space in relation to their characters. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. She is the author of Writing a Riot: Riot Grrrl Zines and Feminist Rhetorics (Peter Lang, 2018). You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book Reality TV (Routledge, 2017), author Jon Kraszewski explores reality television’s relationship to the American cityscape. Starting with show such as Candid Camera and An American Family, Kraszewski positions reality television in cities where individuals were able to thrive regardless of social class. In this space, early reality television created a laboratory for individuals. Moving to the early 1990s and beyond, Kraszewski challenges the ways in which reality television persisted in this relationship with the city although most viewers do not have the means to live in cities. Using case studies of how the Bravo network exploits the urban servant, the examination of “Boston” Rob Marino and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as reality show representative of major global American cities, and how shows such as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and Swamp People, Krasweski present the complex and often problematic relationships between American urban space and the way in which reality television uses and exploits that space in relation to their characters. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. She is the author of Writing a Riot: Riot Grrrl Zines and Feminist Rhetorics (Peter Lang, 2018). You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book Reality TV (Routledge, 2017), author Jon Kraszewski explores reality television’s relationship to the American cityscape. Starting with show such as Candid Camera and An American Family, Kraszewski positions reality television in cities where individuals were able to thrive regardless of social class. In this space, early reality television created a laboratory for individuals. Moving to the early 1990s and beyond, Kraszewski challenges the ways in which reality television persisted in this relationship with the city although most viewers do not have the means to live in cities. Using case studies of how the Bravo network exploits the urban servant, the examination of “Boston” Rob Marino and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as reality show representative of major global American cities, and how shows such as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Alaska: The Last Frontier, and Swamp People, Krasweski present the complex and often problematic relationships between American urban space and the way in which reality television uses and exploits that space in relation to their characters. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. She is the author of Writing a Riot: Riot Grrrl Zines and Feminist Rhetorics (Peter Lang, 2018). You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News from the White House this week has been like a twisted mash up of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Macbeth, Project Runway and a Mr. Bean movie. Dime-store Sopranos reject Anthony Scaramucci was fired after just 10 days as White House communications director. Reince Priebus is out as chief of staff, Gen. John Kelly is in. And with spiking tensions between the United States and North Korea, we reflect on the history of the region. Plus, The Intercept’s Naomi Klein talks to U.K. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn about the lessons the Democratic Party could learn from Corbyn’s unexpected electoral success.

Mama June of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fame talks losing 300 lbs and her new show Mama June: From Not To Hot on WE Tv.  Hosted by Bonnie Fuller Produced By Gino Orlandini

Honey Boo Boo opens hailing frequencies to chat about the impact “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” has had on her life, including meeting celebrities like Miley Cyrus and the new upcoming series, “Momma June: From Not to Hot”. Then, Keven and the crew discuss rescuing a dog with Bonjour Juliet, the Oscars and The Walking […]

The gang laments the cancelation of Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo and the circumstances surrounding it and dissect the phenomenon of baby bangs.

Reasons why you're not getting a Christmas bonus; Mama June & Sugar Bear from Here Comes Honey Boo Boo could make a million dollars doing porn; ISIS is selling James Foley's body for a million dollars; Funkhouser's girlfriend recovers from explosive intestinal distress just in time for the boat parade.

Reasons why you're not getting a Christmas bonus; Mama June & Sugar Bear from Here Comes Honey Boo Boo could make a million dollars doing porn; ISIS is selling James Foley's body for a million dollars; Funkhouser's girlfriend recovers from explosive intestinal distress just in time for the boat parade.

Charles Barkley calls out "unintelligent black people" for criticizing successful black people and claiming they don't act black enough; Jim Carrey & SNL make fun of Matthew McConaughey in the most genius way possible; "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" is cancelled, AD & Funkhouser discuss potential names for a new show for Mama June; is Tinder ruining the prostitution industry? Funkhouser goes to Disneyland in a hat his mom crocheted for him

Charles Barkley calls out "unintelligent black people" for criticizing successful black people and claiming they don't act black enough; Jim Carrey & SNL make fun of Matthew McConaughey in the most genius way possible; "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" is cancelled, AD & Funkhouser discuss potential names for a new show for Mama June; is Tinder ruining the prostitution industry? Funkhouser goes to Disneyland in a hat his mom crocheted for him

SUMMARY   Today's most popular dog names are Max and Bella. In the Middle Ages, though, dogs would answer to names like Amiable. Or Nosewise. Or even . . . Clench. And is the term redneck derogatory? Some folks proudly claim that name. They say it's high time they were redneckcognized. Also, the origin of the phrase rule of thumb, whistling Dixie, the eephus pitch, terms for flabby underarms, and craptastic substitutes for swear words, like Sacapuntas!   FULL DETAILS   Grant and Martha recently served as expert spellers at the San Diego Council on Literacy's annual Adult Spelling Bee, but don't let the age group or philanthropic mission fool you—spelling bees are always i-n-t-e-n-s-e. The word Rorschach shall forever haunt them, but they also took away a new favorite—homologate, meaning to sanction or officially approve. As in, "I'm Joe Blow, and I homologated this message."   There comes a time in life where waving hello means showing off some flabby underarm, but we have some slang to make "flabby underarm" sound a little less icky. A hi-Betty takes its name from the idea of someone waving hi to a friend named Betty. They're also known as hi-Helens, bingo wings, bat wings, and flying squirrels.    A while back we asked listeners what they call tourists in their neck of the woods, and we've heard back about tourons, which combines tourists and morons, and in the Florida panhandle, folks from out of town are known as sand dollars for bringing along their pocketbooks.   Where does the term redneck come from, and is it derogatory? It goes back at least to the 1830s where it pops up in the Carolinas to refer to a farmer that works in the sun. Over time, people like listener Richard Ramirez of Fort Worth, Texas, have taken it as a term of pride, denoting their authenticity and work ethic. The reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has furthered the cause with her call to redneckognize!  As always, whether such a term is offensive depends on who's saying it, and to whom.   Grant dug up an old book of English proverbs, with gems like Novelty always appears handsome, and New dishes beget new appetites. Perhaps you can consider those before lining up for that new iPhone.   Our Puzzle Master John Chaneski has a quiz for all the fans out there--as in fans of Star Trek, or The X-Files, or trains. Come to think of it, what would you call a fan of A Way with Words?   Baseball fans know the eeuphus pitch—that arcing lob made famous by Rip Sewell in the 1946 All-Star Game. Before that, the word eephus referred to insider information. Jim Strain in La Mesa, California, even uses it as a verb, as in, that dog's not allowed on the couch, but he'll eephus his way on somehow.   Do you have junk in your frunk? As in, the front trunk, found on cars like this zippy Tesla.   Where does rule of thumb come from? The idiom referring to a practical measure based on experience was never actually a law, though it does pop up in legal opinions suggesting that it'd be okay to let a man beat his wife if the stick was less than a thumb in width.    If you need to release some tension but don't want to curse, try shouting Sacapuntas! This Spanish word for "pencil sharpener" falls into a colorful line of curses that aren't actually curses. For plenty of others, turn to Michelle Witte's book The Craptastic Guide to Pseudo-Swearing.   The term daisy cutting, which refers to the low action trot that Arabian and Thoroughbred horses do, is reminiscent of the low grounder in baseball known as a daisy cutter and even the Daisy Cutter explosive, which shoots low-flying shrapnel.    According to vetstreet.com, the top ten female puppy names from 2012 include Bella, Daisy, Lucy, Molly and Lola. Notice anything odd? They're all human names! Gone are the days of pets named Fluffy and Pooch; in are the days of human children named after fruits and vegetables. In the Middle Ages, though, you might run into dogs that answer to Amiable, Trinket, Nosewise, Holdfast, and Clench. For more about pet ownership back then, check out historian Kathleen Walker Meikle's book Medieval Pets.   Do you have spizerinctum (or spizzerinctum) and huckledebuck? These terms for passion and energy, respectively, are fun examples of false Latin, meaning they replicate the look and mouthful of Latin words but aren't actually Latin. Huckledebuck, which can also mean commotion or craziness, has been in use for over one hundred years, but still hasn't been cited in any dictionaries.   You ain't just whistling Dixie, and that's the truth! Whistling Dixie, which refers to a wistful carelessness, comes from the song that originated in minstrel shows and from which the South takes its nickname. But if you say someone ain't just whistling Dixie, it means they're not kidding around.   Come on over for dinner, we'll knock a tater in the head or something! This lovely form of a dinner invite came to us from Vera, a listener in British Columbia who heard it while living in Arkansas.   Elbow grease isn't a product you can buy at the hardware store. If a task demands elbow grease, that just means whatever you're doing requires hard work.   This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. ....   Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.   --   A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donate   Get your language question answered on the air! Call or write with your questions at any time:   Email: words@waywordradio.org   Phone:  United States and Canada toll-free (877) WAY-WORD/(877) 929-9673 London +44 20 7193 2113 Mexico City +52 55 8421 9771   Donate: http://waywordradio.org/donate Site: 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 2013, Wayword LLC.

Today's most popular dog names are Max and Bella.  In the Middle Ages, though, dogs would answer to names like Amiable. Or Nosewise. Or even . . . Clench. And is the term redneck derogatory? Some folks proudly claim that name. They say it's high time they were redneckcognized. Also, the origin of the phrase rule of thumb, whistling Dixie, the eephus pitch, terms for flabby underarms, and craptastic substitutes for swear words, like Sacapuntas!FULL DETAILSGrant and Martha recently served as expert spellers at the San Diego Council on Literacy's annual Adult Spelling Bee, but don't let the age group or philanthropic mission fool you—spelling bees are always i-n-t-e-n-s-e. The word Rorschach shall forever haunt them, but they also took away a new favorite—homologate, meaning to sanction or officially approve. As in, "I'm Joe Blow, and I homologated this message."There comes a time in life where waving hello means showing off some flabby underarm, but we have some slang to make "flabby underarm" sound a little less icky. A hi-Betty takes its name from the idea of someone waving hi to a friend named Betty. They're also known as hi-Helens, bingo wings, bat wings, and flying squirrels. A while back we asked listeners what they call tourists in their neck of the woods, and we've heard back about tourons, which combines tourists and morons, and in the Florida panhandle, folks from out of town are known as sand dollars for bringing along their pocketbooks.Where does the term redneck come from, and is it derogatory? It goes back at least to the 1830s where it pops up in the Carolinas to refer to a farmer that works in the sun. Over time, people like listener Richard Ramirez of Fort Worth, Texas, have taken it as a term of pride, denoting their authenticity and work ethic. The reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has furthered the cause with her call to redneckognize!  As always, whether such a term is offensive depends on who's saying it, and to whom.Grant dug up an old book of English proverbs, with gems like Novelty always appears handsome, and New dishes beget new appetites. Perhaps you can consider those before lining up for that new iPhone.Our Puzzle Master John Chaneski has a quiz for all the fans out there--as in fans of Star Trek, or The X-Files, or trains. Come to think of it, what would you call a fan of A Way with Words?Baseball fans know the eeuphus pitch—that arcing lob made famous by Rip Sewell in the 1946 All-Star Game. Before that, the word eephus referred to insider information. Jim Strain in La Mesa, California, even uses it as a verb, as in, that dog's not allowed on the couch, but he'll eephus his way on somehow.Do you have junk in your frunk? As in, the front trunk, found on cars like this zippy Tesla.Where does rule of thumb come from? The idiom referring to a practical measure based on experience was never actually a law, though it does pop up in legal opinions suggesting that it'd be okay to let a man beat his wife if the stick was less than a thumb in width. If you need to release some tension but don't want to curse, try shouting Sacapuntas! This Spanish word for "pencil sharpener" falls into a colorful line of curses that aren't actually curses. For plenty of others, turn to Michelle Witte's book The Craptastic Guide to Pseudo-Swearing.The term daisy cutting, which refers to the low action trot that Arabian and Thoroughbred horses do, is reminiscent of the low grounder in baseball known as a daisy cutter and even the Daisy Cutter explosive, which shoots low-flying shrapnel. According to vetstreet.com, the top ten female puppy names from 2012 include Bella, Daisy, Lucy, Molly and Lola. Notice anything odd? They're all human names! Gone are the days of pets named Fluffy and Pooch; in are the days of human children named after fruits and vegetables. In the Middle Ages, though, you might run into dogs that answer to Amiable, Trinket, Nosewise, Holdfast, and Clench. For more about pet ownership back then, check out historian Kathleen Walker Meikle's book Medieval Pets.Do you have spizerinctum (or spizzerinctum) and huckledebuck? These terms for passion and energy, respectively, are fun examples of false Latin, meaning they replicate the look and mouthful of Latin words but aren't actually Latin. Huckledebuck, which can also mean commotion or craziness, has been in use for over one hundred years, but still hasn't been cited in any dictionaries.You ain't just whistling Dixie, and that's the truth! Whistling Dixie, which refers to a wistful carelessness, comes from the song that originated in minstrel shows and from which the South takes its nickname. But if you say someone ain't just whistling Dixie, it means they're not kidding around.Come on over for dinner, we'll knock a tater in the head or something! This lovely form of a dinner invite came to us from Vera, a listener in British Columbia who heard it while living in Arkansas.Elbow grease isn't a product you can buy at the hardware store. If a task demands elbow grease, that just means whatever you're doing requires hard work.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.--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 2013, Wayword LLC.

Activate your seat restraints, because tonight’s going to be a bumpy ride through space as the Screeners take a long, hard look at JJ Abrams’ newest addition to the Star Trek franchise. Before we jump to warp, though, let’s take a few minutes to acknowledge that a couple other things did actually happen during the last two weeks.Republicans and Books Relevant in the 21st Century? Who Knew?For starters, John McCain—someone who might not normally be associated with media innovation—introduced a bill to end the time-honored tradition of cable channel bundling. In case the jargon is new, “bundling” is that thing where you get a cable subscription because you want to watch Mad Men and Doctor Who, but you end up subsidizing UFC Fight Night and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in the process (or, um, vice versa). Turns out McCain’s been working on this for awhile, with little success thus far. Does he have the Screeners’ support?They know they talk about trailers a lot, but Chad can’t resist a quick chat about two he saw during his recent trips to the theater:  Elysium and Gravity. The trailer for Gravity is really just a teaser, and maybe that’s what’s so appealing about it. The other one—well, the other one has Matt Damon. (If you haven’t seen Team America:  World Police, you’re welcome. And don’t worry; we actually do like Matt Damon.)Next, Josh holds true to his roots as a book snob and forces the group to discuss Baz Luhrmann’s vision of The Great Gatsby. In a mini-review of the adaptation, the Screeners touch on the merits of narration, Luhrmann’s tendency toward grandiosity, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s screen presence. Do they think the reboot is worth seeing?A Long, Long TrekUnable to hold back any longer, the Screeners kick off the main event by reciting their Star Trek nerd credentials—after all, you can’t just walk in off the street and review a Trek movie. Chris and Melody win the contest by a long shot. A LONG shot. Josh, knowing a Star Trek conversation can be a tough thing for non-fans, spends some of his introductory time recounting the story of a touching real-life romance stoked by the Federation in hopes of keeping some listeners around...for a little while, at least.Then the fun begins. Many have already weighed in on the movie (spoiler alert for the link), and hatahs gonna hate—as will a certain stripe of fan—but you’ll have to listen to see where the Screeners come down on the latest installment of the beloved franchise. There’s just too much to be said and too little that can be summarised without spoiling “surprises”. We will say this, though:  Josh seems to have some kind of sworn Klingon blood feud with JJ Abrams, and we’re not sure why.As If They Had Any Emotion Left...To cool off from the intensity of a Star Trek review, the four take some time in the Cutting Room Floor to discuss other movies that caused an emotional reaction, but which they wouldn’t want to watch again. United 93 is mentioned more than once, and some other popular and not-so-popular tearjerkers get praised and shunned in the same breath.After a few quick shout-outs to fans, the Screeners sign off. Want to have your voice heard on the show? Drop us a note here or on Facebook; we’ll be watching!

Today's most popular dog names are Max and Bella.  In the Middle Ages, though, dogs would answer to names like Amiable. Or Nosewise. Or even . . . Clench. And is the term redneck derogatory? Some folks proudly claim that name. They say it's high time they were redneckcognized. Also, the origin of the phrase rule of thumb, whistling Dixie, the eephus pitch, terms for flabby underarms, and craptastic substitutes for swear words, like Sacapuntas!FULL DETAILSGrant and Martha recently served as expert spellers at the San Diego Council on Literacy's annual Adult Spelling Bee, but don't let the age group or philanthropic mission fool you—spelling bees are always i-n-t-e-n-s-e. The word Rorschach shall forever haunt them, but they also took away a new favorite—homologate, meaning to sanction or officially approve. As in, "I'm Joe Blow, and I homologated this message."There comes a time in life where waving hello means showing off some flabby underarm, but we have some slang to make "flabby underarm" sound a little less icky. A hi-Betty takes its name from the idea of someone waving hi to a friend named Betty. They're also known as hi-Helens, bingo wings, bat wings, and flying squirrels. A while back we asked listeners what they call tourists in their neck of the woods, and we've heard back about tourons, which combines tourists and morons, and in the Florida panhandle, folks from out of town are known as sand dollars for bringing along their pocketbooks.Where does the term redneck come from, and is it derogatory? It goes back at least to the 1830s where it pops up in the Carolinas to refer to a farmer that works in the sun. Over time, people like listener Richard Ramirez of Fort Worth, Texas, have taken it as a term of pride, denoting their authenticity and work ethic. The reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has furthered the cause with her call to redneckognize!  As always, whether such a term is offensive depends on who's saying it, and to whom.Grant dug up an old book of English proverbs, with gems like Novelty always appears handsome, and New dishes beget new appetites. Perhaps you can consider those before lining up for that new iPhone.Our Puzzle Master John Chaneski has a quiz for all the fans out there--as in fans of Star Trek, or The X-Files, or trains. Come to think of it, what would you call a fan of A Way with Words?Baseball fans know the eeuphus pitch—that arcing lob made famous by Rip Sewell in the 1946 All-Star Game. Before that, the word eephus referred to insider information. Jim Strain in La Mesa, California, even uses it as a verb, as in, that dog's not allowed on the couch, but he'll eephus his way on somehow.Do you have junk in your frunk? As in, the front trunk, found on cars like this zippy Tesla.Where does rule of thumb come from? The idiom referring to a practical measure based on experience was never actually a law, though it does pop up in legal opinions suggesting that it'd be okay to let a man beat his wife if the stick was less than a thumb in width. If you need to release some tension but don't want to curse, try shouting Sacapuntas! This Spanish word for "pencil sharpener" falls into a colorful line of curses that aren't actually curses. For plenty of others, turn to Michelle Witte's book The Craptastic Guide to Pseudo-Swearing.The term daisy cutting, which refers to the low action trot that Arabian and Thoroughbred horses do, is reminiscent of the low grounder in baseball known as a daisy cutter and even the Daisy Cutter explosive, which shoots low-flying shrapnel. According to vetstreet.com, the top ten female puppy names from 2012 include Bella, Daisy, Lucy, Molly and Lola. Notice anything odd? They're all human names! Gone are the days of pets named Fluffy and Pooch; in are the days of human children named after fruits and vegetables. In the Middle Ages, though, you might run into dogs that answer to Amiable, Trinket, Nosewise, Holdfast, and Clench. For more about pet ownership back then, check out historian Kathleen Walker Meikle's book Medieval Pets.Do you have spizerinctum (or spizzerinctum) and huckledebuck? These terms for passion and energy, respectively, are fun examples of false Latin, meaning they replicate the look and mouthful of Latin words but aren't actually Latin. Huckledebuck, which can also mean commotion or craziness, has been in use for over one hundred years, but still hasn't been cited in any dictionaries.You ain't just whistling Dixie, and that's the truth! Whistling Dixie, which refers to a wistful carelessness, comes from the song that originated in minstrel shows and from which the South takes its nickname. But if you say someone ain't just whistling Dixie, it means they're not kidding around.Come on over for dinner, we'll knock a tater in the head or something! This lovely form of a dinner invite came to us from Vera, a listener in British Columbia who heard it while living in Arkansas.Elbow grease isn't a product you can buy at the hardware store. If a task demands elbow grease, that just means whatever you're doing requires hard work.This episode was hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett.....Support for A Way with Words also comes from National University, which invites you to change your future today. More at http://www.nu.edu/.And from The Ken Blanchard Companies, whose purpose is to make a leadership difference among executives, managers, and individuals in organizations everywhere. More about Ken Blanchard's leadership training programs at kenblanchard.com/leadership.--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 2012, Wayword LLC.

The Sklar Brothers (Randy and Jason) stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to discuss comedy, high school, college, being twins, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and other reality television, sports, tennis and onebigarmism, Fred Armisen's sneezes, Jason's father-in-law's sneezes, writing jokes with seven year olds, their two podcasts (Sklarbro Country and Sklarbro County), United Stats of America, Liverpudlians and more.

6 AM - US ambassador killed in Libya; MailBag; We interview the Mom from "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo".

Kevin and Sky discuss celebrity odd-couples, Texas mayor, cow stuck in a tree, Here comes honey boo boo.

Jesse Thorn (host of Bullseye/The Sound of Young America and Jordan Jesse Go!) joins Cole and Vanessa to chat about Prince Harry's Vegas madness, The Expendables 2, LL Cool J's home invader, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, celebrity sightings, the Avril Lavigne/Chad Kroeger engagement, Kristen Stewart hate T-shirts, A Thousand Clowns, movie tag lines, Dick Dale, and what Downtown Abbey would be like with goofy sound effects added.Leave your answer to the Firsts question (the first hip hop or R&B song you can remember being really into) on our website for a chance to win some cool podcast swag signed by Jesse!

6 AM - Jack watched "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" on The Learning Channel; MailBag; CBS Moneywatch.com's Jill Schlesinger talks about the CBO's stark warning.

9 AM - The class of 2016 doesn"t know what plane tickets or encyclopedias are; Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 3rd episode; "2016 Obama"s America" movie; Jake Tapper said the media tipped to Obama"s favor in 2008.

Doctors And Sicknesses Dirty Money, Train Trips: Indian Pacific, Guy and Gaz MyMac Podcast - The Andoid vs. iOS War, Father's Day Twice A Year - Geek Gift Guide, Computer Gaming vs. Console Gaming, Thinkgeek.com, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Belkin N52te

It's a clip show-palooza this week, also known as an outtakes or "lost footage" episode! The 76th episode of How Was Your Week features all-new content from Julie, and things that you loved from past episodes as well as things you never heard from these wonderful guests! Therefore enjoy.... -PATTON OSWALT, who has things to say about THE GRADUATE! -CAROLE RADZIWILL, who tells us about Sonja Morgan's Little Edie impression! -EDDIE PEPITONE, who shares his ideas about a blue collar guy's acid trip! -NATE HARRIS, who reminisces with Julie about the time they watched a video about female ejaculation together! -SARA SCHAEFER, who has a disturbing story about an encounter with an actor whose work only children enjoy! -and DAVE CULLEN, who has pearls of wisdom to dispense about Columbine and beyond. Also in this episode, Julie discusses an ambiguous and unusual experience she had on the subway with a guy who may have been a pick-up artist, shares a story about an upsetting thing she learned about a self-help author way too late into her book, threatens ModCloth.com with something gross, ponders "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" and the politically incorrect thing all TLC stars have in common, and reviews Hope Springs. A fun episode for fans of the show both new and old!