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Butter No Parsnips
Butter No Parsnips
Every week on Butter No Parsnips, your hosts Emily Moyers and Kyle Imperatore take you on an adventure through the weird, wacky, wonderful, and sometimes wicked history of one wayside word. Strange characters, delightful bits, and general joyousness abound, join them as they test each other's etymological expertise!
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5.0 stars from 5 ratings
Butter no parsnips
Kyle and Emily continue to entertain week to week! Great production from Seth I love the format. I learn with anticipation ,but I feel good every time I listen to it. Recommend it to every age and any demographic.
blink803 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/18/23
So funny!
I love listening to you guys, I feel like I’m always laughing and learning something new.
Yumitheknight via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/01/22
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