This week on the pod Dave and Milo are joined by French Professor Carol Wilson-Tiesma! She guides them through the inner workings of why people swear. Along the way they learn about Quebecois cursing, why it's important to enunciate in French class, and why you can't say ab-f*ing-solutely!

This week Dave and Milo are on a wild goose chase, exploring the history of this slightly morbid prayer for children! Along the way they learn about curmudgeonly writers, 17th century Mission Impossible, and a very mysterious flag that changed the history of children's literature!

On this episode of the podcast Milo and Dave explore the origins of "Hoisted By His Own Petard"! Along the way they learn about the role irony plays in our language and narratives, Shakespearean flatulence humor, and the mystery of the cranberry. Original Pronunciation Shakespeare clip can be...