Words

By Juscelino M. Acevedo

Words is a podcast hosted by the daughter and father team of Amaya Acevedo and Juscelino M. Acevedo. The podcast will explore many aspects of language, ranging from idioms to well known phrases to obscure words to song lyrics, and more.

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Episode 11: Hindsight is 20/20 & Thirsty & Dab Someone Up

WordsMar 19, 2020

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Episode 33: Get a Second Wind / Too Close for Comfort / SGTM

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "get a second wind” and Juscelino discusses the word "too close for comfort", plus the acronym "SGTM".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Sponsor: ComTix – http://comtix.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Oct 15, 202006:41

Episode 32: Bring Owls to Athens / Petrichor / DMAF

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "bring owls to Athens” and Juscelino discusses the word "petrichor".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Sponsor: ComTix – http://comtix.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Oct 01, 202006:15

Episode 31: Straight from the Horse's Mouth & Absquatulate

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "straight from the horse's mouth” and Juscelino discusses the word "absquatulate".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Sponsor: ComTix – http://comtix.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Sep 10, 202005:51

Episode 30: Beat a Dead Horse / The Other Side of the Coin

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "beat a dead horse” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "the other side of the coin".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Sponsor: ComTix – http://comtix.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Aug 20, 202006:44

Episode 29: Born with a Silver Spoon / A Bed of Roses

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "born with a silver spoon” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "a bed of roses".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Sponsor: ComTix – http://comtix.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jul 30, 202006:03

Episode 28: Fight Tooth and Nail & Read the Room

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "fight tooth and nail” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "read the room".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jul 16, 202005:18

Episode 27: Burn the Midnight Oil & Leave an Impression

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "burn the midnight oil” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "leave an impression".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jul 09, 202007:08

Episode 26: Bone of Contention & Zip Your Lip

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "bone of contention” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "zip your lip".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jul 02, 202005:49

Episode 25: Topsy-Turvy & In the Loop

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "topsy-turvy” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "in the loop".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jun 25, 202006:04

Episode 24: Goose Egg & Miss the Boat

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "goose egg” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "miss the boat".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jun 18, 202006:19

Episode 23: On the Ball & Exacerbate

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "on the ball” and Juscelino discusses the word "exacerbate".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jun 11, 202005:54

Episode 22: A Drop in the Bucket & Devil's Advocate

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "a drop in the bucket” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "devil's advocate".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Jun 04, 202006:19

Episode 21: Jump the Gun & When Pigs Fly

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "jump the gun” and Juscelino discusses the word "when pigs fly".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

May 28, 202005:55

Episode 20: Hit the Sack & Milestone

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "hit the sack” and Juscelino discusses the word "milestone".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

May 21, 202006:20

Episode 19: Add Insult to Injury & Between a Rock and a Hard Place

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "add insult to injury” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "between a rock and a hard place".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

May 14, 202005:48

Episode 18: Bite the Bullet & Quacksalver

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "bite the bullet” and Juscelino discusses the word "quacksalver".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

May 07, 202006:18

Episode 17: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie & Once in a Blue Moon

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "once in a blue moon".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Apr 30, 202005:54

Episode 16: Cry Over Spilt Milk & Raining Cats & Dogs

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom “cry over spilt milk” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "raining cats & dogs".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Apr 23, 202005:37

Episode 15: Caught Between Two Stools & Close, But No Cigar

In this episode, Amaya discusses the idiom “caught between two stools” and Juscelino discusses the idiom "close, but no cigar".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Apr 16, 202008:15

Episode 14: Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket & Go Pear-Shaped

In this episode, Juscelino discusses the idiom “don't put all your eggs in one basket” and Amaya discusses the phrase "go pear-shaped".

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Apr 09, 202008:55

Episode 13: A Blessing in Disguise & Fire

In this episode, Juscelino discusses the idiom “a blessing in disguise” and Amaya discusses the slang word “fire”.

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Apr 02, 202006:55

Episode 12: Don't Quit Your Day Job & Cap

In this episode, Juscelino discusses the idiom “don't quit your day job” and Amaya discusses the slang word “cap”.

Hosts: Amaya Acevedo (https://www.tiktok.com/@tacoboutitmaya) and Juscelino M. Acevedo (https://www.twitter.com/juscelino26)
Subscribe at https://anchor.fm/wordspodcast
Website: http://wordspodcast.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsthepodcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wordsthepod
Sponsor: Technology Juice – https://technologyjuice.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wordsthepodcast
Intro and Outro Music by Juscelino M. Acevedo

Mar 26, 202007:15

Episode 11: Hindsight is 20/20 & Thirsty & Dab Someone Up

In this episode, Juscelino discusses the phrase “hindsight is 20/20”, Amaya discusses the slang word “thirsty”, and Kennedy discusses the slang phrase "dab someone up".