Why Do We Say That?
Have you ever wondered why we use certain phrases or words? Where did they come from? What's the origin of that saying? Why do we say "Rule of Thumb"? Why should we mind our "P's & Q's"? Father and son hosts Scott and Liam Kelly have the answers to those questions! We know you could just look it up online, but why not have us do the work for you and have a fun time listening! For Season 2 we are playing our world famous game show--What Word Am I? at the end of each episode! New episodes every Tuesday.
S3 E3 · Mon, March 10, 2025
Why Do We Say...Cut to the Chase?
Send us a text Ever wondered why we call someone's final performance their Swan Song ? Or why impatient people always want to Cut to the Chase ? This episode is jam-packed with phrase origins, questionable metaphors, and possibly a little too much enthusiasm about frying pans. We’ll also explore how being On the Same Wavelength has nothing to do with actual radio signals, and why jumping from one disaster into another is the true meaning of Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (spoiler: it’s exactly as bad as it sounds). And of course, we wrap up with the newly world-famous game show… Who Said That? This episode is proudly sponsored by Reel Review: The Sequels —because sometimes, the second time around is even better! Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S3 E2 · Thu, February 20, 2025
Why Do We Say...Kick The Bucket?
Send us a text Hello Friends! In this episode of Why Do We Say That? , we’re diving into some truly morbid, mysterious, and downright sneaky phrases! Ever wondered why we kick the bucket when we die? Or how the writing on the wall could seal your fate? And what’s with turning a blind eye —is that just selective vision or a strategic move? Plus, we’re burying the hatchet (but not in each other) as we explore the origins of these quirky sayings! And, of course, our newly world-famous game show (yes, we’re calling it that now): "Who Said That?" returns with another round of quotable confusion! Don’t forget our Word of the Day , because if you leave this episode without learning something, we’ll be turning a blind eye to your excuses. Hit play now, and let’s get idiomatic! Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S3 E1 · Wed, February 12, 2025
Why Do We Say...Hit Rock Bottom?
Send us a text Ever wondered why we say hit rock bottom when things go south? Or why being dressed to the nines doesn’t actually require the number nine? This week, we’re diving into some of the strangest and most dramatic phrases in the English language! Blood is Thicker than Water – Does this really mean family comes first, or have we been getting it wrong this whole time? One Fell Swoop – Shakespeare gave us this gem, but what the heck does a "fell swoop" even look like? And of course, we’re closing things out with our brand new, soon-to-be-world-famous game show, Who Said That?! We’ll throw out a famous quote, and you’ll have to guess who said it—will it be a literary legend, a historical icon, or a celebrity who really should’ve thought before speaking? So grab your fanciest outfit (or at least pretend you're dressed to the nines ), and join us for another hilarious deep dive into the phrases we use every day without questioning! Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E7 · Tue, March 21, 2023
Why Do We Say...Hanky Panky?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's episode we cover: Hanky Panky Beware the Ides of March Dilly Dally Dollars to Doughnuts We also welcome a very special VIP guest to our world famous game show...What Word Am I? Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E6 · Tue, March 07, 2023
Why Do We Say...On The Wagon?
Send us a text Happy Anniversary from Us! Thanks so much for sticking around with us for two years! Liam seemed so happy (not really). We appreciate all the support! Today's episode is an..."On The" episode! We cover: On the Wagon On Cloud Nine On a Wing And A Prayer On The QT We also welcome our newest contestant to the world famous game show What Word Am I?, our very special guest Stacey B! Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E5 · Tue, February 28, 2023
Why Do We Say...Jump the Gun?
Send us a text We're Back Baby! After a long hiatus, we are back! We have moved to the new studio 4 North and we are back giving you the answers to the questions you've always asked but were too lazy to Google. On today's show we cover: Mother F&^^er Jump the Gun Across the Board Red Letter Day We also welcome Kristina to participate in our newly world famous game show, What Word Am I? Did she beat our current champion Sadie? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out! Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E4 · Tue, March 15, 2022
Why Do We Say...Love Is Blind?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's episode we cover: Kick the Can Drop In The Bucket The Grass Is Always Greener Love Is Blind Plus we welcome Gareth Nock to our World Famous Game Show What Word Am I? Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E3 · Fri, February 18, 2022
Why Do We Say... Piece Of The Action?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's show we cover: Piece of the Action I Wouldn't Touch That With A Ten Foot Pole Know Which Side Your Bread Is Buttered On The Whole Shebang We also welcome our newest contestant to the Show for the world famous game show- What Word Am I? Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E2 · Tue, February 08, 2022
Why Do We Say...Laughing Stock?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's episode we cover: Assassin Go Over Like A Lead Balloon Vicious Circle Scraping The Bottom Of The Barrel Laughing Stock We also welcome our newest contestant to our world famous game show, What Word Am I? Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S2 E1 · Tue, February 01, 2022
Why Do We Say...Think Outside the Box?
Send us a text IT'S SEASON 2 BABY!!! Welcome to Season 2 Everyone! On today's episode we cover: Think Outside The Box Avocado Buck (Money) Penny Pinching Cream of The Crop We also discuss some words and their meanings from Prohibition. Don't forget to hang out until the end of the episode when we play our NEW World Famous game show, What Word Am I? We also get a completely impromptu phone call from our Season 1 Word Or Not A Word Champion, Kersti! It's season 2 baby!!! Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E33 · Fri, December 03, 2021
Why Do We Say...Season 1 Finale!!!!
Send us a text Hello Friends! We finally made it!! After a few weeks off, we are back with our Season 1 Finale!!! On today's show we cover: Strike While the Iron Is Hot To Kowtow To Fall on Your Sword Bob's Your Uncle Plus a bonus phrase that has been said many times on the show....tune in to find out. We also have our Grand finale of our Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions. Find out who wins between Dorion and our reigning Champion Kersti! Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E32 · Tue, October 19, 2021
Why Do We Say...Hell or High Water?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's show we cover: On The Dot Hell or High Water You Can't Make Silk Out Of A Sow's Ear Moving The Needle We also have our final Semi-Final match of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champions with the Winner who will face our Grand Champion Kersti next week in our Season 1 Finale! Follow Us on Instagram @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E31 · Tue, October 05, 2021
Why Do We Say...Flash In The Pan?
Send us a text Hello Friends, We are back after a couple weeks off. Thanks for joining us! On today's show, we cover: Fight Fire With Fire Flash In The Pan Tie the Knot Great Minds Think Alike We have also reached the penultimate episode of the WONAW Tournament of Champions with contestants Kristina and Owen! Follow Us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E30 · Fri, September 17, 2021
Why Do We Say...Keep It Under Your Hat?
Send us a text Hello Friends, Sorry we are late this week....glad you stuck around! On this episode, we cover: An Arm and a Leg Keep it Under Your Hat Hat Trick Sticks and Stones Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E29 · Wed, September 08, 2021
Why Do We Say...Smart As A Whip?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's episode we cover: Dead Ringer Under Wraps Bone to Pick Smart as a Whip We are also into the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions with Kristina and Joanna battling it out to move on! Follow Us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E28 · Tue, August 31, 2021
Why Do We Say...Your Mother Wears Army Boots?
Send us a text Hello Friends, Welcome to the insult episode...Ya filthy mugs! We cover some insults you have heard and maybe some that you haven't! We also play the final quarterfinal match I the world famous game show Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions with two proxy contestants filling in for folks who couldn't make it. Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E27 · Tue, August 24, 2021
Why Do We Say...The Last Straw?
Send us a text Hello Friends, In this episode we cover the following: Worse for Wear On the Mend Pecking Order The Last Straw (that broke the Camel's back) Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E26 · Tue, August 17, 2021
Why Do We Say...To Hell In A Handbasket?
Send us a text Hello Friends, Welcome to our scaaaaary episode recorded on Friday the 13th! Today we cover: The History of Friday the 13th To Hell in a Handbasket Shot in the Dark When Hell Freezes Over We also welcome Sommer and Kristina as they battle it out in the newest rounds o the Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions! Follow us on instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E25 · Tue, August 10, 2021
Why Do We Say...Read The Riot Act?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's episode, we cover: On the Lam Read the Riot Act Eat Crow Bent Out of Shape On this week's episode Liam and Evan go head-to-head in the newest round of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champions Follow us on Instagram @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E24 · Tue, August 03, 2021
Why Do We Say...Read Between the Lines?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's episode, we cover the following phrases: A Feather in One's Cap Pull Yourself together Read Between the Lines Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining We also have our second set of contestants for the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champions! Follow up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E23 · Tue, July 27, 2021
Why Do We Say...Saved By The Bell?
Send us a text Hello Friends On today's show, we cover: Take It With a Grain of Salt Three Sheets to the Wind Saved By the Bell Paying Through the Nose We are also excited to announce that the Tournament of Champions has officially begun!!! We also have out newest feature...The Neil Degases-Tyson future watch. Follow us on Instagram: @why_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E22 · Tue, July 20, 2021
Why Do We Say...Breaking The Ice?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today's show we cover: Breaking the Ice Like maggot and bacon (don't ask, Liam found it) On Pins and Needles Barking Up the Wrong Tree Plus one bonus phrase! We also have our final regular season game of our World Famous Game Show: Word or Not a Word! It is also our last Mario Lopez watch ;( Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E21 · Tue, July 13, 2021
Why Do We Say...Abracadabra?
Send us a text Hello Friends, Liam is back!!!! On today's episode, we cover: Couch Potato Abracadabra! With Bells On Back to The Drawing Board We also welcome our newest contestant, Sommer to our world famous game show Word Or Not A Word. Also, don't forget to listen in for our Mario Lopez watch. Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E20 · Tue, July 06, 2021
Why Do We Say...Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth?
Send us a text Hello Friends, Liam is off sick for this episode with a Hernia. Filling in for Liam is our good friend and former contestant on WONAW- Garry Reay-Laidler On this episode we cover: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Bad News Travels Fast A Different Kettle of Fish Thanks to our listener Cindy who reached out to us on Instagram for: Blood is Thicker Than Water We also play our world famous game show Word Or Not a Word, which we played while we were guests on the podcast...Conversations with Catt. You can catch Catt's show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/conversations-with-catt-the-podcast/id1508941165 Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E19 · Tue, June 29, 2021
Why Do We Say...Put Up Your Dukes?
Send us a text Hello Friends, On today'episode, we cover: Put Up Your Dukes Down To Earth Be Old as The Hills Not Playing With A Full Deck We also welcome Brenden from Australia to our World Famous Game Show....Word Or Not A Word. Follow us on Instagram...It's all we have: @wy_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E18 · Thu, June 24, 2021
Why Do We Say...Whole Kit and Kaboodle?
Send us a text On today's episode, we cover the following topics: Get Off On The Wrong Foot Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner Eat Dirt Whole Kit and Kaboodle Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat We also play our world famous, yet contested game show...Word Or Not A Word Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E17 · Tue, June 15, 2021
Why Do We Say...Handle With Kid Gloves?
Send us a text On this episode, we cover the phrases: Handle with Kid Gloves My Name is Mud Under the Weather Face The Music (Before Bill & Ted Do) We also play our world famous game show Word Or Not A Word. Follow us on Instagram @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E16 · Tue, June 08, 2021
Why Do We Say...Cooking Up A Storm?
Send us a text On today's episode we cover the phrases: Put the Cart Before the Horse Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Cooking Up A Storm Lunatic Fringe We update everyone on our Mario Lopez watch and welcome our newest contestant to Word Or Not A Word! Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E15 · Tue, June 01, 2021
Why Do We Say...Wolf In Sheep's Clothing?
Send us a text On today's show, Liam does a great job explaining: Out of the Blue & Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and Scott does an extremely mediocre job with: That's How the Cookie Crumbles & You Bet Your Bottom Dollar We also have another contestant for our world famous (yet contested) game show Word Or Not A Word! @why_do_we_say_that on Instagram Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E14 · Tue, May 25, 2021
Why Do We Say...Push The Envelope?
Send us a text Hello Everyone! On today's episode, we cover: Speak Of The Devil Push The Envelope Spare the Rod and Spoil The Child Close But No Cigar Please follow us on Instagram @why_do_we_say_that We also up date everyone on our Mario Lopez watch and play the world famous, yet contested game show- Word Or Not A Word. Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E13 · Tue, May 18, 2021
Why Do We Say...Dead As A Doornail?
Send us a text Welcome to this week's episode! Today we cover: Once in a Blue Moon Going the Extra Mile Different Strokes for Different Folks Dead as a Doornail Join us also for our Mario Lopez watch and Kristina joins us as the latest contestant of Word Or Not a Word. Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E12 · Tue, May 11, 2021
Why Do We Say...When Pigs Fly?
Send us a text On today's episode we cover: When Pigs Fly Rest on Your Laurels Crash and Burn Don't Go Off Half-Cocked Plus our friend Garry joins us for our world famous (yet contested) game show, Word Or Not A Word! Stay tuned to the end for another update on our Mario Lopez watch. Follow us on Instagram: @why_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E11 · Tue, May 04, 2021
Why Do We Say...Knock on Wood?
Send us a text On today's episode, we cover: Knock on Wood In Hot Water Pipe Dream It's Raining Cats and Dogs Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/why_do_we_say_that Stay tuned for our Mario Lopez watch and don't forget, the Tournament of Champions is coming soon. Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E10 · Tue, April 27, 2021
Why Do We Say...Chip Off The Old Block?
Send us a text On today's episode, we cover: Bad Apple Second Banana Chip Off the Old Block A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss Plus one quick bonus! Mario Lopez watch: Stayed tuned to find out how long it has been since we reached out to Mario. Mike from Caledon joins us for this week's episode of Word Or Not A Word. Check us out on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E9 · Tue, April 20, 2021
Why Do We Say...Mad As A Hatter?
Send us a text Stay updated on our Mario Lopez watch. We are trying to get him on Word Or Not A Word, but he hasn't responded. If you know Mario, please have him reach out to us. Today we cover: Mad as a Hatter hair of the Dog That Bit You Back to Square 1 Make a Beeline Fro Something Follow us on Instagram: @we_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E8 · Tue, April 13, 2021
Why Do We Say...Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bathwater
Send us a text Tune-In to find out about the "controversy" involved with last weeks episode of Word or Not a Word. Today we cover: Why the Long Face Saved Your Bacon Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater Hit The Hay Follow Us on Instagram: @wydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E7 · Tue, April 06, 2021
Why Do We Say....Joined at the Hip?
Send us a text Hello Friends, Welcome to this weeks episode of Why Do We Say That? Today's episode is brought to you by the letter J. Today, we cover: Jump the Shark Joined at the Hip Just Deserts Jump on the Bandwagon Follow us on Instagram @why_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E6 · Tue, March 30, 2021
Why Do We Say...Cat Got Your Tongue?
Send us a text On today's episode we cover: Cat Got Your Tongue Bury the Hatchet Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire Proof is in the Pudding Plus a very, very VIP Guest for our world famous game show...Word or Not a Word! Follow Us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E5 · Tue, March 23, 2021
Why Do We Say...Throw In the Towel?
Send us a text On today's episode, we cover: Drop It Like A Hot Potato Throw In The Towel Rock and a Hard Place and one more....plus our world famous game show. "Word or Not a Word"!!! follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E4 · Tue, March 16, 2021
Why Do We Say...Paint the Town Red?
Send us a text On today's episode, we look into why we "Paint the Town Red", Why things are a "Piece of Cake", and why do we go "Ass over Teakettle". Liam also looks into "Tooting Your Own Horn" Follow us on Instagram: @why_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E3 · Tue, March 09, 2021
Why Do We Say...23 Skidoo?
Send us a text Liam and Scott discuss the meanings behind: 23 Skidoo Butterflies in Your Stomach Kitty Corner Snug as a Bug in a Rug Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E2 · Tue, March 02, 2021
Why Do We Say...Giving 110%
Send us a text Today we tackle the idioms: Giving 110% Killing Two Birds with One Stone The Cat's Pyjamas Mind Your P's and Q's Follow us on instagram @why_do_we_say_that Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
S1 E1 · Sat, February 27, 2021
Why Do We Say...Rule Of Thumb?
Send us a text Welcome to Why Do We Say That? The show that answers the questions to all the phrases you say, but were too lazy to Google. Welcome to Our First Episode!!! Today's Episode, Scott and Liam discuss the following phrases: Rule of Thumb Burning The Midnight Oil Clean and as Whistle Beat around The Bush Follow us on Instagram at @whydowesaythat Support the show https://reelreviewthesequels.buzzsprout.com/
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