Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!

Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh, with 370 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh hosts Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast, a history show with 370 episodes published.

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  Episode #325

  325 End on a High Note

  Jul 8, 202629 minS9

  Welcome back, one last time, to Bunny Trails! This week Shauna and Dan explore an appropriate phrase in an effort to End on a High Note. Bonus: Cloris Leachman, Heavy Sneezes, and the Picnic in Your Freezer. Thank you for listening for 9 seasons! Be kind to each other, and do your best to find the positives in life - even when that seems difficult. It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com Copyright 2026 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

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  Episode #324

  324 Beyond the Pale

  Jul 1, 202630 minS9

  It's our penultimate episode! This week Shauna and Dan go Beyond the Pale. We'll, Dan does because he tends to live outside the bounds of what some people think is morally right. Bonus: Music Festivals, Acme Products, and Kegerators. Also, what speed do you listen to audiobooks? Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com Copyright 2026 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

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  Episode #323

  323 Counting Sheep

  Jun 24, 202630 minS9

  This week Shauna and Dan explore the time-honored tradition of Counting Sheep. Bonus: Mindfulness, Sleeping Raw, and What Makes a Musical. It's Sheepnanigans all the way down! Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com Copyright 2026 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

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  Episode #322

  322 Quick and the Dead

  Jun 17, 202613 minS9

  Quick Quips: This week Shauna and Dan find out why they call it the 'Quick and the Dead'. Bonus: Religious Creeds, Highlander the TV show, and Podcasting Word of Mouth. Also - there is an important announcement in the middle of the show that will be of interest to all listeners! Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com Copyright 2026 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

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  Episode #218

  RETRO 218 Spam Messages

  Jun 10, 202638 minS9

  RETRO: This week Shauna and Dan learn why we call those pesky emails spam messages. Bonus: The first spam messages (way older that you might think) and why Hormel's canned meat is called SPAM. Originally Aired December 27, 2023 It's free to join our Patreon, patreon.com/bunnytrailspod On our Patreon you have direct access to reach Shauna and Dan, plus join our weekly chats and polls. Paid tiers have even more perks, like early access and name recognition on the show. So join us on Patreon! patreon.com/bunnytrailspod Shownotes are always available on our website, bunnytrailspod.com Copyright 2026 by The Readiness Corner, LLC - All Rights Reserved

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