Un-term is a playful, family-friendly podcast that unravels the fascinating origin stories behind the words and phrases we use every day. Join a curious dad-and-son duo as they explore the hidden histories, cultural twists, and surprising evolutions of the terms that shape our language. Through engaging storytelling and light-hearted conversations, Un-term brings words to life — one term at a time.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
17%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchUn-term is a playful, family-friendly podcast that unravels the fascinating origin stories behind the words and phrases we use every day. Join a curious dad-and-son duo as they explore the hidden histories, cultural twists, and surprising evolutions of the terms that shape our language. Through engaging storytelling and light-hearted conversations, Un-term brings words to life, one term at a time.
Recent episodes include "Banana" (9 October 2025, 13 minutes), "Ketchup" (24 September 2025, 11 minutes), and "Teddy Bear" (10 September 2025, 10 minutes).
Un-term publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for Un-term is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Un-term requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Un-term's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Un-term are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Un-term has an education audience.
Un-term is an education podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #9
<p>Ever wonder why "banana" sounds almost the same in nearly every language? This yellow fruit might be in your lunchbox today, but its name has traveled an incredible journey spanning 5,000 years and three continents...
Episode #8
<p>Ever wondered why that red sauce on your fries has such an odd name? Join us as we uncover the remarkable 2,000-year journey of "ketchup" - from ancient Asian fishing boats to modern American tables. This episode...
Episode #7
<p>Why do children around the world cuddle toys called "teddy bears" when real bears aren't named Teddy? This episode uncovers the surprising connection between a beloved childhood companion and a moment of presidential...
Episode #6
<p>Why do we call the food between two slices of bread a "sandwich"? The answer takes us to an 18th-century English gentleman's club where card games lasted all night and proper meals took too long. While people had...
Episode #5
<p>Ever wonder where the famous magic words "Hocus Pocus" come from? This episode reveals the surprising story of a forgotten 17th-century court magician whose made-up words became the most famous magic phrase in the...
Episode #4
<p>Why do we say someone is "under the weather" when they're feeling sick, especially when it's not even raining? This episode explores one of language's most debated mysteries, taking listeners on a journey to discover...
Episode #3
<p>What do Viking warriors, medieval witches, and a frustrated Chicago mom have in common? They're all part of the wild thousand-year story behind why we put teeth under pillows! Discover how a simple parenting tip in...
Episode #2
<p>The word "bumblebee" carries a surprisingly rich linguistic history that spans centuries of language evolution. From medieval England's "humble-bees" that appeared in a 1450s fishing treatise to Shakespeare's fairy...
Episode #1
<p>Ever wonder why we call it a "housewarming" party? Join us as we discover how this beloved tradition began with neighbors literally warming new homes with fire, and explore the fascinating rituals people used to...
Un-term
<p>Welcome to Un-term — a playful, family-friendly podcast where a curious dad-and-son duo unravel the fascinating origin stories behind everyday words and phrases. In this short trailer, get a quick peek at what...
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