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 c

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Aug 3rd, 2022 35m 20s

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

Hoisted By His Own Petard

Jun 28th, 2022 40m 22s

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 cranberr

Stool Pigeon

Jun 16th, 2022 43m 9s

This week on the pod, David and Milo are sniching on the origin of "stool pigeon"! Along the way they learn about hunting furniture, magnetic tissue, and some dubious bird studies.Content Warning: Descriptions of animal cruelty

The Irish Phrase Game

May 10th, 2022 36m 10s

It’s a great day for young ducks, there’s a new episode of the Watch Your Mouth Podcast! This week Milo and Dave are playing a game with old Irish phrases, along the way learning about Irish culture conservation, tea troubles, and swine seating

Grain of Salt

Apr 12th, 2022 46m 37s

This week on the pod Dave and Milo are exploring the history of salt and salt phrases! Along the way they learn about Roman naturalists, holy water, and how bad Milo is at math.

Caught Red-Handed/Right Hand Man

Feb 24th, 2022 44m 4s

Dave and Milo have been caught red-handed learning about these handy phrases! Along the way they discuss biblical boy bands, violent brotherly rivalries, and Hercules's lesser-known little cousin.

Bathroom Euphemisms

Feb 1st, 2022 44m 8s

On this episode of the pod, Milo and Dave explore the wide world of euphemistic language around the room no one wants to talk about. Along the way they learn about an exiled inventor, the euphemism treadmill, and just how far humanity will go t

Kit and Caboodle and the Whole Shebang

Jan 6th, 2022 44m 3s

This week on the pod Dave and Milo are talking it all in as they explore the phrases that mean "everything"! Along the way they learn about country slow jams, English martial history, and the best word of all time.

Sides of the Road and Two Left Feet

Dec 15th, 2021 43m 43s

Milo and Dave are off of the beaten track this week as they look into the reasons why different parts of the world drive on certain sides of the street! Along the way they learn about the Frenchman's perspective on English women, unfortunate da

Witches and Their Brooms

Nov 16th, 2021 35m 53s

In this delayed Halloween episode, Dave and Milo conjure up the history of witches and their odd mode of transport. Along the way they learn about local holiday displays, hallucinogenic medicines, and the hats of mysterious mummies.

Speak of the Devil

Oct 19th, 2021 36m 18s

Milo and Dave are speaking of the devil on the podcast this week! Along the way they learn about shoulder angels, bible fanfiction, and goat anatomy.

Chef Boyardee

Oct 5th, 2021 47m 5s

This week Dave and Milo have cooked up a biopic episode about the man behind the Chef Boyardee brand! Along the way they learn about atrocious Italian accents, noodle nostalgia, and Milo's quiz skills.

Bloody Mary/Mirror Mirror

Sep 29th, 2021 53m 24s

It's spooky season y'all! Milo and Dave go through the looking glass this episode to explore the ghostly past of Bloody Mary. Along the way they learn about English royalty, witchy history, and spectral bullies.Content Warnings: Talk of horro

Good Samaritan

Sep 14th, 2021 39m 13s

The pod is getting biblical this week as Dave and Milo explore the Bible Story that lead to this phrase! Along the way they learn about false eyelashes, musical theater, and Midwestern snow etiquette.

Close But No Cigar

Sep 7th, 2021 44m 44s

This week on the Pod, Milo and Dave explore the origins of "Close But No Cigar!" Along the way they learn about old timey radios, fair ride dangers, and just how pricey cigars can get.

The Third Degree

Aug 31st, 2021 49m 49s

You may want to give us the third degree over where we've been all summer, but thankfully we're back now and can tell you the origin of the phrase instead! Along the way we learn about ancient boy's clubs, burn severity, and how stupid the impe

Makes the Socks Go Up and Down (Feat. Veronica Kirin)

May 26th, 2021 43m 36s

This week on the pod, Milo and Dave have author, podcaster, and Ted Talker Veronica Kirin on to share the history of this chiropodic phrase! Along the way they learn about German dads, fabric technology, and new sock religions.

The Name Game (Feat. Betsy, Pete, Alec, and Flynn)

May 12th, 2021 31m 1s

This week on the pod Milo and Dave are playing a new game! Lots of idioms mention people by name, but which one is a real person? Listen in and find out! Along the way we learn about huckleberry periodicals, duping dukes, and overconfidence.

Push the Envelope

Apr 29th, 2021 38m 24s

This week on the pod Dave and Milo are pushing the envelope and finding out why it's called that! Along the way they learn about mathematics, bad movies, and the various kinds of pasties.

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Apr 7th, 2021 49m 14s

This week on the Watch Your Mouth Pod Dave and Milo do a deep-dive into some war history that surprisingly lead to this rainy phrase! Along the way they learn about pirates, hell ships, and a heck of a lot about foreign relations in Europe in t

Four Leaf Clover

Mar 31st, 2021 46m 2s

Milo and Dave are belatedly celebrating Saint Patrick's Day on the pod this week! They look into what makes four leaf clovers so special, along the way learning about portals to other worlds, why we wear green on March 17, and why it's really i

Raining Cats and Dogs

Mar 26th, 2021 33m 57s

In this episode of the pod meteorologist Ellen Bacca joins Milo and Dave to discuss the origins of the phrase "Raining Cats and Dogs"! Along the way they learn about Norse puppies, unsanitary streets, and why meteorologists are more like Batman

Son of a Gun/Reading the Riot Act

Mar 17th, 2021 43m 10s

On this episode of the pod, Dave and Milo go a bit off the rails. Along the way they learn about long-form jokes, military maternity, and weird ways to name political parties.

Yo Mama

Mar 10th, 2021 45m 48s

This week Milo and Dave are flyting it out as they discuss the history of maternal insults. Along the way they learn about naval gallivanting, scoundrelous Scottish satirists, Nigerian gameplay, and that they should probably let each other know