In each episode you discover the surprising history of how sayings we use today came to be long ago. This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits you can use to amaze and impress friends and family.
"A Different Kettle of Fish" - Origin and Meaning Plus Words of the Day
In this episode, you discover the real meaning and origin of the saying, "A different kettle of fish".
You also learn the meaning of our two words of the day: Ataraxia and Facsimile.
References: "A different kettle of fish". Phrase Finder. Phrases.org.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-different-kettle-of-fish.html (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-different-kettle-of-fish.html)
"Meaning of be another/a different kettle of fish". "Cambridge Dictionary". Link: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/be-another-a-different-kettle-of-fish (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/be-another-a-different-kettle-of-fish)
"Why "a different kettle of fish"?". Guardian.co.UK. Link: https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-2187,00.html (https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-2187,00.html).
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com (https://StressReliefRadio.com) - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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5 Aug 2026
Origin of "Kick the Bucket" and "Bucket List", Plus Words of the Day
You will learn the origins and true meanings of "Kick the Bucket" and "Bucket List". You'll also learn 3 "words of the day" from authoritative dictionaries.
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Sources:
"Kick the Bucket (Origin)". Link: https://Grammer-Monster.com (https://ttps//Grammer-Monster.com).
"Kick the bucket". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kick-the-bucket.html (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kick-the-bucket.html)
"Bucket list". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bucket-list.html (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bucket-list.html)
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com (https://StressReliefRadio.com) - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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1 Jul 2026
Origin of "Happy as a Clam" Plus Words of the Day
In this episode, you discover the meaning and history of the saying, "Happy as a Clam". You'll also learn two "Words of the Day".
Resource to learn more: "As happy as a clam". Phrase Finder - Phrases.org. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-happy-as-a-clam.html#google_vignette (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-happy-as-a-clam.html#google_vignette)
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com (https://StressReliefRadio.com) - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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