Wordplay is a podcast about metaphors, mischief, and meaning.
Each episode, two pals grab hold of a common saying (like when pigs fly, can’t see the wood for the trees, or two birds, one stone) and spiral joyfully from there. What does it actually mean? Where did it come from? And what strange, silly, or unexpectedly deep places might it lead us?
Sometimes it’s philosophical. Sometimes it’s chaotic. Always conversational.
Think of it as a group chat meets pub garden meets that one friend who overthinks everything - in the best possible way.
Is “don’t cry over spilt milk” good advice, or just a socially acceptable way of telling someone to get over it? In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we unpack the guilt, regret, and emotional logic hiding inside the phrase. From childhood mistakes and fear of messing up, to the surprising history of milk being expensive enough to mourn, we ask why we’re taught to care so deeply before being told not to cry about it.
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George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss (https://linktr.ee/makingafuss)
Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/)
16 Jul 2026
Ep 19. The Writing's on the Wall
Doom, destiny, and the fine art of ignoring the obvious. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we trace “the writing’s on the wall” from ancient prophecy to modern chaos. There’s talk of relationship red flags (and why George sprints toward them), James Bond’s moody symbolism, biblical warnings from the Book of Daniel, and that time Doctor Who literally painted the universe’s demise across every surface. We also pause to acknowledge the very real, very unseasonal snow falling outside Rachel’s window.
If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idiom you want us to dissect next? Tell us.
Find us here 👇George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss (https://linktr.ee/makingafuss)Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/)
2 Jul 2026
Ep 18: Spill the Beans
Secrets, gossip, and ancient democracy. This one’s got layers. In this episode of the Wordplay podcast, we unpick how “spill your guts” evolved into “spill the beans,” and eventually, “spill the tea.” We chat about ancient Greece and its bean-based voting system, why honesty keeps getting cleaned up for public consumption, and how doing a podcast about idioms has rewired our ears completely. Expect confessions, caffeine, and a few philosophical tangents about truth and transparency.
If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast, leave us a review, tell your friends, or reach out to us directly on Instagram. Got an idea for a podcast episode or your own take on this idiom? We want to know.Find us here 👇George – https://linktr.ee/makingafuss (https://linktr.ee/makingafuss) Rach – https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/rachelwalker.co/)
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