History Of Words

By: Paul Alves
  • Summary

  • Why is today called Thursday? Who came up with the word Gazebo? What is the meaning of your name? These are all questions we will answer on every episode of History Of Words, a podcast about etymology and history.
    2022
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Episodes
  • Chapter 7 : The Dirty Seven
    Nov 25 2023
    Chapter 7: The Dirty Seven

    In this chapter, Paul goes through George Carlin's Dirty Seven. The seven words you couldn't say on television. Listener discretion is advised.

    Written, Produced and Narrated by Paul Alves

    Original Theme Song composed and performed by Geoff Smith

    Background Song: Sunday Morning by Maarten Schellekens

    Follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/historyofwords2

    Support our show over at http://www.HistoryOfWordsPodcast.com

    Email us at Newsroom@Me.com

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    Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/history-of-words/38e3c6bf-ac25-458b-9814-3f4104c02604

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code bookguys for 40% off for 4 months, and support History Of Words.

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    18 mins
  • Chapter 6 - A Trip To McDonalds
    Jun 15 2023
    Chapter 6: A Trip To McDonalds

    In this chapter, Paul visits a McDonalds in 1940 to talk about the history of the names of burgers and their ingredients and the company that sells them.

    Written, Produced and Narrated by Paul Alves Please subscribe to Twitter.com/StarshipAlves

    Special Guest (Voice of the Cashier and the menu) Abby Libby Visit her site at ConspiracyPilled.com and follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/abbythelibb_?s=20

    Original Theme Song composed and performed by Geoff Smith

    Follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/historyofwords2

    Email us at Newsroom@Me.com

    Support History Of Words by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/history-of-words

    Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/history-of-words/ed9a1c89-b05b-4104-8fe9-2d79178b48a0

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code bookguys for 40% off for 4 months, and support History Of Words.

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    13 mins
  • Chapter 5 - Company Names (Part 1)
    Mar 14 2023
    Chapter 5: Company Names (Part 1)

    In this chapter, we will go through some interesting company names and their history and etymology. Coleco, Addidas, Google and more. Is there a company name you want us to talk about in Part 2? Contact us via Twitter or Email!

    Written, Produced and Narrated by Paul Alves

    Original Theme Song composed and performed by Geoff Smith

    BACKGROUND MUSIC: Just Wondering by Maarten Schellekens

    Follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/historyofwords2

    Email us at Newsroom@Me.com

    Support History Of Words by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/history-of-words

    Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/history-of-words/864f593f-5b49-4c53-87a5-fc9599b5018d

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code bookguys for 40% off for 4 months, and support History Of Words.

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    12 mins

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