Game shows Archives – A Way with Words

Gold Dance (episode #1573)

Posted by Grant Barrett on July 12, 2021 · Add Comment

O’Clock Quiz

Posted by Grant Barrett on October 21, 2019 · Add Comment

Don’t Get Into Any Jackpots

Posted by Grant Barrett on October 5, 2019 · Add Comment

Where the Woodbine Twineth and the Whangdoodle Mourneth

Posted by Grant Barrett on May 11, 2019 · Add Comment

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Far Out, Man

Posted by Grant Barrett on April 30, 2018 · Add Comment

What other names could a team use if they realize it’s time to give up calling themselves the “Redskins”? Also, what should we call those people who don’t turn left as as soon as the traffic light goes green? Plus, the connection between a passage of ancient poetry and familiar brand of athletic shoes, new [...]
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On the Flip Side

Posted by Grant Barrett on November 6, 2017 · 1 Comment

A New York City listener wonders about the origin and literal meaning of the phrase catch you on the flip side. It’s a reference to the B side of vinyl records. It was popularized as part of truckers’ CB lingo in the 1970s. This is part of a complete episode.
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