The Allusionist 179. Andy Quiz
Aug 12, 2023
In this episode, the host and her brother Andy Zaltzman engage in an etymology quiz game, covering topics such as singing goats, explosives, Greek sweeteners, attics, left-handedness, and whales. The podcast also explores the origins of words like 'left' and 'attic'. The quiz results are discussed, followed by sponsored segments and promotions for more quizzes and the podcast's production details.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Quiz Game and Word Origins
01:35 • 11min
Etymology discussion, podcast sponsors - Raven's Burger, Bombas and Blue Land
12:13 • 4min
Exploring the Etymology of the Word 'Left'
16:27 • 2min
Origin of the Word 'Attic'
18:11 • 9min
The Quiz Results and Sponsor Segments
27:33 • 5min