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  • Rob Peter To Pay Paul
    2025/10/08

    In this week's episode of ATP, Mario Hines and 20 are joined by cofounder of the Creator Spotlight Series and founder of The Monarch Brand, D Lee, to explore the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, particularly focusing on the phrase 'robbing Peter to pay Paul.' They delve into personal reflections on mental capacity, the historical context of the phrase, and its implications in modern life, including discussions on trust and accessibility in sharing knowledge and resources. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of gatekeeping knowledge, the nature of trust, and personal reflections on the phrase 'robbing Peter to pay Paul.' They explore the historical context of the phrase, share lessons learned from dreams sold, and conclude with final thoughts on the importance of reflection and understanding in life.



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    0:00 The PTA Disbands: Principal Skinner's Example of Robbing Peter To Pay Paul

    0:58 The Appraise The Phrase Show Intro Theme

    1:24 Personal Capacity Is Like Being Out of iPhone Cloud Storage

    6:31 D Lee Needs A Green Screen

    10:58 That's All I Have To Say About That Rob Peter To Pay Paul

    17:01 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster's, Cambridge Dictionary, and Dictionary.com

    21:45 Unveil The Origin: John Wycliffe’s Selected English Works

    34:00 Story Time: Can You Share More?

    45:29 Unveil The Origin: John Heywood's Take On False Solutions To Financial Mismanagement

    47:06 Story Time: Borrowing From Your Future Self

    52:49 Unveil The Origin: Peter Heylyn and The Peter Tax & Paul Tax

    57:12 Story Time: When It's Too Good To Be True

    1:04:33 Assess The Value | Phrase Grade

    1:08:33 Dictionary of Misinformation: Straightjackets



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    1 時間 14 分
  • Breaking Bread
    2025/10/01

    On this week's episode of ATP, Mario and Twenty explore the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, focusing on the phrase 'breaking bread.' Joined by guest Sarah Tagger, they discuss the significance of food and travel in connecting people and cultures. The discussion delves into the historical context of the phrase, personal experiences of speaking up for what matters, and the impact of sharing meals on community building. The episode concludes with an appraisal of the phrase, highlighting its enduring relevance and power.


    Learn more about Sarah and her travel at www.traveltoconnect.com , www.instagram.com/sarahatagger , https://www.tiktok.com/@travelcoachtagger.


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    0:00 I'm Going To Praiseland: Homer Uses Breaking Bread

    1:02 The ATP Show Intro Theme

    1:29 Check In: In Honor of Casey Kasem & Lenny Green

    4:01 Meet Sarah Tagger: Founder of TravelToConnect

    10:25 That's All I Have To Say About Breaking Bread

    15:56 Confirm The Meaning: Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary, & Dictionary.com

    20:49 Unveil The Origin: The Messianic Feast

    26:27 Story Time: Turn Your Hobby Into Passion

    34:58 Unveil The Origin: John Wycliffe and The Wycliffe Bible

    37:24 Story Time: Speaking Up When It's Difficult

    43:10 Unveil The Origin: Pulitzer Prize Poet W.H. Auden

    45:00 Story Time: Fireside Chat With Anyone In History, Who Would It Be?

    52:52 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades

    59:03 Dictionary of Misinformation: The Origin of The Crossword Puzzle


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  • Better Safe Than Sorry
    2025/09/24

    This week on ATP, Mario and Twenty are joined by Brittany N. Williams to explore the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, particularly focusing on the phrase 'better safe than sorry.' They discuss the importance of humor in serious conversations, share personal anecdotes, and delve into the historical context of phrases, highlighting the role of language in communication. In this engaging conversation, they delve into the nuances of communication, the balance between humor and seriousness, and the importance of community in personal growth. They reflect on their past mistakes and career decisions, exploring how these experiences shape their identities. The discussion also touches on the crafting of heroes in storytelling, emphasizing the significance of community support. Finally, they evaluate the phrase 'better safe than sorry,' considering its implications in their lives and decision-making processes.


    Brittany N. Williams is an award-nominated actress and the award-nominated author of the YA historical fantasy trilogy The Forge & Fracture Saga. You can find her writing on Black Nerd Problems, Reactor Magazine, The Indypendent, The Gambit, Fireside Magazine, and in the Star Wars anthology From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @BrittanyActs and at brittanynwilliams.com


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    00:00 Homer's Enemy: Frank Grimes

    00:44 The ATP Show Intro Theme

    01:10 It's Ok To Be A Chicago Hot Dog

    03:01 Meet Author and Actress Brittany N. Williams

    06:31 That's All I Have To Say About Better Safe than Sorry

    13:07 Confirm The Meaning: Merriam Webster's Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary, and Oxford Dictionary

    18:04 Unveil The Origin: A 1st Century Latin Proverb

    22:32 Story Time: Using Jokes To Get Your Message Across

    27:09 Unveil The Origin: A Letter from Poet and Novelist Oliver Goldsmith

    33:53 Story Time: Turning Mistakes Into Wins

    43:12 Unveil The Origin: Samuel Lover & The Rory O’More Connection

    45:51 Story Time: The Unexpected Hero

    48:41 Assess The Value: Phrase Grade

    59:33 The Dictionary of Misinformation: The Origin of Booze


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    1 時間 5 分
  • Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
    2025/09/17

    0:00 The Old Man & The C Student

    1:17 The ATP Intro Theme

    1:43 Check In: From YN to ON

    6:30 That's All I Have To Say About Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

    9:01 Confirm the Meaning: Cambridge Disctionary, Oxford Dictionary, and Dictionary.com

    13:18 Unveil The Origin: KJV Jeremiah 13:23

    18:17 Story Time: Name One Habit You Refuse to Quit

    22:52 Unveil The Origin: John Fitzherbert’s The Boke of Husbandry

    29:08 Story Time: What Habit Will You Be Remembered For?

    33:21 Unveil The Origin: Nathan Bailey's Diverse Proverbs

    37:27 Myth Buster: You CAN Teach Old Dogs New Tricks

    39:32 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades

    45:16 Dictionary of Misinformation: Rainfall and Smog

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    49 分
  • Put Your Best Foot Forward
    2025/09/10

    On this week's episode, Mario and 20 are joined by Expression Appraisal Team member Myron to discuss the origin and interpretations of the phrase 'put your best foot forward.' We talk about the social theories behind the phrase as well as an overlooked linguistical error. Mario shares his high school football recruiting history while Twent discusses parenting and Myron shares a story about advice gone wrong.


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    00:00 Realty Bites: Trying Is The First Step Towards Failure

    01:15 The ATP Intro Theme

    01:45 Signs of That You're Getting Older

    05:26 Thats All I Have To Say About Put Your Best Foot Forward

    11:18 Confirm The Meaning: Merriam Webster's, Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary

    16:14 Unveil The Origin: Linguistical Issues & Regency Era Theories

    22:05 Story Time: Best vs. Better - The Weight of Pressure

    36:19 Unveil The Origin: William Shakespeare's Play King John

    39:28 Story Time: When Has Hesitation Cost You?

    47:39 Unveil The Origin: A Wife by Sir Thomas Overbury

    34:02 The Weight of Heritage and Wealth

    40:42 Unveil The Origin | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and The New York Times

    53:33 Story Time: When Advice Backfires

    1:02:27 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades

    1:06:47 Dictionary of Misinformation: Dry Cell Batteries


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    1 時間 13 分
  • Leave No Stone Unturned
    2025/09/03

    On this week's episode of ATP, Mario and Twenty explore the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, focusing on the phrase 'leave no stone unturned.' They are joined by JaVe Bonner to discuss the importance of narrative medicine and the work of GeneHouse in improving health communication within the Black community. The conversation delves into personal stories of perseverance, the historical context of phrases, and the impact of collective effort in achieving goals. The episode concludes with a segment on misinformation, highlighting the dangers of empty gasoline tanks, and emphasizes the importance of making time for meaningful connections.


    JaVe Bonner is the founder of GeneHouse Inc. and a narrative medicine consultant. Using an interdisciplinary approach, she focuses on the African Diaspora and our relationship with storytelling. Her goal is to empower Black families to build personalized care

    journeys rooted in their genetic and

    intergenerational health history.


    GeneHouse Contact

    www.genehouse.co

    Bluesky: @genehouseco.bsky.social

    TikTok, IG, Twitter, TikTok: @genehouseco


    Personal Contact

    Bluesky: @javeauriel.bsky.social

    IG, TikTok: @javeauriel


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    0:00 Lisa The Skeptic

    1:32 The ATP Intro Theme

    2:02 Return of Mario's Raspy Voice

    4:01 Meet JaVe Bonner - Founder of GeneHouse

    6:50 That's All I Have To Say About Leave No Stone Unturned

    11:05 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster's, Cambridge Dictionary & Oxford Dictionary

    14:41 Unveil The Origin: Children of Heracles by Greek playwright Euripides

    19:39 Story Time: Refusing To Settle or Compromise. No Moral Victories

    34:41 Unveil The Origin: The Inspiration for The Movie 300

    35:04 Unveil The Origin: Cryptic Response from the Oracle of Delphi

    39:14 Story Time: Tooting Your Own Horn: Acknowledging Achievements

    47:42 Unveil The Origin: Xerxes Hidden Treasure

    49:46 Story Time: Move Heaven and Earth

    51:51 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades

    57:19 Dictionary of Misinformation: Empty Gas Containers


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    1 時間 3 分
  • The World Is Your Oyster
    2025/08/27

    On this episode, Mario and 20 dive into the origins and meanings of the phrase ""The World is Your Oyster."" Discover how this expression has evolved over time and its impact on culture and language. From Shakespearean roots to modern interpretations, this episode unpacks the layers of this intriguing saying.


    The historical context of The World is Your Oyster and Shakespeare's influence on the phrase. Personal anecdotes and interpretations by Mario and 20 and the metaphorical significance of how to shuck oysters in life.


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    0:00 Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

    1:18 ATP Intro Theme

    1:48 The Best MLB Hats

    8:32 That's All I Have To Say About The World Is Your Oyster

    9:55 Confirm the Meaning: Oxford Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary, and Collins Dictionary

    12:37 Unveil The Origin - Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor

    17:32 Story Time - Shucking Your Oyster

    23:54 Unveil The Origin - Pistol vs Sir John Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor

    26:34 Story Time - Betrayed Trust

    31:26 Unveil The Origin - The World Is My Oyster themes in Shakespeare's Plays

    32:38 Story Time - Which Shakespeare Play Are You?

    39:40 Assess The Value | Phrase Grades

    46:10 Dictionary of Misinformation: Pretzels



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    50 分
  • Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right
    2025/08/20

    In this episode, Mario and Twenty explore the phrase 'two wrongs don't make a right,' delving into its origins, meanings, and implications in today's society. They discuss the relativity of morality, the influence of social media, and how the phrase is often used as a distraction from deeper issues. The conversation also touches on historical perspectives, particularly the contributions of Benjamin Rush, and the phrase's relevance in business ethics. Ultimately, they assess the phrase's impact and effectiveness in guiding moral behavior.


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    0:00 When Flanders Failed

    0:32 The ATP Intro Theme

    1:07 Are You A Moral Person?

    7:35 That's All I Have To Say About Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right

    9:55 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster, Cambridge Dictionary, and Oxford Dictionary

    13:35 Unveil The Origin - The London Magazine

    17:03 Do Two Wrongs Infer A Right?

    22:48 Unveil The Origin - Benjamin Rush and the Philadelphia Mutiny & The Origins of Washington D.C.

    28:06 Name The 3 Wrongs of The Philadelphia Mutiny

    30:53 Unveil The Origin - The Evolution of Business Ethics

    39:09 Assess The Value

    49:42 Dictionary of Misinformation (fun fact): Owls Seeing In The Daytime



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    53 分