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America's Secret Slang (2013)
Overview
Zach Selwyn takes viewers on an engaging journey through American slang, exploring its fascinating roots and meanings. Hitting the streets, he interviews ordinary people to gather their insights on popular phrases, before unveiling the true origins and often surprising histories behind these expressions. Each 30-minute episode delves into a distinct period of American history, highlighting words that emerged during that time or hold particular regional importance. With a blend of humor and education, the show uncovers the rich tapestry of language that shapes American culture.
Cast
1. The Price
1. Guns, Booze, and Politics
2. Bargaining For Time
2. Them's Fighting Words
3. Y'all Speak Country
3. Masked Identity
4. West Word, Ho!
4. Ransom or Redhead
5. Coming to America
5. Master Builder
6. Talking Turkey
6. No Dice
7. Love on the Rocks
8. The Law of Jumanji
9. Stormy Weather
10. El Pollo Jumanji
11. Perfect Match
12. The Gift
13. Truth Or Consequently
1. Straight from the Horse's Mouth
1. The Red and the Black
2. Riding Shotgun
2. Eye of the Sea
3. Brantford, the Game
3. Lower the Boom
4. Air Judy
4. Off the Cuff
5. The Palace of Clues
5. Cut to the Chase
6. The Master of the Game
6. Bite the Bullet
7. Robo-Peter
7. Go for Broke
8. Mud Boy
8. Hail to the Chief
9. The Magic Chest
10. The Trial
11. The Riddle of Alan
12. Night of the Hunters
13. The Plague
