Lexiconned
Lexiconned is the podcast that unpacks the hidden histories and wild myths behind the words and phrases we use every day. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of irreverence, we separate fact from folklore to tell the stories behind everyday words.
Podcasting since 2025 • 23 episodes
Lexiconned
Latest Episodes
Caught Red-Handed and Other Casual Catastrophic Expressions - Ep. 23
In this episode of Lexiconned, host TJ Martin takes us on a tour of everyday trouble, decoding ten expressions born from secrecy, stress, and slip-ups. From medieval market scams to nautical metaphors, learn how we dress up life’s chao...
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Episode 23
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16:35
By and Large, It’s a Baker’s Dozen - Expressions - Ep. 22
Episode Description Why do we say "by and large" when we mean "generally"? And how did a dozen turn into thirteen? In this Lexiconned episode, TJ explores curious expressions tied to measurement: "Give an Inch (Take a Mile),...
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Episode 22
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8:54
The Long Road to Truth - Ep 21 (Part 3 of Foundations Series)
Truth. It built our loyalties. It fueled revolutions. It shaped law, journalism, art—and everything we trust (or don’t).In this special Foundations episode of Lexiconned, we explore the co...
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Episode 21
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13:48
Who Deserves Justice? - Ep 20 (Part 2 of Foundations Series)
What does justice really mean? In this powerful long-form episode, TJ breaks down the word that lives at the heart of courtrooms, protests, and moral debates around the world. From Hammurabi to hip-hop, Supreme Court rulings to superhe...
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Episode 20
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14:46
Freedom for Who? - Ep 19 (Part 1 of Foundations Series)
For the month of May we are kicking off a series, I’m calling foundations. This is the first episode in that mini-series.Freedom is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—words in the English language. I...
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Episode 19
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