Metaphorigins
For lovers of reading, writing, science and general communication. This podcast will aim at acknowledging the origins of metaphors/idioms and the importance of effective scientific communication. My ambition is to spread knowledge on how we articulate concepts and the creative aspect of diction. Most episodes will focus on the origins of expressions, words of high regard, and the meaning behind them. This can overall allow us to acknowledge that words have just as much power as actions. As another aspect to this podcast, I will also speak about the importance of science communication in modern day, whether to the scientific community or to the public. Science communication is essential to inspire the next generation, guide societal discourse, and solve the problems we face today collaboratively and efficiently.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 52
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
S3E8 - Gregarious Greetings & Instant Messaging With Andrew Kam (MASc)
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Connect with guest Andrew Kam via Twitter: @apkam
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:48 - Segment 1: Glitch (Short Story)
- 08:57 …
S3E7 - Palatable Pills & Healthcare Rapport With Wilmer Santos (MScN Student)
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Connect with guest Wilmer Santos via Instagram: @Wilm2409
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:48 - Segment 1: Place-Sea-Bow (Sho…
S3E6 - Tripping Takeoffs & The Interface Of Art And Science With Sunny Zhang (MSc) and Brennan Jones (PhD Student)
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Connect with guest Sunny Zhang via Twitter: @sunnyyaying
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S3E5 - Social Media & Talk With Pooja Bhatti (BSc)
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Connect with guest Pooja Bhatti via Twitter: @pooyabahatti
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S3E4 - Reliving Remorse & Consulting With Ziyi Wang (PhD)
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Connect with guest Ziyi Wang via LinkedIn: @Ziyiwangduke
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:49 - Segment 1: Say Milk (Short Sto…
S3E3 - Seductive Streaming & Virtual Dating With Eilish McNamara (MA Student)
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Connect with guest Eilish McNamara via LinkedIn: @Eilishmcnamara
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S3E2 - Handy Hindrances & Academic Ghostwriting With Sarah Laframboise (PhD Student)
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Connect with guest Sarah Laframboise via Twitter: @slaframboise14
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S3E1 - Damning Dues & Destructive Words With Peter Soroye (PhD Student)
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Connect with guest Peter Soroye via Twitter: @petersoroye
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - Segment 1: The Shapeicide In…
Update & The Canadian Science Grand Slam
Providing a quick update on life and Season 3 of Metaphorigins coming in February 2021. I also wanted to share that I participated in the annual Canadian Science Grand Slam, and in this floating epis…
Season Two: Recap
Compiled all the best lines from Season Two!
Website: https://www.kjbmercurio.com/metaphorigins
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Promo for Season 3
- 01:50 - S2E1 - Mortal Moment & Edutainment
- 04:12 - S2E2 - Garfield's G…
S2E10 - Statistics & Talk With Alexander Pelletier (PhD Student)
As another sequel to my piece on Scientific Literature (Episode #10), I discuss the fundamentals of statistics that I believe everyone should try and understand, encouraging people to be data literat…
S2E9 - Naive Nitpicking & The Phone Call
I investigate the requested saying "you can't see the forest in the trees", with a very concrete origin story from the 16th century. I also talk about an article about the changing culture behind pho…
S2E8 - Jarring Joints & Corporate Language
I look into the unfriendly idiom of giving someone "the cold shoulder", with two competing theories in the etymology world. Additionally, I discuss an article about corporate language, and how employ…
S2E7 - Brackish Belief & Eye Contact
I investigate the fun idiom "take it with a grain of salt", and the recording of a historical conquest attributed for its beginning. As well, I talk about my personal struggles with eye contact, and …
S2E6 - Canonical Cover & The Cancer Complex
I go in depth into the euphemistic origin of "for Pete's sake", and why it potentially caught on compared to similar substitutes. In addition, I investigate a controversial opinion about the language…
S2E5 - Peer Review & Talk With Miranda Stahn (MSc)
As a sequel to my piece on Scientific Literature (Episode #10), I describe the various types of peer review to discuss their inherent flaws and biases, in the hopes of increasing awareness among the …
S2E4 - Unhealthy Umbrellas & Social Deception Games
I speak about the unusual expression "feeling under the weather", an idiom with simple nautical origins. Also, I flaunt my love for board games, particularly social deception games, and the science b…
S2E3 - Heart Holes & Closeness-Communication Bias
I dive into romance with the frequently used "falling in love", a phrase likely derived from similar sounding metaphors. In addition, I speak about a phenomenon known as the closeness-communication b…
S2E2 - Garfield's Grasp & Sarcastic Creativity
I highlight the main origins behind the expression "cat got your tongue", illustrating its dark history of punishment and superstition. Furthermore, I also discuss the pros and cons of using sarcasm …
S2E1 - Mortal Moment & Edutainment
I discuss three theories to the euphemism "kick the bucket", revealing a potentially unknown definition of the bucket in question. In addition, I also explore the benefits and drawbacks of "edutainme…