America's Secret Slang

·2013 ·3 Seasons ·Comedy ·Documentary

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 19 ep
1
The Price
The Price
1996-09-08
1
Guns, Booze, and Politics
2013-04-14
2
Bargaining For Time
Bargaining For Time
1996-09-15
2
Them's Fighting Words
2013-04-14
3
Y'all Speak Country
2013-04-21
3
Masked Identity
Masked Identity
1996-09-22
4
West Word, Ho!
2013-04-28
4
Ransom or Redhead
Ransom or Redhead
1996-09-29
5
Coming to America
2013-05-05
5
Master Builder
Master Builder
1996-10-13
6
Talking Turkey
2013-05-12
6
No Dice
No Dice
1996-10-27
7
Love on the Rocks
Love on the Rocks
1996-11-03
8
The Law of Jumanji
The Law of Jumanji
1996-11-17
9
Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
1996-11-24
10
El Pollo Jumanji
El Pollo Jumanji
1997-02-02
11
Perfect Match
Perfect Match
1997-02-09
12
The Gift
The Gift
1997-02-16
13
Truth Or Consequently
Truth Or Consequently
1997-02-23
1
Straight from the Horse's Mouth
Straight from the Horse's Mouth
2014-05-31
1
The Red and the Black
The Red and the Black
1997-09-21
2
Riding Shotgun
Riding Shotgun
2014-06-07
2
Eye of the Sea
Eye of the Sea
1997-09-27
3
Brantford, the Game
Brantford, the Game
1997-10-05
3
Lower the Boom
Lower the Boom
2014-06-14
4
Air Judy
Air Judy
1997-10-12
4
Off the Cuff
Off the Cuff
2014-06-21
5
The Palace of Clues
The Palace of Clues
1997-10-19
5
Cut to the Chase
Cut to the Chase
2014-06-28
6
The Master of the Game
The Master of the Game
1997-10-26
6
Bite the Bullet
Bite the Bullet
2014-07-19
7
Robo-Peter
Robo-Peter
1997-11-02
7
Go for Broke
2014-07-26
8
Mud Boy
Mud Boy
1997-11-09
8
Hail to the Chief
2014-08-02
9
The Magic Chest
The Magic Chest
1997-11-16
10
The Trial
The Trial
1997-11-23
11
The Riddle of Alan
The Riddle of Alan
1998-02-08
12
Night of the Hunters
Night of the Hunters
1998-02-15
13
The Plague
The Plague
1998-02-22
1
The Three Peters
The Three Peters
1998-09-08
2
Young Alan
Young Alan
1998-09-15
3
The Intruder
The Intruder
1998-09-25
4
Oh, Grow Up
Oh, Grow Up
1998-09-29
5
Return of Squint
Return of Squint
1998-10-07
6
Armageddon
Armageddon
1998-10-16
7
Love Potion
Love Potion
1998-10-22
8
Sorceress of Jumanji
Sorceress of Jumanji
1998-10-27
9
The Ultimate Weapon
The Ultimate Weapon
1998-11-02
10
Who Am I?
Who Am I?
1998-11-11
11
Nothing to Fear
Nothing to Fear
1998-11-17
12
The Doll
The Doll
1998-11-27
13
An Old Story
An Old Story
1998-11-30
14
Good Bye Jumanji
Good Bye Jumanji
1998-12-10

Actors

Zach Selwyn
Zach Selwyn
Acting

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