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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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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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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