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 Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words.

Want to watch our episodes too? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R3ZnESMdsuTevq4ib9CvA Rob Watts & Jess Zafarris Développement personnel Monde Réussite Sciences sociales
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  • Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS

    Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS
    Nov 12 2025
    In this episode, Jess and Rob get sporty as they trace the origins of the words behind our favourite games.
    ⚾️ What is the word "sport" short for?
    🏉 Why does American "football" barely involve your feet?
    🏏 What do Brits mean when they say something "isn't cricket"?
    Expect Victorian public schools, Indigenous ball games, and a few linguistic own goals in another Words Unravelled.

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    41 min
  • What does your name mean? | FIRST NAMES EXPLAINED

    What does your name mean? | FIRST NAMES EXPLAINED
    Nov 5 2025
    Rob and Jess are exploring the origins of first names.
    👩 Are all MARYS actually MIRIAMS?
    🕵️‍♀️ How can JAMES, IAGO and JACOB be the same?
    💡 What do ROBERT and JESSICA mean?
    These questions answered – and many more – in this nominally fascinating etymological exploration of why we're called what we're called. It's time for Words Unravelled!

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    43 min
  • Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS

    Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS
    Oct 29 2025
    In this episode, Rob and Jess dig into the origins of the words we use for our furry, feathered, and occasionally scaly companions.

    🐕 Where does the word 'dog' come from?
    🐈 What does 'cat' literally mean?
    🐹 Are guinea pigs even from Guinea?

    These questions answered, and many more, in this edition of Words Unravelled dedicated to our beloved pets.

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    45 min
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