About this episode

The episode delves into the intriguing origins and significance of the phrase '23 skidoo'.

Alex Schmidt and special guests Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica explore why "23 skidoo" is secretly incredibly fascinating.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Schmidt

Guests: Ben Harrison, Adam Pranica

Topics covered

• language
• slang
• cultural history
• phrases
• etymology

Keywords

• 23 skidoo
• slang
• cultural phrases
• history
• etymology

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