Linguistic Fossilization with Smiley
About this episode
Paul is joined by special guest Smiley to explore linguistic fossilization and its cultural implications.
In this episode of SoapBox Lex, Paul is joined by special guest Smiley for a fun, smart, and surprising dive into linguistic fossilization—those phrases we still use even though the original actions no longer exist. From “rolling down the window” to “taping a show,” we explore why these verbal fossils stick around, what they reveal about culture and memory, and how language keeps evolving even when our habits don’t. It’s a lively mix of nostalgia, linguistics, and laughs with Smiley’s signature charm.🎧 Tune in and join the conversation at https://soapboxlex.com
More episodes of The Soapbox Lex
- when a neighbor cyber-bullied Eric's kid
- What if your kids don't believe what you do
- Wedding Planning (with Samantha Klinger)
- Is Eternity Too Damn Long?
- Growing Up in the 70s & 80s (with Steve Mills)
- 90s Alt Rock Trivia
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Soapbox Lex podcast page.