{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6681c2a2a2d4e67a7bb23a51/6a7283f0bfbb5dcf1d05b6df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Call A Spade A Spade","description":"<p>In this episode, Mario and Twenty delve into the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, particularly focusing on the phrase 'calling a spade a spade.' They explore its historical context, cultural significance, and the nuances of truth and bluntness in communication.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As the episode continues, Mario and Twenty expose the complexities of language, accountability, and the implications of phrases like 'call a spade a spade.' They explore the historical context and mistranslation of the term, its racial connotations, and the importance of reclaiming language.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Appraise The Phrase emphasizes the power of words and the responsibility that comes with using them, ultimately leading to a reflection on how language shapes our understanding of truth and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Bill Burr And Black Dynamite: Calling A Spade A Spade</p><p>00:30 The ATP Intro Theme</p><p>01:01 Breaking Bread GOAT Phrase Champ Review</p><p>05:36 That's All I Have To Say About Calling A Spade A Spade</p><p>08:33 Confirm The Meaning: Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam Webster's, Dictionary.com definitions</p><p>11:47 Unveil The Origin: Greek of Plutarch's Apophthegmata</p><p>16:09 Unveil The Origin: The World Plutarch Wrote In: The Second Sophistic Sparta</p><p>20:33 Storytime: The nostalgia gap: What past era do we idolize today, that we actually would have a tough time surviving a week living in?</p><p>26:47 Unveil The Origin: The Common Misconception of The Call A Spade A Spade Passage</p><p>27:30 Unveil The Origin: Philip II of Macedon (Alexander The Great's Father)</p><p>30:56 Storytime: Will Smith's Oscars Slap - The Internet Called It An Assault In Real Time. Which Side Were You On?</p><p>36:19 Unveil The Origin: The Mistranslation That Gave Us Call A Spade A Spade</p><p>39:42 Unveil The Origin: Is It Racist To Call A Spade A Spade?</p><p>49:11 Storytime: Will You Stop Using The Word Spade?</p><p>51:02 Appraise The Phrase: Phrase Grades For Calling A Spade A Spade</p><p>55:25 The Dictionary of Misinformation: Samson and Delilah</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Appraise The Phrase:&nbsp;</p><p>Official Site: ➡️&nbsp;https://appraisethephrase.com/&nbsp;</p><p>ATP YouTube: ➡️&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips)&nbsp;</p><p>Twitter: ➡️&nbsp;https://twitter.com/TheATPShow</p><p>Instagram: ➡️&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow</p><p>TikTok: ➡️&nbsp;https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase</p>","author_name":"Underdog Podcasts"}