Appraise The Phrase

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  • The show that puts your favorite (or not so favorite) everyday expressions under a microscope and into the hot seat. Tune in as Mario and his special guests dive into the meanings and origins of common sayings, expressions, and idioms. We may introduce you to a few too! Once it's all said and done, will these sayings live up to their common usage or will they crash and burn from some investigation? Join us as we take a moment to appraise the phrase!

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    2024
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  • Season 4 Episode 11 | The Devil Is In The Details

    Season 4 Episode 11 | The Devil Is In The Details
    Sep 24 2024
    This week on ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of The Devil Is In The Details.Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Daniel José Older as they explore the nuances of how details play a crucial role in storytelling and life. They touch on personal connections to the phrase, its impact, and the importance of recognizing the good and bad in every situation. Daniel shares his experiences as a writer and storyteller, emphasizing the significance of details in crafting narratives. Mario, Twenty, and Daniel explore the intricate relationship between heritage, wealth, and identity, particularly in the context of literature and art. They discuss the historical implications of colonialism and the responsibility of artists to acknowledge their past. The dialogue also delves into the importance of details in both art and life, cautioning against perfectionism while emphasizing the need for a balanced focus. The evolution of the phrase 'the devil's in the details' serves as a focal point, illustrating how language and meaning can shift over time, reflecting broader societal changes.Daniel José Older, a lead story architect for Star Wars: The High Republic, is the New York Times best-selling author of the Young Adult urban fantasy series Outlaw Saints, the sci-fi adventure Flood City, and the monthly comic series The High Republic Adventures. His other books include the historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, The Book of Lost Saints, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, Star Wars: Last Shot, and the Young Adult series the Shadowshaper Cypher, including Shadowshaper, which was named one of the best fantasy books of all time by TIME magazine and one of Esquire’s 80 Books Every Person Should Read. He won the International Latino Book Award and has been nominated for the Kirkus Prize, The World Fantasy Award, the Andre Norton Award, the Locus, and the Mythopoeic Award. Find all things Daniel here:website: https://www.danieljoseolder.net/ Online class: https://www.skillshare.com/en/referrals/class?category=writing&discount=djo_3mosfree&sku=690933742&t=Storytelling-Fundamentals-Character-Conflict-Context-Craft&teacherRef=7383365&utm_campaign=2016-06-13-daniel-jose-older-promo&utm_medium=teacher-referral-partner&utm_source=daniel-jose-older&via=teacher-referral-partnerSubstack: https://danieljosolder.substack.com/Brittany Older's awesome book https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/that-self-same-metal-the-forge-fracture-saga-book-1SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog Follow Appraise The Phrase: Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/ ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips) Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheATPShowInstagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshowTikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase "

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Season 4: Episode 10 | Great Minds Think Alike

    Season 4: Episode 10 | Great Minds Think Alike
    Sep 17 2024


    On this week's episode of ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of Great Minds Think Alike.


    Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Ken Gibbs Jr to discuss their personal experiences with the phrase great minds think alike and its implications. The conversation touches on themes of invisibility, social dynamics, and the treatment of minority voices and its historical use as a political tool to manipulate and pacify the masses.


    Ken Gibbs Jr is the Leader of #GenerationGibbs and The Art of Storytelling co-host at Soho Houses. former Spotify, Amazon, Viacom, AOL, & BET digital consultant. You can find more at https://kengibbsjr.com.


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    00:00 Great Minds Step Brothers Best Friends Scene

    01:20 ATP Theme

    01:51 Shoutout To Robin Williams' Hook

    03:51 Ken Gibbs Jr

    08:32 Thats All I Have Tp Say About 'Great Minds Think Alike'

    12:28 Confirm The Meaning | Dictionary Definitions and Interpretations

    17:14 Unveil The Origin | Hans Beer Pot by Dabridgcourt Belchier

    12:24 Storytelling | The Power of Invisibility and the Treatment of Minority Voices

    25:00 Storytelling | Personal Experiences and Social Dynamics

    30:32 Unveil The Origin | The Influence of Historical Work Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne

    32:45 Unveil The Origin | The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Society

    33:47 Unveil The Origin | Trismegistus: A Life of Mishaps

    36:36 Unveil The Origin | Influence and Reception of the Book

    38:36 Unveil The Origin | The Unique Take on 'Great Minds Think Alike'

    50:57 Unveil The Origin | Thomas Paine's Critique

    54:01 Unveil The Origin | The Political Manipulation of the Phrase

    58:59 Assess The Value | A minus grade

    1:02:10 The Dictionary of Misinformation: Klondike


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Season 4 | Episode 9 | The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree

    Season 4 | Episode 9 | The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
    Sep 10 2024

    On this week's episode of ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess| the value of the old familial phrase the Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree.


    Watch as Mario and Twenty discuss their takes on their connections to their fathers as well as their perspective on fatherhood and the 3 men that made this phrase popular. Were they similar to their parents? And when did the apple falling far from the tree go from a positive to a negative?


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    0:00 The Curry Tree (Dell + Steph), The Washington Tree (Denzel + John David), The Smith Tree (Jada Pinkett + Willow), & The Jordan Tree

    1:14 The ATP Theme

    1:45 Gun Control?

    4:56 That's All I Have To Say About The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree

    11:10 Confirm the Meaning | Cambridge Dictionary & Longman Dictionary

    16:57 Unveil The Origin | Rasmus Rask's Grammar of the Anglo-Saxon Tongue

    21:50 Unveil The Origin | Ralph Waldo Emerson The Best of Americans

    37:49 Unveil The Origin | George Henry Burrow and Selling The Bible In Spain

    45:26 Assess The Value

    50:33 Dictionary of Misinformation: Egg Shells



    Follow Appraise The Phrase:

    Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/

    ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips)

    Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheATPShow

    Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow

    TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase


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    52 mins

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