Where did the term "cry uncle" come from? Does the phrase "the whole shebang" come from the Irish word "shabeen" ("a disreputable drinking establishment")? What is the odd word out in this group: "bigot," "saloon," "quiche," and "tornado"? If these questions pique your interest, you'll want to check out A Way with Words, an hour long weekly podcast about all things language. Hosted by Martha Barnette, who has penned three books about word origins, and lexicographer Grant Barrett, A Way with Words is centered on the queries of curious listeners from around the world. Anyone is welcome to email or phone in a question about language - whether it is about the origin of a phrase, a linguistic dispute, or the correct term for an item (what are you supposed to call the tube inside a roll of toilet paper?) Barnette and Barrett then select questions to feature on the show. On this website, listeners can check out entire episodes, or browse all featured topics and listen to shorter clips focused on specific questions. Interested listeners can also subscribe on iTunes.