The Idiom
Episodes
Introducing 'How Humans Talk'
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Rune Pedersen dives into the fascinating world of everyday language in How Humans Talk—a series about how we connect, persuade, and make sense ...
Kick the Bucket
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this is it. The last episode of The Idiom. It feels like we should talk about the biggest topic of all, the one we put off until the end (the re...
A weight off my shoulders
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here in Australia, we’ve been slowly getting better at talking about mental health. But it’s not the same story across all cultures. For many, dis...
Saving for a rainy day
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not comfortable talking about money in Australia. You don’t go to a dinner party and ask people their salary. But why not? Money is somethin...
How ya goin'?
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do idioms and language get in the way when you’re trying to participate in a new culture? Idioms add spice to the meal of conversation and Australia...
Spinning a yarn
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know that language shapes how we see the world, and storytelling has the power to preserve cultural knowledge from one generation to the next. Stor...
Donkey Work
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever noticed how many idioms there are about animals? They seem to breed like rabbits! And interestingly, different animals tend to have the same repu...
The Elephant in the Room
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rune Pedersen just wants to talk about something he’s not supposed to talk about. Taboos! Idioms are a great way to approach taboos. They allow us t...
It's Raining Cats and Dogs
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danish import Rune Pedersen has a theory... Idioms hold the key to truly understanding other cultures. Can understanding more about idioms help him br...
Introducing The Idiom: How do words shape our world?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can understanding different cultures' idioms help us see eye to eye? The Idiom is a new SBS podcast that explores weird and wonderful idioms from Aust...