1970s Slang That Proves The 70s Were WILD!

Have YOU heard?
The 1970s gave us some of the wildest slang in history — but where did it actually come from?

From “boogie” with West African roots to “jive turkey” roasting people on national TV, this episode breaks down the real origins behind 10 iconic 70s phrases.

Some came from jazz clubs, some from Watergate, and one… involves a 6-word disco hit.

👉 If you love history, slang, or random facts that make you sound smarter instantly — this one’s for you.

👇 Drop a comment: Which one of these surprised you the most AND have you ever used any of these?

Boogie
Catch You on the Flip Side
Jive Turkey
Cool Beans
Space Cadet
Do Me a Solid
The Big Enchilada
Dy-no-mite!
Can You Dig It?

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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The Wild History of America’s Favorite Condiments (Ketchup, Ranch, Mayo & More)

Have YOU Heard?

Ketchup started as funky fermented fish sauce.
Mayonnaise might have been invented after a battle.
Ranch dressing was created by a plumber in Alaska.

America loves condiments — but the stories behind them are even crazier.

In this episode of Have YOU Heard?, I dive into the surprising history of the five most popular condiments in the United States: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and ranch dressing. From ancient Chinese sauces and Roman mustard recipes to Aztec chili traditions and a dude ranch mail-order empire, these everyday toppings have traveled thousands of years to land on your plate.

If you love food history, weird facts, and mind-blowing origin stories, this episode is for you.

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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99% of People Don’t Know Where These Cat Phrases Actually Come From 🐱

Why do we say “Curiosity killed the cat,” “cat nap,” or “the cat’s pajamas”? 🐱 In this episode of Have YOU Heard?, I’ll uncover the surprising, funny, and sometimes bizarre origins behind 10 common cat phrases you use all the time — including one that dates back to Shakespeare and another born in the wild Jazz Age.

If you love word origins, strange history, idioms, or fun facts that make you sound smarter at parties, this video is for you. Expect quick stories, surprising twists, and plenty of “I never knew that!” moments.

👉 Watch to the end to discover which POPULAR FOOD WORD was created over a century ago.

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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7 Fred Rogers Facts YOU may Have Never Heard!

On February 27, 2003 Fred Rogers died. He was a hero of mine.

This is a special edition of “Have YOU heard?”

Did you know Fred Rogers kept the exact same weight for 30 years — for a reason so touching it will stay with you forever? ❤️

In this video, discover 7 surprising, little-known facts about the beloved host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, from childhood struggles and hidden talents to the emotional story behind his famous cardigans and the powerful moment that saved public television.

If you grew up with Mr. Rogers or simply love inspiring true stories, this tribute will remind you why the world still misses him.

👉 Watch to the end for the unforgettable meaning behind “143.”

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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10 Weird Dog Phrases!

Where did “barking up the wrong tree” actually come from? Hint: it involves coonhounds, raccoons, and a lot of canine embarrassment.

In this episode of Have YOU Heard?, we dig up the bizarre, surprisingly dark, and occasionally ancient origins of 10 dog phrases you use every single day — without knowing why.

From Davy Crockett to Chaucer to ancient Roman astronomy, the English language owes dogs WAY more than it lets on. We’re covering “dog days of summer,” “hair of the dog,” “let sleeping dogs lie,” “the underdog,” and seven more — all fact-checked, all sourced, and all weirder than you think.

Perfect for word nerds, history lovers, trivia junkies, dog people, and anyone who has ever used a phrase without knowing where it came from (so… everyone).

Watch, Learn and Enjoy!
Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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7 Crazy Presidential Secrets They Never Taught You in School! 😲

Happy Presidents Day!
Think you know U.S. Presidents? Think again!
In this fun, fast-paced video, discover 7 wild, lesser-known stories about American presidents that will blow your mind—from a president riding a mechanical horse in the White House THREE times a day, to one getting a speeding ticket on horseback, believing in a hollow Earth expedition, writing Latin and Greek simultaneously, inventing the word “OK,” battling White House squirrels over a putting green, and the only president to hold a patent.

Perfect for history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants quirky, surprising facts about the men who shaped America.

Which story shocked you the most? Drop it in the comments!

⏰ Timestamps:
0:25 – Calvin Coolidge’s Electric Horse Ride
1:35 – Ulysses S. Grant’s Horse Speeding Ticket
2:05 – John Quincy Adams & Hollow Earth Expedition
2:45 – James Garfield’s Epic Party Trick
3:20 – Martin Van Buren: The Man Behind “OK”
4:05 – Dwight Eisenhower vs. Squirrels on the Putting Green
4:53 – Abraham Lincoln’s Unique Patent

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky? The Truth Behind the Superstition!

Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky… or are humans just really good at panicking over numbers? 👀

In this episode of Have YOU Heard?, we break down the real reason 13 became “unlucky,” why Friday had a gloomy reputation, and how the two teamed up to create one of the world’s biggest superstitions. Plus — we reveal the absolutely terrifying (and hilarious) scientific name for the fear of Friday the 13th.

Stick around to see if you can say “Paraskevidekatriaphobia” three times fast.

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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10 Old-Timey Words That Make NO Sense (Even to Linguists) 😆

Why does the word “flummoxed” completely flummox linguists? 🤔

Why were college students inventing words like “shenanigans” centuries ago?

And who decided “thingamajig” was good enough to become an actual word?!

In this episode of Have YOU heard?, we dive into 10 hilarious old-timey English words, their strange origins, and why many of them vanished from everyday speech. Some of these words confused people back then—and they STILL do today.

If you love word history, forgotten words and phrases, strange facts, and laugh-out-loud language origins, you’re going to love this one.

Stick around and tell me which word deserves a comeback 👀

⏰ Timestamps:
00:11 – Flummoxed
00:51 – Tomfoolery
01:32 – Twixt
02:13 – Shenanigans
03:10 – Hoodwink
03:59 – Blethering
04:34 – Hullabaloo
05:15 – Curmudgeon
05:57 – Bamboozled
06:41 – Thingamajig

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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9 Old-Timey Words We Stopped Using (And Why They’re Actually Brilliant) 🧐

Why did soldiers yell “skedaddle” during the Civil War? 🇺🇸
Who invented “gobbledygook” — and why did Congress threaten to shoot anyone who used it?! 🦃💥

In this episode of Have YOU heard?, we explore 9 forgotten old-timey words, where they came from, what they originally meant, and why most of them disappeared from everyday language. From Civil War slang to political nonsense, these words prove English used to be a LOT more fun 😄

If you love word history, strange facts, forgotten phrases, and surprising origins, this one’s for you.

Stick around to see which word NEEDS a comeback 👀

⏰ Timestamps:
00:08 – Skedaddle
00:52 – Smidgen
01:16 – Nincompoop
02:06 – Highfalutin
02:29 – Malarkey
02:52 – Gobbledygook
03:31 – Comeuppance
03:52 – Skullduggery
04:14 – Kerfuffle
04:38 – Why These Words Disappeared

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Beyond the Dream – “Have YOU heard?” EXTRA

Today we’re honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🇺🇸
From powerful quotes to surprising facts you may have never heard, this episode goes beyond “I Have a Dream” to explore the man, the movement, and the message that still shapes our world today.

▶️ Watch now and reflect with us.
How can YOU help keep the dream alive?

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Troy W. Hudson

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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks​ along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤

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