ABOUT ORIGIN STORY
As published authors, both Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey are fascinated with the language used to share knowledge. But what happens when that language is ill-defined, poorly aged or flat-out meaningless?
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Origin Story is their response. In each episode, Ian and Dorian focus their attention on exploring a single over-used (and over-abused) word or phrase. Through a combination of historical, etymological and contextual analysis, they unmask the true meaning of our most popular misinterpreted expressions—giving listeners keen insight into the murky nature of political and societal communication.
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The series has spawned a live events and even a series of books and is one of Podmasters' fastest growing shows.
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Over 3.5 million downloads to date
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Over 2,000 paying members
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4 sold-out live shows

PRESENTERS

Dorian Lynskey
Dorian Lynskey is a writer, columnist and author of 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs and The Ministry of Truth: A Biography of George Orwell’s 1984.

Ian Dunt
Ian Dunt is an independent columnist and author of How to be a Liberal.