America's Secret Slang

Season 1

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Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States. In each 30-minute episode, Selwyn focuses on a specific period in American history, revealing words that originated during that era or had significance for the geographic region.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
  • Guns, Booze, and Politics
    E1
    Guns, Booze, and PoliticsEpisode 1
  • Them's Fighting Words
    E2
    Them's Fighting WordsEpisode 2
  • Y'all Speak Country
    E3
    Y'all Speak CountryEpisode 3
  • West Word, Ho!
    E4
    West Word, Ho!Episode 4
  • Coming to America
    E5
    Coming to AmericaEpisode 5
  • Talking Turkey
    E6
    Talking TurkeyEpisode 6
Cast of Season 1
  • Zach SelwynHimself - Host

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