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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 19 MIN

Kick the Bucket | Ubiquitous #001

from Ubiquitous: The History of Idioms · host Stonegrave Media

We say "kick the bucket" in an almost casual tone these days. We use it for jokes about everything from people to electronics. But, where did the phrase come from? And which bucket started the whole thing? On this episode of Ubiquitous, we'll dive into the history of the oft-said "Kick the Bucket".  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ravenreadshorror  Email List: https://www.stonegravemedia.com/get-on-the-list Website: https://www.stonegravemedia.com  Other Podcasts: Search Stonegrave Media wherever you listen. 

We say ”kick the bucket” in an almost casual tone these days. We use it for jokes about everything from people to electronics. But, where did the phrase come from? And which bucket started the whole thing? On this episode of Ubiquitous, we’ll dive into the history of the oft-said ”Kick the Bucket”.

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