In this episode, Sam Burns dives deep into the fascinating origins of common nautical terms and phrases that have found their way into everyday language.
As a cast member of the Dungeons and Dragons play podcast ‘Flintlocks and Fireballs’, Sam’s role as a ship captain led him to discover how much our language is influenced by naval history.
Join Sam as he explores terms like “aboard,” “showing you the ropes,” and “three sheets to the wind,” amoung others shedding light on their historical and nautical roots.
About the host
Sam Burns is an actor who, since graduating from Cygnet Training Theatre in 2013, has worked in multiple theatre companies and touring productions. He first gained an interest in voice-over and narration when working with Circle of Spears Productions, with whom he debuted his first play, Outside of the Box, in 2017. He has appeared in a number of independent film projects and has, since 2018, been a cast member of the Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast, Flintlocks and Fireballs. He has also gained critical acclaim as an audiobook narrator and has been touring recently with Awkward Pigeon Theatre.
In his spare time, he enjoys roleplaying games, archery, and brewing cider with his dad. A noted tea enthusiast, he has often been seen in the vicinity of a kettle and has a carefully curated collection of useless but amusing trivia, some of which invariably finds its way into his writing.