The etymology of the word 'fartolum' is discussed, as Sanchez explains its Latin origins and meaning.
There is some analysis of the etymology and meaning behind the name 'Hecatoncheires' (hundred-handed).
Investigating the etymological origins of words like 'weekend', 'Sabbath', and weekday names is part of the discussion.
As the guest is an expert in etymology, the episode delves into the origins and linguistic histories of various internet slang terms, examining their etymological roots.
The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics that relate to etymology, the study of the origin and history of words.
Several episodes explore the linguistic roots and meanings of specific words, such as the origin of the term 'shank' in episode 862 of the 'No Laying Up - Golf Podcast', the evolution of the phrase 'snake oil' in the 'Stuff You Should Know' episode 'The Original Snake Oil Salesman', and the Greek-derived word 'Hecatoncheires' in the 'Stuff To Blow Your Mind' episode 'The Monstrefact: The Hecatoncheires'.
Other episodes delve into the etymology of broader linguistic concepts, such as the origins of the days of the week in the 'Everything Everywhere Daily' episode 'Why Does a Week Have Seven Days?' and the 'Moment of Um' episode 'How did the days of the week get their names?', as well as the emergence of internet slang in the 'Power User with Taylor Lorenz' episode 'Do you speak Brain Rot? How the internet is changing language'.
The podcast episodes also touch on the philosophical and linguistic implications of word origins, as seen in the 'Classic Audiobook Collection' episode featuring Plato's 'Cratylus', which explores the relationship between names and the essence of the things they represent.