Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor

Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor Metaphorically Speaking with Delia Dolor is a weekly radio show and podcast all about the origins and present uses of metaphors! It's fun and educational.
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Aired on the UK's award-wining Colourful, Mondays @ 9am. Available on all major podcast platforms. Each week a guest discusses how their chosen metaphor has affected their life. The show has featured, "What goes around comes around", "Children should be seen and not heard," "We likkle but we talawah," "Reggae is a verb," "It's not the journey, it's the destination," and many more. Delia encourages

listeners to tell her the metaphor they'd like to know about and her team of researchers delve into the archives and come up with information that surprises everyone! Every team member says that every show provides a topic of conversation when socialising - such is the level of engagement the research uncovers and the interest in the stories guests bring with them. We hope you join us!

TODAY'S episode - As The Crow Flies - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comJoin Delia and entrepreneurial expert Key McKay ...
02/09/2024

TODAY'S episode - As The Crow Flies - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Join Delia and entrepreneurial expert Key McKay in navigating the intricacies of this historical and widely used phrase through the lens of business. This episode takes us through some interesting history of the phrase and its use throughout cultures and timelines, with funny misadventures along the way.

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02/09/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - As The Crow Flies

What does "As the crow flies" mean? and why should we look to the skies for inspiration. On TOMORROW'S episode we look into this old idiom. Our guest business expert Key McKay, the founder of Grow With Key, she shares her journey with Delia as an entrepreneur. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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Have you tried to travel in a straight line?A crow often symbolize the coming of death or darkness. But that's not what ...
31/08/2024

Have you tried to travel in a straight line?

A crow often symbolize the coming of death or darkness. But that's not what we will be focusing on, we will be looking at how the crows direct path can inspire our own journey. Our guest Key McKay a business consultant ‍and Inspirational Speaker joins Delia Monday at 9am on colourful.com. Key shares practical advice and insights that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey.

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TODAY'S episode - As The Crow Flies - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comIn this episode of metaphorically speaking, Deli...
26/08/2024

TODAY'S episode - As The Crow Flies - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

In this episode of metaphorically speaking, Delia talks with business and entrepreneurial expert Key McKay on the age old saying; ‘As the crow flies’. This episode takes us through some interesting history of the phrase and its use throughout cultures and timelines, with funny misadventures along the way.

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Website: www.keymckay.com

All the roads we walk are long.A crow often symbolize the coming of death or darkness. But that's not what we will be fo...
24/08/2024

All the roads we walk are long.

A crow often symbolize the coming of death or darkness. But that's not what we will be focusing on, we will be looking at how the crows direct path can inspire our own journey. Our guest Key McKay a business consultant ‍and Inspirational Speaker joins Delia. Key shares practical advice and insights that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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TODAY'S episode - Manners Will Lead You To The Queen’s Palace - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comIt seems so rare to he...
19/08/2024

TODAY'S episode - Manners Will Lead You To The Queen’s Palace - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

It seems so rare to hear a kind word of thanks, praise, appreciation or encouragement in today's society. So with that in mind, our guest Petal Miller a training consultant, executive coach joins Delia to figure out how you can be the change you say you want to be in the world.

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18/08/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - Manners Will Lead You To The Queen’s Palace

We see rudeness played out every day online and in real life, and it could be argued that it is shredding the fabric of our society, Our guest Petal Miller, an author and training consultant joins us to petition that if there was ever a time we needed to up our manners and say a kind word, that time is now.

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Good manners don't cost a thing, but they can make a big difference.These are wise words that we probably remember being...
17/08/2024

Good manners don't cost a thing, but they can make a big difference.

These are wise words that we probably remember being taught as children, and those who are now parents probably repeat to their own. Delia’s guest is Petal Miller, otherwise known as the HOPE dealer. Petal has empirically witnessed the evolution of manners in England and Jamaica. Listen to how this week’s metaphor resonates with her.

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TODAY'S episode - They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comWe often use this idiom casu...
05/08/2024

TODAY'S episode - They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

We often use this idiom casually, but, what kind of sleeve? And why on a sleeve and not around your neck? There’s no clear answer, but we attempt to get at the heart of this idiom. Join us and our guest with Cheryl Ginnings a Special Needs coach. Cheryl shares with us her tireless work at empowering caregivers through shared experience and advocacy.

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04/08/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve

Our show guest Cheryl Ginnings, is a CEO and Founder of Cheryl Caregiving, she walks us through the importance of being genuine and embracing the full spectrum of human emotions. This idiom and theme has found its way into a range of pop culture from Ringo Starr to Othello to the film A Knights tale, join us on Monday at 9am on colourful.com to hear more about our chosen idiom.

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Is this trait a show of strength? But, like all strengths, it comes with challenges.Our guest Cheryl Ginnings, a best se...
03/08/2024

Is this trait a show of strength? But, like all strengths, it comes with challenges.

Our guest Cheryl Ginnings, a best selling author and expert in caregiving. Cheryl talks to us about the challenges faced and helping others create meaningful bonds. We also look into the history of this week's Shakespearean idiom and why this popular saying has a way of making us vulnerable and letting it all hang out. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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TODAY'S episode - They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comToday we are joined with Che...
29/07/2024

TODAY'S episode - They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Today we are joined with Cheryl Ginnings a global radio host. Cheryl shares with us her tireless work at empowering caregivers through shared experience and advocacy. We also look into the origins of this phrase and explore the compelling reasons why wearing your heart on your sleeve is not just a poetic expression but a way of life worth embracing.

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28/07/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - They Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve

This week's Shakespearean idiom is about being genuine and embracing the full spectrum of human emotion. Our show guest Cheryl Ginnings, CEO and Founder of Cheryl Caregiving walks us through the importance and innate desire of care. From TED TALKS to Monty Python join us on Monday at 9am on colourful.com to hear more about our chosen idiom.

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In a world where vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, is there value in letting your emotions show?Well, let's hav...
27/07/2024

In a world where vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, is there value in letting your emotions show?

Well, let's have our guest Cheryl Ginnings, answer this for us. A best selling author, coach and a mom of a special needs son for 53 years. Cheryl has faced challenges and talks to us about opening the doors to create meaningful bonds. We look into the history of this week's Shakespearean idiom and why this popular saying can get us to open up. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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TODAY'S episode - Going The Extra Mile - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comWriter and filmmaker Mervyn Weir is Delia’s g...
22/07/2024

TODAY'S episode - Going The Extra Mile - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Writer and filmmaker Mervyn Weir is Delia’s guest. His most recent production, Jamaica Love, is a new stage production that celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Windrush, the ship that brought hundreds of West Indian citizens from the Caribbean to the UK. A great example of, ‘going the extra mile!’

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21/07/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - A Little Piece Of Heaven On Earth

Join us for an TOMORROW with award-winner Mervyn Weir, for a discussion on his recent production, Jamaica Love, a new stage production that brings together singers, musicians and actors to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Windrush. We also dive into the importance of going the extra mile.

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We always hear the phrase “going the extra mile,” but what exactly does it mean? Writer and filmmaker Mervyn Weir joins ...
21/07/2024

We always hear the phrase “going the extra mile,” but what exactly does it mean?

Writer and filmmaker Mervyn Weir joins Delia to reflect on this common idiom. Mervyn talks to us on the events of the Windrush scandal that sparked the outpouring of the authentic expression of suppressed oppression and the development of his new West End production Jamaica Love.

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TODAY'S episode - A little piece of heaven on earth - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comToday’s episode we are joined wi...
08/07/2024

TODAY'S episode - A little piece of heaven on earth - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Today’s episode we are joined with Michael Vincent, award winning magician. Michael discusses with us why he continues to be an inspiration in the magic scene. Let's face it, life currently feels like it is under attack, but this does not mean that we cannot find a little piece of heaven on earth.

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07/07/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - A Little Piece Of Heaven On Earth

Our guest Michael Vincent, an award winning magician shares his very thoughtful perspective about bringing a little bit of heaven to earth. We discuss how we can make a significant difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us. We also look at how Bryan Adams and being an Arsenal fan can also help bringing a little bit of heaven to earth.

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Some of us are lucky enough to own a personal piece of heaven on earth.Our guest Michael Vincent an award winning magici...
06/07/2024

Some of us are lucky enough to own a personal piece of heaven on earth.

Our guest Michael Vincent an award winning magician, who knows all too well that life can become really challenging. Michael reminds us on our next episode to spend some precious time to find your own little piece of heaven on Earth. Show airs Monday at 9am on colourful.com

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30/06/2024

🔉🔉SOUND ON! - A Little Piece Of Heaven On Earth

Our guest Michael Vincent, an award winning magician shares his very thoughtful perspective about bringing a little bit of heaven to earth. We discuss how we can make a significant difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us. We also look at how Bryan Adams and being an Arsenal fan also help bringing a little bit of heaven to earth.

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Website: www.michaelvincentmagic.com

TODAY'S episode - A little piece of heaven on earth - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.comToday’s episode we are joined wi...
30/06/2024

TODAY'S episode - A little piece of heaven on earth - WE ARE NOW ON AIR AT Colourful.com

Today’s episode we are joined with Michael Vincent, award winning magician. Michael discusses with us why he continues to be an inspiration in the magic scene. Because in this current cost of living crisis I can think of plenty of times when we all could use a literal piece of heaven on earth.

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