Topic: Knot Tying

2 chapters across the catalog

F4K3 80085
Episode 825 11:12 - 12:04

825: F4K3 80085

Tying the Knot, Marriage Ceremony Origins and Symbolism

A wedding ceremony featured a traditional ritual where a priest used a stole to physically tie the couple's hands together during their vows. This practice is cited as the literal origin of the phrase "tying the knot." The ritual symbolizes the binding of the couple together through their shared commitments and religious blessing.

Insider Attacks
Episode 445 1:49:45 - 1:52:01

445: Insider Attacks

Boy Scouts Pedophilia Scandal, Sea Scouts, Knot Tying

The hosts briefly touch upon the emerging scandal regarding "perversion files" and pedophilia within the Boy Scouts of America. Adam Curry shares his experience as a Sea Scout in Holland, discussing the various knots he learned, such as the sheepshank and the slipknot. They contrast the wholesome image of scouting with the "pedo bear" reality of the reported abuse cases.