Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable.
But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
What’s It Like To Die?
Death is the last great adventure. Humans have been curious about what happens after we die for millennia and today, we are unpacking everything you’ve ever wanted to know about kicking the bucket. L…
Why Are We So Loud in Bed?
A throaty moan, a gasp of pleasure, a shriek of ecstasy - these are all music to our ears. The sounds of sex are unmistakable- But why are humans so loud in the sack?
In this episode we are looking at…
Do I Stink?
Whether you’ve caught an odd whiff during a meeting, forgotten to brush your teeth before running out the door or stopped to run an errand after hitting the gym, we know what it feels like to be self…
Is Everyone as Lonely as Me?
Feeling lonely is part of our evolutionary makeup. The emptiness in our chests is what drove our ancient ancestors to seek out others, form tribes, find mates, and face the terrors of nature together…
Does Batman Go Down? And Should You?
Cunnilingus is as old as the human species, but this sex act is still taboo in our modern society. So taboo that Batman was forbidden to do it in a recent HBO Max series. Why is it that an act for fe…
Do Pickup Lines Ever Work?
We’re all looking for a little love and human connection, right? So why is it so dang hard for us to talk to someone we’re interested in? Studies show 3 out of 4 of us are terrible flirts and are rea…
How Much Do You Weigh?
We all live in fear of the dreaded "F" word... Fat. Our weight might be summed up in the number on a scale, but that's far from where its effect ends. If that number falls into the "fat" zone, it can…
The Christmas Clip Show
Twice the week before Christmas
And fresh into your ears,
Will be poured a selection
Of our favorite moments this year.
The stories and facts
To make your grandmother blush,
Told to you by
Your two favorite…
Can Men and Women be Just Friends?
A little over a hundred years ago, men and women didn't really interact. And when they did, it was all about getting down the aisle. But as the times have changed and our society evolves, we've crea…
Society Selects: Can I Eat Myself to Death?
In honor of the most gluttonous holiday of the year, we're throwing back to our episode all about eating so much we die.
Gluttony might put our immortal soul in danger, but what about our physical bod…
Why Can't I Eat Dog for Dinner?
Nothing says Thanksgiving like gathering around a giant, roasted turkey. But did you ever stop to think why Turkey is on the menu rather than horse dog or cat? Food taboos are complicated and vary gr…
Is Monogamy a Dead End?
What do you do, when two just won't do? A rude question from Rocky of Wild Nights with Rocky Powell sends our gals into the world of polyamory. But this isn't your grandma's swingers club. Polyamory …
Halloween Special: Why Do We Still Believe in Ghosts?
Even in the age of science and reason, we’re all still fascinated by stories of specters from the beyond. Ghosts may be easily dismissed as folklore or superstition in the light of day, But our tune …
Does Being Rich Make You a Jerk?
Scrooge. Montgomery Burns. Lex Luther. These and many other great antagonists have something in common… they’re filthy stinking rich. Throughout literature, pop culture and Hollywood, wealth is often…
How Does My Butt Tell the Difference Between a Fart and Poo?
Each day, your body makes the high-stakes decision that holds together the very fabric of our society… “is that just a fart, or am I about to shit myself?” And with the average person releasing nearl…
Why is My Naked Body a Crime?
Hey there, your fly is down! We put so much effort into covering our bodies, that the idea of exposing ourselves in public, even inadvertently after a trip to the loo, is enough to make us blush. Nud…
Cannibalism, the Oldest Taboo... Or Is It?
The average human body contains 126,000 calories, or roughly the same amount as 225 Big Macs. This means that each of us is quite the feast, just waiting to be devoured.
This episode, we dig into cann…
What's the Deal with Sex Dolls? (Part 2 - Too Dolls, Too Sexy)
We continue our study of sex dolls by asking the question: why does any of this matter? But before digging into what these dolls mean for women and sex in general, we dust off the ole crystal ball t…
What's the Deal with Sex Dolls? (Part 1)
If you can't love the one you want, love the one you can purchase and completely customize online... that's how the song goes, right? This episode we peel back layer after horrifying layer of the wor…
Is Crying Manipulative?
Studies show women cry four times more than men do. Is this evidence of evolutionary biology or have women learned to use crying to get their way? This episode, we discover how crying works, discuss …