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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.

Society & Culture Funny Culture Comedy Social Sciences History Learning Science Society Friends
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
52 minutes
Episodes
104
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Does Having Road Rage Make You a Monster?

Does Having Road Rage Make You a Monster?

ROAD RAGE! It’s something we almost all suffer from and it for real kills people. Many of us will admit to having road rage and doing stupid things behind the wheel. But does going off the handle on …

01:00:18  |   Mon 12 Jul 2021
Why Do Bidets Make Us So Squeamish?

Why Do Bidets Make Us So Squeamish?

Nothing says confident like a fresh butthole. While popular for making squeaky clean sphincters across the globe, the bidet has never caught on in the United States. This episode, we get to the botto…

00:58:33  |   Mon 28 Jun 2021
FAN FRIDAY: Why Are Periods So Taboo?

FAN FRIDAY: Why Are Periods So Taboo?

Menstruation: so fundamental to our species, and yet such a deeply, deeply engrained taboo. This FAN FRIDAY listener Sarah wants to know "why can't I talk about my period?" Join us  as we dig into th…

00:49:39  |   Fri 25 Jun 2021
Should You Ever Lend a Friend Money?

Should You Ever Lend a Friend Money?

Helping friends and family feels good, but when it comes to lending money, you may have just tip toed into a mine field. This episode, we dig into the taboo of money, what having/needing it says abou…

00:52:49  |   Mon 14 Jun 2021
Can I Eat Myself to Death?

Can I Eat Myself to Death?

Gluttony might put our immortal soul in danger, but what about our physical bodies? We've all eaten so much we feel like we might explode, but can we eat enough in one sitting to kill us? That's the …

01:00:38  |   Mon 31 May 2021
FAN FRIDAY: Are Furries Only About Sex?

FAN FRIDAY: Are Furries Only About Sex?

Ever find yourself curious what's going on underneath those Furry costumes? Well listener Sean from Tweets Ahead podcast sure is. This month's Fan Friday goes behind the wolf masks to see who exactly…

00:41:12  |   Fri 28 May 2021
Does Enjoying BDSM Mean You're Broken Inside?

Does Enjoying BDSM Mean You're Broken Inside?

Hot sex or hot mess? We're digging into BDSM, the community behind it and what liking a little degradation says about your psychology. So press play you dirty little slut, you know you want it.

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01:00:39  |   Mon 17 May 2021
Why is Swearing so Goddam Satisfying?

Why is Swearing so Goddam Satisfying?

Potty mouths of the world unite! This week we explore the colorful world of colorful language, including breaking down the origins of Twitter's top 3 swears, unpacking the psychology of profanity and…

00:57:47  |   Mon 03 May 2021
FAN FRIDAY: What's an Incel?

FAN FRIDAY: What's an Incel?

In this Fan Friday, listener Harry writes in to ask what an incel is? This leads your ladies down a rabbit hole, taking Laura to weird corners of the internet to find out what an incel is, where did …

00:45:17  |   Fri 30 Apr 2021
Why is Bush (and Most Other Body Hair) Banned?

Why is Bush (and Most Other Body Hair) Banned?

 Did you know there is a war going on? It’s fought every day, in every bathroom across the world. THE WAR ON HAIR. In this episode we answer your burning questions: When did women start getting rid o…

00:58:21  |   Mon 19 Apr 2021
Is it Normal to Snoop on Your Spouse?

Is it Normal to Snoop on Your Spouse?

What’s the worst offense you can commit in a relationship? According to a lot of people, it’s snooping through your partner's phone. We know it's wrong, but how many of us do it anyways?  You might b…

00:57:46  |   Mon 05 Apr 2021
FAN FRIDAY: Who Wears the Pants? - A Story of Taboos and How They Change

FAN FRIDAY: Who Wears the Pants? - A Story of Taboos and How They Change

This month's Fan Friday question asks us where taboos come from and what taboos of today won't be salacious in the future. Join us as we cover what makes a taboo, how they change--as illustrated thro…

00:36:12  |   Fri 26 Mar 2021
Will I Sh*t in Front of Strangers if I Give Birth?

Will I Sh*t in Front of Strangers if I Give Birth?

You've got front row seats to the "bloody show" as we pull back the delivery room curtain. Join us as we explore what it's really like to give birth including that one nagging question we're all dyin…

01:00:02  |   Mon 22 Mar 2021
Why Can't I Poo on Vacation?

Why Can't I Poo on Vacation?

Nothing ruins a vacation faster than not being able to "let it go." Why do our bowels get so shy and how can we help our bodies make a movement when out of our comfort zone. Join us for this adventur…

01:00:02  |   Mon 08 Mar 2021
FAN FRIDAY: What's the Deal with OnlyFans?

FAN FRIDAY: What's the Deal with OnlyFans?

It's our first Fan Friday! On the final Friday of the month, we're answering your rude questions. In our first ever Fan Friday, we're exposing what's going on OnlyFans. And to get the inside scoop, R…

00:35:44  |   Fri 26 Feb 2021
Is Self Care Making You Selfish?

Is Self Care Making You Selfish?

Self care means putting yourself first... right? But when does a healthy dose of self care cross the line and become selfish. Treat yo self to this week's episode where we define what self care is (a…

00:54:24  |   Mon 22 Feb 2021
Are the Founding Fathers #Canceled?

Are the Founding Fathers #Canceled?

Heroes? Horrible? Or human? An odd internet exchange leads us to ask if our pride in our nation's founding is valid. Or does the contradiction at the core of the U.S.'s birth mean it's time these his…

01:00:24  |   Mon 08 Feb 2021
When Did You Lose Your V-Card?

When Did You Lose Your V-Card?

Everybody's doing it, but each sexual debut is as unique as our own precious flower. This week, we bust open the concept of virginity, its social implications and question at its core: does virginity…

01:06:41  |   Mon 25 Jan 2021
New Year's Resolutions Are For Losers

New Year's Resolutions Are For Losers

Let's face it. If you made a new year's resolution, odds are you won't keep it. So why do we continue to make them year after year. Join your fellow losers for a semi-motivation conversation (???) as…

00:43:12  |   Mon 11 Jan 2021
Is Necrophilia a Victimless Crime?

Is Necrophilia a Victimless Crime?

We're diving into the deep end with a lively conversation about those of us who lust after the dead. Cozy up for some cadaver canoodling as we discuss the different kinds of necrophiliacs (yes they'r…

01:10:55  |   Mon 11 Jan 2021
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