Podcast Episodes

Vaginas (with Rachel E. Gross)

Season 1 Episode 7

Why do we know so little about female anatomy? Why are so many of women's reproductive organs named after dudes? And hold up, the clitoris looks like THAT?! Today's guest is Rachel E. Gross, an award…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Acne (with Dr. Alexa Shipman)

Season 1 Episode 6

Why are we so grossed out by acne? What is it that makes popping pimples so satisfying? And why doesn't acne go away after adolescence? Today's guest is Dr. Alexa Shipman, a consultant dermatologist …

Published on 5 years ago

Obesity (with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff)

Season 1 Episode 5

What do we get wrong about weight? Where did BMI even come from? And is there really an obesity "epidemic"? Today's guest is Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Unive…

Published on 5 years ago

Cannibalism (with Bill Schutt)

Season 1 Episode 4

Why do humans have such an aversion to eating each other? How many cultures really practice cannibalism? And does cannibalism happen in the Western world anymore? (Yes. The answer is yes.)   Today's …

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

Penises (with Emily Willingham)

Season 1 Episode 3

How does the human penis measure up to the rest of the animal kingdom? What can the shape of the penis tell us about human mating? And what is up with society's obsession with the penis? Today's gues…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

Pornography (with Joshua Grubbs)

Season 1 Episode 2

What makes porn, porn? Why is a Playboy centerfold porn when the Venus de Milo isn't? How long have we been making porn? And importantly, is porn addictive? Today's guest is Dr. Joshua Grubbs, profes…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

Profanity (with Benjamin K. Bergen)

Season 1 Episode 1

What makes a word profane? Why are my swear words different from my parents'? If swearing is so bad, why do we do it? And what can a culture's swear words tell us about the things they hold taboo? "T…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

Introducing: Taboo Science

Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to un…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago