Taboo Topics

Sunny Verke

Hello and welcome to the Taboo Topics podcast. My goal in this show is to share information that people don't always get the chance to hear about. Topics that are normally heavily opinionated often do not get airtime to objectively discuss what they are about. Here we do not provide opinions. We simply learn about the facts. If you want to learn how beastiality was a cultural norm at one time or how Hitler was, technically, a great leader of his time (even though he led them to awful things), then you are in the right place! Be shocked, surprised, and maybe learn something along the way.

Episodes

  1. 14/12/2023

    6: The Origin Story of Krampus

    Merry Krampus! Today we'll be discussing the origins of the infamous Krampus character that follows alongside jolly ol' Saint Nick during Christmas time. We venture into his place and time of origin, what he's known for, and even some fellow companions he and Chris Kringle have. Hope you enjoy it! Have an episode suggestion? Reach us on Instagram at TabooTopicsPod or leave a message below this episode:) Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil https://www.byerschoice.com/christmas-traditions/krampus https://allthatsinteresting.com/krampus https://www.thehagueinternationalcentre.nl/news/2018-12/sinterklaas-vs-santa-claus#:~:text=The%20original%20Saint%20Nicholas%20(Sinterklaas,the%20patron%20saint%20for%20children.&text=A%20made%2Dup%20character%20based,Dutch%20colonisation%20of%20the%20Americas. https://www.expatica.com/nl/lifestyle/holidays/sinterklaas-100660/#:~:text=Find%20out%20more-,Sinterklaas%3A%20a%20Dutch%20tradition,everyone%20loves%20him%20so%20much. https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-christmas-in-december#:~:text=The%20Roman%20Christian%20historian%20Sextus,in%20a%20December%2025%20birth. https://www.wate.com/news/why-is-christmas-celebrated-on-december-25/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20real%20reason%20for%20the,his%20birth%20nine%20months%20later.%E2%80%9D https://screenrant.com/horror-krampus-christmas-every-movie-ranked/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companions_of_Saint_Nicholas https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/krampus-son-hel-ancient-origins-christmas-devil-007627

    21 min
  2. 06/12/2023

    4: "Do Vaccines Cause Autism?"

    Some of the topics we will be discussing in this podcast may be graphic, offensive, or upsetting to certain listeners. With that said, all information discussed is for the purpose of learning in an objective light, and not at all promoting or endorsing certain practices. Be prepared for heavy topics, language, and no filter on what is discussed. We are simply here to learn the facts. Enjoy. In today's episode, we'll be answering the age-old question of "Do vaccines cause autism?". This is a topic I've always been curious about since I've heard it as an old wives' tale my entire life growing up, and I really wanted to know the truth. We'll deep dive into where the statement came from and whether it's correct or not. Do you think it's true? Sources: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccines-and-other-conditions/vaccines-autism https://historyofvaccines.org/getting-vaccinated/vaccine-faq/do-vaccines-cause-autism https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/autism-studies.html https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd#:~:text=Autism%20spectrum%20disorder%20(ASD)%20is,first%202%20years%20of%20life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MMR_vaccine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5789217/ https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/do-vaccines-cause-autism https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/conditions/autism/index.cfm#:~:text=What%20Causes%20Autism%3F,autism%2C%20implying%20a%20genetic%20component. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/#:~:text=Autism%20is%20not%20an%20illness&text=It%20means%20your%20brain%20works,re%20autistic%20your%20whole%20life.

    23 min

About

Hello and welcome to the Taboo Topics podcast. My goal in this show is to share information that people don't always get the chance to hear about. Topics that are normally heavily opinionated often do not get airtime to objectively discuss what they are about. Here we do not provide opinions. We simply learn about the facts. If you want to learn how beastiality was a cultural norm at one time or how Hitler was, technically, a great leader of his time (even though he led them to awful things), then you are in the right place! Be shocked, surprised, and maybe learn something along the way.