72 episodes

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.

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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.

    Can Fecal Transplants Make Me Hotter?

    Can Fecal Transplants Make Me Hotter?

    Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!What if the secret to a toned physique, isn't created in the gym, but rather in our guts?In this episode of Impolite Society, hosts Rachel and Laura dive into the fascinating world of gut flora and fecal transplants. They discuss the role of the gut microbiome in our health and weight management, the history of fecal transplants, and the various modern methods used for these transplants (including the bold DIY method). They even look at the...

    • 32 min
    What REALLY Happens to Pedophiles in Prison?

    What REALLY Happens to Pedophiles in Prison?

    Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!Get ready for a faster, summer-ready format of Impolite Society!In this episode of Impolite Society, Laura and Rachel dive deep into the grim reality of what happens to pedophiles in prison. Challenging Hollywood's portrayal and societal assumptions, we explore whether these offenders really get 'what's coming to them.' With a mix of dark humor and in-depth research, we discuss the daily lives, security levels, and eventual fate of these in...

    • 42 min
    Assisted Suicide: How to Legally Kill Yourself

    Assisted Suicide: How to Legally Kill Yourself

    Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!Exploring the Complexities and Ethics of Medically Assisted DeathIn this episode of Impolite Society, Rachel and Laura delve into the controversial topic of medically assisted death, also known as assisted suicide or euthanasia. Zoraya ter Beek, a 28-year-old in the Netherlands who has chosen medically assisted death due to her mental health struggles, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the murky ethics of assisted suicid...

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Is a Bigger 🍆 Better?

    Is a Bigger 🍆 Better?

    Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!The world is obsessed with penises. From the penis shaped sports cars to the cod pieces of yore, phalluses have been top of mind since the dawn of time. Even in today’s cultures, the size of a man's dick plays a central role in defining their alpha status.But is bigger REALLY better? Today we’re looking at dicks- the average and not-so average sizes, how human penises got their shape and size, and if it even matters. That’s what you’re in f...

    • 51 min
    Can I Breastfeed Your Kid?

    Can I Breastfeed Your Kid?

    Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!Breastfeeding is a sacred relationship between a mother and child, where she continues to nourish it with her body. You might say there’s nothing more beautiful, unless your nursing someone else’s kid. Then to some, it’s sexual assault.Breastfeeding calls out many complicated emotions, even when it’s with mother and child. But how did it get that way. In today’s episode we explore the sweeping cultural and societal changes that took breastf...

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Kissing Cousins, is it so Wrong?

    Kissing Cousins, is it so Wrong?

    Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!Today, we’re talking about cousins. Kissing cousins specifically, and some of the genetic malformations it may or may NOT produce.If you live in America, the thought of kissing cousins probably makes you cringe. But outside of the Western world and throughout a lot of time, that wasn’t always the case. Throughout many wealthy families and cultures, it was and is considered par for the course. How was this taboo born and when did it really g...

    • 49 min

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