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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.
Episodes
91 episodes
Drilling a Hole in the Skull: The Crazy History of 1960s Trepanation
In this episode of Impolite Society, Laura and Rachel explore the bizarre 1960s counterculture practice of trepanation, where individuals drilled holes in their heads to achieve heightened consciousness. We discuss the historical roots, key fig...
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Society Chats: Counterfeit Geese and Blue Balls
Want more Laura and Rachel in your life? Check out Society Chats, where we chat about our lives and what's happening in our worlds.
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29:08
Are Childfree People Happier?
Does the path to true happiness include children? Join us as we delve into the growing movement of the Child-Free Lifestyle, challenging societal norms around procreation. They discuss personal and demographic reasons why some individuals choos...
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1:03:18
Society Chats: Barbies and Night Bitches
Join us for our second Society Chats, where we chat about our lives and what's happening in our worlds.
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31:53
Traumatic Brain Injuries: When Good Brains Go Bad
In this episode of Impolite Society, Lara and Rachel delve into the complexities and mysteries of the human brain. Starting with traumatic brain injuries, they explore how incidents like Phineas Gage's railroad accident reveal the brain's impac...
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Introducing Society Chats
Welcome to Society Chats, our relaxed fit episode where we catch up on and talk about life to carry you through the long fortnight betwixt our episode.Take a bite out of our Christmas catch up, what we're reading, watching and who we're...
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31:04
Choking: Totally Sexy or Totally Strangulation?
Join us as we explore the rise of sexual strangulation, tracing its origins from fringe kink to pop culture phenomenon. Delve into the physical and emotional risks, the influence of porn, and the troubling normalization of this dangerous act. D...
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2024 Impolite Society Recap
In the final episode of 2024, we're giving you a peek into our daily lives and a year-in-review for Impolite Society. We chatted about our favorite episodes this year, the best behind-the-scenes moments, and a sneak peek into the topics we hope...
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Am I Jealous, Bitter Person?
Explore the complex and often taboo topic of envy. Rachel and Laura will share personal tales of irrational jealousy, clear up the envy vs. jealousy confusion, and explore why feeling envy might not be all bad. Is the green-eyed monster an evol...
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Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery
In the age of social media, filters, and face tuning, everyone is looking for a way to get pretty quick. Plastic surgery for faces, butts and breasts have been common for decades- but there’s a new whole world of enhancement out there that is w...
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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf?
Explore the chilling history and enduring appeal of werewolves in this special Halloween episode of Impolite Society. From ancient mythology to medieval hysteria, and from infamous 16th-century werewolf trials to modern pop culture, we dive dee...
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Who Were the Resurrectionists?
Creaking coffin lids. A foggy graveyard, empty of all but crooked headstones and a lone figure walking by candlelight. This image is a Halloween staple that induces dread, even today. But the events that inspired these scenes took place over 20...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:44
What Happens to Me After I Die?
You might think it's lonely trapped in a small dark box, six feet underground.But that couldn't be farther from the truth. After all, you won't be alone in your final resting place. You'll have billions of tiny microbes and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Society Selects: Why Can't I Eat Dog for Dinner
Laura and Rachel are taking a little break but we will be back NEXT RELEASE DAY with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release of a topical episode from November 2021.Food taboos are complicated and va...
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Society Selects: Why Can't I Poo on Vacation?
Laura and Rachel are taking a little break for the rest of the summer but we will be back in October with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy these re-releases of some of our most popular episodes. Nothing ...
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Society Selects: Why is My Naked Body a Crime?
Laura and Rachel are taking a little break for the rest of the summer but we will be back in October with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy these re-releases of some of our most popular episodes. How did...
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46:31
Why Do Southern Women Eat Dirt?
In this episode, Laura and Rachel delve into a bizarre but very real practice: eating dirt. Women in the American South have been snacking on white dirt for generations and today we're taking a look at the historical, cultural, and scie...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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38:48
Is Christian Domestic Discipline Abuse or Kink?
Can spanking bring you closer to Jesus?. Dive into the world of Christian Domestic Discipline, as the gals explore its definition, historical background, and how it compares to BDSM dynamics. The discussion includes a look at what the Bible say...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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46:50
The Ins and Outs of Anal Bleaching
In this bootylicious episode of Impolite Society, Laura and Rachel explore the color of your bum and the bizarre world of anal bleaching. From its rise in popularity due to reality TV in 2005 to its current obscure status, we delve into the pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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Can Fecal Transplants Make Me Hotter?
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 ro...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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32:13
What REALLY Happens to Pedophiles in Prison?
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 societa...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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42:55
Assisted Suicide: How to Legally Kill Yourself
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. Zo...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:16:25
Is a Bigger 🍆 Better?
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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51:37
Can I Breastfeed Your Kid?
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....
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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