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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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 91 episodes
Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
Latest 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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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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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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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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