Beste Weird Society Podcasts (2024)

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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf? 1:11:37

7d ago1:11:37

1:11:37

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 deep into the myths and legends that have made the werewolf an iconic figure. Discover tales of King Lycaon, …

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Who Were the Resurrectionists? 48:44

21d ago48:44

48:44

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 200 years ago. In 2024, body donation is a common practice. But the thought of your dead, naked body being f…

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What Happens to Me After I Die? 56:04

1M ago56:04

56:04

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 thousands of knowing insects, hungry for your company. Death might seem like the end, but it is really just the beginning of …

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Society Selects: Why Can't I Eat Dog for Dinner 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

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 vary greatly by geography. There are no cultural universals when it comes to what animals are and aren't on the men…

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Society Selects: Why Can't I Poo on Vacation? 42:41

2M ago42:41

42:41

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 ruins a vacation faster than not being able to "let it go." Why do our bowels get so shy and how can we help our bodies…

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Society Selects: Why is My Naked Body a Crime? 46:31

3M ago46:31

46:31

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 our birthday suits go from our natural state to being a crime? We expose the history of clothing and get to the naked t…

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Why Do Southern Women Eat Dirt? 38:48

3M ago38:48

38:48

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 scientific aspects of what might be going on behind this regional craving. We're exploring geophagy, pica, and why in …

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Is Christian Domestic Discipline Abuse or Kink? 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

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 says about such practices and whether CDD constitutes abuse or consensual kink. With insights from subreddits…

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The Ins and Outs of Anal Bleaching 39:16

4M ago39:16

39:16

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 procedure's purpose, history, and the reasons behind its appeal. We're exploring everything from societal bea…

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Can Fecal Transplants Make Me Hotter? 32:13

4M ago32:13

32:13

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 m…

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What REALLY Happens to Pedophiles in Prison? 42:55

5M ago42:55

42:55

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 an…

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Assisted Suicide: How to Legally Kill Yourself 1:16:25

5M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Exploring the Complexities and Ethics of Medically Assisted Death In 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 strug…

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Is a Bigger 🍆 Better? 51:37

6M ago51:37

51:37

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 siz…

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Can I Breastfeed Your Kid? 1:06:25

6M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

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 …

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Kissing Cousins, is it so Wrong? 49:52

7M ago49:52

49:52

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…

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Who are Adult Baby / Diaper Lovers? 53:10

7M ago53:10

53:10

Today we’re digging into the world of diapers and the adults who love them. We’ll dig into how adults role play being babies and how they put the lovers in diaper lovers. We’ll also take a look inside the mind of an adult baby to try to understand what draws them to the diaper lifestyle. We’ll cover all this with many more messytidbits along the wa…

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Deadly Fashion Trends of the Past 50:16

8M ago50:16

50:16

Fashion is a complicated world. Youthful women, beautiful clothes, and the whiff of culture and privilege is a heady mix. It’s no surprise that the trends and fads in fashion have had us chasing our tails for eons. But before there was heroin chic and body positivity movements, fashion was shaping our health in a completely different way. Turns out…

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The Strange (And Sensuous) Events of the Dolphin House Experiment 50:15

8M ago50:15

50:15

Secret sea labs, extraterrestrial intelligence and LSD experiments…. No this isn’t the plot of a new spy movie. This is the story of a very real experiment that took place in the U.S. virgin islands in the 1960s. Join us as we tell the story of a scientist and intellectual who became obsessed with unlocking the secrets of language and the young, st…

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What is Fan Fiction? 1:05:48

9M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Stories are unique to the human race. They inspire us, delight us, and cast the familiar world around us in a whole new light. Everyone has been wrapped up in a good story at some point in their lives- curled up with a book you can’t put down, binge watching television shows late into the night, or being so obsessed with a story you find yourself d…

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Can You Masturbate Yourself to Death? 52:47

9M ago52:47

52:47

La petite mort. This phrase, meaning the little death, is an old school French euphemism for Orgasms. But, what happens when our pursuit of these little deaths results in the big one? Around the globe, thousands die each year from these autoerotic fatalities, and those are just the ones where the family let the coroner put that down on paper. So ho…

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Poop: The Deadliest Weapon? 45:10

10M ago45:10

45:10

In the 1950s, the Canadian government forced many Inuit people into high artic settlement camps. But one man refused to go, no matter how much his children and grand children begged. The family was scared of what would happen if he refused to cooperate. In a desperate plan to force his hand, his family abandoned the man in his igloo. They took ever…

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Is the Clitoris a Tiny Penis? 47:32

10M ago47:32

47:32

Between the covers of a medical school anatomy textbook, you'd expect to find all of the knowledge we've accumulated on the human body over the millennia. Every bone, muscle, and tendon accounted for. But there's one organ that's missing. Throughout history, the clitoris has been ignored, misidentified, and deemed vestigial. Even today, 90 percent …

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The Darkest Christmas Traditions Around the World 44:35

11M ago44:35

44:35

Christmas bells, candy canes, and hot cocoa by the fire - that’s the idealized American Christmas scene. Our traditions are designed to give everyone in the family the warm fuzzies and in America, the worst thing that could ever happen at Christmas is a lump of coal in your stocking. But this isn’t the case in the Old Country. Europe is the source …

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Did You Have Work Done? 1:03:20

11M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

We’ve all thought about having plastic surgery, at least casually. And if you haven’t, fuck off. Just right now. Fuck off, go away, you must be a perfect human with a perfect body and no insecurities. We don't want your kind here. For the rest of us, a good way to cure yourself of wanting any of this shit done is to hear more about it. Because gett…

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The Wild World of Groupies 52:43

11M ago52:43

52:43

Today we're talking about the infamous groupie lifestyle and how you might be able to bed a rock star yourself. We explore the stories of iconic figures of the groupie heyday from Sable Star to Sweet Connie to get an eye-opening view of groupie-dom. We're talking about the golden days of rock and roll in the '70s to the evolution of groupies in the…

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The Tragic (and Totally Preventable) Execution of Eddie Slovik 53:27

12M ago53:27

53:27

During World War II, America executed only one soldier for desertion: Edward D. Slovik,. Slovik would be the first and only soldier executed for desertion since the Civil War. This episode delves into the dramatic circumstances surrounding Edward's refusal to fight and his request for a court-martial, which lead to his dramatic sentencing. Join us …

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What is the Human Bone Market? 54:53

1y ago54:53

54:53

Join us as we explore the world of body snatchers, grave robbers, murder syndicates and international smuggling that is the human bone trade. Through this trade, humans beings are turned into medical grade skeletons before being sold to the highest bidder. Journey through the bone factories of India, hallowed halls of Georgian medical colleges and …

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Are Witch Hats Antisemitic? 50:56

1y ago50:56

50:56

Halloween is a time of trick, treats, and culturally insensitive costumes. A bad Halloween costume can do more than just make you look lazy- it can get you cancelled. Native Americans, Geishas, and Southern Belle costumes have gotten people cooler than you cancelled by social media. Should the classic witch's hat be added to the list of cancellable…

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What is Satanism? 1:24:46

1y ago1:24:46

1:24:46

It was a sticky summer afternoon when it appeared. A nearly seven foot bronzed Baphomet at the foot of the Arkansas State Capitol. And, just as quickly, it was gone. For a handful of hours the goat headed, winged figure sat vigil outside the white stone building. For many, it represented the forces of evil itself. Darkness, chaos, and the void. But…

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A Long Overdue Apology.... 17:59

1y ago17:59

17:59

We're sorry. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impolitesocietypodcast.com. Visit our website for info about the show and your hosts.Von Flyover Radio, Inc.

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On Today's Episode.... 34:08

2+ y ago34:08

34:08

It's been a wild ride and we have enjoyed it! Email us at rude@impolitesocietyPODCAST.com and we will actual get your email! Laura and Rachel will be back eventually. In the meantime, check us out on Nerds Talking the Podcast. Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society! Text Rachel and Laura or email us at rude@impolitesocietypodcast.com.…

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Do You Think You're Better Than Me, or Something? 58:04

2+ y ago58:04

58:04

Nothing quite gets under our skin like when we feel like someone thinks they’re better than us. But yet, the odds are that you think you’re better than the average person. Today we’re talking superiority. We’ll explore how humans evolved to rank each other and dig into the theories on why we tend to put ourselves higher in those rankings. We’ll als…

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Is Everyone Having More Sex Than Me? 59:13

2+ y ago59:13

59:13

Today we’re looking into the sex lives of others to see how much everyone else is doing the deed. We dig into sexy surveys to learn who gets it the most and how often really is “normal”. We also look at how sex affects our mood to see if there’s an optimal amount for peak happiness and relationship bliss. All to get to the bottom of our rude questi…

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Does Having Pets Make Me a Shitty Person? 1:06:36

2+ y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Do you love your pets like family? Ninety five percent of pet owners in America would say yes. And pet owners are willing to put their money where their mouth is- we’ll spend about $110 billion annually on our furry friends. But does all this love come at a cost? Today we are exploring the wild world of pets, looking at where all these critters com…

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Why Won't Men Wear Condoms? 1:00:59

2+ y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

While the humble condom might seem like a bit of buzzkill, this 8 one-hundredths of a millimeter is all that separates us from a world of unwanted pregnancies and rampant infection. So why is the condom so controversial? Join us on a journey through the history of the condom from cute, little dick bonnet to our modern-day rubber. We'll also explore…

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Is It Normal to Hate Your Kids? 1:02:50

2+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Modern parents have been sold the idea that kids are the tried and true pathway to perfect happiness. But it turns out, there are a lot of bumps on the way to bliss. More than ever, parents are feeling like they have been sold a bad bill of goods. Today on Impolite Society, we’re exploring the myth of joyful parenting, the enormous pressure parents…

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Why is Animated Porn so Popular? 54:38

2+ y ago54:38

54:38

There’s no doubt cartoons hold a special place in our hearts… and fantasies? Animated porn is one of the most-popular categories of porn around the world. So how we go from enjoying our cartoons with a bowl of cereal in the family room to watching them alone with a box of tissues? In this episode we explore the fantastical world of hentai and anima…

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What’s It Like To Die? 1:02:55

2+ y ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Death is the last great adventure. Humans have been curious about what happens after we die for millennia and today, we are unpacking everything you’ve ever wanted to know about kicking the bucket. Like the different definitions of death (there is more than one), the stages of death, and what near death experiences can tell us about a potential aft…

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Why Are We So Loud in Bed? 1:01:18

2+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

A throaty moan, a gasp of pleasure, a shriek of ecstasy - these are all music to our ears. The sounds of sex are unmistakable- But why are humans so loud in the sack? In this episode we are looking at sex sounds: why we make them, the other animals that are shrieking their way through intercourse, and if nature or nurture is responsible for these c…

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Do I Stink? 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

57:24

Whether you’ve caught an odd whiff during a meeting, forgotten to brush your teeth before running out the door or stopped to run an errand after hitting the gym, we know what it feels like to be self-conscious of our odor. But humans smell! Each and everyone one of us comes with our own unique set of smells, scents and, let’s be honest, stank. Odor…

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Is Everyone as Lonely as Me? 1:03:43

2+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Feeling lonely is part of our evolutionary makeup. The emptiness in our chests is what drove our ancient ancestors to seek out others, form tribes, find mates, and face the terrors of nature together. But in our modern society, feeling alone is a shameful secret. In this episode we’re breaking down the concept of loneliness: why we feel it, why we’…

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Does Batman Go Down? And Should You? 1:01:48

2+ y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Cunnilingus is as old as the human species, but this sex act is still taboo in our modern society. So taboo that Batman was forbidden to do it in a recent HBO Max series. Why is it that an act for female pleasure is seen as delinquent, but fellatio is being boasted about in locker rooms across America? We’re lapping up the history of cunnilingus ac…

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Do Pickup Lines Ever Work? 56:47

3y ago56:47

56:47

We’re all looking for a little love and human connection, right? So why is it so dang hard for us to talk to someone we’re interested in? Studies show 3 out of 4 of us are terrible flirts and are really bad at identifying when someone likes us. So what’s a lonely heart to do? This episode, we’re talking about the art of the pick up. We dig into hum…

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How Much Do You Weigh? 1:03:25

3y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

We all live in fear of the dreaded "F" word... Fat. Our weight might be summed up in the number on a scale, but that's far from where its effect ends. If that number falls into the "fat" zone, it can have real-world effects. Not just on our physical health, but our ability to attract a mate, how much other people like us and how the world sees our …

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The Christmas Clip Show 1:10:37

3y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Twice the week before Christmas And fresh into your ears, Will be poured a selection Of our favorite moments this year. The stories and facts To make your grandmother blush, Told to you by Your two favorite lush. So gather round the fire, Mix yourself a hot tottie. We can bet you weren’t good this year But we much prefer naughty. From menarche to n…

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Can Men and Women be Just Friends? 59:58

3y ago59:58

59:58

A little over a hundred years ago, men and women didn't really interact. And when they did, it was all about getting down the aisle. But as the times have changed and our society evolves, we've created more and more opportunities for the genders to mix. And when they do, you have an opportunity for complications to arise. And that sticky part of fr…

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Society Selects: Can I Eat Myself to Death? 1:00:10

3y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In honor of the most gluttonous holiday of the year, we're throwing back to our episode all about eating so much we die. Gluttony might put our immortal soul in danger, but what about our physical bodies? We've all eaten so much we feel like we might explode, but can we eat enough in one sitting to kill us? That's the question we dig into this epis…

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Why Can't I Eat Dog for Dinner? 1:05:48

3y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Nothing says Thanksgiving like gathering around a giant, roasted turkey. But did you ever stop to think why Turkey is on the menu rather than horse dog or cat? Food taboos are complicated and vary greatly by geography. There are no cultural universals when it comes to what animals are and aren't on the menu. Today, we're uncovering food taboos arou…

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Is Monogamy a Dead End? 1:07:28

3y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

What do you do, when two just won't do? A rude question from Rocky of Wild Nights with Rocky Powell sends our gals into the world of polyamory. But this isn't your grandma's swingers club. Polyamory centers around the idea of engaging in meaningful, romantic and physical relationships with multiple partners, turning the very core of our monogamous …

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Halloween Special: Why Do We Still Believe in Ghosts? 1:35:01

3y ago1:35:01

1:35:01

Even in the age of science and reason, we’re all still fascinated by stories of specters from the beyond. Ghosts may be easily dismissed as folklore or superstition in the light of day, But our tune changes in the middle of the night. It’s dark, you’re all alone, and the things that seem impossible in the sunlight are suddenly very, very real. In o…

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