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Taboo Science
Taboo Science
Ashley Hamer

Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer... more

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Episodes

Philias: Furry Isn't a Fetish (Most of the Time)

The furry fandom gets a bad rap. But on this episode, we're digging beneath the stereotypes to uncover the truth... more

18 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
Philias: Why Do People Like BDSM? ("It Was Like Taking Drugs")

Whips, chains, and... legal pads? In this episode of Taboo Science, we dive deep into the world of BDSM to... more

04 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
Philias: How Many Kinks Exist? The Science of Kinks and Fetishes

It's here! The premiere episode of Taboo Science's new miniseries "Philias": an exploration into the science of kinks and fetishes.... more

21 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes
Coming Soon: Philias from Taboo Science

Philias is a new miniseries from Taboo Science about the quirky, colorful world of kinks and fetishes. The first episode... more

01 Mar 2024 · 3 minutes
RERUN: Necrophilia (with Dr. Victoria Sullivan & Dr. Jens Foell)

Think necrophilia is just creepy morticians and serial killers? Think again. With the help of psychologist Dr. Victoria Hartmann and... more

26 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Attraction to Monsters (with Ella Gallego)

Beauty and the Beast. Twilight. The Shape of Water. What do these stories have in common? Humans and monsters getting... more

19 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
Animal Testing (with Dr. Katherine Roe & Dr. Emily Trunnell)

We've all heard the arguments against animal testing: it's cruel, it's unethical. But you may not know the dirty truth:... more

05 Oct 2023 · 37 minutes
Introducing: How to Do the Pot

We're back between episodes with a quick feed drop! Taboo Science will return next week.How to Do the Pot is... more

28 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
IQ / Intelligence (with Dr. Steven Piantadosi)

The IQ test is supposed to be a measure of human intelligence. But is it? Today, we're joined by UC... more

21 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
Climate Anxiety (with Dr. Thomas Doherty)

Avoiding climate news? Do thoughts of the apocalypse keep you up at night? Feeling guilty about unsustainable habits? With climate... more

07 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
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Philias: Furry Isn't a Fetish (Most of the Time)
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