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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How much do we really know about depression? In this remastered episode, Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research... more

Menstruation is so much more than a useless byproduct of the reproductive cycle — it's a dang biological miracle. With... more

It's both a method of empowerment and a tool of control — but it sure is pretty! Today's episode delves... more

Heterosexuality isn't what you think it is. In this episode, historian Hanne Blank Boyd flips the script on how we... more

Get ready to rethink everything you know about race. With the help of anthropologist Agustín Fuentes, this episode debunks the... more

What do the Pioneer 10 plaque and communal bathhouses of Renaissance Europe have in common? Today we're stripping down the... more

Taboo Science will continue next week with a regularly scheduled episode, but I wanted to give a nod to Pride... more

Did you know lactation is older than the dinosaurs? Latch onto the mysteries of breastfeeding with help from lactation scientist... more

Grab your squatty potty and put your squeamishness aside: we're going elbow-deep into human waste with science journalist and author... more

This week, we challenge the common perceptions of attraction and explore the complexities of asexuality. Sociology PhD candidate Canton Weiner... more

Today we're diving into the world of addiction and drug use with Judy Grisel, a behavioral neuroscientist who's been down... more

The long wait is nearly over — Season 3 drops on 4/20.Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions... more

Why do we have such big butts? Why does society admire women's butts more than men's? And what does race... more

It affects 1 billion people worldwide, so why is disability considered a niche issue? How can we make life easier... more

What is depression, really? Do antidepressants actually work? And how can ketamine and psilocybin possibly help?   Featuring Gerard Sanacora,... more

Why do we remove our body hair? Why do humans have less hair than our primate cousins? And why was... more

They're complex, mysterious, and easy to blame for everything from unexplained symptoms to seemingly superhuman abilities. Find out how we... more

Are kids really learning critical race theory in class? What IS critical race theory, anyway? And why is it so... more

Why is it impolite to talk about money? Why are many of us uncomfortable with our own money habits? And... more

Why don't we have head transplants? Why would someone need one? And how much of you is in your head... more