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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 Bonus: The Q&A Episode

You requested and I delivered: I'm answering your Philias questions on the podcast. With the help of interviewer and podcast... more

25 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
Philias: Foot Fetishes Kick the Stigma

Ever wondered why some people have a thing for feet? In this final Philias episode, we're flying feet first into... more

11 Jul 2024 · 36 minutes
Introducing: Spellbound and Gagged (Plus an Announcement!)

Spellbound and Gagged is a podcast about all things that fascinate, unsettle, and disgust. It's back from hiatus with an... more

04 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
Philias: 7 Kinks That Push the Envelope

Consider today's episode a sampler platter of unconventional kinks. We're talking exhibitionism, financial domination, wet and messy fun, fat fetishes,... more

27 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
Philias: Diapers, Age Play, and the Psychology of ABDL

You've definitely wondered why some grown adults like to wear diapers—so let's get into it. In today's episode, we rip... more

13 Jun 2024 · 34 minutes
Philias: Zoophilia and the Hidden Community That's Into Animals

Get ready to learn about the underground and frequently misunderstood world of zoophilia. With the help of paraphilia researcher Alexandra... more

30 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Philias: Cuckolding Is More Than Just Cheating

"Cuck" is way more than an internet insult. In this episode of Taboo Science, we're stepping out and diving in... more

16 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Philias: Why Pup Play Appeals to Grown Adults

Fox News recoils at the idea of pup play—but we're looking closer. In this episode of Taboo Science, we dive... more

02 May 2024 · 32 minutes
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
Remastered: Depression (with Dr. Gerard Sanacora)

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

24 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
Menstruation (with Dr. Kate Clancy)

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

10 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Makeup (with Ilise S. Carter)

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

27 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
Heterosexuality (with Dr. Hanne Blank Boyd)

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

13 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Race (with Agustín Fuentes, Ph.D.)

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

29 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
Nudity (with Ruth Barcan, Ph.D.)

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

15 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Introducing: Based on a True Story

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

08 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Breastfeeding (with Bridget McGann & Sascha Mayer)

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

01 Jun 2023 · 34 minutes
Poop (with Bryn Nelson, Ph.D.)

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

18 May 2023 · 38 minutes
Asexuality (with Canton Winer & Sarah Costello)

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

04 May 2023 · 34 minutes
Addiction (with Judy Grisel, Ph.D.)

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

20 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
Season 3 Is Coming

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

09 Mar 2023 · 2 minutes
Butts (with Dr. Jeanne Bovet)

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

23 Sep 2021 · 22 minutes
Disability (with Emily Ladau)

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

09 Sep 2021 · 31 minutes
Depression (with Dr. Gerard Sanacora)

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

26 Aug 2021 · 29 minutes
Body Hair (with Rebecca Herzig)

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

12 Aug 2021 · 34 minutes
Hormones (with Randi Hutter Epstein, M.D.)

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

29 Jul 2021 · 39 minutes
Critical Race Theory (with Janel George)

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

15 Jul 2021 · 37 minutes
Money (with Ted Klontz, Ph.D.)

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

01 Jul 2021 · 35 minutes
Head Transplants (with Dr. Brandy Schillace)

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

17 Jun 2021 · 39 minutes
STIs (with Ina Park, MD)

How long have STIs been around? Why don't we have anything higher-tech than the condom? And when did we stop... more

03 Jun 2021 · 38 minutes
Bodily Fluids (with Erika Engelhaupt)

Snot and pee and earwax, oh my! Why are we so full of gross substances? What do our fluids do... more

20 May 2021 · 36 minutes
Ageism (with Dr. Hannah Swift)

Why do we tease each other about getting old? Why don't you see 70-year-olds partying with 20-year-olds? What age is... more

06 May 2021 · 39 minutes
Eating Animals (with Dr. Melanie Joy)

Why do we treat some animals as food and others as family? Is animal agriculture really as bad as vegans... more

22 Apr 2021 · 33 minutes
Marriage (with Stephanie Coontz)

What was the original purpose of marriage? What's up with all those wedding traditions? And what makes a marriage last?... more

25 Mar 2021 · 40 minutes
Dying (with Jennie Dear)

How will most of us die? How do our expectations of death go wrong? How can we all have a... more

11 Mar 2021 · 38 minutes
Childbirth (with Tina Cassidy)

Why do we keep early pregnancy a secret? How long have we been giving birth in hospitals? And why is... more

25 Feb 2021 · 35 minutes
Lying (with Judi Ketteler)

Is honesty really the best policy? What's the difference between a good lie and a bad lie? And how much... more

11 Feb 2021 · 33 minutes
Necrophilia (with Dr. Victoria Sullivan & Dr. Jens Foell)

Where does necrophilia come from? What makes people desecrate corpses? And do you have to be a serial killer to... more

28 Jan 2021 · 31 minutes
Infidelity (with Lucia O'Sullivan)

It's the #1 cause of breakup and divorce. What if we're approaching infidelity all wrong? Today's guest is Dr. Lucia... more

14 Jan 2021 · 38 minutes
Vaginas (with Rachel E. Gross)

Why do we know so little about female anatomy? Why are so many of women's reproductive organs named after dudes?... more

31 Dec 2020 · 39 minutes
Acne (with Dr. Alexa Shipman)

Why are we so grossed out by acne? What is it that makes popping pimples so satisfying? And why doesn't... more

17 Dec 2020 · 27 minutes
Obesity (with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff)

What do we get wrong about weight? Where did BMI even come from? And is there really an obesity "epidemic"?... more

03 Dec 2020 · 40 minutes
Cannibalism (with Bill Schutt)

Why do humans have such an aversion to eating each other? How many cultures really practice cannibalism? And does cannibalism... more

19 Nov 2020 · 33 minutes
Penises (with Emily Willingham)

How does the human penis measure up to the rest of the animal kingdom? What can the shape of the... more

05 Nov 2020 · 30 minutes
Pornography (with Joshua Grubbs)

What makes porn, porn? Why is a Playboy centerfold porn when the Venus de Milo isn't? How long have we... more

22 Oct 2020 · 31 minutes
Profanity (with Benjamin K. Bergen)

What makes a word profane? Why are my swear words different from my parents'? If swearing is so bad, why... more

08 Oct 2020 · 22 minutes
Introducing: Taboo Science

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

28 Sep 2020 · 2 minutes
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Why do humans have such an aversion to eating each other? How many cultures really practice cannibalism? And does cannibalism happen in... more