Them’s the Rules is a society and culture podcast trying to wrap its head around the perplexities of human behavior, one rule... more
It’s wrong to make promises you don’t intend to keep, right? This tenet of common morality is the basic premise... more
In this episode, Bronwen chats with slow-fashion enthusiast Lauren McKinney about the classic rules of curating a “capsule wardrobe.” They... more
How much thought have you given to your end-of-life care? In this episode, Bronwen investigates the practicalities of the controversial... more
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?In the pits of winter, millions of people hoping to leave their past failures... more
Rock, Paper, Scissors…shoot! Rock, Paper, Scissors (RPS) is an ancient game known around the world for the unambiguous rules: rock beats... more
In this episode, Bronwen explores the history and cultural significance of the so-called “Rules of the Internet,” a humorous, yet... more
We all know the rhyme: finders keepers, losers weepers. It ruled the playground, granting us permission to take ownership of... more
We owe the humble pirate a depth of gratitude.Sure, they terrorized the seas for hundreds of years—pillaging, plundering, raping, torturing, ... more
To mask, or not to mask, that is the question...In this episode, Bronwen tries to understand the reasons why people ... more
What are the do’s and don’ts of proper warfare? Just like hosting a formal dinner party, hostile conflict must be proper,... more