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Taboo Science

By: Ashley Hamer
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  • Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to understand the science that makes it tick, the reasons we don't talk about it, and the impact that has on society at large. Why don't we eat people? Why are my swear words different than my parents'? And what makes porn, porn? It's science class if science class had one of those anonymous question boxes. It's Taboo Science.
    Copyright 2024 Ashley Hamer
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  • Philias Bonus: The Q&A Episode

    Philias Bonus: The Q&A Episode
    Jul 25 2024

    You requested and I delivered: I'm answering your Philias questions on the podcast. With the help of interviewer and podcast industry extraordinaire Arielle Nissenblatt, learn about the most controversial episodes, fascinating facts that didn't make it into the show, how I got people to talk about this stuff, and whether my mom listens (she absolutely does).

    Resources from Arielle:

    • Earbuds Podcast Collective: https://earbuds.audio/
    • Twitter: https://x.com/arithisandthat
    • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ariellethisandthat

    See important links and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/048-qa/

    Need music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2h

    Connect with the show:

    Leave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscience

    Newsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscience

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tabooscience

    Website: https://www.tabooscience.show/

    Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473
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    29 mins
  • Philias: Foot Fetishes Kick the Stigma

    Philias: Foot Fetishes Kick the Stigma
    Jul 11 2024
    Ever wondered why some people have a thing for feet? In this final Philias episode, we're flying feet first into foot fetishes. Social psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller breaks down the origins of fetishes (and the truth to that "crossed wires in the brain" factoid), while writer and "Educatrix" Tina Horn gives us the lowdown on why feet can be such a turn-on. We also step into the cultural aspects of foot fascination and debunk some common misconceptions. Whether you're a foot fanatic yourself or just interested in what makes people tick, this episode will shed light on a often misunderstood aspect of human sexuality. So go ahead, press play and put your feet up—and maybe snap a pic or two while you're at it.Resources from Dr. Justin Lehmiller:Website: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/Book: https://amzn.to/4cCcyqmPodcast: https://www.sexandpsychology.com/podcasts/Twitter/X: https://x.com/JustinLehmillerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinjlehmiller/Resources from Tina Horn:Website: https://tinahorn.net/Book: https://amzn.to/45YPJuwPodcast: https://tinahorn.net/yapitTwitter/X: https://x.com/tinahornsassInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinahornsassSee citations and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/047-foot-fetishes/Need music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2hConnect with the show: Leave me a voice memo: https://podline.fm/tabooscienceNewsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscience Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tabooscience Website: https://www.tabooscience.show/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473Mentioned in this episode:Tailor MushroomsGo to www.tailormushrooms.store and use code...
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    36 mins
  • Introducing: Spellbound and Gagged (Plus an Announcement!)

    Introducing: Spellbound and Gagged (Plus an Announcement!)
    Jul 4 2024

    Spellbound and Gagged is a podcast about all things that fascinate, unsettle, and disgust. It's back from hiatus with an episode all about the sex cult NASA doesn't want you to know about. Subscribe here: https://episodes.fm/1653440593

    In other news: Ashley is planning a final episode where she's interviewed all about how she makes Taboo Science, the most controversial episodes this season, and other exciting things. Do you have questions you want to hear answered? Email her at ashley@tabooscience.show and you might hear them on the podcast.
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    40 mins
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