Taboo Science

By 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 and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to und... more

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Taboo Science episodes:

June 17, 2021 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 — and how much is everywhere else? Featuring Dr. Brandy Schillace, author of the book “Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher: A Monkey's Head, the Pope's Neuroscientist, and the Quest to Transplant the Soul.” Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/2TniY91
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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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June 03, 2021 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 saying "STD," anyway? Featuring Ina Park, MD, associate professor at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine and author of the book "Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDs." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3uGrs8h
See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e4-stis/

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May 20, 2021 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 for us? And is there really a chemical to catch people peeing in the pool? Featuring Erika Engelhaupt, a science writer and editor and author of the new book “Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science." Find it here: https://amzn.to/3eUFxdw See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e3-bodilyfluilds

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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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May 06, 2021 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 "old," anyway? Featuring Dr. Hannah Swift, a senior lecturer in Social and Organizational Psychology at the University of Kent in the UK. See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e2-ageism/
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April 22, 2021 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 say it is? And if I want to change things, is veganism my only option? Featuring Melanie Joy, social psychologist, founding president of the NGO Beyond Carnism, and author of "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows." Click here to see citations for this episode! Follow Taboo Science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.

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March 25, 2021 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? Featuring Stephanie Coontz, researcher and author of Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage.
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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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March 11, 2021 Dying (with Jennie Dear)
How will most of us die? How do our expectations of death go wrong? How can we all have a good death? Featuring Jennie Dear, author of “What Does It Feel Like to Die?: Inspiring New Insights into the Experience of Dying."Click here to see citations for this episode!

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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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February 25, 2021 Childbirth (with Tina Cassidy)
Why do we keep early pregnancy a secret? How long have we been giving birth in hospitals? And why is childbirth so painful? Today's guest is Tina Cassidy, author of the book “Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born.”Click here to see citations for this episode!

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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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February 11, 2021 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 do we lie to ourselves? Today's guest is Judi Ketteler, author of the book “Would I Lie to You?: The Amazing Power of Being Honest in a World That Lies.” You can download a preview of the book right here.

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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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January 28, 2021 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 have a death fetish? Today's guests are Dr. Victoria Hartmann, a clinical psychology researcher and executive director of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas, and neuroscientist and science communicator Dr. Jens Foell.
Click here to see citations for this episode!

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Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.
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FAQs about Taboo Science:

How many episodes does Taboo Science have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

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