Ep. 7: Conservation
In the spirit of making things last longer, this week we talk about ways we can conserve privy resources. From water, to toothpaste, to the squares of paper we all love so much; there are lots we can do to make it go further. Just remember, 3 sheets is all you need.
Also, in an installment of Hunter's anecdotes, we learn a really great way to waste TP.
Ep. 6: Ancient Egyptian Bathing
We explore Ancient Egyptian Baths and Bathing and find out that cleanliness really is next to godliness. We also learn about soap and oil technology as well as as...milk baths? Also, there is another installment of Hunter's Anecdotes to Keep you Afloat...s. This one features a cupcake.
Ep. 5: Put the Seat Down!
After a long(ish) break, Privy returns to definitely decide whether the seat should be left up or down. But before, we need to take a brief look at how we got the hinged toilet seat as well as get a story from Hunter's Anecdotes to Keep You Afloat.
Ep. 4: Prairie Doggin’ It (Groundhog Day Special 2020)
This week, we talk about two small, ground-dwelling, land mammals. They both have something to do with what goes on in the Privy.
The Prairie Doggin' It special is brought to you by that deep anxious feeling, that you may have wasted too much time.
Ep 3: Privy 2020
This episode, we take a look at a few of the names of toilets over the years. There have been some real gems, so please enjoy. We focus in on the origin of the word Privy, and rally for its use to return to modernity.
Ep 2: Toilet Paper
These rolls of perforated sheets make bathroom time a much more peaceful, less anxiety-inducing experience. But what did folks use before toilet paper? Also, how did we get from the rugged methods of wiping to the prepackaged, perforated sheets we know today.
This is an introductory look at Toilet Paper.
Ep 1: Ancient Roman Public Bathrooms
Ancient Roman Public Restrooms are a far cry from the restrooms we enjoy today. From wait times, unfavorable wiping instruments, and rats, going to the bathroom at one of these public Roman toilets was a tough way to go.
