Ep. 27: Rest Areas: What the Cold War Created, Commercialism May Destroy
50 MILES TO NEXT REST AREA. This sign is both a blessing for bladderful travelers and a taunt to the daring drivers. How did the Cold War bring us rest areas, and how will Commercialism and competition possible kill them?
Ep. 26: Porta Potties and Human Ingenuity and Efficiency
Sometimes, if we admit it, we would do anything before using a porta potty. Though they often smell weird and contain the worst substances known to mankind; porta potties are a feat of ingenuity and efficiency. Where did they come from and what can you do to keep them from getting foul.
Ep. 25: Don’t Pee in the Pool
Welcome to Privy Summer! This episode is all about where pool etiquette meets privy etiquette. And, we find out chlorine is perhaps not as powerful as we'd all hope.
Ep. 24: Pissoirs and Public Urination in Paris
Ah Paris. The city of love... and this week, peeing in the streets. Pissoirs were a thing, and then they weren't. This week, we explore them.
Ep. 23: Pee Shy and Bathroom Phobias
Bathroom fears come in a couple shapes and sizes. These fears are real, but what causes them? Is there anything to do to help?
Ep. 22: Zero Gravity and Pooping in Space
A brief history of the advancements in space bathrooming technology. Remember, at the end of the day, NASA will likely issue you a space diaper.
Ep. 21: The Brown Note
Prince Albert made a large crowd of people soil themselves in 1800's England. Today, we play the brown note as a gag. Where did it come from, and why can't we seem to get rid of it?
Ep. 20: Elastic Force Cups (Plungers) - From Chocolate to Bathrooms
Elastic Force Cups, or plungers as they are known, have a sticky past. From their beginnings in a chocolate shop to their misuse today. Where did plungers come from, and how can we get them right?
Ep. 19: Privy Chats Part 2 - “I’m Known for Some Pretty Massive BMs”
This week, we sit down with another homie for another privy story. Needless to say, sometimes the plumbing doesn't get the job done. When it doesn't, we have stories like these.
Ep. 18: Pranks for the Privy
April Fool's Day is upon us. To help you prepare, for pranking or defensive measures, we highlight some classic pranks for the bathroom.
Ep. 17: Urine for a History Lesson (Historical Uses of Urine)
Urine, pee to the layman, has been used for some wild things in times past. From oral hygiene to get rich quick schemes, what didn't they use pee for?
Ep. 16: Privy Chats Part 1 w/ Weston Teppo
On a very special, first of many episode, I sit down with longtime friend and brother, Weston Teppo to have him share stories about his dad and bathrooms. We get off topic and talk about other stuff, as you do.
Ep. 15: Is “Fountain” Art?
This week, we go where no bathroom podcast should...the world of art. Is Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain" art? What does it teach us about the privies we know and love? And, we look briefly at a listener submitted art project seemingly designed for the podcast.
Ep. 14: Toilet Taxes and Pay Toilets
Pay toilets were a thing in the United States for a bit... and then they weren't. What were they? Where did they go? And could a toilet tax help better the face, and seats, of public restrooms?
Ep. 13: Phones on the Throne
We explore the history of doing "activities" while pooping, discuss why humans look to these things, and look at the etiquette of in bathroom phone use. Also, another installment of Hunter's anecdotes wherein he and his college roommate drive a fellow dorm dweller crazy.
Ep. 12: Silencing Bathroom Visits
In this episode, we explore tips to quiet our time in the bathroom. From splooshing to plopping, how can we keep the noise level down?
Ep. 11: Running Out of Toilet Paper
This is a survival guide for when you run out of your most valuable bathroom resource: Toilet Paper. We had to leave the comforts of the home toilet for this one.
Ep. 10: Famous People Who Canned It In the Can
Content warning, this episode includes talks of suicide and murder. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please contact the suicide prevention hotline 800-273-8255.
These are folks who died while sitting on a toilet, or using a toilet.
Ep. 9: Laxatives
We do our best to keep it loose this episode, and acknowledge sometimes we need some help doing so.
Ep. 8: Towel Etiquette
How I use my towel says a lot about how my brain works. Also, don't forget to wash your towel. This and other towel etiquette in this week's episode.
