Ep 172: Hittin’ the Head: Maritime Privies in the Age of Exploration
In recognition and celebration of American Independence Day, we look at the bathroom conditions on many of the boats which brought first European settlers to the new land. In doing so, we ask what one would endure for freedom.
Ep 170: Summer Sweatin’
As the summer heats up, things are getting wet. How can we combat the bog in our swamp?
Ep 169: Sir John Harington and the Ajax
Sir John Harington is known for many things. Poetry. Banishment. His propensity for writing smut. And, it turns out, he invented the first flush toilet.
Ep 168: Privy Patron Saints
As the world buzzes over a new pope, we decide to looke at some bathroom and bowel related patron saints.
Ep 166: Fecal Transplants
Hundreds of years ago, people were treating stomach troubles with poo. Centuries later, in our modern era, doctors began to treat people with poo again. Why did people do this... and why did we not stop?
Ep 165: CBD Toilet Paper
With no shortage of CBD products, it was only a matter of time before the goofy grass made it to the bathroom... but did Hunter accidentally fall for a 5 year old ruse?
Ep 145: Toilet Demons Pt 2 Hooga Booga Poogaloo
Spoopky season is back. To kick things off, we explore another batch of spoopky toilet demons. Apparently there was enough to fill another episode.
Ep 144: Prison Toilets feat. Glock Dookie
We dive into the history, development, misuse, controversy of, and hidden world of prison toilets.
Ep 142: Urology Awareness Month
The study of urology has a strange history, seemingly directly connected with running a camera up the urethra. This and more in observance of Urology Awareness Month!
Ep 130: The Guano Wars
Wars were once fought over the control of bird poop. We talk about how Peruvian animal feces ends up in the US and Europe.
Ep. 32: Moscow GUM and the Bourgeoisie Bathroom
In the heart of Russia, there is a shopping center that has stood for the struggle between capitalism and communism. Inside that shopping center is one of the most bourgie bathrooms Russia has to offer.
Ep. 28: Independence Day Special: Patriotic Privy Pits
Who knew you could find goodies buried in the privy pits of early Americans. As we celebrate American Independence Day yet again, we look back 225 years to a pit dug for poo that housed so much more.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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.