Bloomers
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of BLOOMERS and Amelia Bloomer! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
Jul 11, 2025•25 min•Ep. 464
Shmanners
Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
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Episodes
Hoop Skirts
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the strange and surprisingly dangerous HOOP SKIRTS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
Jul 04, 2025•44 min•Ep. 463
Tippi Hedren, Part 2
Hello Internet! This week's episode is our continued biography of TIPPI HEDREN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Jun 27, 2025•34 min•Ep. 462
Tippi Hedren, Part 1
Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about actress and activist TIPPI HEDREN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Jun 20, 2025•30 min•Ep. 461
Water Pistols
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SQUIRT GUNS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Jun 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 460
Idioms Part 17
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about coins, feet, swans, and swords! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Jun 06, 2025•35 min•Ep. 459
Dorothy Draper
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about socialite DOROTHY DRAPER and her guide to hosting parties! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 23, 2025•33 min•Ep. 458
Media Training
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about MEDIA TRAINING programs and some tips for being interviewed! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 16, 2025•41 min•Ep. 457
Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about napkin folding, bad cooking, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 456
Study Abroad
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of STUDYING ABROAD! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 02, 2025•38 min•Ep. 455
Environmental Conservationists
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about some CONSERVATIONISTS you should know, including Rachel Carson, Hazel M. Johnson, and Wangarĩ Maathai! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
Apr 25, 2025•37 min•Ep. 454
Jury Duty
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of JURY DUTY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
Apr 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 453
The Great Exhibition of 1851
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the GREAT EXHIBITION of 1851! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
Apr 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 452
John Muir
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the conservationist and Father of National Parks JOHN MUIR! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
Apr 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 451
Bowling
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of BOWLING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Mar 28, 2025•38 min•Ep. 450
Shmidgerton, Part 2
Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about Season 3 of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Mar 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 449
Irish Pubs
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of a traditional IRISH PUB! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Mar 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 448
Idioms Part 16
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about pickles, pennies, and birds! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Mar 14, 2025•41 min•Ep. 447
Casseroles
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of CASSEROLES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com
Mar 07, 2025•37 min•Ep. 446
Snow Days
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SKIING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Feb 21, 2025•38 min•Ep. 445
Lois Long
Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about flapper and roaring 20s reporter LOIS LONG! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Music in this episode: "Walking Along" and "Semi-Funk" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; and "Standard Jazz Bars" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/. World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
Feb 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 444
Hot Chocolate
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of Hot Chocolate! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! https://wck.org/
Feb 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 443
Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about baby shower slideshows, non alcoholic dinner pairings, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
Jan 31, 2025•36 min•Ep. 442
Shmidgerton, Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about Season 1 of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
Jan 24, 2025•50 min•Ep. 441
Table Manners, Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the TABLE and CULINARY ETIQUETTE and traditions from around the world! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
Jan 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 440
Skiing
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SKIING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
Jan 10, 2025•39 min•Ep. 439
Holiday Cookie Exchange
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of the HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/
Dec 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 438
Mari Lwyd
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the Welsh holiday spirit MARI LWYD! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Dec 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 437
Butler Quiz
Hello internet! On this week's episode, Travis and Teresa take the International Butler Academy's QUIZ about business etiquette! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Dec 06, 2024•41 min•Ep. 436
Thanksgiving Myths
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about some common myths and stories around AMERICAN THANKSGIVING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Nov 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 435
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