Frank Kameny
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about astronomer and gay rights activist FRANK KAMENY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Jun 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 314
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
Coccinelle
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about trans pioneer and performer Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy, better known by her stage name COCCINELLE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Resources and Articles: https://www.pressreader.com/uk/all-about-history/20210617/281625308243696
Jun 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 313
Regency Balls: Attendees
Hello Internet! Last week was about how to throw a Regency Ball; today’s episode is all about how to get ready for to attend a REGENCY BALL! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
May 27, 2022•34 min•Ep. 312
Regency Balls
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about the dos and don’ts of throwing a BALL during the Regency era! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
May 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 311
Community Gardens
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about the history and etiquette of keeping a COMMUNITY GARDEN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
May 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 310
Victorian Maids
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about the busy routine of the Victorian domestic worker who did it all, the ALL-MAID! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
May 06, 2022•36 min•Ep. 309
Idioms: Part 11
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about balance, excess, and hogs, plus some idioms from around the world about onions and kangaroos! We’ll tell you when to use them, what they mean and where they came from! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Apr 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 308
Croquet
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about the history and rules of CROQUET! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Apr 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 307
Ostara
Hello Internet! Today's episode is all about the history of the extremely familiar-looking spring holiday, OSTARA! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Apr 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 306
Transatlantic Accent
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about the history and nuances of that old-timey movie accent, the Mid-Atlantic or TRANSATLANTIC ACCENT! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Apr 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 305
Haute Couture
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about HAUTE COUTURE and the history and etiquette around high fashion! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Mar 25, 2022•40 min•Ep. 304
Victorian Beauty
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about VICTORIAN BEAUTY REGIMENS including hair, skin, and makeup! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 303
Tennis
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about the history of and how to play the surprisingly dangerous sport, TENNIS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Mar 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 302
Toni Stone
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about TONI STONE, the first woman to play professional league baseball! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Mar 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 301
Paul R. Williams
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about groundbreaking architect, known for Hollywood homes and hospitals alike, PAUL R. WILLIAMS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Feb 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 300
Della Reese
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about acclaimed singer, actor, minister, and talk show host DELLA REESE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Feb 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 299
Mary Kenner
Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about innovator and inventor MARY KENNER! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Feb 11, 2022•34 min•Ep. 298
Taxidermy
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of TAXIDERMY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Feb 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 297
Advice Columns
Hello Internet! For Shmanners’ SIXTH birthday, we’re doing an episode about the surprising origins of the ADVICE COLUMN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Jan 28, 2022•38 min•Ep. 296
Idioms: Part 10
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, with phrases about horse racing, onomatopoeia, and lazy crickets. Plus some more idioms from around the world. We’ll tell you when to use them, what they mean and where they came from! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Jan 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 295
Posture
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the strange and storied history behind POSTURE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Jan 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 294
New Year Trees
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the origins of NEW YEAR TREES, how they are different from Christmas trees and the traditions around them! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Jan 07, 2022•30 min•Ep. 293
Champagne
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history and etiquette around CHAMPAGNE and sparkling wine! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Dec 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 292
Fandom (LIVE!)
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is the LIVE panel from Emerald City Comic Con! Join Travis, Teresa, and special guest Clint McElroy for a discussion about etiquette around nerd culture, fandom, and introducing your loved ones to your favorite pop culture. Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 291
Mall Santa
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about MALL SANTAS: the history of Santa’s iconic look, as well as etiquette and best practices for adults and children alike. Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Dec 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 290
Krampus
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the legend of KRAMPUS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Dec 03, 2021•24 min•Ep. 289
Hannukah
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about HANUKAH, with special guest Dr. Jennifer Greyson to answer questions about this upcoming Jewish holiday! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! For more information and resources on Chanukah check out: http://huc.edu/
Nov 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 288
Maria Tallchief
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about revolutionary prima ballerina MARIA TALLCHIEF! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Nov 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 287
Dietary Restrictions
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history and etiquette around DIETARY RESTRICTIONS and FOOD ALLERGIES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Nov 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 286
Apple Cider
Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history and etiquette of Apple Cider in the United States! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
Nov 05, 2021•38 min•Ep. 285
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