AMBIE NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST 2026 | Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer Pritchard, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to understand the science that makes it tick, the reasons we don't talk about it, and the impact that has on society at large. Why don't we eat people? Why are my swear words different than my parents'? And what makes porn, porn? It's science class if science class had one of those anonymous question boxes. It's Taboo Science.
Taboo Science
Claim This Podcastby Ashley Hamer Pritchard
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AMBIE NOMINATED FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST 2026 | Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you're not allowed to ask. It's hosted by Ashley Hamer Pritchard, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to understand the science that makes it tick, the reasons we don't talk about it, and the impact that has on society at large. Why don't we eat people? Why are my swear words different than my parents'? And what makes porn, porn? It's science class if science class had one of those anonymous question boxes. It's Taboo Science.
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March 5, 2026
Trans 101: How to Be an Ally Without Making It Weird
Good intentions, it turns out, are not the same thing as good allyship — and sometimes they can actually make things worse. In this season finale, diversity consultant Davey Shlasko breaks down the unconscious assumptions that make pronouns harder than they should be, why trying harder often backfires, and what being a genuine ally actually looks like in practice. Woven through his advice, you'll hear from the community voices you've met all season talking about what it feels like to be on the receiving end. We cover the science of why you "miscategorize" trans people, how to recover from misgendering without making it about yourself, and how to show up for trans people even when there are no trans people in the room. Plus: a pronoun exercise that is genuinely kind of fun. If you've listened to this whole season, this episode is where it all lands. <br /><br />Resources from Davey Shlasko:<br /><ul><li>Trans Allyship Workbook: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/trans-allyship-workbook-building-skills-to-support-trans-people-in-our-lives-davey-shlasko/3f4e67304056522a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bookshop.org/p/books/trans-allyship-workbook-building-skills-to-support-trans-people-in-our-lives-davey-shlasko/3f4e67304056522a</a></li><li>Think Again Training: <a href="https://www.thinkagaintraining.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.thinkagaintraining.com/</a></li></ul>Citations & transcript: <a href="https://www.tabooscience.show/trans-101-how-to-be-an-ally-without-making-it-weird/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tabooscience.show/trans-101-how-to-be-an-ally-without-making-it-weird/</a><br /><br />Connect with the show:<br /><ul><li>Join the Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/tabooscience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/tabooscience</a></li><li>Leave me a voice memo: <a href="https://podline.fm/tabooscience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podline.fm/tabooscience</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@tabooscienc</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/tabooscience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">e</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.tabooscience.show/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tabooscience.show/</a> </li></ul>Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473</a>
February 19, 2026
Trans 101: What Detransitioners Want You to Know
Researcher Kinnon MacKinnon discusses a study on detransition experiences, highlighting the complexities and diverse reasons behind detransition, including both regret and barriers to accessing gender-affirming care, in this interview.
February 5, 2026
Trans 101: Trans Athletes & What the Science Actually Says
Dr. Blair Hamilton and Chris Mosier discuss the limited research on trans athletes, exploring advantages gained and lost during transition, and the real threats to women's athletics in this interview episode.
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