Shmanners

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about innovator and inventor MARY KENNER! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of TAXIDERMY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the legend of KRAMPUS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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/

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about revolutionary prima ballerina MARIA TALLCHIEF! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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!

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!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about VICTORIAN FUNERALS and mourning rituals and traditions! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history and etiquette of GHOST HUNTING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is a special crossover episode with Tights and Fights all about the etiquette of WRESTLING, for attendees and professionals alike! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Be sure to check out Tights and Fights: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/tights-and-fights/

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about BONFIRES, the history of Bonfire Night, and the etiquette of attending a bonfire! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of VOTING RIGHTS and how best to inform yourself when going to vote! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Resources and Articles: https://www.dropbox.com/s/r7fr8z6xq8swao2/Shmanners%20Voting%20Resources%20and%20Articles.pdf?dl=0Aclu.orgRegister to vote: vote.govFor information about your polling site and registration status: Vote.org

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of HOME BUYING and best practices when getting started! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in books! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about butter, boats, and carpets, plus some 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!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES and some tips for parents and teachers alike! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history and etiquette around JAPANESE TEA CEREMONIES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about famous RIVALRIES and feuds! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about newspapers, pastries, and sports. 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!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of ROCK CONCERTS and how to act properly while you're rocking out! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! Today’s episode is all about civil rights journalist and activist IDA B. WELLS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! Today's episode is all about the ancient history of WIGS and their use for theater and performance! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of ART COMMISSIONS and how to properly commission art today! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about activist, BARBARA GITTINGS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Resources and Articles:https://www.dropbox.com/s/2p70v2p1l78nskq/Shmanners%20Barbara%20Gittings%20Resources%20and%20Articles.pdf?dl=0

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the groundbreaking drag performer, WILlIAM DORSEY SWANN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Resources and Articles:https://www.dropbox.com/s/rcguhebgy7rwqd0/Shmanners%20William%20Dorsey%20Swann%20Resources%20and%20Articles.pdf?dl=0

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of DRAG PERFORMANCE! Featuring an interview with the exceptional LADY PHAEDRA to answer your drag etiquette questions! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Be sure to check out Lady Phaedra at Cincinnati's Cabaret:https://www.facebook.com/Phaedras.Sideshow/And on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statuesquemoose/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLadyPhaedraYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwSooPAQxs087QRrY5b0w

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about how to wear JEWELRY and the history of these accessories! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the history of PERFUME and proper decorum when wearing or smelling it! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about HANNAH WOOLLEY the household management mogul of the 1600s! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about THE HELLO GIRLS of World War I! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Consider becoming a supporter of our show: www.maximumfun.org/join/

Hello Internet! Here is one of our favorite past episodes as a little mid-week treat! Share it with a friend or listen for the first time! Reminder, it's week two of this year's MaxFunDrive! Support the art and artists you love at maximumfun.org/join Have a seat and pull up a saucer! This week is all about TEA! Tea comes in many forms, but it is also served in so many ways! We’ll discuss the differences between Afternoon and High tea, and even the different versions of those different versions! You’ll learn a little bit about the origins of “tea time”. We discuss what to wear, eat and what type of tea to drink! All this, plus even more answers to your questions!

Hello Internet! We’re back with another IDIOMS episode, including strange phrases about cats, dogs, and monkeys! 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!Consider becoming a supporter of our show: www.maximumfun.org/join/

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about LETTERBOXING: similar to GeoCaching, but more exclusive. Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the origins of EARTH DAY and why it's cooler than you think! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about BIDETS: where they came from, what they look like now, and how to use them! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about GROUP CHATS and how to navigate talking with friends, acquaintances, and strangers alike! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about APRIL FOOL'S DAY, and the dos and don'ts of pranking! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about a hero of the Arts and Crafts Movement, WILLIAM MORRIS! So, enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!