Mar 5, 202637 minS5
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...
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Taboo Science
Hosted by Ashley Hamer Pritchard · science · EN
About this Podcast:
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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What is Taboo Science about?
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.
Who hosts Taboo Science?
Taboo Science is hosted by Ashley Hamer Pritchard. The show has published 72 episodes to date.
What has Taboo Science covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Trans 101: How to Be an Ally Without Making It Weird" (5 March 2026, 37 minutes), "Trans 101: How to Be an Ally Without Making It Weird" (5 March 2026, 37 minutes), and "Trans 101: What Detransitioners Want You to Know" (19 February 2026, 37 minutes).
How often does Taboo Science publish?
Taboo Science publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 72 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Taboo Science?
Booking probability for Taboo Science is 47%, and the host is rated Open on guests. Taboo Science requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Taboo Science's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Ashley Hamer Pritchard hosts Taboo Science, a science podcast with 72 episodes published.
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- Mar 5, 202637 minS5
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...
Feb 19, 202637 minS5(00:00:00) Trans 101: What Detransitioners Want You to Know<br /> (00:03:44) What Is Detransition?<br /> (00:08:52) Maddie's Story<br /> (00:13:40) Eri's Story<br /> (00:21:00) The Healthcare Dilemma<br /> (00:27:14)...
- Feb 19, 202637 minS5
(00:00:00) Trans 101: What Detransitioners Want You to Know (00:03:44) What Is Detransition? (00:08:52) Maddie's Story (00:13:40) Eri's Story (00:21:00) The Healthcare Dilemma (00:27:14) Who Detransitions? (00:32:27)...
Feb 5, 202632 minS5How many studies does it take for something to be "settled science"? For trans athletes—who face state bans across the country, which recently reached the Supreme Court—there's hardly any research at all. In this...
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- Feb 5, 202632 minS5
How many studies does it take for something to be "settled science"? For trans athletes—who face state bans across the country, which recently reached the Supreme Court—there's hardly any research at all. In this...
Jan 22, 202643 minS5Every notification is a gamble: Is this a genuine connection or another person who swiped right just to tell you you're disgusting? Welcome to dating while trans. In this episode, we're exploring the disclosure...
- Jan 22, 202643 minS5
Every notification is a gamble: Is this a genuine connection or another person who swiped right just to tell you you're disgusting? Welcome to dating while trans. In this episode, we're exploring the disclosure...
Jan 8, 202637 minS5When someone in your family comes out as trans, what do you actually do? Turns out "I love you, I believe you" goes a long way—but it's also way more complicated than that. In this episode, we're exploring why parents...
- Jan 8, 202637 minS5
When someone in your family comes out as trans, what do you actually do? Turns out "I love you, I believe you" goes a long way—but it's also way more complicated than that. In this episode, we're exploring why parents...
- Dec 25, 202536 minS5
In this bonus episode, Ashley sits down with Oliver Haimson, associate professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information and author of Trans Technologies. They explore how mainstream technology often...
- Dec 25, 202536 minS5
In this bonus episode, Ashley sits down with Oliver Haimson, associate professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information and author of Trans Technologies. They explore how mainstream technology often...
Dec 11, 202537 minS5Here's a wild statistic: nearly a quarter of trans people in the U.S. avoid going to the doctor specifically because they expect to be disrespected. And honestly? They're probably right. In this episode of Taboo...
- Dec 11, 202537 minS5
Here's a wild statistic: nearly a quarter of trans people in the U.S. avoid going to the doctor specifically because they expect to be disrespected. And honestly? They're probably right. In this episode of Taboo...
Nov 27, 202534 minS0It's Thanksgiving here in the US, so we're re-running one of the most popular Taboo Science episodes of all time. We'll be back in two weeks with an episode about trans healthcare access!<br /><br />In this episode, we...
- Nov 27, 202534 min
It's Thanksgiving here in the US, so we're re-running one of the most popular Taboo Science episodes of all time. We'll be back in two weeks with an episode about trans healthcare access! In this episode, we challenge...
Episode #4
Nonbinary 101: Beyond the Binary
Nov 13, 202535 minS5What if the government declared you don't exist? In 2025, that's exactly what happened to nonbinary people—but they're not going anywhere. This episode breaks down what nonbinary actually means (hint: it's not "between...
Episode #4
Nonbinary 101: Beyond the Binary
Nov 13, 202535 minS5What if the government declared you don't exist? In 2025, that's exactly what happened to nonbinary people—but they're not going anywhere. This episode breaks down what nonbinary actually means (hint: it's not "between...
Oct 30, 202537 minS5The right says doctors are mutilating children. The left says nothing permanent is happening. They're both oversimplifying, but they're not equally wrong. <br /><br />Meet Maya, who started transitioning at 13 with...
- Oct 30, 202537 minS5
The right says doctors are mutilating children. The left says nothing permanent is happening. They're both oversimplifying, but they're not equally wrong. Meet Maya, who started transitioning at 13 with puberty...
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