Shmanners

Autographs

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of collecting AUTOGRAPHS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!   Mars...

Ballet Class

03 Apr 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the ballet and what to expect when joining a BALLET CLASS! Enjoy and be sure to share ...

Meal Trains

27 Mar 2026

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about organizing and participating in MEAL TRAINS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!   Immigrant D...

Ask Shmanners

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about drive-throughs, coffee shop coughing, and more! Enjoy and b...

Oscars Part 2

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about attending and presenting at the Academy Awards, AKA the OSCARS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a fri...

Oscars Part 1

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about preparing to attend Hollywood's most prestegious awards show, the OSCARS! Enjoy and be sure to share ...

Dr. Alexa Canady

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about the first African American woman neurosurgeon in the U.S., DR. ALEXA CANADY. Enjoy and be sure to sha...

Idioms Part 20

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about racing, The Sound of Music, and passive agressive jokes! Enjoy and be su...

Shmalentine

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about friendly alternatives to VALENTINE'S DAY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant Law Cent...

Black Innovators

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the triumphs and achievements of BLACK INNOVATORS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant...

Shmannerversary!

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Shmanners! So we bring you the history of the show: how it came to be, how it's cha...

Symphony

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history, terminology, and etiquette when attending a SYMPHONY performance! Enjoy and be sure to s...

Fika

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about history and etiquette of the Swedish FIKA break! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant D...

Ugly Sweater Parties

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about history and etiquette around festive SWEATERS and Ugly Sweater parties! Enjoy and be sure to share wi...

Grey Hair

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about culture and etiquette around GOING GRAY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Harmony House: ht...

Embroidery

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and the art of EMBROIDERY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Harmony House: https:...

Ask Shmanners

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about family holidays, dogwalking, and more! Enjoy and be sure to...

Left-Handedness

14 Nov 2025

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about science, statistics, and stiagma around being LEFT-HANDED! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!N...

Idioms Part 19

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about hands, heads, and cake! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Shmanne...

Salem

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about facts and myths about the SALEM WITCH TRIALS, as well as etiquette for visting Salem! Enjoy and be su...

Ale Wives

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the original beer-brewers, ALE WIVES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Border Angels: https:/...

Sweetest Day

17 Oct 2025

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the origins of another candy-based holiday, SWEETEST DAY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Bo...

Hibachi

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of HIBACHI dining! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Border Angels: ...

Josephine Baker

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the incredible performer and activist Josephine Baker! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Borde...

Idioms Part 18

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about phones, pipes, and carnage! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Equ...

Voice Notes

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of leaving and sending VOICE NOTES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a frien...

Homecoming

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of a HOMECOMING celebration! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Equal...

Shmidgerton, 2B: The B Plots

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about the B-Plots and Side Stories of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Equ...

Sushi

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SUSHI! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: h...

Ask Shmanners

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about keeping cards, wearing white at weddings, and more! Enjoy a...

Lee Miller

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about artist and World War II photographer LEE MILLER! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Centr...

Fly Fishing

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of FLY FISHING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitc...

Road Trips

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of ROAD TRIPS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitch...

Kayaking

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of KAYAKING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant Defenders L...

Bloomers

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Defend...

Hoop Skirts

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tippi Hedren, Part 2

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tippi Hedren, Part 1

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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: h...

Water Pistols

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ce...

Idioms Part 17

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dorothy Draper

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!C...

Media Training

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ask Shmanners

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Study Abroad

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Rep...

Environmental Conservationists

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about some CONSERVATIONISTS you should know, including Rachel Carson, Hazel M. Johnson, and Wangarĩ Maatha...

Jury Duty

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Great Exhibition of 1851

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Immigr...

John Muir

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!...

Bowling

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

Shmidgerton, Part 2

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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: ...

Irish Pubs

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Idioms Part 16

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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!Wo...

Casseroles

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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: http...

Snow Days

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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: ...

Lois Long

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ep...

Hot Chocolate

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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/...

Ask Shmanners

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about baby shower slideshows, non alcoholic dinner pairings, and ...

Shmidgerton, Part 1

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Re...

Table Manners, Part 1

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wit...

Skiing

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Re...

Holiday Cookie Exchange

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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!Ha...

Mari Lwyd

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the Welsh holiday spirit MARI LWYD! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Butler Quiz

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Thanksgiving Myths

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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!...

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of attending the MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE! Enjoy and be sure to share...

Ask Shmanners: Holiday Edition

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! This week we answer your questions about holiday etiquette and manners! Enjoy and share with a friend!

Sarah Winchester

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the real story of SARAH WINCHESTER and the WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE! Enjoy and be sure to share with ...

Southern Funerals

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the etiquette of FUNERALS outlined in "Being Dead is No Excuse: The Southern Ladies' Guide to Hosting...

Bram Stoker

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about BRAM STOKER and his inspirations for writing DRACULA! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Haunted Houses

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of attending HAUNTED HOUSES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Prohibition, Part 4

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is the fourth and final installment of the history of the PROHIBITION! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! ...

Prohibition, Part 3

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is the third installment of the history of the PROHIBITION! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Prohibition, Part 2

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is the second installment of the history of the PROHIBITION! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Prohibition, Part 1

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is the first installment of the history of the PROHIBITION! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Idioms Part 15

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about horses, soup, poop and goats! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

College

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of going to COLLEGE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Hamlet of the Queen

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of Marie Antoinette's personal village-retreat, Hameau de la Reine, the HAMLET OF THE QUE...

Living With Parents

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the single-family household and the etiquette of moving back in with your PARENTS as a...

Park Rangers

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the being a RANGER at a NATIONAL PARK! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

National Parks

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of NATIONAL PARKS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

The Great Masculine Renunciation

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of MASCULINE FASHION and the revolution around it in the 18th century! Enjoy and be sure ...

Ask Shmanners

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! This week's episode is an ASK SHMANNERS full of your questions about backhanded compliments, leaving parties, and more! Enjoy and be s...

Molly Pitcher

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about MOLLY PITCHER, the legendary Revolutionary War figure! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Dowry

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the DOWRY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Cowpokes

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of COWPOKES, COW FOLKS, and people in the Old West! Enjoy and be sure to share with a fri...

Surfing

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of SURFING and the etiquette and lingo of the sport! Enjoy and be sure to share with a fr...

Michelin Stars

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of MICHELIN STARS and what goes into rating a restaurant! Enjoy and be sure to share with...

Water Balloons

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of WATER BALLOONS and the etiquette of water ballon fights! Enjoy and be sure to share wi...

Queen Victoria, Part 3

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is rounding out the history of the life of QUEEN VICTORIA! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Queen Victoria, Part 2

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is the continuation about the life of QUEEN VICTORIA! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Queen Victoria, Part 1

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the Shmanners quarterback (or mascot), QUEEN VICTORIA! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Bird Watching

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of BIRD WATCHING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Job Quitting

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of modern jobs and the etiquette of QUITTING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

The Grand Tour, Part 2

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week’s episode continues discussing the history of the 17th century upper-class tradition known as THE GRAND TOUR! Enjoy and be...

The Grand Tour, Part 1

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the 17th century upper-class tradition known as THE GRAND TOUR! Enjoy and be sure to s...

Leave No Trace

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and tenets of the LEAVE NO TRACE movement! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Idioms Part 14

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about nostagia, birds, and different animal poops! Enjoy and be sure to share ...

Wild Weddings

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about some historically WILD WEDDINGS, including the most expensive, the most watched, and the most . . . n...

American Sign Language

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Teresa McElroy, Ross Blocher, Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Jordan Morris

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gi...