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by Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
“I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I'm always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In each episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, share practical advice on how to navigate a wide range of situations, from the serious to the whimsical—whether they tackle interrupting excessive talkers, establishing healthy boundaries with coworkers, or the proper way to eat Cheetos. When they developed the show in 2019, Leighton and Bonnema had one goal in mind: to have empathy for other people. Their informal conversations tackle
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- 6 days ago25 min
Battling in Cruise Ship Laundry Rooms, Escaping Bad Breath, Duplicating Potluck Dishes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about battling in cruise ship laundry rooms, escaping bad breath, duplicating potluck dishes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:Is it OK to use two washing machines at once in a cruise ship laundry room?How do you leave a conversation when you’re the only one talking?What do you do when you find out that you were the only one in your friend group not invited to a gathering or event?What do you do when someone with terrible breath is speaking to you up close and there's no room to step back?How can I get my mother-in-law to bring the dish I actually asked for?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWThe theatre metaphorYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 319See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Second Helpings: Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about dodging requests from mothers-in-law, playing unfortunate baby shower games, neglecting to disclose when you're serving half-caf coffee, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How do I decline my mother-in-law’s request to throw a dinner party in my home?What is the right way to ask friends if they are actually serious about throwing us a baby shower?What’s the best response when someone says they’re going to be out of the office?How do I get my colleagues to stop asking me to get in touch with my husband on their behalf?Should you tell guests when you serve less than fully caffeinated coffee?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW"Guess the candy bar" game"Seascapes" by Hiroshi SugimotoYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 279See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Second Helpings: Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving While Bowling, Throwing Spoons on Airplanes, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle eating watermelon properly, behaving while bowling, throwing spoons on airplanes, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: WatermelonA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: BowlingQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude to make guests pay for dinner at a wedding reception? What can I do about a homeowner who bothers me while I'm trying to install their cabinetry?VENT OR REPENT: Children at dog parks, Throwing things on airplanesCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for joining us in Washington, DCTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWWatermelon scene in "Dirty Dancing"Erin Jackson holds grudgesYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Support our show through PatreonSubscribe and rate us 5 stars on Apple PodcastsCall, text, or email us your questionsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterBuy some fabulous official merchandiseCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 236See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Using Knife Rests, Spamming Everyone You Know, Pocketing Hotel Slippers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle using knife rests, spamming everyone you know, pocketing hotel slippers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Knife restsA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: When your email account is sending spamQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How to respond to a lack of appreciation for babysitting? Is it OK to take the slippers home from a hotel? Aftermath: Asking out the dry cleanerVENT OR REPENT: A team repentCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks for the wasp help, Thanks to our fellow passengersTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWPrevious episode about the dry cleaner dateYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 318See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 17, 202631 min
Lending Fancy Waffle Makers, Witnessing Coffee Shop Meltdowns, Demanding Raisins From Coworkers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about lending fancy waffle makers, witnessing coffee shop meltdowns, demanding raisins from coworkers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:When should I have asked a former friend to return the fancy waffle maker I lent her?What should you do when you witness another customer being rude to an employee?What's the etiquette for entrances and exits when there are multiple sets of doors?How do I tell my sister I don't actually enjoy birthday surprises?Vent: Demanding raisins on the first day of a new jobTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWThe Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanicsTracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason"YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 317See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 10, 202642 min
Turning Tables, Finding Lost Wallets, Boxing Up Free Desserts, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle the lost art of "turning the table," finding lost wallets, boxing up free birthday desserts, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Turning the tableA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Finding lost walletsQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: Is it rude for someone to ask for their birthday cake "to go"? How should I handle a school bully? What does a "garden funky formal" dress code mean on an invitation?VENT OR REPENT: Using the wrong name, A broken tipping appCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Group pickling, A nice emailTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWKaspar, the wooden cat at the Savoy Hotel in LondonJames Brown's "Cold Sweat"YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 316See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 3, 202623 min
Vetoing Unpleasant Mahjong Players, Excluding Free Alcohol at Birthdays, Getting Caught Without Toilet Paper, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about vetoing unpleasant mahjong players, excluding free alcohol at birthdays, getting caught without toilet paper, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS:How do I avoid adding an unpleasant person as the fourth player in a mahjong group?How do you get someone to stop correcting your pronunciation, especially when they're wrong?Should I invite my best friend and her husband to my son's wedding after some work-related drama?How do I cover the birthday meal without picking up the entire check?What do you do if your hostess doesn't have toilet paper in the guest bathroom?THINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWIntro to mahjongYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 315See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 27, 202632 min
Spinning Lazy Susans, Saying "Bless You" After Sneezes, Lying to Telemarketers, and More
Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle spinning lazy Susans, saying "bless you" after sneezes, lying to telemarketers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a handwritten thank-you note if we could.)Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ask.wyrbw.comEPISODE CONTENTSAMUSE-BOUCHE: Lazy SusansA QUESTION OF ETIQUETTE: Saying "bless you" after sneezingQUESTIONS FROM THE WILDERNESS: How can I tell a coworker that it's impolite to talk about money? Is it OK to eat buffet food while still in line, or do you have to return to your table first?VENT OR REPENT: Answering calls from unknown numbers, Standing ovationsCORDIALS OF KINDNESS: Thanks to Libby, Thanks for the fun gameTHINGS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOWCircumambulating Buddhist TemplesYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO...Share our show with a friendFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTubeVisit our official websiteSign up for our newsletterCall, text, or email us your questionsLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsBuy some fabulous official merchandiseBecome a member on PatreonCREDITSHosts: Nick Leighton & Leah BonnemaProducer & Editor: Nick LeightonTheme Music: Rob ParavonianADVERTISE ON OUR SHOWClick here for detailsTRANSCRIPTEpisode 314See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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About Were You Raised By Wolves?
“I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which he and cohost Leah Bonnema look into the many sticky social situations we all face. “With each of the questions that we get, from the bonkers to the ordinary, I always try to take a step back and ask, ‘What are the bigger principles here?’ I'm always looking for topics that help us make a larger point.” In each episode, Leighton, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, and Bonnema, a comic/writer, share practical advice on how to navigate a wide range of situations, from the serious to the whimsical—whether they tackle interrupting excessive talkers, establishing healthy boundaries with coworkers, or the proper way to eat Cheetos. When they developed the show in 2019, Leighton and Bonnema had one goal in mind: to have empathy for other people. Their informal conversations tackle
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