PODCAST · comedy
Shmanners
by Travis and Teresa McElroy
Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
Episodes
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Edgar Allan Poe Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the master of the macabre himself, EDGAR ALLAN POE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! The Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Hayrides
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of HAYRIDES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! The Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Corn Maze
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of CORN MAZES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! The Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Harvest Festival
Hello internet! We're celebrating the arrival of Fall in this week's episode with a discussion about the history of HARVEST FESTIVALS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become…
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Etiquette for Couples
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about Peter Post's (Emily Post's grandson) book Essential Manners for Couples! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Gifting Communities
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of GIFTING COMMUNITIES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Kickball
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the surprisingly inconclusive history behind the game of KICKBALL! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Playground Games
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about PLAYGROUND GAMES, their history, and some etiquette tips! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about mumbling, coffee, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Kilts
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of KILTS as well as some etiquette tips! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Summer Camp
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history behind and etiquette of attending SUMMER CAMP! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Slang
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history behind popular modern SLANG terms! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the Great Depression and the founding of the CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content!...
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Kit's Railway Adventure
Hello internet! On this week's episode we're going on another American Girl Doll reading adventure, this time to Glacier Park with KIT'S RAILWAY ADVENTURE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and…
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State Fair
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette surrounding STATE FAIRS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Game Night
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of board games and the etiquette around a GAME NIGHT! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Pen Pals
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of PEN PALS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Idioms Part 21: Animal Idioms
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about cows, crocodiles, puppies, and more animal idoms! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Lamda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Route 66
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and culture of historic ROUTE 66! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Lamda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Molly's Route 66 Adventure
Hello internet! This week's episode is the first in a series about Route 66. In celebration of it's 100th anniversary, we're taking a road trip back in time, starting with MOLLY'S ROUTE 66 ADVENTURE from the American Girl Doll Collection! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! First Nations...
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Texas Guinan Part 2
Hello internet! This week's episode is about how TEXAS GUINAN evaded the law, won hearts, and took her show on the road! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Texas Guinan Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the life and cons of entertainer, producer, and entrepreneur TEXAS GUINAN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member...
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Nesting Parties
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about hosting and attending NESTING PARTIES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Kentucky Derby
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history behind and tips for visiting Churchill Downs to watch the KENTUCKY DERBY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Joseph Mikulec
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the incredible life of traveller and autograph collector JOSEPH MIKULEC! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Autographs
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! Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Ballet Class
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 with a friend! Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Meal Trains
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 Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about drive-throughs, coffee shop coughing, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a...
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Oscars Part 2
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 friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Oscars Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about preparing to attend Hollywood's most prestigious awards show, the OSCARS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Dr. Alexa Canady
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 share with a friend! Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member…
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Idioms Part 20
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 sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a...
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Shmalentine
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 Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Black Innovators
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 Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Shmannerversary!
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 changed, and some of the episodes we loved! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help...
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Symphony
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history, terminology, and etiquette when attending a SYMPHONY performance! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Fika
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 Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Ugly Sweater Parties
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 with a friend! Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Grey Hair
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: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Embroidery
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://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Ask Shmanners
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 share with a friend! Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Left-Handedness
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! Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...
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Idioms Part 19
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! Shmanners audience feedback survey: https://forms.gle/1UkvNpHGDjFzcyNF7 Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/ Help support this show and...
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Salem
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 sure to share with a friend! Shmanners audience feedback survey: https://forms.gle/1UkvNpHGDjFzcyNF7 Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/…
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Ale Wives
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://www.borderangels.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Sweetest Day
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! Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Hibachi
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: https://www.borderangels.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Josephine Baker
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! Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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Idioms Part 18
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! Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinshmanners
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
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Travis and Teresa McElroy
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What is Shmanners about?
Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
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Shmanners is created and hosted by Travis and Teresa McElroy.
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