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Soap and Mirrors

by Steve and Shivani

Steve and Shivani used to talk about mundane, everyday things like cats, the weather, or quantum mechanics. But now, they've turned their attention to far more interesting and cultured affairs: Publicly accessible restrooms. They used to visit a different toilet every week and discuss their experiences, but that got boring, so now they're just talking about whatever weird and wonderful toilet stuff they can come up with.

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Episodes

  1. S2E10 - Toilets and Bodies

    For their final episode (for now?), Steve talks about how poop can come in all the colours of the rainbow, and Shivani gives us a brief history of sexism in public toilets. The whole thing ends with birds, and it's just a great time all around.

  2. S2E9 - Toilets and Libraries

    Steve and Shivani talk about books in toilets, toilets in books, and the vast swathe of children's books relating to poo. Very scholarly.

  3. S2E8 - Toilets and Execution

    Steve and Shivani discuss all the ways executions and toilets have ever coincided throughout history - from murder most foul to exploding toilets.

  4. S2E7 - Opinions About Toilets

    Steve and Shivani discuss their opinions about toilets. They also discuss other people's opinions about toilets. They probably discuss your opinion about toilets at some point too.

  5. S2E6 - Toilet Records

    Steve and Shivani talk about toilet-related Guiness World Records, and Steve serenades the world with his best Brad Paisley impression.

  6. S2E5 - Toilets and Indecency

    Shivani and Steve talk about all the indecent incidents that involve - or maybe should have involved - toilets. And also how Mozart had a thing for poop. Seriously, there's a whole Wikipedia page about it. Enjoy

  7. S2E4 - Toilets in Performance

    Steve and Shivani set the stage with tales of modern toilet art, and learn why the first toilet ever shown on television involved both an alligator and a beaver.

  8. S2E3 - Toilets in Schools

    Steve and Shivani discuss the intersection between schools and toilets. They find out about electronic hall passes, learn some toilet vocab, and even find out where to sign up for a university course all about toilets!

  9. S2E2 - Toilets in Transport

    Steve and Shivani discuss the intersection between toilets and transport, where Shivani contemplates flying poo and Steve takes on the role of a talking toilet.

  10. S2E1 - Toilets in Space

    To kick off season 2, Shivani and Steve discuss how astronauts pee in space (and sometimes on earth). They also chat about the difficulties that arise when selling used toilets to aliens and take a look at the world's biggest public toilet.

  11. S1E20 - Season Wrap-Up

    Steve and Shivani muse on their toilet journeys so far, and think about what the future might hold for their toilety escapades.

  12. S1E19 - Japan House

    Steve and Shivani head to Japan House for one of the most high-tech, nerve-inducing and, frankly, confusing toilet journeys of their entire lives.

  13. S1E18 - Kensington Central Library

    Shivani and Steve hit the library, where they discuss some toilet poetry and the best games to play while on the can.

  14. S1E17 - Whole Foods

    Steve and Shivani hit up the flagship Whole Foods in London - is it just a grocery store, or is it something more?

  15. S1E16 - Somerset House

    Steve and Shivani head to Somerset House, where they talk bathrooms, mushrooms, and the British Toilet Association.

  16. S1E15 - The Royal Courts of Justice

    Steve and Shivani visit The Royal Courts of Justice to judge some toilets and fantasise about courtroom puppers.

  17. S1E14 - Two Temple Place

    Steve and Shivani head to Two Temple Place, located at the address 2 Temple Place, for an afternoon of toilets and textiles.

  18. S1E13 - Victoria Station

    Steve and Shivani travel to a train station toilet - but has this revamped restroom really got anything to offer, or are there too few leprechauns?

  19. S1E12 - Green Park?

    When Steve and Shivani arrive at Green Park station they discover that, much like certain cakes, the toilet is a lie.

  20. S1E11 - Royal Academy of Arts

    Steve and Shivani see the Royal Academy of Arts, where they discuss high-tech ultraviolet hand driers and paper airplanes.

  21. S1E10 - The Knights Templar

    Steve and Shivani hit the pub, where they discuss fair maidens and pillars.

  22. S1E9 - United Grand Lodge of England

    Steve and Shivani visit the United Grand Lodge of England, the governing body for Freemasonry in England and Wales. Steve opens up about his younger years, and Shivani has a little mishap!

  23. S1E8 - The Royal Opera House

    Steve and Shivani head to The Royal Opera House, in which childhood memories resurface and the two question whether or not wizards and witches need to poop.

  24. S1E7 - Harrods

    Shiv and Steve visit the department store famous for its luxury goods and imposing presence in an affluent part of London, the one and only Harrods...but, did they find the toilets sparkling and grandiose?

  25. S1E6 - Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

    After a long break from the holidays, Steve and Shivani bring you content perfect for the new year and decade - toilets AND dogs AND cats!! Very specifically, cats using toilets and more skeptical Harry Potter references. Support Soap and Mirrors by donating to their Tip Jar:...

  26. S1E5 - Happy Holidays at the Science Museum

    Steve and Shivani visit not one, but TWO toilets in the Science Museum for this very special holiday episode. This bumper edition also comes with LOTS of images, so head to @soapandmirrors on Instagram to see them and for extra content :) Support Soap and Mirrors by donating to their Tip Jar:...

  27. S1E4 - The Church of Scientology

    This week, Steve and Shivani head to the Church of Scientology. Can they resist the lure of Scientology? What was in those strange boxes Steve discovered? Will they accidentally invent a tongue-twister? The answers to all these questions and more await.

  28. S1E3 - The National Gallery

    Steve and Shivani head to one of London's finest art museums. But they aren't here for the art.

  29. S1E2 - The Bear and Staff Pub

    In this week's episode Steve and Shivani discover the dark history behind the name of this pub while discussing stealthy toilet manoeuvers. Follow @soapandmirrors on Instagram for images referred to in the podcast, and more!

  30. S1E1 - The Hippodrome Casino

    In the pilot episode of their new series exploring the public restrooms of London and beyond, Steve and Shivani discover that some toilets come equipped with neon signs and armchairs.

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TOPICS IN THIS SHOW

bathroom humor public hygiene public restrooms social commentary toilet etiquette urban culture urban exploration

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Steve and Shivani used to talk about mundane, everyday things like cats, the weather, or quantum mechanics. But now, they've turned their attention to far more interesting and cultured affairs: Publicly accessible restrooms. They used to visit a different toilet every week and discuss their experiences, but that got boring, so now they're just talking about whatever weird and wonderful toilet stuff they can come up with.

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Steve and Shivani

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