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Nov 30 2010

How Circumcision Works

41 min 3 movies discussed
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Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.

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Get ready to learn way more about circumcision than you ever expected! Josh and Chuck dive deep into this surprisingly controversial topic, exploring everything from ancient Egyptian practices to modern-day debates like the proposed San Francisco ban. They'll walk you through the medical arguments on both sides, cultural and religious traditions around the world, and why some people are calling it genital mutilation while others see it as essential healthcare.


Movies Discussed

Seinfeld
Seinfeld
1989
★ 8.3
"the only thing I know about that is from Seinfeld — Chuck mentions Seinfeld when discussing the Jewish circumcision ceremony called a bris." — Chuck
The Machinist
The Machinist
2004 1h 42m
★ 7.5
"It's like the machinist. Christian Bale. Man, that movie was messed up. — Josh compares a listener's story about workplace finger injuries to the dark film The Machinist." — Josh
Wayne's World
Wayne's World
1992 1h 34m
★ 6.7
"That was around the time Wayne's World was out, wasn't it? — Josh references Wayne's World when discussing his pronunciation of the word 'smegma'." — Josh

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