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Jul 22 2010

Saunas: More Interesting Than You Think!

38 min 4 movies discussed
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Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of saunas, exploring everything from the differences between saunas and steam rooms to the rich cultural traditions surrounding these sweat-inducing sanctuaries. They cover the science of sweating, Finnish sauna culture where naked communal bathing is the norm, and the colorful history of bathhouses from ancient times through their association with the Protestant Reformation. Whether you're curious about sauna etiquette, the health benefits of a good sweat, or why Finns have more saunas than almost any other country has people, this episode reveals why saunas are way more interesting than you might think.


Movies Discussed

And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
1993 2h 20m
★ 6.5
"Have you ever seen in the band played on? No. But my brother worked on that. — Chuck mentions the film when discussing bathhouses and their connection to the AIDS epidemic." — Chuck
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
2003
★ 7.9
"I'm this close to being a never-nude myself. Do you have the denim jeans on? — Josh references the never-nude character from the TV show when discussing modesty in saunas." — Josh
Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises
2007 1h 40m
★ 7.3
"Have you ever seen Eastern Promises? Yes. It's such a good movie. — Josh mentions the movie when discussing a naked fight scene in a Russian bathhouse/sauna." — Josh
The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
1989 1h 56m
★ 6.9
"I saw the War of the Roses again the other night for like the 50th time. — Josh recalls a scene where Kathleen Turner locks Michael Douglas in a sauna." — Josh

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