Disgust is an odd thing. It makes sense that we would feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of putting rotten meat in our mouths – that’s pure evolution. But why would we feel the same emotion at the thought of weird sex or from hearing a racist rant?
AI Summary
Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the surprisingly complex world of disgust, exploring what might be humanity's most defining emotion. They'll unpack the science behind that universal "ick" face we all make, examine why some researchers believe disgust is what separates humans from other animals, and discuss the fascinating categories of disgust from core revulsion to moral outrage. It's a gross-out episode that reveals there's way more to being disgusted than you might think!
Movies Discussed
Curb Your Enthusiasm
"This is Susie Esman and Jeff Garland... hosts of the history of Curb your enthusiasm podcast — Mentioned in a promotional segment for a podcast about the TV show."
Safe
"Anyone who's ever seen the great movie safe by Todd Haynes — Used as an example of a movie depicting pathological cleanliness and compulsive disorders related to disgust."
— Chuck
Titanic
"who spiked the chowder on the Titanic set — Referenced as part of a mysterious incident that occurred on the movie set during filming."
True Detective
"It sounds like it should be the next season of True Detective — Used as a comparison to describe a mysterious real-life case about Canadian cops investigating who spiked chowder on a movie set."
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