Shmanners
Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday as they explore the world of etiquette, from thank you notes to black tie events. Each episode offers practical advice on navigating social situations with grace and confidence. Whether you're perplexed by dinner parties or baffled by formal occasions, this podcast provides clear, friendly guidance to improve your manners week by week.
Episodes
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/1UkvNpHGDjFzcyNF7Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/
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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/1UkvNpHGDjFzcyNF7Border 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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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Voice Notes
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of leaving and sending VOICE NOTES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/
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Homecoming
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of a HOMECOMING celebration! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/
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Shmidgerton, 2B: The B Plots
Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about the B-Plots and Side Stories of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/
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Sushi
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SUSHI! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about keeping cards, wearing white at weddings, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Lee Miller
Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about artist and World War II photographer LEE MILLER! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Fly Fishing
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of FLY FISHING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Road Trips
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of ROAD TRIPS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Kayaking
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of KAYAKING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Bloomers
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of BLOOMERS and Amelia Bloomer! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Hoop Skirts
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the strange and surprisingly dangerous HOOP SKIRTS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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Tippi Hedren, Part 2
Hello Internet! This week's episode is our continued biography of TIPPI HEDREN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
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Tippi Hedren, Part 1
Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about actress and activist TIPPI HEDREN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
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Water Pistols
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SQUIRT GUNS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
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Idioms Part 17
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about coins, feet, swans, and swords! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
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Dorothy Draper
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about socialite DOROTHY DRAPER and her guide to hosting parties! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Media Training
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about MEDIA TRAINING programs and some tips for being interviewed! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about napkin folding, bad cooking, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Study Abroad
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of STUDYING ABROAD! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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Environmental Conservationists
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about some CONSERVATIONISTS you should know, including Rachel Carson, Hazel M. Johnson, and Wangarĩ Maathai! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
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Jury Duty
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of JURY DUTY! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
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The Great Exhibition of 1851
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the GREAT EXHIBITION of 1851! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
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John Muir
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the conservationist and Father of National Parks JOHN MUIR! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/
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Bowling
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of BOWLING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Shmidgerton, Part 2
Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about Season 3 of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Irish Pubs
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of a traditional IRISH PUB! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Idioms Part 16
Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about pickles, pennies, and birds! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Casseroles
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of CASSEROLES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com
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Snow Days
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SKIING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Lois Long
Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about flapper and roaring 20s reporter LOIS LONG! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Music in this episode: "Walking Along" and "Semi-Funk" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; and "Standard Jazz Bars" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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Hot Chocolate
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of Hot Chocolate! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!https://wck.org/
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Ask Shmanners
Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about baby shower slideshows, non alcoholic dinner pairings, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
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Shmidgerton, Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about Season 1 of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
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Table Manners, Part 1
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the TABLE and CULINARY ETIQUETTE and traditions from around the world! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
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Skiing
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SKIING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
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Holiday Cookie Exchange
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of the HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/
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Mari Lwyd
Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the Welsh holiday spirit MARI LWYD! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
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Butler Quiz
Hello internet! On this week's episode, Travis and Teresa take the International Butler Academy's QUIZ about business etiquette! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
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