Shmanners

By Travis and Teresa McElroy

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Subscribers: 1220
Reviews: 10
Episodes: 401

Silver
 Jan 3, 2024
Shmanners is one of my favorite podcasts! I really enjoy learning about people from history and the story behind polite practices. <3


 Jan 18, 2021
Somebody needs to tell Travis that his constant interruptions with his dumb jokes is not good "shmanners"


 Oct 3, 2020


 Jan 17, 2020

Nick
 Jan 13, 2020
Fun and informative. Usually very relaxing as well

Description

Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!

Episode Date
American Sign Language
Mar 22, 2024
Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Teresa McElroy, Ross Blocher, Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Jordan Morris
Mar 18, 2024
Online Reviews
Mar 15, 2024
Knights
Mar 08, 2024
Brunch
Mar 01, 2024
Dog Grooming
Feb 23, 2024
Victoria and Albert
Feb 16, 2024
Yoga Classes
Feb 09, 2024
E-Commerce
Feb 02, 2024
Wax Seals
Jan 26, 2024
Ceremonial Swords
Jan 19, 2024
Pickleball
Jan 12, 2024
Ask Shmanners
Jan 05, 2024
Santa Claus, Part 2
Dec 22, 2023
Santa Claus, Part 1
Dec 08, 2023
Wrapping Paper
Dec 01, 2023
Ornaments
Nov 24, 2023
Dog Shows
Nov 17, 2023
Farmer's Markets
Nov 10, 2023
Idioms Part 13
Nov 03, 2023
Monster Party
Oct 27, 2023
LARPing
Oct 20, 2023
Renaissance Faires
Oct 06, 2023
Umbrellas
Sep 29, 2023
Ask Shmanners
Sep 22, 2023
Service Animals
Sep 15, 2023
Pool Parties
Sep 08, 2023
Family Reunions
Sep 01, 2023
Ask Shmanners
Aug 25, 2023
Idioms Part 12
Aug 18, 2023
Read and React: Princess Lessons
Aug 11, 2023
Open Mic Nights
Aug 04, 2023
Nicknames
Jul 28, 2023
Cigars
Jul 21, 2023
Home Bar
Jul 14, 2023
Opera
Jul 07, 2023
Greeting Cards
Jun 30, 2023
Hedy Lamarr
Jun 23, 2023
Sexist Wedding Traditions
Jun 16, 2023
Poetry Readings
Jun 09, 2023
Free Fridges
Jun 02, 2023
Collegiate Football (LIVE!)
May 26, 2023
Dorothy Parker
May 19, 2023
Colonial Courting (LIVE!)
May 12, 2023
Read and React: Guide to American Culture and Etiquette
May 05, 2023
Games and Bar Trivia
Apr 28, 2023
Family Trees
Apr 21, 2023
Dear Shamanners (LIVE!)
Apr 14, 2023
Van Life
Apr 07, 2023
Whiskey and Wine Connoisseurs
Mar 31, 2023
Tea and Coffee Connoisseurs
Mar 24, 2023
Sommeliers
Mar 17, 2023
Read and React: Samantha's Ocean Liner Adventure
Mar 10, 2023
Victorian Medicine
Mar 03, 2023
Retirement Parties
Feb 24, 2023
Barbara Mae Watson
Feb 17, 2023
Car Shows
Feb 10, 2023
Read and React: Peter Post and Dorothy Draper
Feb 03, 2023
Victorian Garden Hermits
Jan 27, 2023
Marie-Antoine Carême
Jan 20, 2023
Job Interviews
Jan 13, 2023
Cryptids (LIVE!)
Jan 06, 2023
Kwanzaa
Dec 23, 2022
Rebekah Harkness
Dec 16, 2022
Christmas Villages
Dec 09, 2022
Christmas Lights
Dec 02, 2022
Thanksgiving Sides
Nov 25, 2022
Friendsgiving
Nov 11, 2022
Fish Keeping
Nov 04, 2022
Escaping an Asylum
Oct 28, 2022
Victorian Asylums
Oct 21, 2022
Victorian Seances
Oct 14, 2022
Victorian Photography
Oct 07, 2022
Playgrounds
Sep 30, 2022
Johnny Appleseed
Sep 23, 2022
Back 2 School
Sep 16, 2022
Mother Goose
Sep 09, 2022
Tea
Sep 02, 2022
Victorian Sexuality (Part 2)
Aug 26, 2022
Slumber Parties
Aug 19, 2022
Fashion Shows
Aug 12, 2022
Barbecue (LIVE!)
Jul 29, 2022
Swimming Holes
Jul 15, 2022
Victorian Sexuality
Jul 08, 2022
Lucy Hicks Anderson
Jul 01, 2022
Mabel Hampton
Jun 24, 2022
Frank Kameny
Jun 10, 2022
Coccinelle
Jun 03, 2022
Regency Balls: Attendees
May 27, 2022
Regency Balls
May 20, 2022
Community Gardens
May 13, 2022
Victorian Maids
May 06, 2022
Idioms: Part 11
Apr 29, 2022
Croquet
Apr 22, 2022
Ostara
Apr 15, 2022
Transatlantic Accent
Apr 08, 2022
Haute Couture
Mar 25, 2022
Victorian Beauty
Mar 18, 2022
Tennis
Mar 11, 2022
Toni Stone
Mar 04, 2022
Paul R. Williams
Feb 25, 2022
Della Reese
Feb 18, 2022
Mary Kenner
Feb 11, 2022
Taxidermy
Feb 04, 2022
Advice Columns
Jan 28, 2022
Idioms: Part 10
Jan 21, 2022
Posture
Jan 14, 2022
New Year Trees
Jan 07, 2022
Champagne
Dec 23, 2021
Fandom (LIVE!)
Dec 17, 2021
Mall Santa
Dec 10, 2021
Krampus
Dec 03, 2021
Hannukah
Nov 26, 2021
Maria Tallchief
Nov 19, 2021
Dietary Restrictions
Nov 12, 2021
Apple Cider
Nov 05, 2021
Victorian Funerals
Oct 29, 2021
Ghost Hunting
Oct 22, 2021
Wrestling with Tights and Fights
Oct 14, 2021
Bonfires
Oct 08, 2021
Voting Rights
Oct 01, 2021
Home Buying
Sep 24, 2021
Acknowledgements
Sep 20, 2021
Idioms: Part 9
Sep 10, 2021
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sep 03, 2021
Japanese Tea Ceremonies
Aug 27, 2021
Rivalries
Aug 20, 2021
Idioms: Part 8
Aug 06, 2021
Rock Concerts
Jul 30, 2021
Ida B. Wells
Jul 23, 2021
Wigs
Jul 20, 2021
Art Commissions
Jul 09, 2021
Barbara Gittings
Jul 02, 2021
William Dorsey Swann
Jun 29, 2021
Drag Performance
Jun 18, 2021
Jewelry
Jun 04, 2021
Perfume
May 28, 2021
Hannah Woolley
May 21, 2021
Hello Girls
May 14, 2021
Shmanners Classic: Afternoon Tea and High Tea
May 12, 2021
Idioms: Part 7
May 07, 2021
Letterboxing
Apr 30, 2021
Earth Day
Apr 23, 2021
Bidets
Apr 16, 2021
Group Chat
Apr 09, 2021
April Fools
Apr 02, 2021
William Morris
Mar 30, 2021
Shamrocks
Mar 19, 2021
Art Modeling
Mar 12, 2021
Jane Bolin
Mar 05, 2021
Idioms: Pt. 6
Feb 26, 2021
Ada S. McKinley
Feb 19, 2021
Valentine’s Special (2021)
Feb 12, 2021
Shirley Chisholm
Feb 05, 2021
George Washington Carver
Jan 29, 2021
Cowboy Poetry
Jan 22, 2021
Treasure Hunting/GeoCaching
Jan 15, 2021
Burlesque
Jan 08, 2021
New Year's Eve Traditions
Dec 31, 2020
Norman Rockwell
Dec 18, 2020
Idioms: Pt. 5
Dec 11, 2020
Holiday Shopping
Dec 04, 2020
Black Friday
Nov 26, 2020
Smoking
Nov 20, 2020
Beatrix Potter
Nov 13, 2020
Zoom Parties
Nov 06, 2020
Chocolate
Oct 30, 2020
Costumes
Oct 23, 2020
Tarot
Oct 16, 2020
Pumpkins
Oct 09, 2020
Idioms: Pt. 4
Oct 02, 2020
The Pirate Mayor
Sep 25, 2020
Noodles/Pasta
Sep 18, 2020
Absinthe
Sep 11, 2020
Beer: Lagers
Sep 04, 2020
Hiking
Aug 28, 2020
Agatha Christie
Aug 21, 2020
Rummage Sales
Aug 14, 2020
Ask Shmanners/Idioms Pt. 3
Aug 07, 2020
Courtly Love
Jul 31, 2020
Horses
Jul 25, 2020
Idioms: Pt. 2
Jul 17, 2020
Animal Crossing
Jul 10, 2020
Drive Ins
Jul 03, 2020
Transgender Historical Figures
Jun 26, 2020
Idioms Pt. 1
Jun 20, 2020
Belts and Suspenders
Jun 12, 2020
Mary Ellen Pleasant
Jun 05, 2020
Lost and Found
May 29, 2020
Prom
May 22, 2020
Finishing School
May 15, 2020
Victorian Dinner Parties
May 08, 2020
Video Conferencing
May 05, 2020
Joshua Norton, First Emperor of the United States
Apr 24, 2020
Airports
Apr 17, 2020
Steve Irwin
Apr 10, 2020
British Royalty
Apr 03, 2020
Buffets
Mar 26, 2020
Chivalry
Mar 19, 2020
Elsa Maxwell
Mar 12, 2020
Snowball Fights
Mar 05, 2020
Ice Cream
Feb 27, 2020
Hugging
Feb 22, 2020
Friendship (PART 2)
Feb 14, 2020
Friendship (PART 1)
Feb 08, 2020
Mister Rogers LIVE [RE-AIR EPISODE]
Jan 31, 2020
Emily Post [RE-AIR EPISODE]
Jan 23, 2020
Handshakes and Business Cards [RE-AIR EPISODE]
Jan 17, 2020
Ask Shmanners
Jan 10, 2020
Christmas Trees
Dec 21, 2019
Gingerbread
Dec 13, 2019
Mistletoe
Dec 07, 2019
Neckwear
Nov 22, 2019
Ask Shmanners
Nov 15, 2019
Book Clubs
Nov 10, 2019
Beer: Ales
Nov 02, 2019
House Sitting
Oct 25, 2019
Charcuterie and Cheese Boards (Part 3)
Oct 19, 2019
Charcuterie and Cheese Boards (Part 2)
Oct 11, 2019
Charcuterie and Cheese Boards (Part 1)
Oct 04, 2019
High Heels (LIVE!)
Sep 29, 2019
Busking/Street Performance
Sep 20, 2019
Watches
Sep 14, 2019
Crowds (w/ Alison Rosen!)
Aug 29, 2019
Flea Markets
Aug 23, 2019
Food Delivery
Aug 17, 2019
Gloves
Aug 10, 2019
Camping
Jul 26, 2019
Bob Ross (LIVE!)
Jul 19, 2019
Family Vacations
Jul 12, 2019
Karaoke
Jul 03, 2019
Trivia Nights
Jun 28, 2019
Rules of the Road
Jun 21, 2019
Famous Rivalries (LIVE!)
Jun 13, 2019
Handwriting
Jun 08, 2019
Advice
May 29, 2019
Ask Shmanners
May 16, 2019
Auctions
May 10, 2019
Lady Bird Johnson
May 04, 2019
Borrowing
Apr 24, 2019
Easter: Egg Hunts and Other Celebrations
Apr 18, 2019
Babysitting
Apr 10, 2019
Mister Rogers (LIVE!)
Apr 05, 2019
Gum and Candy
Mar 28, 2019
Breakups and Heartbreaks
Mar 21, 2019
Lavish Parties (LIVE!)
Mar 13, 2019
Make-Up
Mar 06, 2019
Purses and Wallets
Mar 01, 2019
Ancient Egypt
Feb 21, 2019
Rainy Day
Feb 14, 2019
Sir and Ma'am (LIVE!)
Feb 09, 2019
Leftovers
Feb 01, 2019
Dueling
Jan 24, 2019
Massage
Jan 17, 2019
Bows and Curtsies
Jan 11, 2019
Holidays Around the World (Live at Candlenights)
Jan 02, 2019
Ask Shmanners: Holiday Edition
Dec 20, 2018
Christmas: BANNED! (Plus, our Christmas Memories!)
Dec 13, 2018
Sidewalks
Dec 06, 2018
Amy Vanderbilt
Dec 01, 2018
Debate
Nov 21, 2018
Matchmaking
Nov 15, 2018
Juliette Gordon Low
Nov 08, 2018
Wakes
Oct 31, 2018
Ask Shmanners (LIVE at London Podcast Festival)
Oct 23, 2018
Retail: Grocery Store
Oct 17, 2018
Gin (LIVE at London Podcast Festival)
Oct 10, 2018
Heirlooms
Sep 25, 2018
Confucius
Sep 20, 2018
Pirates (LIVE)
Sep 04, 2018
Ask Shmanners
Aug 31, 2018
Manicures and Pedicures
Aug 22, 2018
Drive-Thrus
Aug 15, 2018
Elevators
Aug 08, 2018
Lining Up (Queuing)
Jul 30, 2018
Mrs. Beeton
Jul 25, 2018
Cookouts
Jul 17, 2018
Napping
Jul 09, 2018
Whisk(e)y
Jul 03, 2018
Dating (LGBTQIA+ Edition)
Jun 27, 2018
Doctor Visits
Jun 21, 2018
Ride Share/Car Service
Jun 13, 2018
Ask Shmanners
Jun 06, 2018
Parking
May 30, 2018
Iolani Palace, Hawaii
May 22, 2018
The Etiquette of Inebriation (LIVE!)
May 07, 2018
Graduation
May 01, 2018
Dale Carnegie/How To Win Friends and Influence People
Apr 24, 2018
Cowboy Etiquette (LIVE!)
Apr 17, 2018
Parades (LIVE!)
Apr 10, 2018
Getting What You Want
Apr 02, 2018
Cleaning House
Mar 26, 2018
Being the Boss
Mar 19, 2018
Favors and IOUs
Mar 13, 2018
Tourism Pt. 2 (LIVE! with special guest Alison Rosen!)
Mar 05, 2018
Tourism Pt. 1 (LIVE! with special guest Alison Rosen!)
Feb 27, 2018
Valentine's: How To
Feb 12, 2018
Saying It With Flowers
Feb 05, 2018
Being Late
Jan 30, 2018
When You're Sick
Jan 22, 2018
Farts
Jan 17, 2018
Ask Shmanners
Jan 08, 2018
Elizabethan Christmas (LIVE)
Dec 27, 2017
Caroling
Dec 18, 2017
Pizza (LIVE)
Dec 12, 2017
Christmas Pudding
Dec 05, 2017
Wine Tastings
Nov 28, 2017
Turkeys (LIVE!)
Nov 21, 2017
Holiday Decorations
Nov 14, 2017
Public Displays of Affection
Nov 06, 2017
Fondue (LIVE!)
Oct 30, 2017
Trick or Treat
Oct 24, 2017
Socks, Stockings and Tights
Oct 16, 2017
Wedding Anniversaries
Oct 09, 2017
Dolley Madison
Oct 02, 2017
Housewarming
Sep 25, 2017
Weddings: Eloping
Sep 18, 2017
Princess Di
Sep 12, 2017
Swear Words
Sep 05, 2017
Barber Shops and Salons
Aug 21, 2017
Baths and Showers
Aug 15, 2017
Laundromat
Aug 07, 2017
Jane Austen
Jul 31, 2017
Party Games
Jul 17, 2017
Libraries
Jul 10, 2017
Coffee Houses
Jul 03, 2017
Miss Manners
Jun 26, 2017
Parks
Jun 23, 2017
History of Bathing Suits
Jun 19, 2017
Zoos
Jun 09, 2017
Museums
Jun 03, 2017
Ask Shmanners
May 27, 2017
Tattoos
May 12, 2017
Weddings: Who Pays For What?
May 05, 2017
The Art of Critique
Apr 28, 2017
Cons
Apr 21, 2017
Names and Honorifics
Apr 14, 2017
Social Media (Twitter and Facebook) Part Two
Apr 07, 2017
Social Media (Twitter and Facebook) Part One
Mar 31, 2017
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Mar 24, 2017
Ask Shmanners
Mar 22, 2017
The Guinness Family
Mar 17, 2017
Hats
Mar 10, 2017
Facial Hair
Mar 03, 2017
Weddings: Receptions (pt 2)
Mar 01, 2017
Weddings: Receptions (pt 1)
Feb 25, 2017
First Dates
Feb 10, 2017
George Washington
Feb 03, 2017
Insults
Jan 27, 2017
Compliments
Jan 20, 2017
Bar Etiquette
Jan 13, 2017
Resolutions and Gyms
Jan 07, 2017
Victorian Christmas LIVE!
Dec 23, 2016
Holiday Gifts: Giving and Receiving
Dec 16, 2016
Holiday Parties
Dec 10, 2016
Conversations
Dec 02, 2016
Benjamin Franklin
Nov 26, 2016
Thanksgiving
Nov 18, 2016
Retail Etiquette
Nov 13, 2016
Debutante Balls and Cotillions
Oct 21, 2016
Baby Shower
Oct 07, 2016
Beau Brummell
Sep 30, 2016
Emily Post
Sep 23, 2016
American Football
Sep 16, 2016
Back To School
Sep 09, 2016
Weddings: Wedding Party
Sep 02, 2016
Sportsmanship
Aug 19, 2016
Roommates
Aug 12, 2016
Parties: Alcohol
Aug 05, 2016
Telephone Manners
Jul 29, 2016
Etiquette Catch-All
Jul 22, 2016
Amusement Parks
Jul 15, 2016
Picnics and Potlucks
Jul 08, 2016
Afternoon Tea and High Tea
Jul 01, 2016
Pools and Beaches
Jun 24, 2016
Hand Gestures
Jun 17, 2016
Pregnancy LIVE
Jun 10, 2016
The King of Dudes
Jun 03, 2016
Funerals
May 27, 2016
Apologies
May 20, 2016
Birthdays
May 13, 2016
Weddings: Engagement
May 06, 2016
Gambling: Casinos
Apr 29, 2016
Handshakes and Business Cards
Apr 22, 2016
Hotels and B&Bs
Apr 15, 2016
Baseball
Apr 08, 2016
Accessories: Handkerchief, Napkin and Fan
Apr 04, 2016
Office Etiquette
Mar 25, 2016
MaxFunDrive Special: Dogs
Mar 22, 2016
Tipping
Mar 18, 2016
Holiday Special: Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 15, 2016
Weddings: Attendance
Mar 11, 2016
Travel: Trains and Automobiles
Mar 04, 2016
Travel: Boats and Planes
Feb 26, 2016
Theatre Attendance
Feb 19, 2016
House Guests
Feb 12, 2016
Holiday Special: Valentine's Day
Feb 11, 2016
Conversation
Feb 05, 2016
Table Manners
Jan 29, 2016
Thank You Notes
Jan 26, 2016
Shmanners 00: Coming Soon!
Jan 14, 2016