The Controversial Origins of Famous Dance Mov...

Once upon a time, lobster was considered trash meat, monograms were seen as tacky, squash was played in rundown back alleys, and the only people doing Pilates were prisoners. So how did these things turn into expensive status symbols, beloved by the world's elites? Plus: How busi ...  Show more

From the heartwarming origin of everyone's favorite undersea-pineapple resident, to lingo like 'gidget' and 'big kahuna,' to business suits designed for catching waves, surfing has made a massive splash in the world. Get ready to ride a wave of stories, because today Will and Man ...  Show more

Are these REAL international dance movements or did we just make them up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Holly and Tracy talk about Barbette's identity and speculation about his life. They also share stories of square dancing in school as kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

What are the spoken and unspoken rules of a dance studio? The moms talk what to do when you hate the costumes, when you think other moms are being cliquey, and when it's appropriate to bring out the sangria. Plus a scandalous mom fail and a sneaky fan question.This episode is spo ...  Show more

Ballroom dancing: Laurie Taylor explores its social history and sexual politics with Hilary French, Professor of Design Studies at Bath Spa University and author of a new book which charts the evolution of a form of dance which originated in upper class, private balls but became ...  Show more