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Inappropriate Questions
Have you ever been curious to know the answer to a question that might be intrusive or too personal for other people? On their biweekly podcast Inappropriate Questions, now in its third season, cohosts Elena Hudgins Lyle and Harvinder Wadhwa make a space for curiosity where guests can unpack the tri...
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37 bölümInappropriate Questions: Introduces | Personally: Short Sighted
People don’t think Graham Isador is losing his sight. They think he’s an asshole.
Short Sighted is an attempt to explain what visi...
Answering your questions and looking back on Season 3
It’s the end of Season 3! Elena and Harv look back at some of the highlights of the season and answer some of your listener questions. Together, they...
Is “What are you going to do now?” good small talk?
We often ask new people about what they do for work, and if they’re in a transition period, the question becomes “What are you going to do now?” Wheth...
Is it okay to ask an autistic person “Are you sure?”
Autistic people are sometimes met with skepticism when they tell someone they’re autistic, especially when they don’t match others’ assumptions of wha...
Should we ask “Where are they now?” about former child actors?
We often look back on our favourite movies or shows and wonder where those actors are now. But how does it feel to see this question asked about you?...
Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people “Why did you do it?”
People are fascinated by the reasons people commit crime. But is “why” the right thing to ask a formerly incarcerated person? Kadeem Reid shares his s...
Is it helpful to ask a blind person “Do you need help?”
People who are blind or have low vision sometimes get approached with offers of help—whether they need it or not. Is it useful to offer help, or is it...
Should I ask someone with depression/anxiety “Have you tried _____?”
Especially in the past year and a half, lots of us have been trying new things to help manage our mental health. But can suggesting things like medita...
Can I ask a sex worker “What was your worst experience?”
Whether it’s by clients, friends or strangers, sex workers are frequently asked to share their bad experiences. Elena and Harv talk with author and se...
Should I ask someone “Why are you single?”
In a world of rom-coms and love songs, being single can be seen as a bad thing. It’s something our friends, relatives, and even potential partners ask...
Can I ask a Black friend “How can I do better?”
Wanting to do better when it comes to fighting racism is great—but even with good intentions, asking the Black people in your life to tell you how isn...
(Re-release) “Why don’t you drink?”
This week, we’re bringing back an episode from our first season. Harv doesn’t drink alcohol, and he doesn’t have a problem with people asking him why....
Is it okay to ask an adoptee “Do you know your real parents?”
Adoptees all have different experiences when it comes to family. We might assume some parents are “real” and others aren’t—and that anyone who doesn’t...
Introducing: Telling Our Twisted Histories
Words have the power to shape how we see the world and each other. In Telling Our Twisted Histories, host Kaniehti:io Horn guides listeners through ov...
Can I ask a polyamorous person “Do you get jealous?”
When every love song and romcom is about finding your one true love, the idea of having multiple romantic partners can raise a lot of questions. One t...
Should I ask my coworker “How much do you make?”
Talking about money can be uncomfortable, especially when we grow up hearing that it’s a taboo topic. It can be really scary to ask a coworker how muc...
What does it mean to ask “How are you?” in a pandemic?
In the pandemic, answering “How are you?” isn’t as easy as saying “I’m fine.” Elena and Harv chat with linguistics professor Deborah Tannen and try to...
Is asking “Where are you from?” appropriate small talk?
It’s a staple of small talk, but should it be? People are genuinely curious to learn about each other’s backgrounds or cultures. While this question m...
Is it okay to ask an amputee “What happened to you?”
Not every amputee has a shocking story behind their amputation, and those who do don’t always want to talk about. When your experience is a visible pa...
Season 3 is getting even more inappropriate!
2020 was wild but 2021 is wilder with even more inappropriate questions. Harv and Elena are back to unpack more tricky conversations with our guests t...
“Can I speak to your manager?”
Asking for the manager can be loaded. It can reveal who we think holds the power in a business—and who we think doesn’t. So what should a customer do...
“How old are you?"
Is it rude to ask someone their age? Harv isn’t comfortable telling people how old he is anymore and he’s not alone. He and Elena speak to author and...
“Have you tried _____?”
Have you tried yoga? Or changing your diet? Well-meaning people propose lots of ways for people with chronic illnesses to treat their conditions. But...
“Are you full Native?”
Many Indigenous people get asked how much Indigenous ancestry they have. But identity isn’t all about fractions. Harv and Elena talk to Falen Johnson...
“How did you get pregnant?”
There are lots of ways to start a family as an LGBTQ+ person, and not all of them are well understood. Harv and Elena speak to queer mom Farrah Khan a...
“How are you?”
It’s hard to know the right thing to say to someone who’s grieving. Even the simplest questions aren’t always helpful. Elena and Harv speak to comedia...
“Have you lost weight?”
Asking someone if they’ve lost weight is often seen as a compliment, but maybe it shouldn’t be. Elena and Harv talk with performer Ivory and writer Bo...
We’re back with Season 2!
Elena and Harv are coming back with a whole new list of inappropriate questions. Our millennial and dad duo sit down with more guests to find kinder w...
Bonus: Asked and Answered:
Elena and Harv sit down with Rymn, Harv’s daughter, to answer your questions! Learn about their favourite podcasts, potential questions for Season 2,...
"Why don't you have kids?"
People are curious about the choice to be childfree. Harv and Elena discuss it with Meghan Daum, editor of Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixtee...
"Why do/don't you wear a headscarf?"
Some Muslim women cover their heads, and some don’t—either way, they get asked questions. Elena and Harv speak to writer and entrepreneur Mariam Nouse...
Bonus: "How did we get here?"
You’ve met the hosts, you’ve met the guests, but what about the producers? Harv interviews the Inappropriate Questions team about their not-so-inappro...
"Why don't you drink?"
Harv doesn’t drink alcohol, and he doesn’t have a problem with people asking him why. He and Elena speak to numerous guests to find out whether or not...
"Can you have sex?"
People are curious about sex. They can be really curious about people with physical disabilities’ sex lives. Disability After Dark host Andrew Gurza j...
"What are you?"
Asking a mixed-race person about their background can get problematic. Elena and Harv welcome Rema Tavares, who founded Mixed in Canada. Also featurin...
"Have you had the surgery?"
Transgender folks can get asked invasive questions about their bodies. Harv and Elena speak to student activist Robert Molloy. Also featuring trans yo...
Episode 0: Trailer
People are curious and that's great. But there are some questions you just shouldn't ask—or at least not like that. Introducing Inappropriate Question...