Were You Raised By Wolves?
Were You Raised By Wolves? Cover Art
Presentation
Hosted byNick Leighton and Leah Bonnema
GenreRelationships
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesWeekly (Monday)
Length25–40 minutes
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 9, 2019
Cited for2021 Webby Award Honoree, 2021 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee, 2022 Webby Award Nominee
ProviderIndependent Show

Were You Raised By Wolves? is an independent podcast about etiquette and manners hosted by Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema, which debuted on September 9, 2019. The podcast features Leighton and Bonnema exploring various historical and contemporary etiquette topics and answering questions sent in by listeners.[1]

Content

The format of a typical episode involves six segments, each focusing on a different aspect of etiquette and manners: "Amuse-bouche" (a short explanation of a clear etiquette rule, such as "How to eat a croissant"),[2] "A Question of Etiquette" (a longer discussion on a broader etiquette topic or theme, such as "Ghosting"),[3] "Questions from the Wilderness" (listener-submitted questions), "Vent or Repent" (the hosts share personal anecdotes about etiquette in their own lives), "What Have We Learned?" (the hosts say one thing they've learned during the episode), and "Cordials of Kindness" (the hosts share something they're thankful for). With the exception of the first episode,[4] the show does not include any guests or interviews.

Reception

Nick Leighton has answered questions about etiquette on USA Today and the Washington Post.[5][6] The podcast has been mentioned by the New York Times, The A.V. Club, and the New Zealand Herald.[7][8][9]

Awards

The show was a 2021 Webby Awards Honoree in the Arts & Culture category and a finalist for the 2021 Podcast Awards in the Society & Culture category.[10][11] In 2022, the show is a Webby Awards Nominee in the "Podcasts - Best Co Hosts" and "Podcasts - Best Advice & How To" categories.[12][13]

Episodes

Episodes are released weekly, on Mondays. As of August 20, 2021, the podcast had aired 100 episodes.[14]


References

  1. ↑ Rochlin, Margy (April 18, 2020). "Etiquette Podcast 'Were You Raised by Wolves?' Adjusts the Rules in Coronavirus Quarantine". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 3, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Eating Croissants, Pretending Not to Notice, Missing Plumbers, and More". Apple Podcasts. Apple Inc. August 23, 2021. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Ghosting, Visiting Renaissance Fairs, Using Hot Towels, and More". Apple Podcasts. Apple Inc. May 4, 2020. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Snooping in Medicine Cabinets, Tipping on Take-out, Going to the Opera, and More". Apple Podcasts. Apple Inc. September 9, 2019. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  5. ↑ Elliott, Christopher (September 17, 2021). "Restaurant Etiquette Debate: Should You Add a Tip When You Order Takeout Food?". USA Today. Gannett. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  6. ↑ Elliott, Christopher (March 17, 2021). "What Kind of Reception Can American Travelers Expect Post-Covid?". The Washington Post. Nash Holdings. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  7. ↑ Dibdin, Emma (March 29, 2022). "6 Advice Podcasts to Navigate the Weirdness of Daily Life". New York Times. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  8. ↑ Shure, Marnie; Brooke, Zach; Nateras, Jose; McNaught, Morgan (August 31, 2020). "Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata turn to the stars to explain their Best Friends connection". The A.V. Club. G/O Media. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Top Seven Podcasts: Frozen 2, Manners, True Crime, and Inspiring Stories". The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. March 30, 2020. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  10. ↑ "2021 Webby Awards". Webby Awards. en-US. April 20, 2021. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  11. ↑ "16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards". Podcast Awards. August 1, 2021. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  12. ↑ "2022 Webby Awards Best Co-Hosts". Webby Awards. en-US. April 5, 2022. Archived from the original on April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  13. ↑ "2022 Webby Awards Best Advice & How To". Webby Awards. en-US. April 5, 2022. Archived from the original on April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  14. ↑ Dove, Jackie; Beaton, Paula (August 20, 2021). "The Best Podcasts You Should Listen to in 2021". Digital Trends. Designtechnica. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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