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Were You Raised By Wolves?

Nick Leighton

Editors’ Notes: “I want to give everybody the tools to solve their own etiquette problems,” says Nick Leighton, cohost and producer of Were You Raised by Wolves?, a weekly podcast in which h...

Episodes

20 of 357 episodes

Rescinding Getaway Invitations, Staking Unwanted Yard Signs, Choosing the Right Stationery, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about rescinding weekend getaway invitations, staki...

00:31:09Jun 22, 2026

Flying the Danish Flag, Ducking Out of Weddings, Roasting in Cocktail Attire, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle flying the Danish flag, ducking out of weddings without saying goodbye...

00:39:37Jun 15, 2026

Ending Endless Brunches, Dealing with Double Dippers, Greeting Bus Riders, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about ending endless brunches, dealing with double...

00:25:46Jun 8, 2026

Asking About Brian, Living With Homeowners Associations, Redirecting a Birthday Gift, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle asking "Where is Brian?", living with homeowners associations, redirec...

00:39:41Jun 1, 2026

Second Helpings: Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new e...

00:46:09May 25, 2026

Finding Cat Hair in Food, Picking People's Brains, CCing the Wrong Person, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about finding cat hair in food, picking people's br...

00:31:16May 18, 2026

Receiving Black Napkins, Squatting in Strangers' Kitchens, Slurping Smelly Foods, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle receiving black napkins in restaurants, squatting in strangers' kitche...

00:40:20May 11, 2026

Outrunning Your Friends, Bragging About Possum Sweaters, Renaming Your Coworkers, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about outrunning your friends, bragging about possu...

00:27:35May 4, 2026

Earning Girl Scout Badges, Washing Strawberries in Soda Fountains, Whisking Away Cake Plates, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle earning Girl Scout badges, washing strawberries in soda fountains, whi...

00:43:21Apr 27, 2026

Outing AI Videos, Evicting Lingering Guests, Reserving Paper Towels, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about outing AI videos, evicting lingering guests,...

00:19:15Apr 20, 2026

Decoding Different Cultures, Pursuing Dry Cleaners, Blasting Techno Music, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle decoding different cultures, pursuing dry cleaners, blasting techno mu...

00:47:23Apr 13, 2026

Second Helpings: Removing Shoes on Airplanes, Exiting Weddings Early, Welcoming Guests In, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new e...

00:23:16Apr 6, 2026

Second Helpings: Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episod...

00:39:33Mar 30, 2026

Leaking Phone Numbers, Venting About Registries, Requesting the 'Man of the House,' and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about leaking phone numbers to strangers, venting a...

00:30:09Mar 23, 2026

Very Special 300th Episode Extravaganza

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this very special 300th episode extravaganza, Nick and Leah count down their top ten favorite etiquette q...

01:26:50Mar 16, 2026

Getting Married on Fridays, Putting In-Laws to Work, Singing Foreign National Anthems, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about getting married on Fridays, putting in-laws t...

00:26:28Mar 9, 2026

Closing Letters Properly, Feeding Finicky Visitors, Blinding Fellow Drivers, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle closing letters and cards properly, feeding finicky out-of-town visito...

00:45:27Mar 2, 2026

Dropping State Names, Double-Thanking for Gifts, Arriving at Funerals Early, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about dropping state names, double-thanking for gif...

00:25:52Feb 23, 2026

Second Helpings: Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new e...

00:24:12Feb 16, 2026

Herding Sheep in Iceland, Watching Hockey Respectfully, Hailing Cabs in Winter, and More

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle herding sheep in Iceland, watching hockey games respectfully, hailing...

00:34:01Feb 9, 2026