On this episode of Very Bad Words, we are talking about Yo Mama! We bring in producer Joaquin Cotler and his interview with blues singer and historian Gaye Adegbalola to explore the connection of the phrase “Yo Mama” to the classic dirty blues song "The Dirty Dozen".

On this minicast, Matt talks to one of our listeners about how terms of abuse are used to dehumanize certain segments of society.

There are many ways people refer to the human penis, but one word sticks out as the most vulgar. Join us as we learn about the other c-word, its complicated origins, and why it doesn’t mean the same thing to all people.
With guests:
​Mark Morton, Emily Feuerherm, and Ben Westhoff

Matt talks to Superhero PhD, Peter Coogan about why Superman is a d*ck and a Batman is an a-hole.