logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
20m 14s

Quickie: When is it ok to lie?

HEART
About this episode

From white lies to great whopping ones, is there ever a place for dishonesty in the name of emotional protection? Anna and Polly deep-dive into the lies they’ve told, the ramifications that have landed and question the line of dishonesty and holding back certain truths to diffuse hurt. One thing the duo can’t hear anymore is anyone saying, ‘I’m just speaking my truth’. That’s, well, the truth.

Up next
Oct 2024
Anna Whitehouse on baby news and maternity leave
It’s an extra special episode where we meet the newest member of the Dirty Mother Pukka family as Polly chats to Anna for the first time since baby Lola arrives and maternity leave begins. 
27m 32s
Oct 2024
Quickie: Do you have ADHD?
Anna and Polly are joined by Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia co-authors of How Not to Fit In: An Unapologetic Guide to Autism and ADHD. They delve into everything from masking, diagnosis relief and grief plus the difficulties with official diagnosis. 
30m 35s
Oct 2024
Anna Whitehouse and Polly Hazlewood high - and low - lights
As the pair hit the West-End in their first Live Nation show, Anna and Polly talk sex ed, pleasure and why it’s time to stop centering the peen. Oh and how platonic love has to be up there with romantic amour. Til death, indeed… 
30m 13s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2023
When is it OK to lie?
When are white lies harmless or hurtful? Experts weigh in on when it's appropriate to tell a lie, explain how lying can lead to more lying and share tips for cutting back if you want to break the habit. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr ... Show More
19m 17s
Sep 2023
242. We’re All Liars: What’s Your Lying Style?
Liar, liar – all of our pants are on fire. In this juicy conversation about lying: Why the question isn’t “DO you lie?” – but “HOW and WHY do you lie?” What constitutes a lie to you: defining what makes something a lie; Figuring out our own particular lie languages – and why Abby ... Show More
51m 29s
Oct 2020
The Two Lies You Will Remember From This Day Forward
Spies are taught that not all lies are equal. The thing that separates lies is the intention behind the lie; was the lie intentional, or was the lie not intentional. In this episode, Andrew describes the relationship between lies, intent, and how the two impact the current politi ... Show More
20m 8s
May 2024
ENCORE: Why Do We Lie with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers
We’re NOT lying when we tell you this is one of our favorites, which is why we just had to run it back for you! You know them from their amazing podcast “Las Culturistas:” Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. We’re talking about lies — the white lies, the not-so-white lies, and the lies t ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2022
#146: The Pathological Liar & The Corpse (Case of Casey Anthony)
It’s said that some pathological liars are even considered functionally delusional. They can even pass a lie detector test. They believe their own lies.Sometimes they re-write their lies and memories on the spot. You can see their eyes flutter, a shift in attitude, and boom. They ... Show More
1h 36m
Oct 2023
248. The One Way to Get the Truth from Someone
Amanda shares the one proven way to get the truth from someone – plus: Why Glennon calls her lying style “The Puppeteer” – and why you’ll never know what Amanda’s really feeling.  Amanda defends our right to lie, and debunks myths about how we can tell if someone is lying.  What’ ... Show More
56m 2s
Nov 2022
175 - The Two Truths
What are the two truths?There is the Truth of how things really are, and the truth of how things seem to be. These are sometimes referred to as Absolute truth and Relative truth. Relative truths are always dependent on HOW we perceive them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ... Show More
25m 7s
Nov 2023
278 - The Truth About Lying
Do you lie? Do you believe that everyone lies? Why are some lies acceptable? Why should we allow people to lie without repercussions? Today I want to talk about the different kinds of lies and deceptions, and what we can do to be a bit more honest, and a little more aware when ot ... Show More
16m 53s
Jul 2023
Why You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop
You probably don't outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things unclear on purpose? Do you hide some facts in order to smooth things over? Today, Fr. Mike shows us the very-human reasons we all struggle with these "wh ... Show More
9m 42s
Aug 2023
Encore - Can a pathological liar be cured? with Drew Curtis, PhD, and Christian L. Hart, PhD
Almost everyone lies occasionally, but for a small percentage of people, lying isn't something that they do every once in a while -- it's a way of life. Drew Curtis, PhD, of Angelo State University, and Christian L. Hart, PhD, of Texas Woman’s University, authors of a new book on ... Show More
37m 4s