Darin Mangum, Jocelyn Gardner

ZuLoo Poodcast

Society EN ↓ 119 episodes

What if toilets, poop and sanitation are the hidden forces shaping global health, human dignity, and survival worldwide? ZuLoo Poodcast is a podcast about toilets, poop, and global sanitation, exploring how sanitation impacts public health, wellness, hygiene, and humanity through funny facts, real stories, and impactful conversations. 👉 Learn more about ZuLoo’s mission and global health sanitation work at https://zuloo.org Welcome to ZuLoo Poodcast, the podcast that talks openly about poop, toilets, global health and sanitation so the rest of the world doesn’t have to ignore why it matters. E...

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Darin Mangum, Jocelyn Gardner

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Society

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

From Wooden Toilets to Modern Porta-Potties: The Untold History of Portable Sanitation (#19) 14.06.2022

Portable sanitation has evolved from wooden toilets to modern porta-potties. This episode reveals the history of portable toilets, sanitation innovation, and how the industry transformed global hygiene. Before modern porta-potties… people built their own toilets from scratch. In this fascinating episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we sit down with Jeff Wigley, portable sanitation expert and historian,...

Why We’re Ashamed to Poop… And How It’s Hurting Our Health & Society (#18) 07.06.2022

Poop shame, bathroom anxiety, and lack of sanitation access impact health worldwide. This episode explores the psychology of pooping, restroom deserts, and why talking about toilets matters. Why are we so uncomfortable talking about something every single human does? In this thought-provoking and unexpectedly funny episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we sit down with Shawn Shafner, founder of The Poop...

Soil It Toilets Explained: How Sean Seavey Is Solving the Global Sanitation Crisis with Innovation (#17) 31.05.2022

Access to toilets, sanitation innovation, and solving the global sanitation crisis are at the center of this powerful conversation with engineer Sean Seavey. From building composting toilets in India to rethinking how engineering can serve the world’s most vulnerable populations, this episode dives into real-world solutions for clean water and sanitation. Show Description What happens when enginee...

Female Urinals Are Changing Festivals Forever: Inside the Lapee Innovation (#16) 24.05.2022

Why are women still waiting in long bathroom lines while men don’t? This episode breaks down the real reason behind bathroom inequality and how Lapee is changing sanitation at festivals, marathons, and public spaces. Bathroom lines aren’t just frustrating, they highlight a major gap in sanitation design. In this episode of the Zuloo Podcast, the hosts sit down with Gina and Alexander, co-founders...

Hurricane Maria Aftermath: Living Without a Toilet in Puerto Rico (Cesar’s Story) (#15) 17.05.2022

What happens when you lose everything… including access to a toilet? This powerful episode shares the real story of Cesar in Puerto Rico, living without sanitation after Hurricane Maria, and how one simple solution changed his life forever. Sanitation is something most people never think about… until it’s gone. In this emotional and eye-opening episode of the Zuloo Podcast, the team shares Cesar’s...

She Had Nowhere to Dispose of Waste… Until This Changed Everything (Neela’s Story) (#14) 10.05.2022

Imagine caring for a loved one… with no toilet, no sanitation, and nowhere to dispose of waste. This powerful episode shares Neela’s story and how access to a simple toilet restored dignity, safety, and hope. What happens when basic sanitation doesn’t exist? In this emotional episode of the Zuloo Podcast, we hear Neela’s story, a young woman forced to care for her mother without access to a toilet...

Why Toilets Matter More Than You Think: Sanitation, Safety & Global Impact (Rudi Moghaddam) (#13) 03.05.2022

A toilet isn’t just a toilet… it’s safety, dignity, and opportunity. This episode dives deep into how sanitation impacts mental health, child safety, gender equality, and global poverty through a powerful conversation with Zuloo team member Rudi Moghaddam. Sanitation is one of the most overlooked issues in the world, yet it impacts everything from personal safety to education and mental health. In...

Portable Sanitation Explained: How Toilets, Hygiene & Clean Water Impact Global Health (#12) 26.04.2022

Portable sanitation, toilets, and hygiene impact global health. This episode explores how the portable sanitation industry is solving the global sanitation crisis and improving public health worldwide. What if one of the most important industries in the world… is the one nobody talks about? In this eye-opening episode of the ZuLoo Poodcast, we sit down with leaders from the Portable Sanitation Ass...

2.5 Billion People Without Toilets… The Deadly Reality We Laugh About (#11) 19.04.2022

The global sanitation crisis leaves 2.5 billion people without toilets. This episode explores how lack of sanitation leads to disease, child mortality, and why diarrhea remains one of the deadliest global health issues. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we break down the work of journalist and author Rose George and her groundbreaking research on the global sanitation...

Would you Rather… The Real Reason Bathroom Anxiety Hits When You Travel (#10) 12.04.2022

Airport vs airplane bathroom decisions reveal real bathroom anxiety, hygiene habits, and sanitation behavior. This episode explores travel bathrooms, public restroom psychology, and sanitation habits. Airport bathroom or airplane bathroom… what’s your move? In this hilarious, relatable, and unexpectedly insightful episode of the ZuLoo Poodcast, the hosts dive into one of the most universal (and od...

Menstrual Hygiene & The Global Sanitation Crisis: Why Toilets Change Everything | Jack Sim Interview (#9) 05.04.2022

Menstrual hygiene, global sanitation crisis, and access to toilets are still major global health issues. In this episode, Jack Sim explains how lack of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene impacts women’s health, education, and equality worldwide. 👉 Click here to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897045/support Menstrual hygiene and sanitation are still some of the most overlooked glo...

Women’s Safety, Sanitation & Clean Water: How Toilets Are Changing Lives in India | Meera & SAPID (#8) 29.03.2022

Access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene directly impact women’s safety and global health. This episode explores how sanitation solutions are transforming lives in India’s slums through real community impact. 👉 Click here to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897045/support The global sanitation crisis isn’t just about toilets. It’s about safety, dignity, and survival...

The Global Sanitation Crisis, Clean Water & Public Health Explained | Chris Padilla (#7) 22.03.2022

The global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene are critical to public health. In this episode, we break down why toilets matter, how sanitation impacts women’s safety, and how small solutions create life-changing impact. 👉 Click here to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897045/support Toilets aren’t something most people think about… until the...

From Hollywood to Humanity: The Global Sanitation Crisis, Toilets & One Unforgettable Story | Charan Prabhakar (#6) 15.03.2022

The global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene impact billions worldwide. In this episode, actor Charan Prabhakar shares his journey from Hollywood to humanitarian awareness, alongside powerful stories about sanitation, poverty, and public health. 👉 Click here to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897045/support What starts as a hilarious story...

International Women’s Day: Period Poverty, Menstrual Health & The Global Sanitation Crisis Explained 08.03.2022

Period poverty, menstrual health, global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, and clean water and sanitation impact millions of women worldwide. In this episode, we break down women’s health, hygiene, and the reality of managing periods globally.  👉 Click here to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897045/support Period poverty, menstrual health, and access to sanitation are critical g...

No Toilets, No Safety: The Global Sanitation Crisis, Women’s Health & Durga’s Story (#4) 01.03.2022

The global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene directly impact women’s health worldwide. In this episode, we share Durga’s story and the harsh reality of living without sanitation. What happens when you don’t have access to a toilet? In this powerful episode, we break down the global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hyg...

Life Without Toilets: Women’s Safety, Sanitation & The Global Sanitation Crisis | Laxmi’s Story (#3) 22.02.2022

The global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene impact millions worldwide. In this episode, we share Laxmi’s story and the dangerous reality of living without safe sanitation. 👉 Click here to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897045/support What does it really mean to live without access to a toilet? In this powerful episode, we dive into the g...

The Global Sanitation Crisis Explained: Why Toilets, Clean Water & Hygiene Save Lives (#1) 21.02.2022

The global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene impact billions worldwide. In this episode, we break down the shocking realities of open defecation, public health risks, and why toilets save lives. What if you didn’t have access to a toilet? In this episode, we break down the global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygie...

Mr. Toilet Speaks: The Global Sanitation Crisis, Clean Water & The Future of Smart Toilets | Jack Sim (#2) 21.02.2022

The global sanitation crisis, access to toilets, clean water and sanitation, and hygiene impact billions worldwide. In this episode, Jack Sim shares how toilets became a global movement and why sanitation saves lives. Why don’t people talk about toilets… even though everyone uses them every day? In this episode, we sit down with Jack Sim, also known as “Mr. Toilet,” to break down the global sanita...

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