Darin Mangum, Jocelyn Gardner
ZuLoo Poodcast
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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Nov 10, 2026
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Episodes
From Classroom to Oscar: The Film That Exposed Period Poverty Worldwide (#28) 16.08.2022 54:50
Period poverty, lack of access to menstrual products, and sanitation inequality impact millions worldwide. This episode reveals how one teacher turned filmmaker sparked a global movement for period equity. What started as a classroom project turned into an Oscar-winning film and a global movement changing the lives of women and girls worldwide. In this powerful episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we si...
He Was Attacked While Going to the Bathroom… Ganesh’s story & The Reality of the Global Sanitation Crisis (#27) 09.08.2022 53:34
The global sanitation crisis is putting lives at risk. Lack of toilets, unsafe sanitation, and open defecation expose millions to danger, disease, and violence. This episode reveals the real human impact. What happens when something as basic as using the bathroom becomes dangerous? In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we explore the global sanitation crisis, revealing ho...
From Dog Waste to Global Innovation: How Ghana’s Biofil Toilet Is Solving the Sanitation Crisis (#26) 02.08.2022 46:22
The global sanitation crisis affects millions without access to toilets. This episode reveals how Ghana’s Biofil toilet uses natural decomposition to create safe, sustainable sanitation solutions worldwide. What if the solution to the global sanitation crisis was already happening in nature? In this fascinating episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we sit down with Kwaku Anno, founder of Biofil, and his...
He Stopped Eating to Avoid the Bathroom… The Hidden Cost of the Global Sanitation Crisis + Kashik's Story (#25) 26.07.2022 33:04
The global sanitation crisis impacts dignity, health, and survival. This episode reveals how lack of toilets forces people to avoid eating, risking malnutrition, illness, and humiliation. What would you do if going to the bathroom meant pain, humiliation, or danger? In this powerful episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we explore the global sanitation crisis through one deeply emotional story that revea...
200 Million People, One Crisis: How Nigeria Is Tackling the Global Sanitation Emergency (#24) 19.07.2022 42:42
Nigeria’s sanitation crisis affects millions. With over 200 million people and rising open defecation rates, this episode explores how innovation, partnerships, and policy are driving change. What does it take to solve a sanitation crisis in a country of 200 million people? In this powerful episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Igwe, a chemical engineer and WASH leader, to e...
She Helps People Wipe Again: The Hidden Struggle of Bathroom Independence & Dignity (#23) 12.07.2022 46:54
Bathroom independence, hygiene, and sanitation dignity are critical for health and quality of life. This episode reveals how occupational therapy helps people regain independence after illness, injury, or aging. What happens when you can’t take care of yourself in the most private moment of your day? In this powerful and surprisingly eye-opening episode of the ZuLoo Poodcast, we sit down with occu...
No Toilets, No Water: The Reality of Sanitation in Peru’s Highlands (And What Happens Next) (#22) 05.07.2022 47:14
Sanitation in Peru is a growing crisis. Lack of toilets, clean water, and waste management impacts health, economy, and survival. This episode explores real solutions changing communities. What happens when entire communities live without toilets, clean water, or basic sanitation? In this powerful episode of the ZuLoo Poodcast, we sit down with David Utrilla, Honorary Consul of Peru, to uncover th...
The #1 Killer of Children Under 5… And It’s Preventable: Why Toilets Still Matter Globally (#21) 28.06.2022 50:10
Sanitation, toilets, and hygiene are critical to global health. This episode reveals how lack of sanitation leads to preventable disease, child mortality, and poverty—and how simple solutions can save lives. What if one of the biggest threats to children globally wasn’t a complex disease… but something completely preventable? In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we sit d...
She Fell Into a Pit of Human Waste… The Reality of Living Without a Toilet- Seeba's story (#20) 21.06.2022 38:10
The global sanitation crisis forces millions to live without toilets. This episode reveals a shocking real-life story of survival, trauma, and how access to sanitation can save lives. What would you do if going to the bathroom meant risking your life? In this unforgettable episode of the ZuLoo Pōōdcast, we hear one of the most powerful and emotional sanitation stories yet, a firsthand account from...
From Wooden Toilets to Modern Porta-Potties: The Untold History of Portable Sanitation (#19) 14.06.2022 44:26
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 48:29
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 36:24
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 49:28
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 39:34
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 27:32
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 45:24
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 57:02
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 31:26
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 33:04
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 40:40
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 26:30
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 38:44
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 49:00
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 42:36
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 31:27
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...
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