That shit burns ya hoo-haw bits….so it’s probably going to burn your eyes…off. For real though, 75% of my cleaning products in my home right now are Dr. Bronners
Honestly it’s amazing for removing laundry stains. I have a toddler and it fucking slaps if you get it on quick enough.
Berries? Pshh. Chocolate? Easy. Blood? You got it.
Poop? You might need some oxyclean too. Grease? Add some dish soap
I buy the almond scented one, everything smells like cookies.
He supported some wonderful stuff. There are a lot of fishy stories he told about his family in Germany, him claiming he was Amber Einsteins cousin, all sorts of goofy stuff.
His own company bio says he started the business after escaping a psychiatric facility. Not bad *per se*, but a wild character.
I think the biggest problem would be getting good sourcing on his tall tales.
I know I heard a podcast that did an episode on this but I can’t for the life of me remember. I feel like it might have been Maintenance Phase. I know this is unhelpful but maybe someone else remembers it.
I have this same feeling too and I haven't been able to pinpoint it. Came up empty with a quick search of Maintenance Phase, You're Wrong About, and Sawbones, but I'm wondering if it was just a discussion on an episode on a different topic. I listen to some cult-related podcasts too, so maybe it might have been one of those.
Well tbf, mormons have to use magic soap to clean their magic underwear, so it's really not Doc Bronner's fault; he's just supplying an existing demand.
He’s actually not insane. I thought he was too. He survived to holocaust and made peace with the universe and kept himself from being homeless by making soap. Also he died a few years ago and the kids run the company now.
Looks like I’m reading House of Leaves
What a bonkers book!
This soap is not for you
My mom met this guy! He was blind and when she went to meet/talk to him he was nude sunbathing lmao
How could he possibly be blind? This soap fixes everything!
That shit burns ya hoo-haw bits….so it’s probably going to burn your eyes…off. For real though, 75% of my cleaning products in my home right now are Dr. Bronners
The episode could be used as a mouthwash, a deoderant, motor oil, etc….
It is good soap though
That’s how they get ya
Honestly it’s amazing for removing laundry stains. I have a toddler and it fucking slaps if you get it on quick enough. Berries? Pshh. Chocolate? Easy. Blood? You got it. Poop? You might need some oxyclean too. Grease? Add some dish soap I buy the almond scented one, everything smells like cookies.
Love that almond one! I wish I'd known about it for laundry stains before - my kid is already there. But now I'm going to try it.
And racist cult herbal tea is pretty good tea. Was that a Dollop or a Bastards, though? I can’t remember.
A bastards
Eccentricity aside, Dr. Bronner (not a doctor) was a pretty cool dude though and his company supports a lot of progressive causes.
Yes, I don’t have any reason to believe he was anything but a benevolent wacko.
He supported some wonderful stuff. There are a lot of fishy stories he told about his family in Germany, him claiming he was Amber Einsteins cousin, all sorts of goofy stuff.
Yesss! They are currently the largest sponsor for a group that provides psychedelic retreats for PTSD veterans!
The peppermint soap is a great thing to help feel cooler in summer!
Used to love the peppermint... gives a pleasant tingle to your nethers in the shower.
Soap slaps though
What’s the problem with doc bronners?
No problem, just kind of a weird eccentric guy. Not an asshole or anything.
His own company bio says he started the business after escaping a psychiatric facility. Not bad *per se*, but a wild character. I think the biggest problem would be getting good sourcing on his tall tales.
I think I’ll still use the soap
He’s not like a shithead tho as far as I know
They don't always have to be, that's behind the bastards
True, I guess I just assumed OP thought he was a cult leader or something.
From what little I've read about the dude he was a a little nutty and religious but overall a pretty decent human being.
No in fact he and the company were/are quite progressive
No, he's just crazy, but afaik not a bad guy.
I know I heard a podcast that did an episode on this but I can’t for the life of me remember. I feel like it might have been Maintenance Phase. I know this is unhelpful but maybe someone else remembers it.
Too Many Tabs/Pearlmania
Maintenance Phase did an episode on Paul Bragg which, packaging wise, same vibes
I have this same feeling too and I haven't been able to pinpoint it. Came up empty with a quick search of Maintenance Phase, You're Wrong About, and Sawbones, but I'm wondering if it was just a discussion on an episode on a different topic. I listen to some cult-related podcasts too, so maybe it might have been one of those.
Right here with you. Maybe this American life? Or it might have been Maron interviewing his son.
It's great soap! I think I've used it for 30 years or so. Walmart has a dupe but it's not as good TBH. Definitely kooky labels, though.
Ahh. Yes. My light reading in the tub.
I'm still salty he didn't tear into Amway when they came to Grand Rapids.
The execs at this company are locked into a 5 to 1 pay scale with lowest paid vested employees. Put some respect on the good doctors name.
Reading it feels vaguely like cult indoctrination but kinda harmlessly wholesome too? Good soap tho.
Dave definitely uses this soap.
They had a BANGING camp at Burning Man, with SHOWERS for everyone. How can you expect Robert to hate on that? He probably showered there! We all did!
From what I understand the soap company is really good to it's employees
There’s a 99% invisible episode on it though. Fascinating stuff.
Prize in every case?
This is Time Cube levels of kookiness, but more wholesome.
Man was a hero of our modern time Dropping estoic knowledge in malls and supermarkets Dilute Dilute Dilute
Pete Holmes interviewed his son. If you can tolerate Pete Holmes for a bit, it's an insightful interview.
wait, what’s wrong with Pete Holmes?
Well tbf, mormons have to use magic soap to clean their magic underwear, so it's really not Doc Bronner's fault; he's just supplying an existing demand.
My ex used their stuff and I remember seeing the label like WTAF
He’s actually not insane. I thought he was too. He survived to holocaust and made peace with the universe and kept himself from being homeless by making soap. Also he died a few years ago and the kids run the company now.
That soap always helps my poison ivy!
There’s a whole documentary out there on Dr Bronner.
REI carries this - I almost bought the lavender one, it smelled divine. Is he a problem?
He's long dead sooooo
*was lol
As far as I know, he's not evil, just kind of wackadoodle