The topic of 'Societal norms and values' is closely tied to the podcast episodes provided, as they both explore how cultural and societal norms have evolved over time, particularly as reflected in media, literature, and advertising.

The first episode, '135: Dark History: Trafficked & Beheaded!? The REAL Story behind your Disney Favs', examines how classic fairy tales originally contained 'gruesome and oftentimes predatory elements' that were later sanitized by Disney, questioning the societal norms and values that may have been reflected in these original stories, including the objectification of women and the normalization of predatory behavior.

The second episode, 'The Gong Show: Ads That Could Never (Ever) Run Today', explores how vintage advertisements from past decades featured sexist, offensive, or politically incorrect content that would be unacceptable today, highlighting how these examples reflect the changing societal norms and mindsets over time as seen through the lens of advertising.