Incel

Wish the show was released with some regularity. Also uniquely American how the host feels like they are being pigeon holed ideologically because they disagree with the “left”.

My partner turned me on to this podcast and I’m glad he did. I am neurodivergent (ADHD, some ASD traits). I have an autistic son and I am attracted to many people who have been part of the incel community in their lives (as in, spent long periods being involuntarily celibate). I have a deep compassion for people who feel weird and like they don’t fit. I am one of those people. But the venom and anger against women has always kept me away from the formal community. This podcast is so full of information about incels from incels and people who have empathy for them. It’s helping me understand that these guys aren’t just sitting in their parents basement complaining that girls don’t like them. This movement is a big red flag that we are not taking care of people who need care. We are ignoring what is happening to our men.

I tried so hard to keep listening to this podcast as the content is interesting. However the interviewer completely mishandles their own information and podcast. First they think all criticism is just listeners being angry and bitter? That’s a huge journalistic red flag. This topic is over the head and abilities of the speaker as they claim they are not a journalist. It shows. Now my main gripe is that this podcast gives off more of a “not all men” impression than anything. They treat incels as if they are a religion, only the few are violent. When it’s actually more comparable to white supremacy. I’ve listened to thousands of hours of educational and deep dive podcasts and this one has zero point at all. This entire series should be the hosts research. Not the actual podcast. Don’t waste days or weeks trying to white knuckle through this one. Its really not worth it. If you want info on a certain subject, pick just a few episodes. Don’t be surprised though when the title has nothing to do with the episode.

I was really hoping this podcast would be good but had to give up after six episodes. Most interviews are exhausting, with people going on long tangents and few constructive or critical questions. There's constant mention of "studies" or "facts" with absolutely no reference to where the information is actually coming from. All in all a very frustrating podcast that lacks structure and comprehensive research.