I don't like a lot of horror podcasts as a queer POC because they can pivot into the weird dude-bro cringe energy, real fast. This pod has always been a welcome change because of how thoughtful and intentional the research and conversations are. Chelsea handles it all with such consideration and intention. Her research, her takes, the topics/themes she notes and discusses... Always handled with care and respect for the people, lifestyles & experiences she may not be familiar with. We love a queen who can serve you dissertation, history, comedy and a wealth of horror knowledge all on one plate, okay!? 👑👑 She is a masterclass in hosting and reviewing. No notes sis. ✨💁🏾♂️
James on the other hand... He's great. He's funny. He's our handsome wholesome horror himbo Dad, and this show wouldn't be what it is without him either! But... his occasional "NoT aLl MeN" and "doN't FoRgEt AbOuT mEn's PeRsPeCtIvE" energy is making this pod hard to listen to. I ignore it a lot when he does it - and let's be real, he does it a lot, lol - but James loves to hijack a conversation and derail it into men's feelings. It can come across super tone/deaf.
I stopped listening for awhile after the episode where the gang was covering The Substance. James's "not all men" was showing and it was just... too much. He seemed so incapable of just listening. He almost compulsively needed to juxtapose the experiences of men and women when the conversation and the movie itself WAS CLEARLY NOT ABOUT MEN. It was just unnecessary and odd.
James, pleeeease just listen to women tell you about their experiences without derailing their point to include your POV? Not a good look.
@chip the i.t. guy - how does James’s dong taste? lol. Keep glazing that dong, cracker. lol.
