A cozy Halloween intro turns into a tough but needed conversation about racism, accountability, and how fast the internet can lose the plot. We share why inner-child joy and speaking up are connected, then walk through a viral moment where a racial slur got brushed off as “awkward laughter.” If you’ve ever wondered where apology ends and accountability begins, or why audiences keep mistaking critique for “hate,” you’ll find clarity here—along with a push for action that goes beyond statements...
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A cozy Halloween intro turns into a tough but needed conversation about racism, accountability, and how fast the internet can lose the plot. We share why inner-child joy and speaking up are connected, then walk through a viral moment where a racial slur got brushed off as “awkward laughter.” If you’ve ever wondered where apology ends and accountability begins, or why audiences keep mistaking critique for “hate,” you’ll find clarity here—along with a push for action that goes beyond statements...
Something strange happens when we spend too much time scrolling through feeds, watching reality shows, and following strangers online. We forget the line between entertainment and reality. The imaginary relationships we build with public figures start feeling real, and suddenly we're fighting like our lives depend on defending people who don't know we exist. This episode dives deep into the disturbing trend of parasocial relationships through the lens of recent Love Island drama. What should...
The Napkin In Between
A cozy Halloween intro turns into a tough but needed conversation about racism, accountability, and how fast the internet can lose the plot. We share why inner-child joy and speaking up are connected, then walk through a viral moment where a racial slur got brushed off as “awkward laughter.” If you’ve ever wondered where apology ends and accountability begins, or why audiences keep mistaking critique for “hate,” you’ll find clarity here—along with a push for action that goes beyond statements...