Weird Studies - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Never fails to reframe things well known and introduce things exciting. I so appreciate the dialogue between the hosts - collegial without ever becoming to inside joke-y, and always open to each other’s interpretations. An absolute treasure and must listen.

This is the podcast that I have been looking for-deep dives into things that are familiar and mentions of things that I never knew existed. It’s a real meat and potatoes of two people exploring what is true, what is meaningful, and all the things that the naturally curious wonder about. Love it!

Brilliant wide ranging heartfelt conversation— and very, very funny. In particular I take a curtsy to these guys for the recent episode on free expression: much more complex nuanced take on the frightening muting and policing we are seeing right now on every side. And I too (as a woman) find it creepy some lady quantified the times you had female guests/ referenced art by women — some seriously scary totalitarian shizzat. Keep on talking! 💜

This show is a rarity. It doesn’t involve having Wikipedia articles regurgitated back to you and also manages to avoid the typical right wing conspiracy nonsense that infects so many other “weird” media outlets which obsess about imaginary left wing plots from three decades ago while conveniently ignoring the act right wing plots in broad daylight that happened just three years ago!

They don’t draw imaginary connections or insult your intelligence. They’re not grifters selling people what they want to hear. The world needs more of this.

The “F is for Fake” episode is one of my favorite podcast episodes ever and I’m only halfway though but I had to stop and write this review.