All The Things That Make Us Uncomfortable
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsATMU is conversing about pop culture, politics, and all things geekdom with a leftist bent and a constant shudder of discomfort.
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Episodes
50 Shades of Grey: A Commentary Odyssey
June 19, 2019 00:57 - 2 hours - 121 MBThe ATMU Crew comment on 50 shades of Grey.
Is Fantasy only fun for White Guys?
December 03, 2018 23:37 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe ATMU crew talks fantasy! Is fantasy only for nerdy white men, or is it opening to a broader audience with more progressive views?
Are Adults a little too into Cartoons?
November 15, 2018 20:17 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThe ATMU crew discusses why adults watch cartoons for children, and love it! Starring Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Legend of Korra, with Disney and Miyazaki films!
Is the Final Girl Finally Dead?
October 31, 2018 19:35 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThe ATMU crew discusses the new Halloween remake and its franchise's influence on the final girl trope in slashers.
Are all our Favs Problematic?
October 05, 2018 00:31 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe ATMU crew discusses all their favorite problematic pieces of media, trying to figure out what's ok and what's not when consuming media.
Is Spirituality a Cult?
August 16, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThe ATMU crew discuss whether all spiritualities inevitably lead to cults. (With special appearances by Satanism, Atheism, and Buddhism!)
Should Whedon have Stayed in the 90s?
August 02, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThe ATMU crew discusses their changing thoughts on Whedon's shows and movies. Can the artist's life be removed from their work?
Is Social Media Making us Psychopaths?
July 26, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThe ATMU crew discusses the potential effects of social media on our psyches. Is social media making us more psychopathic than older forms of socialization?
Are Millennials Obsessed with the End of the World?
July 19, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThe gang discusses whether snowflake millennials are a little too obsessed with the apocalypse.
Are Genderbent Remakes Killing Classic Franchises?
July 12, 2018 21:30 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThe gang discusses whether flipping the cast of classic franchises from male to female is killing the original heart and intent of those franchises.
Are Creepypasta Goosebumps for Hipsters?
July 05, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThe gang discusses the origins of creepypasta, arguing whether goosebumps were creepypasta before they were cool.
Should Games be Gayer?
June 21, 2018 11:16 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn honor of Pride month and E3, ATMU discusses the state of gaming, romance plots, lootboxes, and of course whether LGBTQ+ progress has destroyed the Industry (Spoilers: It didn't).
Does a Spook a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
June 13, 2018 02:56 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThe gang discusses whether watching horror helps with anxiety.
Did 90s Cartoons create Furries?
June 06, 2018 14:38 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe gang discusses why 90s cartoons are so sexy, leading them to ask the question, "did they create furries?"
Is AI Misogynist?
May 30, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThe gang discusses the gendered nature of AI in modern science fiction after they are disturbed by the reveal of Google Duplex.
Is Thanos Bae?
May 24, 2018 21:57 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThe gang discusses whether genocide is A-OK if you are a sexy purple man while doing it.