Are They Canceled?
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The official podcast of cancel culture. Investigating one case at a time, Ramneet and Jared will decide once and for all who’s canceled and who isn’t. And if they get themselves canceled along the way? Well, that’s a small price to pay for the pursuit of truth.
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Is James Corden canceled?
January 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBJoin us as we chart the ups and downs (and downs and downs) of James Corden's career, from British comedian to American nuisance. Content warning: egg yolk omelets Support the show
Is Whoopi Goldberg canceled?
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWill Whoopi Goldberg become the first-ever recipient of an EGOTC? (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, Canceled?) Jared and Ramneet break down her on-air faux pas, and ask an even more important question: do we still need The View? Support the show
Is Justin Trudeau canceled?
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThe first state leader ever brought to Ramneet and Jared’s cancel court, Justin Trudeau is known for his charm, his dump truck ass, a fraught relationship with the First Nations peoples of Canada, and an alarmingly prolific history of using blackface. Ramneet breaks it all down and contextualizes it for us while Jared makes jokes he immediately regrets and admits to not really knowing what a pipeline is. Find us on social media: @aretheycanceled Write us a review or so help me Support the ...
Is Lana Del Rey canceled?
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBJared announces his support for the #LogOffLana movement in this non-exhaustive history of goofs and blunders by singer, songwriter, and 2010s icon Lana Del Rey. Is her artistic brilliance enough to counteract the fact that most of what she says on social media is absolute opossum shit? Lana Del Rey’s 10-Year War With the Culture: A 10-year history of backlash. https://www.vulture.com/article/lana-del-rey-cancelled-timeline.html Know your meme: Question for the culture. https://knowyourme...
Is Mother Teresa canceled?
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBMother Teresa, AKA Saint Teresa of Calcutta, AKA Mama Tee-tee, is often the first person called to mind when you hear words like "selfless" or "saintlike." The real story is much darker. Ramneet and Jared wrestle with the Catholicism in their pasts and attempt the impossible: canceling a saint. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/02/25/why-to-many-critics-mother-teresa-is-still-no-saint/ https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/31/asia/mother-teresa-controversies/index.html Please ...
Is Demi Lovato canceled?
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBNote: This episode was recorded and released shortly before Demi Lovato came out as non-binary. We've updated the description below to use "they/them" pronouns, but you'll hear "she/her" throughout this episode. They're sorry not sorry... But should they just be regular sorry? Pop semi-star Demi Lovato has a stack of ill-advised tweets as high as a skyscraper. Jared ticks them off one by one so he and Ramneet can decide whether they need to give our hearts a break. We're confident you're go...
Is Demi Levato canceled?
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBNote: This episode was recorded and released shortly before Demi Lovato came out as non-binary. We've updated the description below to use "they/them" pronouns, but you'll hear "she/her" throughout this episode. They're sorry not sorry... But should they just be regular sorry? Pop semi-star Demi Lovato has a stack of ill-advised tweets as high as a skyscraper. Jared ticks them off one by one so he and Ramneet can decide whether they need to give our hearts a break. We're confident you're go...
Is the American flag canceled?
April 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWhat does the American flag stand for, and to whom? When you see too many of them in one place, it can be a red flag. (But also a white and blue one.) Just in time for Flag Day (which, in the US, is every day), Ramneet and Jared decide whether Betsy Ross should have just made a nice blouse instead. The Changing Meaning of the US Flag Under Trump How I Came to View the American Flag as a Threat Tweets About Kaepernick vs. January 6 Find us on social at @aretheycanceled. Write us a sexy glo...
Is awards season canceled?
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB'Tis the season... for arcane eligibility rules, shady categorizations, and celebrities not getting what they want. Ramneet and Jared throw away whatever chance they had of scoring an EGOT by attempting to cancel the beloved American institution of entertainment awards shows. Find us on social: @aretheycanceled Why haven't you written us a review yet? Support the show
Is Awards Season canceled?
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB'Tis the season... for arcane eligibility rules, shady categorizations, and celebrities not getting what they want. Ramneet and Jared throw away whatever chance they had of scoring an EGOT by attempting to cancel the beloved American institution of entertainment awards shows. Find us on social: @aretheycanceled Why haven't you written us a review yet? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aretheycanceled)
Is RuPaul canceled?
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB"Based on the judges' critiques, I've made some decisions. RuPaul: In the TV Legend maxi-challenge, your rising tide lifted all boats. But tonight on the runway, you left us capsized in the Hudson. I'm sorry, my dear, but you're up for cancellation." After discussing RuPaul's messy history with trans inclusion, fracking, and weird egotistical nonsense, will Jared and Ramneet tell the legendary drag queen and reality host "Shantay, you stay," or will he be asked to sashay away once and for a...
Is Shia LaBeouf canceled?
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you're vaguely aware that Shia LaBeouf has been up to some outright heinous behavior but you can't be bothered to Google his name, Ramneet's got you covered. Our hosts also channel their lifetimes of wisdom to wax philosophical about the nature of forgiveness. This episode includes descriptions of intimate partner violence, including physical abuse and sexual assault. Do what's right for you. For some people, that could be listening with a friend, listening in a familiar and comfortable ...
Are memes canceled?
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBMeme responsibly! There's more to memes than meets the eye, as Jared and Ramneet will explore herein. Jared talks painfully slowly in parts of this episode, so play at 1.25x speed if you must. Buzzfeed's Internet Live event in 2019 The Alma article referenced about the alt-right origins of a popular meme The Teen Vogue article referenced about digital blackface A Time profile of Brittany "Broski" Tomlinson (in which the details differ slightly from what Jared shares) Jared ended up goin...
Is Sia canceled?
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBShe's gonna swing from the cancel-elier. From the cancel-elier! She's gonna Tweet like tomorrow doesn't exist. Like it doesn't exist! Australian chanteuse Sia made it far without raising much controversy, but when she finally did with the trailer for her upcoming film Music, she... didn't handle it well. Ramneet and Jared explore. "An actually autistic person responds to Sia’s controversial new film Music" Washington Post report on Autism Speaks Trailer for Music ASPCA commercial featur...
Is Joe Rogan canceled?
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBStaying culturally relevant 20 years after hosting a game show about eating bison testicles is no small feat. Nor is becoming the most polarizing figure in the podcast industry while maintaining maximum straight-white-guy blandness. Jared and Ramneet are opening themselves up to the slings and arrows of a monumentally insufferable fanbase by discussing Joe “Guys, He’s Not Racist if You Give Him a Chance!!!” Rogan. A true independent thinker comes to the defense of his hero (several eyeroll...
Are we canceled?
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSeason 2 of ‘Are They Canceled?’ is upon us. Before we get to our standard fare of cancelling all of your favs, we’re looking inward: are we canceled? It’s unstructured, self-aware, and delightful. We tried to find links to the 9/11 TikTok and Lobster Tail tweet but we’re not detectives, okay!? — About India farm workers’ strike — More about India farm workers’ strike — Article: "The significance of Sen. Kamala Harris’ speaking Tamil on a national stage" — Ramneet’s demands for both VP-...
Is PETA canceled?
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBTreating animals ethically sounds well and good, but does this headline-grabbing non-profit have something darker under the surface? Read more: PETA's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad History of Killing Animals Find us on social media: @aretheycanceled Support the show
Is J.K. Rowling canceled?
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBDoes this mega-best-selling writer have toxic garbage opinions, or is this all just a witch(craft and wizardry)hunt? (It's probably the first one but you'll have to listen to find out for sure.) Ramneet and Jared break down J.K. Rowling's transphobia and dig deeper into what it actually means to cancel someone whose books were a big part of your childhood or whatever. "J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues" "We the Mudbloods: J. K. Rowling and the...
Is J. K. Rowling canceled?
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBDoes this mega-best-selling writer have toxic garbage opinions, or is this all just a witch(craft and wizardry)hunt? (It's probably the first one but you'll have to listen to find out for sure.) Ramneet and Jared break down J.K. Rowling's transphobia and dig deeper into what it actually means to cancel someone whose books were a big part of your childhood or whatever. "J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues" "We the Mudbloods: J. K. Rowling and the...
Are Lilly Singh & Awkwafina canceled?
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBTwo women, so many cultures. Ramneet and Jared walk you through the phenomenon of cultural appropriation. Find us on social media: @aretheycanceled Support the show
Is cancel culture canceled?
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBGetting kind of meta in here. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/stop-firing-innocent/613615/ Check us out on social: @aretheycanceled Support the show
Is Scientology canceled?
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBI think we know what the answer to this one is going to be but it's still fun to talk about. Jared drank coffee instead of vodka before recording this one and it seems like a successful choice. In addition to putting their lives at risk by canceling Scientology, Ramneet asks Jared a series of personal questions and helps him name his next cat. Follow us on social media: @aretheycanceled. Support the show
The Canceled: Where are they now?
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJared and Ramneet revisit three classic cancellations and give an updated opinion. Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s 2016 Phone Call Leaks: Read the Full Transcript Taylor Swift uses leaked Kanye phone call to raise money for hungry families, roiling Kim Kardashian Ellen Degeneres: Kevin Porter thread Jameela Jamil: "Slim and Privileged" profile Follow us on social media: @aretheycanceled Rate and review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
Pandemic Special: Are Drs. Phil & Dr. Oz canceled?
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe're licensed to cancel, and Dr. Phil is licensed to shut up and mind his own business. It's Time for Oprah to Renounce Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Over Their Dangerous Coronavirus Propaganda Dr. Phil McGraw Says He “Probably Used Bad Examples” In Comments About Coronavirus “Fallout” What Dr. Phil Said About COVID-19 Coronavirus, Here Is How Twitter Reacted Twitter/Instagram: @aretheycanceled Website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Co-Created and Co-Produced by your hosts, Ramneet and Jared Supp...
Most Canceled During Covid: Drs. Phil & Oz
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe're licensed to cancel, and Dr. Phil is licensed to shut up and mind his own business. It's Time for Oprah to Renounce Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Over Their Dangerous Coronavirus Propaganda Dr. Phil McGraw Says He “Probably Used Bad Examples” In Comments About Coronavirus “Fallout” What Dr. Phil Said About COVID-19 Coronavirus, Here Is How Twitter Reacted Twitter/Instagram: @aretheycanceled Website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Co-Created and Co-Produced by your hosts, Ramneet and Jared Supp...
Pandemic special: Are the protestors canceled?
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBRamneet, Jared, and special guest Kristal discuss whether Anti-Quarantiners could possibly not be canceled. Note: This episode was recorded in late April 2020, before disproportionate policing of black communities for "not social distancing" entered the news. Your hosts aren't totally oblivious, they're just ~~ from the past ~~. Follow us on social media: @aretheycanceled Go to our never-updated website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aretheycanceled)
Pandemic special: Are the Anti-Stay-at-Home protestors canceled?
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBRamneet, Jared, and special guest Kristal discuss whether Anti-Quarantiners could possibly not be canceled. Note: This episode was recorded in late April 2020, before disproportionate policing of black communities for "not social distancing" entered the news. Your hosts aren't totally oblivious, they're just ~~ from the past ~~. Other note: The title of this episode was changed on May 30, 2020 (from "Are the protestors canceled?") to prevent confusion about to whom it refers. Follow us on...
Most Canceled During Covid: Anti-Quarantiners
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBRamneet, Jared, and special guest Kristal discuss whether Anti-Quarantiners could possibly not be canceled. Note: This episode was recorded in late April 2020, before disproportionate policing of black communities for "not social distancing" entered the news. Your hosts aren't totally oblivious, they're just ~~ from the past ~~. Follow us on social media: @aretheycanceled Go to our never-updated website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Support the show
Most Canceled During Covid: Celebrities who think they're helping
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn Part 1 of a special Covid-19 series, Ramneet and Jared welcome guest Michelle (@meeshoffleash), who shares her takes on celebrities who think they're helping, and comes off smarter than both of them, even though she just found out about Twitter. Articles referenced: — This 'Imagine' Cover Is No Heaven — Reese Witherspoon's Disastrous Dress Giveaway for Teachers — Celebrities, coronavirus has exposed how irrelevant you have become Support the show
Pandemic Special: Are celebrities canceled?
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn Part 1 of a special Covid-19 series, Ramneet and Jared welcome guest Michelle (@meeshoffleash), who shares her takes on celebrities who think they're helping, and comes off smarter than both of them, even though she just found out about Twitter. Articles referenced: — This 'Imagine' Cover Is No Heaven — Reese Witherspoon's Disastrous Dress Giveaway for Teachers — Celebrities, coronavirus has exposed how irrelevant you have become Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aretheycanceled)
Is Jameela Jamil canceled?
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn the last episode recorded before the dawn of our ongoing global health crisis, Jared and Ramneet talk about Jameela Jamil, star of The Good Place and villain of Twitter. Twitter/Instagram: @aretheycanceled Website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Co-Created and Co-Produced by your hosts, Ramneet and Jared Support the show
Is Ellen DeGeneres canceled?
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBShe may have been the first gay person, but that was over 20 years ago! These days, she's friends with everyone and it's really annoying. But is she canceled? Only Ramneet and Jared know the answer. Kevin Hart interview George Bush defense Gayest Episode Ever: Ellen Comes Out* Twitter/Instagram: @aretheycanceled Website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Co-Created and Co-Produced by your hosts, Ramneet and Jared Support the show
Is Priyanka Chopra canceled?
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Ramneet commits a vicious act of brown-on-brown crime when she breaks down Priyanka Chopra's missteps. Meanwhile, Jared makes jokes, about 75% of which land. They also invent a powerful new app and rank the Jonas Brothers by hotness. Twitter/Instagram: @aretheycanceled Website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Co-Created and Co-Produced by your hosts, Ramneet and Jared Support the show
Is Taylor Swift canceled?
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBJared loves Taylor Swift so much, but that doesn't mean he can't talk about the criticisms that "some people" have for her. Ramneet is not coming with Jared to Lover Fest East 2020. Find out whether she's canceled! "Swiftly to the alt-right" article: http://popfront.us/2017/09/swiftly-to-the-alt-right-taylor-subtly-get-the-lower-case-kkk-in-formation/ "All Too Well" performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7EexjQdT0s (not mentioned in the episode but...
Is Aziz Ansari canceled?
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBComedian-actor-writer Aziz Ansari might have gotten canceled in January 2018 and then again in July 2019. This is his story. Babe.net's "I Went on a Date with Aziz Ansari:" https://babe.net/2018/01/13/aziz-ansari-28355 RAINN: http://rainn.org/ What is consent?: https://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/what-consent/ Twitter/Instagram: @aretheycanceled Website: aretheycanceledpodcast.com Co-Created and Co-Produced by your hosts, Ramneet and Jared Support the show
What is Cancel Culture?
February 13, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBOkay team, are you ready to cancel some people? Not so fast — first, let's explain what this podcast and "Cancel Culture" are all about. Listen and learn. Also, this was recorded a few months ago, so references to "recently" and "like, last week" are dubious. "President" Trump's remarks mentioning cancel culture: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-74th-session-united-nations-general-assembly/ Taylor Swift's almost-perfect Vogue interview: https://www....
What is cancel culture?
February 13, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBOkay team, are you ready to cancel some people? Not so fast — first, let's explain what this podcast and "Cancel Culture" are all about. Listen and learn. Also, this was recorded a few months ago, so references to "recently" and "like, last week" are dubious. "President" Trump's remarks mentioning cancel culture: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-74th-session-united-nations-general-assembly/ Taylor Swift's almost-perfect Vogue interview: https://www....