Cancel Me, Daddy
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 317 ratingsThe pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalist Katelyn Burns sees this panic for what it is though: a grift. They take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most outrageous takes, and shedding light on which perspectives are actually being suppressed and left out of the conversation.
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Episodes
Canceling "Link in Bio" Bots (ft. Miles Klee)
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week, Katelyn talks with Miles Klee of Rolling Stone about the annoyingly pernicious "p*ssy in bio" bots that have taken over Twitter lately before coming a popular meme format on the site. The bots have become the latest evidence that the social media site, and even the internet at large may be becoming worse. We talk all of that and more (along with the best out of context cancellations segment since Oliver left). Links: Why Porn Bots Have Taken Over Your Twitter Feed - Rolling Stone...
Canceling Trans and Anti-Trans Discourses (ft. Julia Serano)
February 22, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week, Katelyn talks with legendary trans author and activist Julia Serano, who is coming out with a third edition of her trans feminist book Whipping Girl (March 30). This episode we talk a lot about how the internet has shaped both the trans and anti-trans movements and how trans people can help protect ourselves from the obsessed weirdos that have been radicalized by our existences. Citations: Julia's website: juliaserano.com Julia's book pre-order link: https://www.hachettebookgro...
Canceling Taylor Swift (ft. Frankie de la Cretaz)
February 08, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBHello Cancelers! It feels like Taylor Swift is everywhere this year. She just broke a record at last weekend's Grammy's and this weekend we're likely to see numerous camera shots of her at the Super Bowl as her boyfriend Travis Kelce takes the field. Katelyn spoke with independent journalist Frankie de la Cretaz about everything Taylor, from the relationship, to Gaylors, and the roots of the weird right wing conspiracy theories that have popped up around her. Show links: Cosmo: https://www....
Canceling Hate Speech on Social Media (ft. GLAAD's Leanna Garfield)
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHey Cancelers! This week Katelyn sits down for a discussion with Leanna Garfield, Social Media Safety Program Manager at GLAAD, about how social media companies like Meta and Twitter are profiting from encouraging hate speech online. LGBTQ media advocacy organization GLAAD has been at the forefront of lobbying these companies to take steps towards cracking down on those who spread hate against queer and trans people online. Links: 2023 GLAAD Social Media Safety Index (SMSI) & Platform Score...
Canceling a new type of wife guy (Bill Ackman)
January 11, 2024 15:04 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBOver the last several months a concentrated media campaign to oust the president of Harvard, Claudine Gay, found success. But in the last several weeks, one of its primary figureheads, Bill Ackman, has come into focus on social media. Returning guest Parker Molloy joins us to break it all down and get into some of the underlying power dynamics behind the controversy. If you liked this episode, consider supporting us on Patreon! Links: Bill Ackman's celebrity academic wife Neri Oxman's di...
Canceling James Somerton (ft. Michael Hobbes)
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBLast week, an hbomberguy YouTube video about plagiarism swept across social media and Katelyn found herself right in the middle of the discourse. This week we welcome back guest Michael Hobbes (If Books Could Kill, Maintenance Phase, formerly You're Wrong About) to talk about YouTuber and plagiarist James Somerton's plagiarism and the larger systemic issues that enabled it all. If you appreciated this episode please consider supporting us on Patreon. Citations:Plagiarism and You(Tube) - hb...
Canceling Oliver
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBKnow it's been awhile since you're heard from us! That's because Oliver is leaving the show, and Katelyn's been working hard to figure out what's next. In this episode, we discuss the change decision, what's next, the secret behind the name "Cancel Me, Daddy," and so much more. Spoiler from Oliver: the next era of Cancel Me, Daddy is gonna slap. You can submit your requests for out of context cancellations, support our work and join our community by visiting www.patreon.com/CancelMeDaddy.
Should We Cancel Lizzo?
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA bunch of cancellers asked us what we thought about the allegations against Lizzo, so Katelyn and Oliver decided to dive into the fraught conversation. The two of us talk about the power of celebrity, marginalized people in the public eye facing more scrutiny than more privileged counterparts, fatphobia and cultures of abuse and exploitation. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Leslie, Matt, Adrienne, Diego and Siobhan for making this episo...
Cancelling The Young Turks (ft. Bennie)
August 03, 2023 08:04 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week Katelyn and Oliver sit down with the twitch streamer Bennie, who recently quit her show at The Young Turks news network because of growing transphobia. The three of us discuss navigating hostile media environments as a trans person, disinformation, cis fragility and so much more. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Leslie, Matt Adrienne, Diego and Siobhan for making this episode possible. You can submit your requests for out of c...
Hopelessness is Disinformation (ft. Bridget Todd)
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBTired of the doom and gloom and despair about the world? Good news is we're bringing you an extra special show today about the onslaught of disinformation and hopeless news and and how to recenter our selves and find hope in this dark time. It's a colorful conversation with a brilliant guest, Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls On The Internet. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Leslie, Adrienne, Diego and Siobhan for making this epis...
Titty-gate
June 22, 2023 07:25 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week Katelyn and Oliver sit down to talk about Titty-gate. The two of us have fairly different perspectives surrounding Rosa Montoya being banned from the White House for posting a video where she was briefly topless at the President's Pride celebration on social media. But at the end of the day, we both agree: how can you be that mad about titties? A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Leslie, Adrienne, Diego and Siobhan for making this ...
The Panic Over Social Media and Youth
June 08, 2023 06:41 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBTikTok bans and legally prohibiting minors from having social media accounts is being fueled by fears that social contagion is making young people trans. While this fearmongering about social media hurts young people, there are real concerns when it comes to social media, such as addictive algorithms. Katelyn and Oliver have a frank and nuanced conversation about the current conversation about social media, what's missing and what we should actually be doing to protect young people and make ...
Bluer Skies and Greener Pastures (ft. Morgan Sung)
May 11, 2023 06:43 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week, we're diving in to see what all the fuss around Blue Sky is about. Is it really like Twitter before it got bad and as fun as people are saying? Is the magic temporary or can Blue Sky keep the magic as the platform scales? To talk about that and much more, TechCrunch reporter Morgan Sung joins Katelyn and Oliver for an interesting conversation about news anchors saying skeet on air, cyberbulling Matt Yglesias and endless tittes on the Skyline. A very special thanks to our Cancell...
Cancel Doom Posting (ft. Katherine Cross)
April 27, 2023 07:02 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week we have a VERY special episode with a reappearance of one of our favorite guests, Katherine Cross! This week, she's talking about her recent piece in WIRED magazine When Social Media Presents Only an ‘Unlivable Life’ and how all the doom posting about fascism and anti-trans hate is warping our brains and demobilizing us to fight back. It's an eye opening conversation that's worth your time and attention, especially if you're feeling down and overwhelmed about the state of the wor...
The Internet Can't Handle A Little Friendly Competition (ft. Lyndsey D'Arcangelo)
April 13, 2023 07:36 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week Katelyn sits down with women's sports writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo to discuss the recent controversy regarding double standards, sexism and racism in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Plus, Kate cancels freelance taxes, Oliver, and many of our listener's frustrations. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, Catherine, Dahlia, I Beauregard, Leslie, Adrienne, Diego, Mae and Siobhan for making this episode possible.
The Right Cancelled Chocolate?! (ft. Fae Johnstone)
March 23, 2023 07:15 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBRight wing extremists are doxxing, engaging in a harassment campaign, and starting an international boycott over chocolate ads. Activist Fae Johnstone joins Katelyn and Oliver to share what it's been like to be at the center of the ridiculous controversy, provide a glimpse into politics in another country and share concerns over inclusive ad campaigns with fascism on the rise. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, Catherine, Dahlia, I Beauregard, Leslie, Ad...
Canceling Anti-Fat Medical Institutions (ft. Da'Shaun L. Harrison)
March 09, 2023 08:06 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBRecent guidance has come out recommending children have surgery or go on drugs to lose weight. Why is this a problem and what's the history behind anti-fat politics in America? Katelyn and Oliver sit down with writer, journalist and theorist Da'Shaun Harrison to explore these questions and learn about how anti-fatness is rooted in and inextricable from anti-blackness. Da'Shaun is the author of Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-fatness as Anti-Blackness and Editor-at-Large of Scalawag ...
Back On Our Bullsh*t (ft. Tuck Woodstock)
February 23, 2023 07:56 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBToday we're delving into what's going on at the New York Times after more than 1,200 contributors and writers for the paper signed a letter criticizing the paper's coverage. Spoiler: leadership is not taking it well. Katelyn breaks it down with the one and only Tuck Woodstock, host of the Gender Reveal podcast. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, Catherine, Dahlia, I Beauregard, Leslie, Adrienne, Diego, Mae and Siobhan for making this episode possible. You ca...
Cancel-o Wizard Game-o (ft. Ana Valens)
February 13, 2023 08:43 - 37 minutes - 34 MBFor our two year anniversary, we're of course canceling the bad wizard game with very special guest, gaming journalist Ana Valens. She sits down with Katelyn to share her thoughts about whether there's any ethical way to play, stream or engage with the game and makes some very good jokes. Plus, Oliver opens up about why you've been hearing them less during interviews before cancelling gold start discourse, JAQ-ing off, AI and sharing their deepest fears about our incoming dolphin overlords. ...
We're Back to Cancel the New York Times (ft. Michael Hobbes)
January 26, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe're back and up to our usual hijinks! In this episode, Katelyn delves into this past weekend's transphobic article in the New York Times with the newly declared mascot of the show, Michael Hobbes. The two discuss this year's slew of anti-trans articles at various publications, why this disinformation keeps getting elevated and the concerning lack of trans voices in media. Plus, we cancel paperwork, bosses and Katelyn for making the worst joke in all of history at the end of out of context ...
The Tesla Guy Freaked Out & Bought Twitter (ft. David Karpf)
December 01, 2022 08:48 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week we're delving into the chaos happening on the bird app with Professor Dave Karpf. Katelyn talks to him about Elon's midlife crisis, the sledgehammer he seems to be taking to the app, life on social media after Twitter, the most likely outcomes for the Twitterverse and much, much more. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Adrienne Stewart, Diego Sanchez, Mae Ehrnfelt and Siobhan Green for making this episode possible. You can submit your...
Cancelling Kanye (ft. Tal Lavin)
November 03, 2022 07:34 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week Katelyn talks to Tal Lavin, the author of Culture Warlords, about Kanye West's recent anti-semitism. It's a jumping off point to a deeper conversation about anti-semitism in American society, Christian Zionism, the links between anti-semitism and transphobia and so much more. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Adrienne Stewart, Diego Sanchez and Siobhan Green for making this episode possible. You can submit your requests for out of co...
Combating Hate With Science (ft. Katy Montgomerie)
October 20, 2022 07:35 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week Katelyn sits down with YouTuber and LGBTQ activist Katy Montgomerie to discuss her talk about hate movements being cancelled because of hate. Plus Katy gives some insight into the science of hate and how to combat it. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Adrienne Stewart, Diego Sanchez and Siobhan Green for making this episode possible. You can submit your requests for out of context cancellations, support our work and join our communi...
Cancel Culture Queers (ft. Meredith Talusan)
October 06, 2022 07:35 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week we have an extra special episode lined up for you featuring an in-depth conversation about cancel culture with author Meredith Talusan. Meredith was one of the first people who challenged Oliver about gatekeeping from community that often comes from cancel culture several years ago, and the trio discuss the influences of their views on this touchy topic. In this episode, Meredith talks about how her time growing up in a dictatorship shaped her views, the role power plays in cancel ...
When Everyone Is Welcome, Many Of Us Aren't (ft. Wil Willams)
September 08, 2022 07:28 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week on the show Katelyn and Oliver take a look at what happens when people spreading fascist ideas and hate come into certain spaces, questioning the idea that everyone can be welcome. This conversation revolves around Ben Shapiro showing up unexpectedly at the Podcast Movement conference after the Daily Wire was allowed to have a booth and includes special guest Wil Williams, who makes audio fiction shows through Hug House Productions. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and ab...
Can Speech Be Violence (ft. Michael Hobbes)
August 25, 2022 07:07 - 42 minutes - 59 MBThis episode, Katelyn and Oliver sit down with Michael Hobbes to discuss the awful discourse from the usual cancel culture suspects around the violent attack on author Salman Rushdie. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Adrienne Stewart, Diego Sanchez and Siobhan Green for making this episode possible. You can submit your requests for out of context cancellations, support our work and join our community by visiting www.patreon/CancelMeDaddy.
Can Speech Be Violence? (ft. Michael Hobbes)
August 25, 2022 07:07 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode, Katelyn and Oliver sit down with Michael Hobbes to discuss the awful discourse from the usual cancel culture suspects around the violent attack on author Salman Rushdie. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons Megg, I Beauregard, Adrienne Stewart, Diego Sanchez and Siobhan Green for making this episode possible. You can submit your requests for out of context cancellations, support our work and join our community by visiting www.patreon/CancelMeDaddy.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Alex Jones? (ft. Parker Molloy)
August 16, 2022 07:42 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, Katelyn and I talk to Parker Molloy in the wake of the first Alex Jones trial and unpack how traditional and social media fueled his rise to become the conspiracy theory grifter he is today. To keep up with Parker's work, check out readthepresentage.com. Today's episode comes with a special thanks to our Patrons Megg, I, Adrienne, Diego and Siobhan who subscribe at the Cancelation List and above tiers. You can join our community and support Cancel Me, Daddy at www.patreon....
Love and Cancel
July 21, 2022 14:45 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWe're back! In this episode, Katelyn and Oliver take a closer look at the backlash against Thor: Love and Thunder’s homophobic backlash and its larger implications alongside the weird world of Marvel haters that have popped up on YouTube. A special thanks to Cancelers Megg, I Beauregard, Adrienne, Diego, mgs and Siobhan for supporting this episode at the Cancellation List and above tier. You can become a canceler and support our work at www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy
Dysfunction at The Post
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThis week, Katelyn and I delve into all the drama, dysfunction and chaos that's been happening behind the scenes at The Washington Post this month. Plus, we cancel a listener's ex, talk Lisa Frank Dicks, and bring you your biweekly helping of cancelations. Support or show and join our community at www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy A special thanks to our Cancelers Adrienne Stewart, I Beauregard & Megg for supporting this episode.
Fallout Of A Verdict
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBKatelyn and Oliver are joined this week by The Guardian's Moira Donegan for a follow up on the Depp/Heard verdict. We talk about the potential ramifications the decision could have on the free speech of domestic violence survivors. A special thanks to our Cancelers Adrienne Stewart, I Beauregard & Megg for supporting this episode.
Fallout Of A Verdict (ft. Moira Donegan)
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBKatelyn and Oliver are joined this week by The Guardian's Moira Donegan for a follow up on the Depp/Heard verdict. We talk about the potential ramifications the decision could have on the free speech of domestic violence survivors. A special thanks to our Cancelers Adrienne Stewart, I Beauregard & Megg for supporting this episode.
Deep Depp-ception (ft. Michael Hobbes)
May 26, 2022 07:18 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week Katelyn talks to Maintenance Phase co-host Michael Hobbes about the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, the plethora of minformation around it and the social media fallout. Plus listeners submit a delightful collection of out of context cancellations and Katelyn tells Oliver a story about how an odd dream probably saved her life once.
Deep Depp-ception
May 26, 2022 07:18 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBThis week Katelyn talks to Maintenance Phase co-host Michael Hobbes about the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, the plethora of minformation around it and the social media fallout. Plus listeners submit a delightful collection of out of context cancellations and Katelyn tells Oliver a story about how an odd dream probably saved her life once.
Cancelling SCOUTS
May 12, 2022 07:07 - 46 minutes - 64 MBThis week Katelyn and Oliver are taking on the highest court in the national because...there was obviously no other option. For this episode we invited Ian Millhiser, an expert on the Supreme Court and Senior correspondent at Vox, to break down his case against SCOTUS. It's a colorful conversation with lots of verbal shitposting despite the grim world we're living in right now. Sometimes we've just got to laugh to keep from crying. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our com...
Cancelling SCOTUS
May 12, 2022 07:07 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week Katelyn and Oliver are taking on the highest court in the national because...there was obviously no other option. For this episode we invited Ian Millhiser, an expert on the Supreme Court and Senior correspondent at Vox, to break down his case against SCOTUS. It's a colorful conversation with lots of verbal shitposting despite the grim world we're living in right now. Sometimes we've just got to laugh to keep from crying. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our com...
Canceling Elon Musk (ft. A.E. Osworth)
April 28, 2022 07:35 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBCancel Me, Daddy is finally back—just in time to cover the dystopian news of Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter. In this episode Katelyn shares her concerns about what this means for the Internet, her career and trans Twitter. Then, Oliver sits down with author A.E. Osworth to discus their stunning debut novel, We Are Watching Eliza Bright, exploring themes of disinformation, parasocial relationships, messy queer communities and more. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our c...
War Isn't Cancel Culture
March 10, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBKatelyn and Oliver are talking about how right wing pundits can’t help but make the war in Ukraine all about their favorite culture war issue and looking at some of the most outrageous takes getting play in right-wing media. Plus, the pair discuss Andrew Cuomo's recent complaints about being cancelled, open up about mental health struggles in these dark times, and take on some out of context cancellations. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become ...
Why Everyone On Twitter Is A Jerk (ft. Katherine Cross)
February 24, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWhy is everyone on Twitter is such an asshole? Katherine Cross, an incredibly talented sociologist researching online harassment, answers that question this week on Cancel Me, Daddy. This episode has both Katelyn and Oliver thinking about how they use Twitter, and Katherine gives lots of practical steps about how to navigate online harassment and support others in the bird app's crosshairs. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: h...
Why Everyone On Twitter Is A Jerk
February 24, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWhy is everyone on Twitter is such an asshole? Katherine Cross, an incredibly talented sociologist researching online harassment, answers that question this week on Cancel Me, Daddy. This episode has both Katelyn and Oliver thinking about how they use Twitter, and Katherine gives lots of practical steps about how to navigate online harassment and support others in the bird app's crosshairs. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: h...
Canceling Spotify LIVE!
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBKatelyn and Oliver host their first live show, with an incredible lineup of special guests from the very first year of Cancel Me, Daddy. The pair are joined by Parker Malloy, Terra Field, Jude Doyle, Sara Luterman and Emily St. James (formerly VanDerWerff) where topics range from big existential questions about cancel culture, to the Spotify controversy over platforming Joe Rogan's misinformation, to the cancel culture grift economy and sex toys. It's a wild, zany wide after a wilder year!...
Canceling Katelyn
January 27, 2022 16:46 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBKatelyn and Oliver discuss the recent harassment campaign Katelyn recently found herself on the receiving end of and what that says about cancel culture and being a trans woman on the internet. Then the pair delve into the dark abyss that is intersection of heterosexuality and TikTok to give you the run down on the West Elm Caleb discourse. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy
Cancel Me, Father
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week Katelyn & Oliver bringing you a very special episode to start off the year by cancelling....The Pope! They discuss the head of the Catholic Church's remarks about cancel culture and discuss the institution's troubling and hypocritical history. In this episode, these cancel culture experts explore how even grifters who don't have much of a platform are cashing in on the cancel culture grift economy. Plus, there's colorful discussion of neck beards, cryptocurrency, Oreo wine and so m...
Cancel Me, Santa (ft. Parker Molloy)
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFor this year's last episode, Katelyn & Oliver dive into the War on Christmas with the one and only Parker Molloy, author of The Present Age Newsletter and former editor-at-large of Media Matters. In this episode, we discuss Fox News' burning Christmas tree, the historical origins of the so-called War on Christmas, and how the right-wing talking point relates to the ongoing conversation around cancel culture. Plus, we have our very first Cancel Us segment, where we invite you to cancel us fo...
Please Mess With Texas (Ranch Nog Edition)
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week, Katelyn & Oliver delve into the effort in Texas to ban LGBTQ books from schools and follow up on the latest in the Chapelle saga. Plus, things get a little strange with discussion of a furby drag king...and Katelyn's "favorite" condiment: ranch nog.
The Fighting Sealions (ft. Michale Hobbes)
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBKatelyn and Oliver are joined by journalist and Maintenance Phase co-host Michael Hobbes to discuss the most ingenious cancel culture grift yet, the newly formed (and unaccredited) University of Austin. The new college doesn’t offer degrees but is still likely to make boatloads of cash. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy
The Fighting Sealions (ft. Michael Hobbes)
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBKatelyn and Oliver are joined by journalist and Maintenance Phase co-host Michael Hobbes to discuss the most ingenious cancel culture grift yet, the newly formed (and unaccredited) University of Austin. The new college doesn’t offer degrees but is still likely to make boatloads of cash. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy
Netflix Part 2
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBKatelyn and Oliver revisit the Netflix/Dave Chappelle controversy with an in-depth interview with the two trans employees most affected by the fallout. Joining the show are B. Pagels-Minor, who was fired by Netflix after helping to organize the company’s trans employee walkout, and Terra Field, who was briefly suspended after a Twitter thread of hers criticizing the company’s decision-making around Chappelle’s special went viral. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our commu...
Shame on Chappelle (ft. Imara Jones)
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIt wouldn't be Cancel Me, Daddy if we didn't delve into Dave Chappelle's horrible, new Netflix special "The Closer." Katelyn and Oliver are joined by the one and only Imara Jones of TransLash Media who shares her sharp analysis and insightful perspective on the hateful special who's actually being silenced. The trio discuss how Netflix can't "carbon offset" bigotry, the ways this special puts Black trans women especially at risk, and the problem with hate being profitable. Cancel Me, Daddy...
The Depp's of Cancel Culture
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week Katelyn and Oliver-Ash dive into Johnny Depp's insipid remarks about cancel culture and the latest Republican panic over the National Archives adding a content notice to give people diving into historical documents a heads up about our nation's troubling past. Plus, the pair discuss whether cancel culture is a phenomenon created by the media and how much our industry is actually to blame. I What topics do you want to see us cover in the coming weeks? Let us know by leaving a messa...