What is you're wrong about podcast about?
You're Wrong About is an American history and pop culture podcast created by Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall. It has been hosted by Marshall since its inception; Hobbes also hosted until 2021. Launched in May 2018, the show explores misunderstood media events interrogating why and how the public got things wrong.
What happened to Thomas Hobbes on you're wrong about?
In October 2021, it was announced that Hobbes was leaving the podcast and the show would continue with Marshall and guests. In 2019, You're Wrong About was named one of the ten best podcasts by Time.
Why did Thomas Hobbes leave the podcast?
The podcast is a part-time effort for both hosts and relies on crowd-funding. The independent nature of the show is rooted in moral concerns about critiquing the media and potential constraints inherent to sponsorship. In October 2021, it was announced that Hobbes was leaving the podcast and the show would continue with Marshall and guests.
Is the confirmation biased podcast worth listening to?
The confirmation biased on this podcast is so glaringly evident that it is hard to listen about truly interesting topics. The hate that flows from these people shading everything they say is shocking, there is no truth to much of what they say. If you have a brain, do yourself a favor, just skip.
What does Eric Garcia tell Sarah and Mike about?
Special guest Eric Michael Garcia tells Mike and Sarah about the deep roots of a pernicious modern myth. Digressions include Mary Tyler Moore, British place names and supermodel dating habits. Mike finally gets to talk about Swedish statistical methods.
What is Mike Warnke's 1972 Memoir about?
This time we're talking about Mike Warnke's 1972 "memoir" about joining a demonic cult and the California hedonism that made him do it. Digressions include thrift stores, "Firestarter" and unjust Best Picture winners.
What did Mike tell Sarah about the troll experiment?
Mike tells Sarah how a troll-ish experiment turned a South Carolina teenager into one of the most maligned women of the 1990s. Digressions include Sally Ride, Anne Hathaway and, as usual, "Newsies.".
What does Mike tell Sarah about the Iraq War?
The Iraq War. Mike tells Sarah about an impending conflict, a dissident singer and America's first internet-enabled cancellation. Digressions include "Freedom Fries" and 1990s record company shenanigans. The co-hosts harmonize for the first time; Mike struggles not to call the Chicks by their former name.
Why does Sarah's sound quality change midway through?
Sarah’s sound quality changes midway through because she moves from a McDonald’s parking lot to a Hardee’s parking lot.Special thanks to Meredith Clark and Allissa Richardson for helping us with the history section of this episode!
Who is the man in the OJ Simpson trial?
The O.J. Simpson Trial: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mr. F. Lee Bailey. Bob Shapiro is on a mission from God, F. Lee Bailey joins the Dream Team, and we get in our DeLorean to meet two of the most notorious Florida Men of the '60s: Carl Coppolino and Murph the Surf.
Who is Michael Hobbes?
Michael Hobbes is a journalist for the Huffington Post , and Sarah Marshall is a writer whose work has appeared in Buzzfeed and The New Republic. Part of their appeal is their chemistry. Both like and respect each other; both are fierce feminists; both have a dry sense of humor.
How often do the NPR voices alternate?
Their voices are also straight out of NPR: soothing and informative, but with just enough character to keep them from being bland. They alternate every week, giving each other two weeks to select an event they want to give a second look at. The topics are eclectic, ranging from political scandals to urban legends.
Why were the bodies of Anastasia and the rest of the family not found?
Because of the haphazard nature of the burials, two bodies were not found. This continued to feed the myth that Anastasia had somehow escaped, and was living in secret exile. It was not until the 1990's that the final two bodies were found, confirming the execution of the entire family.
Why would the police refuse to enter Dahmer's house?
Police would refuse to enter his home in fear of infection, or the revulsion of his sexuality. Weirdly, they also elicit some sympathy for Dahmer, a lonely figure who fell between the cracks of society and let his worst tendencies take over.
