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Cancel Me, Daddy

Katelyn Burns, Christine Grimaldi, Flytrap Mediaart19.com

The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalists Katelyn Burns and Christine Grimaldi see 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

Conservatives Go Gonzo

This week, Katelyn and Oliver and delving into the conservative controversy around a wholesome episode of a Muppet's show for kids that features a trans affirming story line. Plus, they talk about what Louie CK's national tour tells us about cancel culture (or the lack thereof). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 12, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Democracy Dies with Dogma

This week Katelyn and Oliver are back to discuss the Washington Post banning Felicia Somnez from covering stories about sexual assault after she spoke up about her own experience with sexual violence. Plus, the two discuss their love for Ted Lasso and cancel queer discourse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 29, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 12

How Twitter Can Undo A Life (ft. Emily VanDerWerff)

This week Katelyn and Oliver-Ash interview Emily VanDerWerff about her article about the fallout from the story "I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter" and the devastating impact it had on the talented writer Isabel Fall. The conversation touches on the way the Twitter algorithm encourages these kinds of pile ons, what our responsibility is, transmisogyny and so much more. You can read Emily's piece in Vox here: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22543858/isabel-fall-attack-helicopter Isabe...

Jul 08, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Only Fans Fuckery

In this show, Katelyn and Oliver dive into reports that OnlyFans is likely to start moving away from adult content. We discuss how sex workers are often exploited to build online platforms, what that says about who's voices get heard, and how the move is likely rooted in government censorship. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

Jun 24, 202124 minEp. 10

The Cancel Culture Grift Hypocrisy

Katelyn and Oliver look at Nikole Hannah-Jones being denied tenure at the University of North Carolina, the baseless criticisms of her 1619 project at the NYTimes and the effort across the country to censor professors and teachers from sharing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 10, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 9

"Cancelling" Mother's Day & Snow White

This week Katelyn & Oliver dive into some of the latest nothing burger panic on the right. First, we discuss the right wing panic that boiled over this Mother's Day over using gender neutral reproductive language. Then, we look at how mild cultural criticism of an updated Disney ride is spurring one of the latest panics. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

May 13, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A Recycled Moral Panic

This episode we have an in-depth conversation about cancel culture and some of the moral panic's roots with Michael Hobbes, of the popular podcasts "You're Wrong About" and "Maintenance Phase."Katelyn, Oliver, and Michael discuss tactics the right uses to create moral panics and how they rope journalists in to spread their propaganda, how it's okay for college kids to be annoying and go a little too far, and why political correctness with new branding has reemerged as a pet issue of the right. Y...

Apr 29, 20211 hrEp. 7

The Outrage Industrial Complex

In this episode, Katelyn and Oliver delve into the Republican temper tantrum over Major League Baseball pulling its All Star game out of Georgia in response to the state’s draconian voter suppression law...and shed light about how it’s part of a larger, more ominous strategy to shut down dissent. Plus, the two explore an existential question: Is “cancel culture” even real? You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/...

Apr 15, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Substack Bros & Teen Vogue

Katelyn and Oliver-Ash explore the controversy surrounding Alexi McCammond's being appointed to—and then stepping down from—the role of Editor in Chief at Teen Vogue. Plus, Oliver takes on the Substack bros with a deep and thoughtful conversation with author Jude Ellison S. Doyle . You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Poli...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Cuomo Shit & Tater Dicks

he Cancel Daddy comes for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in light of his decrying “cancel culture” in response to calls for his resignation due to several allegations of sexual misconduct. Plus Katelyn and Oliver discuss the bizarre controversy over Mr. Potato Head, pearl clutching about Dr. Seuss and what books we should actually be concerned about over calls for them to be taken off the shelves. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show:...

Mar 18, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 4

America Uncancelled?

Hosts Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Kleine break down the events of this weekend's Conservative Political Action Convention (CPAC), and the hypocrisy behind its theme: "America Uncancelled." They also give in depth analysis of the newest beneficiary of the cancel culture grift economy, former Smith College professor Jodie Shaw. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy Learn more about your ad choices....

Mar 04, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Sia's Snafu & The Mandalorian Mess

Hosts Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Kleine delve into the temper tantrums surrounding the ousting of Gina Carano from the hit show The Mandolorian over her anti-semitic social media post and dispel the myth there’s a double-standard against Republicans in Hollywood. Plus, talented disability journalist Sara Luterman comes on the show to discuss the dumpster fire that is Sia’s new film Music. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekly show: https:...

Feb 18, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Zenith of Cancel Culture

In our first show, hosts Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Kleine jump headfirst into the fray by poking holes in the right-wing panic over cancel culture after the insurrection on January 6 from lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Matt Gaetz. Plus, they discuss whether the firing of New York Times editor Lauren Wolfe over an innocuous tweet has anything to do with this whole cancel culture thing or not. You can support Cancel Me, Daddy on Patreon to join our community and help us become a weekl...

Feb 04, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing Cancel Me, Daddy

The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalists Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Kleine see this panic for what it is though: a grift. In this new podcast, 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. You can hear a new episode...

Jan 24, 20211 min