Welcome to the holiday hellscape! From unexpected spending that leaves your wallet on a diet, to social obligations making you question your life choices, we've got it all. Join us as we share our mishaps, navigate the festive minefield, and sprinkle in some survival tips to keep your sanity intact. Tune in to hear us (and Paul and Maggie) compare our spending choices and reveal our favorite and least favorite gifts ever received. Best of all, one thing this episode makes abundantly clear: the G...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
In this week’s episode we’re getting personally (and a little bit petty) as we discuss toxic relationships. We know them, and certainly don’t love them, but we sure do love to talk about them. From lovers to friends and everything in between, we’re spilling tea on toxic relationships. Tune in to find out why Kirk is so obsessed with being like Erica, and listen to Andrew pretend he’s ever spoken to a girl who isn’t his mom or landlord. Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and An...
Dec 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 61
Episode 21 of Hellscape Carousel takes a wild, beloved ride through the cinematic world of Film Flops! Join the entire gang, including Paul and Cassie (Andrew’s girlfriend + landlord) as they unravel the enigmatic appeal behind movies that missed the critical mark but found a devoted fanbase. We’ll talk about favorites like National Treasure, Twister, and even some special movies littered with post-9/11 propaganda. Don’t miss the thrill of Film Flops, where we discuss hated movies that we just L...
Dec 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 21
We're back from a quick holiday break to head back to the polls. Well, the type of polls that are consistently wrong and meaningless. That's right, as part two of our last episode about elections we are talking about the surveys that are supposed to tell us where the country is leaning and who to vote for — or do they really?! Featuring the most cursed impression of Trump you'll ever hear! Also listen to The Lie That Binds podcast Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew ...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 20
Aww shit! Here we go again! America just had a round of elections this November and we're gearing up for the presidential election a year from now. Today we explore why this election cycle feels weird, the Trump of it all, and the possibility Limp Bizkit may have caused 9/11. Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Nov 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 19
On this week’s episode we’re putting our resident straight white man, Andrew, in the hot seat. And the best part? No Kirk! We’re stepping into the mind of a straight white man as Erica works to understand her late cat’s biracial identity. Tune in as we answer the age old question of “Why are white guys like that?” Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan) and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Nov 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 18
While Erica takes time off from the podcast for personal reasons, Paul returns to fill in as her replacement. We may be a few days late but we still have that spooky spirit as we discuss what costumes not to wear this Halloween, our favorite costumes from our youth, and why no group of white men should ever be given microphones. Hosted by Paul, Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn). Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 17
We are taking a trip into our worst travel stories, the hellscape of traveling with other people, and why Erica is so big in Japan. Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Oct 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 16
Let's celebrate Erica's birthday in the most fitting way possible: by letting Erica take control yet again and talk about one of her favorite subjects. Are ghosts real? Is there something waiting for us after death? Did Babe Ruth make sweet, sweet love to Kirk? Find out in this week's episode of This is Erica's Podcast, We Are Just Along for the Ride! Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 60
We’re back for the second episode of the fast fashion hellscape. This one comes with helpful links! Clothing Recycling Resources: Retold Recycling: https://www.retoldrecycling.com FABSCRAP (Philly-based): https://fabscrap.org Retrievr: https://retrievr.com Where to Shop: https://goodonyou.eco/affordable-sustainable-fashion-brands/ Thrift Finder (Find thrift shops in your area!) - https://www.thethriftshopper.com Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced...
Oct 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 14
We’re jumping right into Erica’s Hellscape and talking fast fashion. This episode is part one of our two part series on fast fashion. This one comes with helpful links! Clothing Recycling Resources: Retold Recycling: https://www.retoldrecycling.com FABSCRAP (Philly-based): https://fabscrap.org Retrievr: https://retrievr.com Where to Shop: https://goodonyou.eco/affordable-sustainable-fashion-brands/ Thrift Finder (Find thrift shops in your area!) - https://www.thethriftshopper.com Hosted by Erica...
Sep 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 13
Erica is out on PTO this week so we’re bringing you a classic Let’s Unpack That episode. Tune in for the latest news including Lauren Boerbert’s titillating hypocrisy, proof aliens exist for real this time, and can presidents be gay? Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Sep 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 12
Til death do us part? More like til Kirk’s account overdrafts do us part. Weddings have become the death of us all. And we love to hate it and hate to love it. Come join us as we talk about how wedding culture has got wildly out of hand. Let’s get into the wedding Hellscape! Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Sep 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 11
We’re back from vacation and better than ever! What do we mean by better than ever? We mean that Erica is taking the reigns on today’s episode. Erica sits down with three seasoned industry vets to get their perspective on the current SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. This week’s episode is a deep dive into what many “blue collar” actors, actresses and writers are experiencing both in the context of the strikes, and the impacts of AI and steaming services. This episode is a follow up to our previous epi...
Sep 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 10
The myth. The legend. The rat. Scabby sways in the breeze nearby any strike as an icon of worker solidarity and warning to those who dare cross the picket line. Meanwhile, other equally famous icons are joining ranks with the “blue collar actors” to ask for a better deal. What are the strikes about? Do the wealthy and famous deserve to be there? Who’s a scab and who’s fab? And do frogs deserve love, too? Let’s get into the Hellscape! Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andr...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 9
Join us this week on a journey off-world to discover the truth about non-human biologics. Why are we talking about this now? Should we care? Is Taylor Swift an alien? Blast off into the great unknown! Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Aug 18, 2023•50 min•Ep. 8
In this week’s episode Erica takes us to church as we discuss bums, crumbs and scums, and all the toxic masculinity they bring with them. Fueled by Barbie, the pod squad tackles questions like “When does therapy speech become toxic therapy speech?” And “Keke Palmer is dating someone?” Join us as we dissect Jonah Hill’s leaked texts and google Keke Palmer’s baby daddy’s name so you don’t have to! We’re getting to the bottom of why some men can’t simply let women be who they need to be, and why ev...
Aug 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 7
If you’ve spent any amount of time on YouTube or Facebook there is a really good chance you’ve seen an ad for PragerU. But what is it? Yet another cut-rate online university or something a little more sinister? Join us as we force ourselves to gaze into an abyss filled with strawman arguments, cherry-picked statistics, and masterful oversimplifications that any kindergartener could understand on a range of topics from climate change denial to FEMINISM BAD! Who needs peer-reviewed research and nu...
Aug 03, 2023•46 min•Ep. 6
Let’s delve into the bizarre world of celebrity apologies made using the Notes App, Videos, and Musical Numbers. First up, we dive into the apologies of internet sensation Miranda Sings / Colleen Ballinger. We analyze her apologies that blurred the lines between reality and the eccentric online persona. Was there true remorse, or were these apologies merely a part of the act? Next, Andrew brings up the unsettling apology of Kevin Spacey. Join us as we explore the questionable timing, vague langu...
Jul 27, 2023•52 min•Ep. 5
This one goes out to everyone who risked financial ruin to see Beyoncé or Taylor Swift this summer! We’re making the math math on why it costs a small fortune to see your favorite artists perform live… on a screen because floor seats cost more than a car. We’re also crowd-surfing into the hellscape that is fans acting out of line at shows. The best part about this episode? No hidden fees. Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee...
Jul 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 4
We all have a friend who’s so obsessed with their birthday, that it overtakes them, and they let their ego get the best of them and do something super bitchy a few days beforehand. Then they ask you to still celebrate them the very next week. Well, that was America this year. The Supreme Court (SCROTUS) decided to take the country back in time to 1776 in honor of the 4th. Let us take you through the hellscape that is the Supreme Court of the United States. Happy Birthday, America? Hosted by Eric...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 3
In honor of this crusty country's birthday we are taking a lighthearted detour into American conspiracism. We'll explore parallels between the colonial conspiracies that led to the founding of the American Hellscape and the modern conspiracies that have haunted politics over the last decade. Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn) Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Jul 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 3
It is only fitting that our first official episode of Hellscape Carousel podcast is about pride. While all our episodes are a little bit pride, this one especially takes a Hellscape look at pride, gayness and the LGBTQ+ community from a more personal viewpoint. In this episode join us as we talk about Palpable Pride. Now you might be asking what is palpable pride? Well that is what you get when you throw two gay men, one queer woman and Andrew onto microphones. In all seriousness, while celebrat...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1
The birth of the Hellscape Carousel podcast is truly a testimony to its past. Once known as Let’s Unpack That, Paul Warren and a rotating cast of friends discussed everything from religious cults to Disney Channel Original Movies to coming out gay. This was also all before pivoting to all politics all the time due to Paul accidentally becoming a political influencer. Now we — Paul, Erica, Kirk, Andrew and producer Maggie — are taking all of those chaotic elements and turning them into a new podc...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1
