So Disappointed

@sodisappointed.bsky.social

A new podcast exploring the cultural phenomenon of widespread disappointment. www.sodisappointedpod.com All episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts.

Terry has pulled quite the editing shift tonight. Enjoy his stellar efforts tomorrow. The latest episode of So Disappointed will magically appear some time in the night! We hope you enjoy it (and PLEASE leave us a few stars and a review, we’d do it for you)

Jared Leto and everyone like him are so much more than disappointing. Genuine question: why do YOU think predators can hide in plain sight for so long while everyone knows (more or less) what they’re like? Why are they able to maintain their status? Who or what is propping them up?

As parents, we shouldn’t have favourite kids, it’s wrong and callous and STOP IT, okay? As podcasters we shouldn’t have favourite episodes. It’s wrong and callous and… Here’s my (Wendy’s) favourite from season 1 (parts one AND two) audioboom.com/posts/879834...

Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part One)

In this very special two-part episode, we take a look at the complex psychological make-up of gurus, cult leaders and the people who follow them. It feature contributions from Zen Buddhist priest Dogo...

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We know we've only just released Episode 1 of Season 2, but you should know that Episode 2 is about The Establishment - in particular, the punks and the rebels who sold their souls for a KBE or an OBE. Which of YOUR heroes compromised their personal integrity and principles for money and power?

The magnificent Peter Cook stands outside his club: The Establishment

We didn’t realise it was Tomorrow’s World’s birthday when we made our latest episode, but we’re all in on the celebration. Listen to the *brilliant* @outonbluesix.bsky.social talk about what Tomorrow’s World meant to us all (and why we miss it) here: audioboom.com/posts/892394...

Nostalgic Things@nostalgicthing.bsky.social · 4w ago

Tomorrow’s World is 61 years old today, so it’s the perfect opportunity to show one of the most terrifying book covers of all time.

A terrifying cover of the Tomorrow’s World book where Raymond Baxter’s and James Burke’s heads are warped

I really enjoyed this! Why "the future", in which we kind of are already, isn't hitting the spot to say the least. What happened to innovation, improvement, flying cars - the dream of a better future? This is well worth getting into your podcast rotation.

Paul Whitelaw@paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 4w ago

Our latest episode of @sodisappointed.bsky.social - in which we confront the crushing disappointment of the future - has been slightly re-edited for your listening pleasure. Link below.👇 audioboom.com/posts/892394...