Bless their hearts
I listen to this podcast for its comedic value. I guess it offers a few nuggets of harmless to decent design advice, but mostly it’s condescension and judgment, forgotten slang from 1990-2010, and generally out-of-touch conversation between charicatures of middle-aged white women. In this way, the latest episode on “the TikTok” is one of their best - certain excerpts would be great SNL skits - but to the extent it was intended to be serious, it’s tragic. The hosts speak of TikTok as an institutional author they either agree with or disagree with, rather than as a platform for multiple creators with various backgrounds and opinions. Where they disagree, they are condescending and judgy as usual, characterizing creators as young, stupid, and/or poor. (“One word: ‘gross’”; “We had a client—her housekeeper, bless her …”) Even where the hosts “agree with TikTok” (huh?), they still manage to be catty about it. The hosts refer to the TikTok creators they are gossiping about as “teenagers,” “not experts,” and “homeboy.” All in all, this is a trainwreck. It’s cringeworthy. As comedic content, it’s pretty good. But as serious content, it comes across as unfortunate commentary from sheltered, out-of touch adult mean girls.
Bill20190512 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/20/23
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We needed this podcast! I will love popping in my airpods and listening to the ladies without interruption here on the podcast! This was a pleasant surprise!
Itunesgirl4321 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/28/19
I have already loved all of the episodes and learning about where they came from and how they started! I can’t wait for more!! Alice Lane is so classy and has such a wealth of knowledge. Even as a fellow designer I have loved learning from their Instagram and videos and I honestly don’t think I...Read full review »
Stefanie Hyde Inter via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/28/19
Love this podcast! Can’t wait for more. Something about the way Jessica and Suzanne explain elements of design that’s so refreshing! It’s the opposite of “me too” and I am all over it.
jenthenuffer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/28/19
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