Fun Content! Could Use Some Professionalism
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“I love the idea of this podcast and really appreciate the hard work of researching these hosts do. Especially when discussing human beings, complex as we are, it can be difficult to navigate correctly all the time — so I want to give kudos to these two sweet hosts for the work they do!
That being said, after listening to the most recent episode (JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bassett) where they specifically stated they didn’t want to hear any more constructive criticism, I feel compelled to share some (compassionate!) honesty.
These hosts do approach sensitive topics in a less than professional manner, that can come off at best immature, and at worst, insensitive. I noticed this on the Camilla/Charles episode as well, but particularly on the JFK Jr. episode, this was uncomfortable.
Giggling about JFK’s assassination, JFK and Carolyn’s abuse of one another, and the “Kennedy curse” is probably not the best idea on a public podcast. Of course I am sure this comes from feeling uncomfortable with the content and not a malicious place, but when you have placed yourselves in the public eye to discuss these issues, things should be treated with more respect and professionalism than they might be in private.
It felt a bit ironic that they were getting tone so wrong on this episode, where they expressly stated they didn’t want any more honest reviews. I do think entrenched misogyny is what causes some reviewers to leave comments about these hosts’ voices, sing-song styles or laughs, and that is not fair. But asking for more sensitivity and maturity when discussing peoples’ lives is not cruel to point out.
When we put ourselves in a place of authority by speaking on these topics publicly in the media, we take on responsibility and accountability. That certainly doesn’t mean we always have to be perfect, but it does mean we have to hear others’ perspectives and experiences and be willing to grow and improve.
I enjoyed their previous podcast as well (shoutout Twilight!) and understand that shifting to a podcast with real people and more scrupulous listeners can be difficult. But I do hope these hosts will grow in their perspective of how they talk about issues and pause before reacting, or even edit out reactions that may in hindsight not have worked!, to pay a bit more respect to these topics.
I look forward to continuing to listen to their show and someday feeling confident leaving them a well-deserved five-star review.”
InstagramUser4710 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
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“2 girls talking about relationships and doing the research so we don’t have to 💅”
Dayanara 🌸 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/24
“This show should be charting tbh. Genuinely such a fun listen. Originally found their other pod bc their deep dive about Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s relationship was suggested to me! I saw they had an entire podcast dedicated to that format and I was thrilled. Just a little bonus based...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
12/06/22
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“Hi Mel Hi Kel,
I really love this Potcast but I‘m really into your Twilight Potcast. I‘m from Germany and have English lessons for only 3 years but really improved my English because I heart a lot episodes of Another bite of Twilight and love it so much
I‘m 13 years old and only know the...”Read full review »
Lotte Potcast via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/09/24
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