I don't know how I feel about S-Town. Definitely not what I had expected, but interesting for sure! I had purposefully stayed away from anything that could be a spoiler, so I was truly expecting it to be more similar to Serial (don't want to give spoilers...). I, too, feel unresolved. I hope we are given updates periodically on goings on in S-Town! 

On_Point wrote:

I don't know how I feel about S-Town. Definitely not what I had expected, but interesting for sure! I had purposefully stayed away from anything that could be a spoiler, so I was truly expecting it to be more similar to Serial (don't want to give spoilers...). I, too, feel unresolved. I hope we are given updates periodically on goings on in S-Town! 

 
It definitely took a turn I wasn't expecting either, and even though it turned out to be so different, I actually really like it for the sort of "slice of life" piece that it is. I always find it incredible what fascinating stories can be found in such unlikely places.

Durst_Burp wrote:

On_Point wrote:

I don't know how I feel about S-Town. Definitely not what I had expected, but interesting for sure! I had purposefully stayed away from anything that could be a spoiler, so I was truly expecting it to be more similar to Serial (don't want to give spoilers...). I, too, feel unresolved. I hope we are given updates periodically on goings on in S-Town! 

 
It definitely took a turn I wasn't expecting either, and even though it turned out to be so different, I actually really like it for the sort of "slice of life" piece that it is. I always find it incredible what fascinating stories can be found in such unlikely places.

Yes, me too! I love This American Life for this reason. There are some stories that have truly changed my outlook on life.  
 

Durst_Burp wrote:

I was just looking for some reviews and ran across this article - I was so enthralled with the story that it never occurred to me that production should have ceased after the "turning point" or that the whole thing could be controversial, but after reading this I'm not sure what my position is. This is a really interesting perspective on the piece - what do you all think?

***SPOILERS IN THIS LINK!***

http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/3/30/15084224/s-town-review-controversial-podcast-privacy

 
I read this article today and totally agree with it.
I'm not sure John would have wanted some of that to come out.
Don't want to talk specifics because I don't want to ruin it for anyone else.

I've been listening to Carrie On. It's a Sex and the City podcast. The two hosts are *spoiler alert* now engaged, although it starts out with them dating. And they always have a third cohost each week. 
It's very funny, in my opinion, and I love hearing their point of views on each episode.
If you love Sex and the City, give it a listen!

Just started listening to s town. Trying so hard not to read that spoiler article.

Lemondrop718 wrote:

I felt the same about Stown. I'm conflicted because I liked it, I just thought the ending would be more like serial as someone said. I did still enjoy it for the most part. I never thought about what was said about john but now I wonder...

**Possible Spoiler**

I'm conflicted too and could really go either way on it - I think most people would not be thrilled if they were in John's shoes in this situation, but John was definitely not "most people." When I look at who stands to be hurt because of the podcast, the only people who really come to mind are John, and per his own beliefs it doesn't affect him now, and his mom who has dementia and probably has no idea any of this is going on. Perhaps some small-minded people in Woodstock and other small towns just like it will judge John based on the personal details revealed in this podcast, but I think a great many more people now know about and appreciate him for the unique and special person he was, and I think he would be pleased with how his story has been received. At least I hope so, but who knows.
 

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On episode 5 of S-Town. Thanks for the recommendation- very entertaining!

Omg yes I had to unfollow her she would be funny for a minute then go on these tangents about being bullied online and I had to unfollow her. I tried refollowing later but same thing happened. Not trying to downplay online bullying but that's not why I follow an Instagram account especially when I don't actually know you.

Taylor is on Annabelles newest episode.

lydia delainey wrote:

Did you listen Bathies?

 
I did. It was pretty funny. Taylor told stories we all know, but it didn't bother me because I'm sure most of the kittens don't listen to Wake Up. I laughed out loud a few times, but that's honestly nothing new because I love the podcast.

i listed to Jenny McCarthy Show by accident today....its pretty great! anyone else listen?

I listen daily. It has replaced Wake Up for me. I love the chemistry between the three of them. All so different but it works. 

Wakeupfan420 wrote:

Has anyone else watched Mommy Dead and Dearest on HBO?? That story is bananas!!

 
No but tell me more! What's it about? Scripted or reality/like Jinx?

It's a documentary about this girl Gypsy Rose Blancharde - her mom had Munchausen By-proxy and basically said Gypsy had all these illnesses her whole life (muscular dystrophy, cancer, the list goes on..) Her mom would shave her head and had her in a wheelchair, had a feeding tube, was giving her all a closet full of medications that basically made/kept her sick. She didn't even really know how old she was. It's so nuts. So all of this was basically a long-term con by the mom (DeeDee) to get attention and charity (they got a couple trips to Disney - like a Make-a-Wish type situation, a house from HFH with wheelchair access, etc)

Anyway, Gypsy ended up meeting this kid on like Christian Mingle and they ended up killing DeeDee, and posted about it on FB. He's I think getting life and Gypsy took a plea and got 10 yrs. it's so sad because she went through so much abuse her whole life. There's a ton more crazy details, the kid I believe had Asperger's and was also into BDSM. They also had Gypsy's dad who was living in The bayou and had like no clue his daughter wasn't really sick this whole time (DeeDee was very good!) everyone was shocked to find out that Gypsy could actually walk the whole time... Sorry for the scattered thoughts, so many details!!