Behind the Bastards

Part One: From Elliott Rodger to Clavicular: The Story of Incel Evolution

March 10, 2026·1h 4m·4-min readconversationalcomedy
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A podcast episode of Behind the Bastards dives into the disturbing evolution of 'incel' culture from a well-meaning Canadian student’s loneliness project to a toxic online subculture obsessed with looksmaxing, misogyny, and violent extremism — all while its bizarre slang seeps into main

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Kat Abou-Chabke

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

IlanaRobert EvansKat Abou-ChabkeEric WeberNeil StraussClavicular

Books

How to Pick Up Girlsby Eric WeberThe Gameby Neil Strauss

Companies

Netflix

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Mental HealthOnline LearningPolitical NewsPop CultureSocial Media MarketingTech NewsTrue Crime

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