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This isn’t a recap show. It’s a cultural exploration, a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns, and an examination of the intersection of historical events and entertainment. Because even though she may think she’s been erased from history, the fact is that her art and her public persona have influenced societal, familial, and political movements. It may be easier for some people to separate the art from the artist, but it’s impossible to ignore the larger impact when the artist decides to make their politics known. Art is inherently political, and while fictional liberties are taken, comedians who launch sitcoms based on their work are including some version of themselves in the writing. There are a lot of fans who label this as their comfort show and can relate to the Conner family because it reflects a lot of what they saw at home. Those same fans will also say that Roseanne’s current public persona “happened all of a sudden” and are convinced that she was red pilled after watching too much YouTube. But if you go back and re-assess the show, along with the connected media surrounding it, you see that she’s always been this way to some extent. We’ll be illustrating this through the lens of a specific phenomenon or problem each episode.
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After a brief hiatus, Diana returns with Douglas LaRose to discuss the ways in which Roseanne the show depicted work ethic, and how that reflected reality. This is the first part of a two-part episode, and we thoroughly appreciate your patience with our publication schedule. Produced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diana is joined by Te'Auna Sanders to discuss the complexities surrounding humorizing financial illiteracy. Produced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diana is joined by Tamera Gamble of Arranged Space to talk about how they blame Roseanne for using tokenism as a tool for humor. A few reference links:https://www.wbez.org/worldview/2018/05/30/roseanne-canceled-over-racist-tweet-but-what-about-her-islamophobiahttps://medium.com/whither-news/making-roseanne-and-racism-ready-for-prime-time-eb5a631e87e4https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/08/166959/judd-apatow-vulture-interview-feminisProduced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Nathan Scahill joins Diana to talk about the difference between punching down and crafting clever comedy. They also talk about the depth of Norm MacDonald’s comedy, with Nathan adding a fresh, younger viewpoint to the discussion.Diana said the wrong timeline for the show (even though she knows the accurate dates). It was on air from 1989-2018, and that is not including The Conners. Diana mentioned the clip of Roseanne's minute on Kill Tony but didn't play it. Produced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apologies for the delay! This episode is a bit different than the usual, because the universe had other plans this month. It's just Diana this month, and it's a bit shorter than usual. In this episode, Diana blames Roseanne for damaging the local economy and environment of Eldon, Iowa. Links:Roseanne Barr's unfinished Iowa mansion lies in ruin - YouTube What Ever Happened To Roseanne Barr's Eldon Diner? In 1993, Tom and Roseanne Arnold opened a restaurant in IowaTOM, ROSEANNE BREAKUP MAY MEAN DEATH FOR DINER – Sun SentinelProduced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diana and JR discuss the ways in which the show and the person amplified the "fun in dysfunctional" trope in comedy. Subscribe to our Patreon for extras A few resources:Quiet One, Funny One, or Favorite? How Childhood Roles in Dysfunctional Families Shape Adult Trauma — Tim Fletcher Co. Dysfunctional Family: Traits, Examples, Impact, Healing Every Chuck Lorre Sitcom Has The Exact Same Problem Produced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we talk about how we blame Roseanne for the magnification of mediocre white men, through the show onscreen and offscreen. Important links:Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male AmericaWhy does the world reward mediocre white men?Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent? Today's ParentJudd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, and Roseanne Barr Talk Judaism, F-bombs, and Radical FeminismSarah Michelle Gellar Speaks on Joss Whedon Trying to Ruin HerYouTubeThe Influence of American Television on Global Cultural NormsProduced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Despite being blatantly homophobic, xenophobic, and aggressively unfunny, Bill Maher continues to be booked and blessed, making millions a year. Flying his private plane, although he claims to be an environmentalist. Being misogynistic AF while claiming to be pro-women. Spouting half-baked talking points without any research to back up dangerous rhetoric, without any consideration for the folks who are harmed by the language...the contradictions have no end.Bill Maher is an enigma wrapped in a rage-inducing riddle, and he unintentionally provokes thought-provoking discourse from super talented folks like Francesca Fiorentini, Matt Berenstein, Will Weldon*, Sam Seder, and Kyle Kulinski. But they aren't laughing with him (no one who is not on his staff or on a Real Time panel), they're reading him for filth. We wouldn't have all of this rage bait content if it were for Roseanne, and we make that point in this episode.*I accidentally called Will Weldon Will Wheaton in the episode. Major brain blank!References:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQQ9hU1rR0I&list=WL&index=2&t=1109shttps://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-reasons-why-bill-maher-is-hated/his-sense-of-entitlement-is-shockingClip of Club Random where Sandra Bernhardt talks about Roseannehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LPgTpcB8sE&t=295sTrump slams Bill Maher after their White House dinnerBill Maher hits Trump for pulling a RoseanneI Hate Bill MaherProduced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This isn’t a recap show. It’s a cultural exploration, a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns, and an examination of the intersection of historical events and entertainment. Because even though she may think she’s been erased from history, the fact is that her art and her public persona have influenced societal, familial, and political movements. It may be easier for some people to separate the art from the artist, but it’s impossible to ignore the larger impact when the artist decides to make their politics known. Art is inherently political, and while fictional liberties are taken, comedians who launch sitcoms based on their work are including some version of themselves in the writing. There are a lot of fans who label this as their comfort show and can relate to the Conner family because it reflects a lot of what they saw at home. Those same fans will also say that Roseanne’s current public persona “happened all of a sudden” and are convinced that she was red pilled after watching too much YouTube. But if you go back and re-assess the show, along with the connected media surrounding it, you see that she’s always been this way to some extent. We’ll be illustrating this through the lens of a specific phenomenon or problem each episode.
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