Hellscape Carousel

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  • Episode 3: Scratching Our SCROTUS

    We all have a friend who’s so obsessed with their birthday, that it overtakes them, and they let their ego get the best of them and do something super bitchy a few days beforehand. Then they ask you to still celebrate them the very next week. Well, that was America this year. The Supreme Court (SCROTUS) decided to take the country back in time to 1776 in honor of the 4th. Let us take you through the hellscape that is the Supreme Court of the United States. Happy Birthday, America?

    Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn)

    Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)

    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 2: American Conspiracy Story

    In honor of this crusty country's birthday we are taking a lighthearted detour into American conspiracism. We'll explore parallels between the colonial conspiracies that led to the founding of the American Hellscape and the modern conspiracies that have haunted politics over the last decade.

    Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn)

    Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)

    56 min
  • Episode 1: Palpable Pride

    It is only fitting that our first official episode of Hellscape Carousel podcast is about pride. While all our episodes are a little bit pride, this one especially takes a Hellscape look at pride, gayness and the LGBTQ+ community from a more personal viewpoint.

    In this episode join us as we talk about Palpable Pride. Now you might be asking what is palpable pride? Well that is what you get when you throw two gay men, one queer woman and Andrew onto microphones. In all seriousness, while celebrating the hard work, achievements and sacrifices made to achieve pride month is incredibly important, it does not take away from the fact that despite how “accepting” the world is, the LGBTQ+ community is constantly under attack – a rather large existing hellscape that the world faces. Not to mention that being a part of the LGBTQ+ community also has its own set of internal hellscapes. Join us as we dive into the Hellscape to find the humor, frustration, hope, and anxiety within, this time of the LGBTQ+ community and Pride.

    Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn).

    Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 0: Into the Hellscape

    The birth of the Hellscape Carousel podcast is truly a testimony to its past. Once known as Let’s Unpack That, Paul Warren and a rotating cast of friends discussed everything from religious cults to Disney Channel Original Movies to coming out gay. This was also all before pivoting to all politics all the time due to Paul accidentally becoming a political influencer. Now we — Paul, Erica, Kirk, Andrew and producer Maggie — are taking all of those chaotic elements and turning them into a new podcast about living on this tragic space rock.

    In our first episode back we’re talking about the Hellscape Carousel. What is the Hellscape Carousel you ask? Well, it's everything from this entire planet we live on down to the little grievances that happen every day. It’s the problematic society structures and constructs that never change or improve. Join us as we dive into the Hellscape to find the humor, frustration, hope, and anxiety within.

    Hosted by Paul, Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn).

    Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee).

    1 hr 4 min
  • Joining the Satanic Temple (with Alexander Chang)
    Since it’s founding in 2013, the Satanic Temple has grown from just two friends to more than 200,000 members across the country - and its membership is increasing all the time, making it one of the fastest-growing religions in the US. But why are people called to join the Satanic Temple? And does it have anything to do with worshipping Satan at all? 
    It's Season 3, Episode 13 and, for today's episode, we're talking with Rocco Giovanni about the Satanic Temple and why he joined it. Plus, where does the Satanic Temple stand in relation to politics, policy, and policymakers' control over our bodies. 
    You can find all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and at the link in my bio. After you listen, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    Host: @itspaulwarrenGuest: @theroccogiovanniProducer, Co-Host & Sound Lead: @andrwjn
    #letsunpackthat
    1 hr 27 min
  • Unpacking Russia & Ukraine
    It's Season 3, Episode 11 and, for today's episode, we're providing you with an overview of the Russian invasion and subsequent bombings of Ukraine. Plus, we'll be talking about Putin's potential end goal and the clear racism in the media coverage since this invasion started. 
    You can find all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and at the link in my bio. After you listen, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    #letsunpackthat
    1 hr 33 min
  • Corporate Greed & Republican Swag
    It's Season 3, Episode 10 and, for today's episode, we're talking some updates on the Biden Administration's fight against Internet Service Providers! Plus, we talk about the rapid changes in mask mandates across the nation. 
    Plus, we say "Pack It Up" to people who we've had enough this week. 
    You can find all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and at the link in my bio. After you listen, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    #letsunpackthat
    38 min
  • Stacey Abrams, Unmasked
    This week, the gang is back together and we're unpacking the headlines you may have missed from the last few weeks.
     
    We talk Stacey Abrams, mask mandates, Betsy Devos' corrupt brother, and the worst airlines of 2021. It's the chaos you need to get through the week.  
     
    Plus, we say "Pack It Up" to people who we've had enough this week. 
    You can find all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and at the link in my bio. After you listen, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    #letsunpackthat
    1 hr
  • The Worst Republicans in Congress
    Sometimes, it’s easy to feel helpless when you read the headlines, quotes, and policy positions about Republicans in Congress — but if we don’t take time laugh at the things they say, we’ll probably just end up in tears.
    So on this week’s episode of Let’s Unpack That, we’re spotlight four of the most frustrating members of the Republican caucus. And these aren’t your typical Mitch McConnell’s and Lindsay Graham’s. These four are far more polarizing to us, but motivating to the coalition Republicans need to retake the house.
    Take a listen and enjoy!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Socialism & Communism
    It's Season 3, Episode 7 and, for today's episode, we're talking all things socialism with an actual socialist! Plus, we draw contrast between socialism and communism. 
    Plus, we say "Pack It Up" to people who we've had enough this week. 
    You can find all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and at the link in my bio. After you listen, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    #letsunpackthat
    1 hr 14 min

About Hellscape Carousel

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Hellscape Carousel is a weekly podcast about what it means to live on this tragic space rock amidst the problematic systems, politics, daily grievances, and more than a few tangents along the way.…