#media criticism

Do scripted podcasts like Serial ruin the raw, unpolished feel that made the medium great?

Why do philosophy YouTubers act like reading one book makes them a guru?

Is the nostalgia boom actually killing the magic of the past by turning it into cheap content?

Has the push for diversity in media become more about ticking boxes than telling real, uncomfortable stories?

Are true crime podcasts just exploitative entertainment dressed up as journalism?

Is the obsession with true crime podcasts just publicly acceptable nosiness about real suffering?

What’s your take on podcasts that are just repackaged TikTok drama—am I the only one annoyed?