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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. Join Erica, Paul, Kirk, Andrew, and producer Maggie as they dive into the Hellscape to find the humor, frustration, hope, and anxiety within.
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Rerun: QAnon & the Mainstream Media
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
We are taking a short break from recording this week so we're re-running a classic Let's Unpack That episode. This episode is all about the QAnon movement: what it was, how it came to be, and the influence it has had on American culture and politics. Plus, Paul and Andrew discuss internet message boards and how conspiracy theories get traction in the mainstream media.
While we no longer hear about QAnon constantly like we did three years ago this topic is still relevant. Many aspects of the conspiracy theory and related beliefs have metastasized in America's political right. We are truly living in a golden age of conspiracies, psyops, and insane bullshit.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn), and Paul (@twinkhound)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Episode 37: IRL American Hellscapes
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
In a first for this podcast we successfully recorded an episode in-person together!
For such a momentous occasion we had to go to our roots and talk about the things that bother us, piss us off, or that we love about this country we call home. Men, condiments, music, tipping – all is fair game.
These are our American Hellscapes.
Special thanks to Philly Podcast Space (IG: @phillypodcastspace) for hosting us.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn), and Paul (@twinkhound)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Episode 36: Miss Rona If You're Nasty
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
It’s COVID-19. Miss Rona, if you’re nasty!
Consider this an episode for the time capsule. Because four years after this virus began its
warpath, we’re talking all things COVID Cringe. Do you remember Gal Gadot’s celebrity
montage of “Imagine?” What about Donald Trump’s suggestion that we inject disinfectant? Or
maybe you’re still unable to forgive your Great Aunt Mary for all those Zoom calls. We’re cover
the gamut and recapping the hellscape of COVID, 2020, and the events that make us wince to
this day.
To wrap things up, we’ll play a rapid-fire game of “Did that really happen?!” where we recap
some of the wildest takes, events, and all out insanity of 2020.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn), and Paul (@bussy_doctor)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Episode 35: Duchess in Distress
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Unless you live under a rock, or you’re Andrew, you’ve probably seen the recent news - Kate Middleton is missing. While normally a missing person is troubling news the Middleton conundrum is actually just another tally in the British Royal Family’s LONG line of craziness, media-spotting, conspiracy theorist, attention-seeking life that we are plagued with - even living thousands of miles away.
For this episode we asked ourselves, what better time to get into the hellscape of this relic and controversial institution than right now. And while we are not about to give you an extensive history, we can promise you juicy scandals, from Nazi connections to Prince Harry's exodus due to racism toward Meghan Markle. Maybe we will even find Kate!
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn), and, briefly, Paul (@colonized_by_the_british)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 34: Women Are Left, Men Are Right
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In this era of dating woes, where swiping left seems easier than finding common ground, our latest episode dives headfirst into the chaos of romance amidst political polarization. With men veering right and women swerving left, courtesy of a chaotic political landscape and scrotus, the dynamics of dating have never been worse.
So we have to tackle the burning questions: Would you swipe right on a Trump-er? Could you overlook political differences for love? And let's not forget the real dealbreakers—bad hygiene and pasta-eating faux pas. Tune in to discover just how low Kirk's standards truly plummet (hint: they might match his height) and prepare to cringe at tales of awkward dinner dates. Whether you're navigating the minefield of modern romance or simply in need of a laugh, this episode promises to deliver.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn), and Paul (@twink_slayer)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Episode 33: Kirk's Birthday Extravagaynza
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
When is a hole more than a hole? On their birthday! Today we celebrate – or barely tolerate – the smallest yet loudest member of the podcast: Kirk!
First, Paul drops in for the intro. Then we air out or grievances with Kirk before saying a few nice things about him for once. Nothing says "we love you" quite like yet another reminder you are functionally illiterate.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn)
With a brief appearance by Paul (@extremely_divorced)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Episode 32: Time’s Up on Leap Year
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
We all had that one kid in our class that was born on Leap Day and had to tell everyone they were 3 years old when they were actually 12. Well, today we talk about why Leap Day isn’t real, along with time. Oh, and how 2024 is a complete redo of 2020, so have we even left 2020? You know, some reallll simple stuff. If you’ve ever sat and contemplated if time was a social construct, this one’s for you.
By the way - we told Kirk he could have the leap day episode because technically, does it even exist? So if you hate this episode, fully blame him.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Episode 31: Body Hair, Everywhere
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Hair, Hair, Hair.
In this episode, Paul returns to host a discussion on body hair, shaving & grooming, and preferred body hair in romantic partners. We’ll talk about our biggest body hair icks, but also reflect on the problematic beauty standards tied to Body Hair, particularly in women and gay men.
To wrap things up, we’ll pit the Queers against the Straights in a game we’re calling, “Hair to Hair, Toe to Toe.” The winner will receive bragging rights and full body shave courtesy of Paul.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), Andrew (@andrwjn), and Paul (@pauls_hairy_hole)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Episode 30: The Hellscape of Valentine's Day
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Episode 29: The Taylor Bowl
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
The countdown to Super Bowl Sunday is on! - and who needs Erin Andrews’ or Shannon Sharpe’s sports commentary when you’ve got a gay man to do it for you! Kirk takes us through what we can expect from the upcoming Big Game between two insufferable teams, performances by mother Reba Mcentire and Usher, and the glorious 25 seconds of screen time our Lord and Savior Taylor Swift is bound to have. Will she drop Rep TV during a Kelce touchdown celebration?
Break out your buffalo chicken dip, and let’s talk some football, queens.
Hosted by Erica (@erica_megan), Kirk (@kirk.charles), and Andrew (@andrwjn)
Produced by Maggie (@maggiirosee)