The Neighborhood Spit podcast is the rawest and purest, talking ya everyday s**t platform. Hailing from Gary, Indiana, we are bringing a kickback, water cooler, unfiltered hood in America conversation. Each week we're going to keep it all the way a buck with you, while discussing some of the hottest topics, current event and all the good random sh**t. Catch us every week. And drop the comments below.
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The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalist Katelyn Burns sees this panic for what it is though: a grift. They take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most outrageous takes, and shedding light on which perspectives are actually being suppressed and left out of the conversation. You can join our community and support our work on Patreon: https ...
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Canceling "Link in Bio" Bots (ft. Miles Klee)
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This week, Katelyn talks with Miles Klee of Rolling Stone about the annoyingly pernicious "p*ssy in bio" bots that have taken over Twitter lately before coming a popular meme format on the site. The bots have become the latest evidence that the social media site, and even the internet at large may be becoming worse. We talk all of that and more (al…
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Canceling Trans and Anti-Trans Discourses (ft. Julia Serano)
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This week, Katelyn talks with legendary trans author and activist Julia Serano, who is coming out with a third edition of her trans feminist book Whipping Girl (March 30). This episode we talk a lot about how the internet has shaped both the trans and anti-trans movements and how trans people can help protect ourselves from the obsessed weirdos tha…
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Canceling Taylor Swift (ft. Frankie de la Cretaz)
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Hello Cancelers! It feels like Taylor Swift is everywhere this year. She just broke a record at last weekend's Grammy's and this weekend we're likely to see numerous camera shots of her at the Super Bowl as her boyfriend Travis Kelce takes the field. Katelyn spoke with independent journalist Frankie de la Cretaz about everything Taylor, from the re…
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Canceling Hate Speech on Social Media (ft. GLAAD's Leanna Garfield)
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Hey Cancelers! This week Katelyn sits down for a discussion with Leanna Garfield, Social Media Safety Program Manager at GLAAD, about how social media companies like Meta and Twitter are profiting from encouraging hate speech online. LGBTQ media advocacy organization GLAAD has been at the forefront of lobbying these companies to take steps towards …
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Canceling a new type of wife guy (Bill Ackman)
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Over the last several months a concentrated media campaign to oust the president of Harvard, Claudine Gay, found success. But in the last several weeks, one of its primary figureheads, Bill Ackman, has come into focus on social media. Returning guest Parker Molloy joins us to break it all down and get into some of the underlying power dynamics behi…
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Canceling James Somerton (ft. Michael Hobbes)
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Last week, an hbomberguy YouTube video about plagiarism swept across social media and Katelyn found herself right in the middle of the discourse. This week we welcome back guest Michael Hobbes (If Books Could Kill, Maintenance Phase, formerly You're Wrong About) to talk about YouTuber and plagiarist James Somerton's plagiarism and the larger system…
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Know it's been awhile since you're heard from us! That's because Oliver is leaving the show, and Katelyn's been working hard to figure out what's next. In this episode, we discuss the change decision, what's next, the secret behind the name "Cancel Me, Daddy," and so much more. Spoiler from Oliver: the next era of Cancel Me, Daddy is gonna slap. Yo…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump right in talking about the reality of rappers not evolving versus fans changing. Are the listeners the problem? Later in the episode, we discuss the Jeezy interview that Nia Long always wanted.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we had our brother and friend on the show again (Wes Danz) to discuss his basketball league. As you listen, you'll see we breakdown the inspiration behind starting it and what it means to carry on tradition.
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A bunch of cancellers asked us what we thought about the allegations against Lizzo, so Katelyn and Oliver decided to dive into the fraught conversation. The two of us talk about the power of celebrity, marginalized people in the public eye facing more scrutiny than more privileged counterparts, fatphobia and cultures of abuse and exploitation. A ve…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump things off with a recap of the fight in Bama. Later in the episode, we discuss the legalization of mary jane. ***Trigger Warning (just in case we said some Bullcrap)
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In this episode of the hood spit, we jump things off with Jess Hilarious comment's toward the alphabet community. Later on, we discuss the Spence vs. Crawford bout last Saturday.
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This week Katelyn and Oliver sit down with the twitch streamer Bennie, who recently quit her show at The Young Turks news network because of growing transphobia. The three of us discuss navigating hostile media environments as a trans person, disinformation, cis fragility and so much more. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Pa…
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Annnnnnddd we back!! In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump right in discussing if you take a number one in the shower. Later in the episode, we discuss the Netflix movie "They Cloned Tyrone" and what messaging are they really tryna get to their audience.**Tom-T came thru to kick it on the episode***Franky had a lot coffee…
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Hopelessness is Disinformation (ft. Bridget Todd)
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Tired of the doom and gloom and despair about the world? Good news is we're bringing you an extra special show today about the onslaught of disinformation and hopeless news and and how to recenter our selves and find hope in this dark time. It's a colorful conversation with a brilliant guest, Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls On The Internet…
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***(TRIGGER WARNING)***THE BEGINNING DIALOGUE SPEAKS ON SUICIDE AND SOME COMMENTS MAY BE OFFENSIVE.In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we discuss some sports news and the recent firings that Disney handed down to ESPN.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we discuss the tragic incident involving the mother and son, where the son fatally killed a man for hitting his mother. Later on, we discuss separating the art from the artist, and if Gunna can be played by the super gangsta real niggas.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we cover a few different ideas that we got from Dr. Umar's latest interview on relationships and accountability. Later in the sode, we touch on Killer Mike's new project entitled Michael.
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This week Katelyn and Oliver sit down to talk about Titty-gate. The two of us have fairly different perspectives surrounding Rosa Montoya being banned from the White House for posting a video where she was briefly topless at the President's Pride celebration on social media. But at the end of the day, we both agree: how can you be that mad about ti…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit.... what's going on with Tyrese and Vlad!!?? We break down Tyrese's latest rant at Vlad. Later on, we talk about the latest tragedy with the Florida woman, killing the mother of 4 and reflecting on the situation.**Trigger Warning - (Franky was a little high)
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we discuss Uncle Shay Sharpe accepting a buyout to say "fuck you & goodbye" to skip. Later in the episode, we talk about niggas being thirsty and if 7 dates in a month is a red flag for the pussy.
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TikTok bans and legally prohibiting minors from having social media accounts is being fueled by fears that social contagion is making young people trans. While this fearmongering about social media hurts young people, there are real concerns when it comes to social media, such as addictive algorithms. Katelyn and Oliver have a frank and nuanced con…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump things off discussing the update with Tory Lanez situation.Later on, we discuss predictions on the direction of 50's show power and if Ghost is coming back.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we kick things off expressing our disappointment in the Lakers (Gone Fishing) and possible trade destinations. Later we bring up the infamous, the notorious, the man in the orange skin, Donald J. Trump.Special guest: Vell the Political Barber
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit...... FAKE WEED!!! We discuss if yall smoking that hacky sack. Later in the episode we take a deep dive on the swindler nigga (Not to be confused with Netflix) and do men suffer in the same way.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit podcast, we kick off the episode discussing if slavery was a choice. Later on, we touch on the power universe and why episodes are getting leaked. Is it a setup?
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit podcast, we jumped in with Eboni K.Willams controversy. Do you agree with her? Later on we talk about what's really good with Diddy and all these rumors.
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Bluer Skies and Greener Pastures (ft. Morgan Sung)
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This week, we're diving in to see what all the fuss around Blue Sky is about. Is it really like Twitter before it got bad and as fun as people are saying? Is the magic temporary or can Blue Sky keep the magic as the platform scales? To talk about that and much more, TechCrunch reporter Morgan Sung joins Katelyn and Oliver for an interesting convers…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we have another go round on the conversation dealing with the Trans community. Later on, we go to talk about the Cam and Joe Budden drama.*trigger warning* for the opening Trans topic.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump right into things with (special guest) Tom-T to discuss men having a journal and how it's perceived. Later on, we discuss could you have a polygamous relationship and how it relates to pimping.
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Cancel Doom Posting (ft. Katherine Cross)
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This week we have a VERY special episode with a reappearance of one of our favorite guests, Katherine Cross! This week, she's talking about her recent piece in WIRED magazine When Social Media Presents Only an ‘Unlivable Life’ and how all the doom posting about fascism and anti-trans hate is warping our brains and demobilizing us to fight back. It'…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, Turk and myself break down the teacher vs. student altercation. Later, we discuss what makes a good podcast and what are the top (black culture) podcast in the space
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump right into it to talk about why the top ranked college teams are losing in the big tourney.Later in the episode, we discuss what the social media hustla's gon do when Facebook cut the reels.
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The Internet Can't Handle A Little Friendly Competition (ft. Lyndsey D'Arcangelo)
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This week Katelyn sits down with women's sports writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo to discuss the recent controversy regarding double standards, sexism and racism in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Plus, Kate cancels freelance taxes, Oliver, and many of our listener's frustrations. A very special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Patreons…
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In this extended episode, we jump back in the deep end of relationship waters to discuss if women need men to make them feel feminine. If so, why? And are you asking the right questions during dates? Hmmm.. check out the episode to see where you stand.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, Turk and Franky discuss a list of the vultures in the culture. Is it Vlad? Is it Eminem?Later, we get into who's been the best president of our lifetime.
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, Me and Turk chop it up about Troy Ave and Clifford T.I. Harris on what snitching really is. Later on we discuss R.Kelly's situation and how it compares to other celebrity cases.
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The Right Cancelled Chocolate?! (ft. Fae Johnstone)
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Right wing extremists are doxxing, engaging in a harassment campaign, and starting an international boycott over chocolate ads. Activist Fae Johnstone joins Katelyn and Oliver to share what it's been like to be at the center of the ridiculous controversy, provide a glimpse into politics in another country and share concerns over inclusive ad campai…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit we finally, FINALLY, caught up with this Top 50 Billboard list to uncover the truth behind who should be in the top 10 of the greatest of all time. Who do yall have in yall top 50? 20? 10? 5? Leave it in the comments.Special guest: Tom-T #lil-wayne #hip-hop #nickimanaj #methodman #tupac #nas #biggie #jay-z…
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Canceling Anti-Fat Medical Institutions (ft. Da'Shaun L. Harrison)
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Recent guidance has come out recommending children have surgery or go on drugs to lose weight. Why is this a problem and what's the history behind anti-fat politics in America? Katelyn and Oliver sit down with writer, journalist and theorist Da'Shaun Harrison to explore these questions and learn about how anti-fatness is rooted in and inextricable …
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Back On Our Bullsh*t (ft. Tuck Woodstock)
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Today we're delving into what's going on at the New York Times after more than 1,200 contributors and writers for the paper signed a letter criticizing the paper's coverage. Spoiler: leadership is not taking it well. Katelyn breaks it down with the one and only Tuck Woodstock, host of the Gender Reveal podcast. A special thanks to our Cancellation …
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For our two year anniversary, we're of course canceling the bad wizard game with very special guest, gaming journalist Ana Valens. She sits down with Katelyn to share her thoughts about whether there's any ethical way to play, stream or engage with the game and makes some very good jokes. Plus, Oliver opens up about why you've been hearing them les…
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We're Back to Cancel the New York Times (ft. Michael Hobbes)
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We're back and up to our usual hijinks! In this episode, Katelyn delves into this past weekend's transphobic article in the New York Times with the newly declared mascot of the show, Michael Hobbes. The two discuss this year's slew of anti-trans articles at various publications, why this disinformation keeps getting elevated and the concerning lack…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump right into the conversation talking about Reparations and the black community. Later on, we discuss what you gotta do to make it in Hollywood and the music industry.
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First and foremost, Happy new year from the neighborhood spit..!!! In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we jump the year off right where we left off discussing the exclusive Tory Lanez jail call. Later in the episode, we touch on what's going on with Andrew Tate? Who is he? Why did he get arrested? ***links are below to the audio that is playe…
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we finish off the year talking about Sha-Sharpe and Skip Bayless heated conversation and how it was handled. Later on, we discuss snitching and what it is. Between Snoop Dogg, TI, and Gunna, are the fans/followers playing favoritism?
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In this episode of the neighborhood spi-zit, we get things going with the Deion Sanders situation. Was Primetime right or wrong in how this played out? Later in the episode, the people wanna know what's the best album for 2022. Tell us what you think and leave it in the comments.
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The Tesla Guy Freaked Out & Bought Twitter (ft. David Karpf)
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This week we're delving into the chaos happening on the bird app with Professor Dave Karpf. Katelyn talks to him about Elon's midlife crisis, the sledgehammer he seems to be taking to the app, life on social media after Twitter, the most likely outcomes for the Twitterverse and much, much more. A special thanks to our Cancellation List and above Pa…
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In this episode of the hood spit, we jump things off with a breakdown of the Killer Sally documentary and breakdown of if justice was served. Later, we get into the death of Shanquella Robinson. **Trigger Warning (we speak on abuse against women)
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In this episode of the neighborhood spit, we try to break down the latest interview of "ye" as he explains celebrities making sacrifices. Is it true or is "ye" simply crazy? Later on we discuss the FTX scam and what it means to politics.
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