You Can Call Me, Karen
You Can Call Me Karen is caught in the middle—too young for Gen X, too tired for Gen Z. Hosted by Manni, Steph, and Karen, three sharp-tongued friends raised on dial-up tones and Dawson’s Creek, the show unpacks the pop culture that shaped the ‘90s and early 2000s. With wit and candor, they dissect the contradictions of coming of age in that era, never afraid to channel their inner Karen if it means saying the quiet parts out loud. No advice, just real talk: a bold, funny, side-eye-laced ride through nostalgia, modern womanhood, and the messiness in between.
You Can Call Me, Karen
Cancel Culture Part 2: Do People Ever Really Get Canceled?
In this thought-provoking follow-up episode of You Can Call Me Karen, hosts Steph, Karen, and Manni dive deeper into the complexities of cancel culture. We ask the tough questions: Do people ever truly get canceled? Or do figures like Matt Lauer, Bill Cosby, and others find ways to resurface? Is cancel culture ultimately good or bad for society?
We explore the blurred lines between accountability and punishment. Can we still enjoy the music of Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, or P. Diddy without guilt? Where do we draw the line, and why is it so hard to agree on it?
Join us as we examine the role of mass media and social platforms in amplifying these controversies. Has cancel culture increased in frequency, or is it simply more visible now? We tackle the questions that everyone is asking but few are willing to answer.
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
List of articles referenced in this episode:
https://apnews.com/article/bill-cosby-conviction-overturned-5c073fb64bc5df4d7b99ee7fadddbe5a
https://apnews.com/article/feb681ec613e412eb0c2ffd832c8aa29
https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/is-cancel-culture-effective/
Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
