Ep 85 - Is SNL The Unfunniest Show on the Planet?

In this latest episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean discuss the aftermath of the BBC and the BAFTAs bungling of the John Davidson situation and how the entertainment industry has reacted to people living with Tourette Syndrome. They drill down on the Saturday Night Live skit which ridiculed the situation and ask why such an unfunny show keeps getting made year after year.The pair chat about the ongoing conflict in Iran and across the Middle East, sharing their own fears and concerns for global unrest.This episode also reflects on the news of beer company BrewDog being sold for a rock bottom price and how the brand caused problems throughout its history with problematic and offensive marketing.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #Iran #PeteHegseth #BrewDog #popculture #LGBTQ #popculture #Tourette #CurrentAffairsAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gOther things mentioned:Signup for London Vegan Beer Fest updates:https://www.veganbeerfest.co.ukChapters:00:00 Introduction and Hair Bleaching Rituals02:54 Online Abuse and Controversial Opinions05:59 Political Landscape: UK and US Relations11:54 Tax Havens and Emergency Flights17:55 Media Representation and Tourette's Syndrome20:55 The Controversial SNL Skit25:16 The Complexity of Humour and Offense29:44 Institutional Responsibility and Inclusion31:24 The Downfall of BrewDog41:18 Reflections on the Future44:47 Outro