New Podcast Teaser: CONVERSATIONS WITH PEOPLE WHO HATE ME

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Hi, is this Josh?

Yeah, it's Josh.

So back in January, you wrote, you are the most pathetic human being I have ever seen on the internet in my entire life.

Josh, what inspired you to write that message?

Hi, I'm Dylan Marin, and I'm starting a new podcast called Conversations with People Who Hate Me.

It's an interview series where I get to know some of the people behind the negative and hateful messages I've received on the internet.

You wrote to me, you're a moron, you're the reason this country is dividing itself, all of your videos are merely opinion, and an awful opinion, I must say.

Dylan Marin represents some of the worst aspects of liberalism.

When the police aren't there, sensitive young men like you will be the first to go.

Also, being gay is a chemicals thing in your body, but similar to addictions that people have, it's an addiction that you can control.

Good thing nobody watches your shit, but hey, you're probably getting 10 bucks a video, so whatever.

So I wanted to use this series not to shut down the people who disagree with me, but to actually talk with them.

What sparked you to send that initial message?

I was just angry about it all.

I'd actually

messaged a few different popular people on Facebook, but you're actually the only one that messaged back.

I was very outraged by all the views you had,

especially on abortion.

I had a couple cocktails in me, but look, let me tell you, I stand by most of what I said.

Did you think that I would read the message?

Um,

not really.

I see this podcast as a way to take hateful jabs online and turn them into productive conversations offline.

You're about to graduate high school, right?

Mm-hmm.

How is high school for you?

Am I allowed to use the HE double hockey stick word?

Oh, yeah, you're allowed to.

It was hell.

Really?

And it's still hell right now, even though it's only two weeks left.

Well,

I mean, that's awful.

I mean, I also just want to let you know, Josh, I was bullied in high school too.

Now, it doesn't always go well.

And you said, for the most part, I agree with what Dylan Marin says, but I want to punch out his smug, sanctimonious face whenever his videos appear on Facebook.

I was often the ambassador of...

You have reached the voicemail box of...

Fuck.

But this podcast is ultimately about the fact that behind the keyboard, we're just people.

Do you regret?

Writing this post about me?

No, because I'm having a wonderful conversation with you right now.

Do you hate me?

No, No, I don't hate you.

Okay, okay.

I don't even hate my ex-boyfriend.

I just feel sorry for him because he's missing out on all this.

You know what I'm saying?

And hey, if you hate it, that's okay.

Maybe you'll be a guest on the show.

This podcast is actually called Conversations with People Who Hate Me.

Do you hate me?

I don't, I no longer hate you, Dylan.

You no longer hate me.

So you did.

I no longer hate you.

You know why?

Because you're willing to listen.

I'm listening to you.

You're listening to me.

And that's the most important thing.

Conversations with people who hate me.

Coming very soon to a place where you listen to podcasts.

I'm Amy Nicholson, the film critic for the LA Times.

And I'm Paul Scheer, an actor, writer, and director.

You might know me from the League Veep or my non-eligible for Academy Award role in Twisters.

We love movies and we come at them from different perspectives.

Yeah, like Amy thinks that, you know, Joe Pesci was miscast in Goodfellas, and I don't.

He's too old.

Let's not forget that Paul thinks that Dune 2 is overrated.

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Anyway, despite this, we come together to host Unschooled, a podcast where we talk about good movies, critical hits, fan favorites, must-season, and case you missed them.

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And on our new show, The Best Worst, we explore the golden age of television.

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The episode of Star Trek, where Beverly Crusher has sex with a ghost.

The episode of the X-Files, where Scully gets attacked by a vicious house cat.

And also, the really good episodes, too.

What can we learn from the best and worst of great television?

Like, for example, is it really a bad episode, or do people just hate women?

The best, worst, available wherever you get your podcasts.