Join Shawn and Aaron in celebrating the 10th anniversary of their podcast with reflections on its journey, humorous scenarios on pizza delivery services, sponsorship challenges, family drama, podcasting stigma, and creative liberties in biopics. Explore their growth, storytelling evolution, and reading habits, while looking towards the future with gratitude for their listeners.
Reflect on the journey from humble beginnings to a significant milestone.
Balance scripted content and improvisational humor in creative process.
Share humorous and memorable moments from audience reactions.
Craft a humorous narrative around expulsion from college in radio drama segment.
Acknowledge growth, past missteps, and commitment to presenting well-researched content.
Deep dives
The Ten-Year Journey of Seriously Wrong
Celebrating the 1,000th episode milestone of the Seriously Wrong podcast, the hosts reflect on their decade-long podcasting journey. From reminiscing about early episodes to discussing their motivation for starting the podcast, the hosts share their journey from humble beginnings to a significant milestone. Through humorous sketches and insights, they explore the evolution of their show and the challenges they faced over the years.
The Evolution of Sketches and Improvisations
Exploring the creative process behind their sketches, the hosts reveal the intricate balance between scripted content and improvisational humor. From recurring memes like 'Geet Finkis' to high-concept sketches like 'Big Baby Stranger Milk', the hosts dive into their comedic style of violating social norms and embracing absurdity to create laughter-filled episodes.
Impactful Comedic Moments in Episodes
From the audience's reactions to the podcast's eccentric sketches, the hosts share some of their most hilarious and memorable moments. Whether it's the absurdity of 'Big Baby Stranger Milk' or the comedic interplay between characters like the Naked Primitivist, the podcast's comedic impact resonates through intricate storytelling and unorthodox humor.
Dean Crabapple and Counselor Snakeheart's Interference
In a fictional radio drama segment, the hosts craft a humorous narrative around the characters' expulsion from college due to their podcasting activities. Facing admonitions from characters like Dean Crabapple and Counselor Snakeheart, the hosts navigate comical challenges, leading to their expulsion from college and a humorous twist in their podcasting journey.
The Genesis of Seriously Wrong Podcast
The hosts discuss their expulsion from the college system and the idea of creating their own podcast, 'The Seriously Wrong Podcast,' free from repressive constraints like college radio cliches, aiming to present the whole truth to listeners. They emphasize their 10-year commitment to the podcast, conveying their belief in themselves and the show's potential.
Behind the Scenes: Creating Episodes
The hosts reveal their podcast creation process, involving research, main recordings, and sketch sessions conducted over multiple days. They describe the editing stages, emphasizing the importance of sound effects and design. The process, which can vary from a week to a month, is detailed through specific examples like the social ecology trilogy editing experience.
Reflecting on Past Episodes and Evolution
The hosts acknowledge past missteps, such as downplaying the threat of fascism and making unverified claims about vaccines. They express regret over mispronouncing words and engaging in unthoughtful debates. Despite these errors, they highlight their growth over the show's evolution and emphasize their current approach to presenting well-researched and thoughtful content.
Evolution of Podcasting Over 10 Years
Over the course of 10 years, the podcast underwent significant growth and evolution, transitioning from a small-scale operation with only a few dozen listeners to a widely recognized show with thousands of loyal followers. The hosts reflected on the journey, acknowledging improvements in production quality and a deeper understanding of their desired content and audience. Through experimentation with different styles and formats, the podcast established a sense of responsibility in contributing to societal progress, aiming to advance the liberation of individuals. The transformation from a hobby to a primary job brought new challenges and rewards, highlighting the continuous efforts to deliver impactful and thought-provoking episodes.
Looking Towards the Future and 1000th Episode
As the podcast team looks ahead to the future and the milestone 1000th episode, optimism and uncertainty intertwine. With aspirations to expand into video essays, writing, and new projects alongside podcasting, the hosts contemplate potential directions for the show. While reflecting on past achievements and challenges, including accurately predicting future events in their sketches, they embrace the evolving nature of their content. Despite facing unexpected obstacles like content regulations and shifting audience reactions, the hosts remain committed to their shared vision and the pursuit of societal transformation and global peace.
Hard to believe Srsly Wrong is ten years old. Come celebrate a decade of utopian podcasting with Shawn and Aaron as they reminisce and reflect on the show, answering listener questions alongside an audio-dramatized biopic-esque reenactment of their podcasting journey.
Thank you all for your support, we would never have done it without you!
