Bulwark Takes

Sam & Sarah Read Their Own Hate Mail

Dec 24, 2025
Sam and Sarah dive into the wild world of online hate mail, delivering laughs through roasting each other’s worst comments. They candidly address anti-Semitic remarks and reflect on personal criticisms, like haircuts and pop culture gaps. With a mix of humor and self-awareness, they tackle listener complaints about interruptions and critique. The pair encourages a deeper wit in insults while wrapping up their playful dive into internet vitriol, leaving listeners entertained and thoughtful.
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ANECDOTE

Hosts Dare Each Other To Read Hate Mail

  • Sam and Sarah agreed to read mean online comments about each other as a self-humbling bit for listeners.
  • They set ground rules of not previewing each other's picks and joked about steering the company while doing the segment.
INSIGHT

Hate Mail As Engagement Fuel

  • The hosts treat online hate as part of audience engagement and even find it invigorating when it's not violent or personal.
  • Sam frames hostility as fuel and transparency, acknowledging anti-Semitic comments he receives openly.
ANECDOTE

Anti‑Semitic Comment Confrontation

  • Sarah read an explicitly anti‑Semitic submission aimed at Sam and chose not to dwell on it for the segment.
  • Sam acknowledged he gets many anti‑Semitic comments but affirmed he's proud of his religion and appearance.
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