Incels
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Hidden deep in online forums, a growing subculture thrives on anger, isolation, and blame: incels, or “involuntary celibates.” Incels see themselves as rejected by women and overshadowed by so-called “Chads”—the confident, attractive men they believe they can never be. Their frustration often mutates into open hostility, harassment, and, in the most extreme cases, acts of violence.
Incels takes listeners inside this unsettling world—not to sensationalize it, but to understand it. Through expert analysis, first-hand accounts, and the voices of former incels, we break down how these communities operate, why they’re growing, and the psychological traps that keep men locked in cycles of resentment. With chilling stories and deep insight, Incels reveals the human cost of a culture built on hate—and the path forward for those ready to leave it behind.
Incels takes listeners inside this unsettling world—not to sensationalize it, but to understand it. Through expert analysis, first-hand accounts, and the voices of former incels, we break down how these communities operate, why they’re growing, and the psychological traps that keep men locked in cycles of resentment. With chilling stories and deep insight, Incels reveals the human cost of a culture built on hate—and the path forward for those ready to leave it behind.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 28min
Just Ten Steps
Examining how social media algorithms, online communities, and anonymity can influence vulnerable young people, sometimes with deadly results. Through expert insights and the tragic story of Bianca Devins, we uncover how loneliness and online echo chambers can fuel real-world violence. Even an innocuous search online can spiral into extremist spaces, with Incel ideology just a few clicks away—a stark look at the dark side of digital life. Check us out online: www.instagram.com/kt_studios www.tiktok.com/@officialktstudios www.kt-studios.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2025 • 44min
Black Pilled
Kim Devins, mother of Bianca Devins, shares her heartbreaking journey following her daughter's murder and the fight for Bianca's Law, aimed at preventing online abuse. Dr. David Ley, a clinical psychologist, delves into the dangerous ideologies of the incel community, the meanings of red, blue, and black pills, and how echo chambers exacerbate feelings of hopelessness and hostility. Together, they highlight the toxic overlap between online radicalization and real-world violence, urging awareness and empathy.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 38min
Begin at the Ending
Connor Powell, an investigative journalist, shares his chilling experiences infiltrating online incel forums, exposing the disturbing dynamics and recruitment tactics within this toxic subculture. Colleen Weiss, mother of victim Veronica Weiss, offers a poignant and personal narrative about the aftermath of the 2014 Isla Vista tragedy, detailing her grief and the shock of losing her daughter to an incel's violence. Together, they shed light on the sinister blend of online radicalization and the profound impact on families left behind.
Sep 17, 2025 • 1min
Introducing: Incels
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