Conversations with People Who Hate Me
Dylan Marron & TED
In an internet era characterized by comment section wars, devastating clapbacks, and anonymous vitriol, Dylan Marron explores what happens when online feuders step out from behind the keyboard and get to know the human on the other side of the screen. Join Dylan as he connects people who have clashed online – from old friends to complete strangers — to explore why we believe what we believe, how we relate to each other on the internet, and just what a phone call can accomplish. Don’t be fooled by the title! It’s actually a loving show that fosters unlikely connections in an age of increasing digital isolation. Whether Dylan is speaking with someone who wrote him a negative comment or is moderating a call between two strangers at odds, the results are often surprising, usually heartwarming, and always compelling.Webby Winner, Best of 2018 (Apple Podcasts), “The Timeliest Podcast” (Fast Company), “Essential” (Vulture), Podcast Pick (USA Today & The Guardian)New episodes will return in Fall 2021 to the TED Audio Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 25, 2019 • 31min
Episode 31: High School Reunion
Dylan speaks to Carl, an old high school classmate, about something Carl wrote online seventeen years ago - before social media as we know it was even invented.If you’d like to be a guest on this show fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2019 • 37min
Episode 30: Easy Target
Dylan speaks to Brian, a stranger who called him a gay slur.If you’d like to be a guest on this show fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2019 • 59min
Episode 29: Bob The Drag Queen
Celebrated drag queen & winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Bob The Drag Queen chats with James, a stranger who tweeted “I really really really don’t like Bob The Drag Queen.”If you’d like to be a guest on this show fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2019 • 41min
Episode 28: Hypocrite
Jesse called Dylan a hypocrite. Dylan admits he may be right.If you’d like to be a guest on this show fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2019 • 1h 8min
Episode 27: I Hate Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer is a celebrated musician and artist with a whole bunch of devoted fans… and some vocal detractors. In this episode Dylan moderates a conversation between Amanda and a woman who tweeted “I’m not sure I hate any celebrity the way I hate Amanda Palmer.”If you’d like to be a guest on this show fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2018 • 44min
Episode 26: Happy & Merry
“Merry Christmas” can be a divisive phrase. In this episode Dylan connects two strangers who open up to each other about their respective feelings about the holiday season.Want to be a guest on the show and take your own online conversation and move it offline? Fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Rob Wilson (logo designer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2018 • 31min
Listener Call: Nick
Dylan speaks with Nick, a listener of the podcast who had a very personal connection to one of the episodes.Want to be a guest on the show and take your own online conversation and move it offline? Fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Rob Wilson (logo designer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2018 • 32min
Listener Call: Jamie
Dylan speaks to a listener about their family dynamics.Want to be a guest on the show and take your own online conversation and move it offline? Fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Rob Wilson (logo designer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2018 • 34min
Listener Call: Kaleb
Dylan answers listener questions from a man named Kaleb.Want to be a guest on the show and take your own online conversation and move it offline? Fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Rob Wilson (logo designer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2018 • 1h 5min
Episode 25: I Hope You're Eaten Alive
Benjamin was a guest on this show and K is a listener who became so upset by Benjamin’s comments said that she publicly wrote “Ben, if you’re reading this I hope you’re eaten alive by wild dogs.” Dylan connected them on a call for this season’s finale.Want to be a guest on the show and take your own online conversation and move it offline? Fill out the form at conversationswithpeoplewhohateme.comConversations with People Who Hate Me is a production of Night Vale Presents. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Christy Gressman (executive producer), Vincent Cacchione (audio engineer, mixer), Rob Wilson (logo designer). Theme song: “These Dark Times” by Caged Animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
