You're Wrong About
Sarah Marshall
Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
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How Email Took Over the World with Anne Helen Petersen
You're Wrong About
04/11/22 • 70 min
How did the information superhighway get so gridlocked? Guest Anne Helen Petersen tells Sarah the story of how email took over the world and our working lives, and what it would mean for us to get a little of our lost time back. Plus, a Kurt Loder cameo.
Here’s where to find Anne:
Support us:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Donate on Paypal
Buy cute merchWhere else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
https://twitter.com/annehelen
https://annehelen.substack.com/
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
14 Listeners
Koko The Gorilla
You're Wrong About
07/06/20 • 80 min
“It’s interesting that we became enthusiastic about ASL in the process of teaching it to a population that couldn’t benefit from it.”
Mike tells Sarah about a very special ape and the very problematic humans around her. Digressions include video dating, "Biography" and the terrible terrible inventor of the telephone. We start with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of the show. Both co-hosts understand the difference between chimps, monkeys and apes but occasionally misspeak.
For a transcript of this episode (Thanks Andrea!), click here or copy-paste:
https://rottenindenmark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/YWA-Koko-the-Gorilla-Transcript.pdf
Support us:
Subscribe on Patreon
Donate on Paypal
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, Why Are Dads
Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links!
- Marcus Perlman, the researcher Mike interviewed!
- "Human and Animal Cognition: Continuity and Discontinuity"
- "In Memorium: Koko, A Remarkable Gorilla"
- "What Do Talking Apes Really Tell Us?"
- “Monkey Business”
- “Talk to the Animals,” the 1980 Omni article
- “Animal Bodies, Human Minds: Ape, Dolphin, and Parrot Language Skills”
- 1979 New York Magazine article on Herb Terrace
- “The Last Distinction?”
- “The Sad Twilight of Koko The Gorilla and Her 'Mother'”
- “Why Koko Can’t Talk”
- “The Other Side of Silence: Sign Language and the Deaf Community in America”
- “The Education of Koko”
11 Listeners
Ronald Reagan and "The Welfare Queen" with Laci Mosley
You're Wrong About
03/14/22 • 63 min
Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess) tells Sarah about Linda Taylor and the origins of the Welfare Queen myth ("the build the wall" of the 70s). They also discuss the origins of the Ronald Reagan myth, and how the latter used the former to become the "Beyoncé of the GOP."
Here’s where to find Laci:
Laci on Twitter
Laci's podcast Scam Goddess
Support us:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Donate on Paypal
Buy cute merchWhere else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Some articles referred to in this episode:
- http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history/2013/12/linda_taylor_welfare_queen_ronald_reagan_made_her_a_notorious_american_villain.html
- https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/05/the-queen-linda-taylor-welfare-reagan-podcast.html
- https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/josh-levin/the-queen/9780316513272/
- https://www.earwolf.com/episode/the-welfare-queen-w-ayo-edebiri/
- https://newrepublic.com/article/154404/myth-welfare-queen
Links:
https://twitter.com/DivaLaci
https://www.earwolf.com/show/scam-goddess/
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
11 Listeners
Go Ask Alice Part 1 with Carmen Maria Machado
You're Wrong About
05/09/22 • 60 min
This week we begin our journey into the totally true not at all made up diary that has been scaring America’s teens for fifty years. Digressions include Jell-O, magic mushrooms, and ironing your hair, and Sarah promises to trip with Carmen. “Button, Button” is by Richard Matheson.
You can hear Part 2 here and Part 3 here.
Here's where to find Carmen:
Website
Support us:
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
https://carmenmariamachado.com/
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
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Princess Diana Part 1: The Courtship
You're Wrong About
09/28/20 • 91 min
We start our new series with the story of a girl, a prince and the society that convinced them they liked each other. Digressions include camels, Beyoncé and the idiosyncrasies of British place names. We're sorry to say that this episode has detailed descriptions of disordered eating.
Here's a link to the photos and clips we discuss in this episode: https://rottenindenmark.org/2020/09/28/princess-diana-part-1-the-courtship/
Support us:
Subscribe on Patreon
Donate on Paypal
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, Why Are Dads
Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links!
- Andrew Morton's "Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words"
- Tina Brown's "The Diana Chronicles"
- Hillary Mantel's "Royal Bodies"
- Zoë Heller's "Where Prince Charles Went Wrong" (Mike said it was Adam Gopnik on the show! That sucks and he's sorry!)
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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours with Carolyn Kendrick
You're Wrong About
07/11/23 • 117 min
This week, we bring you a re-release from our bonus vault as Sarah tells Carolyn Kendrick about the making of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. We learn about the worlds of songwriting and production, how the music business has changed since the 1970’s, and of course all the interpersonal relationships that make us love to love this band.
We will be back next week with a new episode.
You can find Carolyn online here.
Support You're Wrong About:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
https://www.carolynkendrick.com/
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
10 Listeners
Sound of Freedom with Michael Hobbes AND Human Trafficking re-release
You're Wrong About
09/05/23 • 164 min
Like so many other mostly imaginary topics, human trafficking is in the news again. Michael Hobbes—ever heard of him??—came by so Sarah could tell him about Sound of Freedom, a surprise hit summer movie that promises it can end child slavery, but only if you buy as many tickets as you can. Then, you can hear the episode we released on "human trafficking"—what it isn't, and what it is—back in 2019.
You can find Mike's shows here:
Maintenance PhaseIf Books Could Kill
Support You're Wrong About:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
https://www.maintenancephase.com
https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
10 Listeners
The Donner Party with Chelsey Weber-Smith
You're Wrong About
08/29/22 • 64 min
You may:
1. Travel on the established trail
2. Take the Hastings Cutoff
What is your choice?
Chelsey Weber-Smith (American Hysteria) tells Sarah about the Donner Party.
Here's where to find Chelsey:
Website
Twitter
Support us:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Bonus Episodes on Apple Podcasts
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
https://www.chelseywebersmith.com/
https://twitter.com/amerhysteria
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
http://apple.co/ywa
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
9 Listeners
Bonnie and Clyde (and Blanche and Buck) with Jamie Loftus
You're Wrong About
07/17/23 • 79 min
“Why don’t something happen?” Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow died in 1934, but their legend gets bigger every year. This week, Jamie Loftus brings us back to reality with a tale of prison breaks, FBI malfeasance, love, guitars, and hot dog breakfasts.
You can find Jamie online here.
Support You're Wrong About:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
http://www.jamieloftus.xyz/
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
9 Listeners
1 Comment
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Amy Winehouse with Eve Lindley
You're Wrong About
11/14/23 • 99 min
This week, celebrity correspondent Eve Lindley tells Sarah about why we should all be thankful for Amy Winehouse. Note: this episode depicts struggles with eating disorders, addiction and self harm. Please listen with care. We are thankful for you, too.
You can find Eve on Instagram here.
Support You're Wrong About:
Bonus Episodes on Patreon
Buy cute merch
Where else to find us:
Sarah's other show, You Are Good
[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/eveclindley/
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
9 Listeners
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How many episodes does You're Wrong About have?
You're Wrong About currently has 247 episodes available.
What topics does You're Wrong About cover?
The podcast is about News, Culture, True Crime, History, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on You're Wrong About?
The episode title 'How Email Took Over the World with Anne Helen Petersen' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on You're Wrong About?
The average episode length on You're Wrong About is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of You're Wrong About released?
Episodes of You're Wrong About are typically released every 9 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of You're Wrong About?
The first episode of You're Wrong About was released on May 2, 2018.
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