Lets Talk About These Wretched True Crime Dramas Crooked Timber 2022-10-25 | Why do we need true crime dramatizations? The recreations of horrific events in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, The Thing About Pam, and the Lifetime Gabby Petito movie don't add anything to the terrible stories we already know. They serve only to commercialize tragedy, usually without the permission of the victim's families. Ethical true crime exists, and there are plenty of stories begging for attention. Why re-hash old news instead of pursuing the mysteries that still need answers? Show Notessixthtone.com/news/1008325/murder-victims-family-object-to-uninformed-film-adaptationinsider.com/rita-isbell-sister-jeffrey-dahmer-victim-talks-about-netflix-show-2022-9
What Everyone Gets WRONG About Ballerina Farm (and Her OBNOXIOUS husband!!) Crooked Timber 2024-09-27 | Ballerina Farms stokes the flames of trad-wife controversy, even if she rejects the label for herself. But with such an overbearing husband and homesteading lifestyle, how could she not fit the bill? Could it be that her motives have nothing to do with a culture war and everything to do with amassing fame and riches? Have we fallen right into her Momfluencer TRAP?REFERENCES The shockingly overlooked "Sharkfluencer" video: youtube.com/watch?v=IOr_DCFGDIM&t=2sGabs with Abigail: "Terrible Trad Wife Takes" youtube.com/watch?v=dyZ3QsjdCg8&t=30sZelph on the Shelf: "Ballerina Farm and the Illusion of Choice for Mormon Women" youtube.com/watch?v=Yt9gbFyhWLIJordan and McKay: "Ballerina Farm Responds to the Times Article" youtube.com/watch?v=ba5c9aQh3SY&t=911s"Why You'll Never Really Know Ballerina Farm" from The Cut: thecut.com/article/ballerina-farm-hannah-neeleman-culture-war-response.htmlSunday Times Radio: "Is Hannah Neelman Happy with her Trad-Wife Lifestyle?" youtube.com/watch?v=y126U6E17NwMeet the Queen of the Trad Wives (And Her Eight Children): thetimes.com/magazines/the-sunday-times-magazine/article/meet-the-queen-of-the-trad-wives-and-her-eight-children-plfr50cgk
Matt and Abbys UNPLANNED + Colleen Ballingers RELAX!!: The Upsetting Reality of Couple Podcasts Crooked Timber 2024-08-30 | TikTokkers @MattandAbby and disgraced YouTuber Colleen Ballinger @PsychoSoprano) produce podcasts that give an honest look at the marital squabbles that typify marriage with children. @UnplannedPodcast and "Relax" often feature spousal spats that starkly contrast with the fake, overly rosy images that so many social media couples portray. They're real and raw!! So why do we hate it so much? Keya's World video on Dr. Amen: youtube.com/watch?v=RhQx6UMDLGwMickey Atkins on Matt and Abby: youtube.com/watch?v=AdjQDmkJNTM&t=2674s
Which Sharkfluencer Will Be Eaten First?? Crooked Timber 2024-08-01 | Ocean Ramsey and other shark divers on social media get social media likes for their close encounters with sharks. They claim to want to raise awareness for conservation, but is swimming with sharks really the answer? I reached out to Ocean Ramsey in the wake of a shark-attack-heavy summer to share my concerns that her "redirection" techniques might serve to embolden beachgoers to touch sharks. Her response took me by surprise. Crooked Timber still urges you to stay on the beach. Ocean Ramsey on Instagram: instagram.com/oceanramsey/?hl=enOcean Ramsey "Saving Jaws" Documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=w8zr1aS6T4AShark Bytes Ocean Ramsey Video: youtube.com/watch?v=9MgdSxGiuw4&t=127s&pp=ygUid2h5IG9jZWFuIHJhbXNleSBpcyBiYWQgZm9yIHNoYXJrcw%3D%3DOther Sources: A Brief History of Shark Week: youtube.com/watch?v=TIfdCjUUJO0Tiger Shark Attacks Kayak: youtube.com/watch?v=N9o-nBtiufQGo Pro Awards Great White Encounter: youtube.com/watch?v=LfckFEO_72IShark Breeching: youtube.com/shorts/IfnVuVUCuzkGreat White Breeching: youtube.com/watch?v=YfNTF-9J_jY
The Dark Side of Reddit Snark: Influencing Has a Stalker Problem Crooked Timber 2024-07-03 | Lily Chapman and Foodie Beauty might not seem to have much in common, but both creators share the misfortune of becoming objects of ridicule on Reddit snark pages. "Snark" is a commentary genre devoted to "holding influencers accountable," but is neverending harassment really the path to accountability? Lily Chapman on Instagram: instagram.com/lilybchapman/?hl=enSOURCES: Thank you to the following creators for making deleted clips of Foodie Beauty readily available. Queen of WTF: youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LzOjHfbbhDYMarley Hendrix: youtube.com/watch?v=qRmLlppet_E&t=678sMr. Snowflake: youtube.com/watch?v=uDtJQHRkSUM&t=1923sFrench Fried Gorl: youtube.com/watch?v=eaGfobPjhLQ&t=23sFrench Fried Gorl and the Rescue of BBJ: youtube.com/watch?v=JFzVcU-UuOs&t=4sChicken Pickle: youtube.com/watch?v=6fZxxcwAwaA&t=607s
The Bizarre Reason All Your Favorite Influencers are Mormon Crooked Timber 2024-05-31 | WATCH NEXT: Ex-Mormon @alyssadgrenfell's video theorizing how the Mormon Church compensates Mormon influencers. youtube.com/watch?v=MGXggLIafrc&t=2108sAmber Fillerup-Clark, Taylor Frankie Paul, Lo Beeston, Sarah Beeston, Maddie Castellano, Britnee Kent, Ruby Franke (yikes)...the list goes on. Why are so many mommy vloggers Mormon? The answer involves bothering dead relatives, the plastic surgery boom in Salt Lake City, Utah's bustling economy, and Mormons' exacting standards for women's bodies.
Tradwife Controversy: Why EVERYONE is WRONG, including the feminists. Crooked Timber 2024-04-26 | Tradwife influencers romantasize domestic labor but are still rarely seen in real life. Why do these social media stars think they want to regress to the 1950s? Boringly, I believe the answer is inflation and not so much Ballerina Farm. This video addresses the economic impracticality of single-income homes and the feminists who believe that a woman's place is in the cubicle. CREATORS MENTIONED: In case you want to look up any of the people whose clips I used: On TIKTOK:Rachel Joy -- TradWife who summarizes the trad outlookChristopher Claflin -- Ballerina farm controversy summary@caroclaireburkeee -- "Don't you think it's interesting..." @domesticblisters -- Choice feminismDr. NATALYA -- "Nara Smith is a whole-ass comedian." @alexiadelarosa -- Cute egg dressSiff Haider -- Mormons and vlogging On YouTube and TikTok:@NaraASmith @TheBallerinaFarm @EsteeWilliams (Submission gal)
I was Wrong About Dav and Bethany. Paul and Morgan Are Still the Worst. Crooked Timber 2024-03-28 | Last year, I made a video talking about Christian couples that I thought had no business offering marriage advice given the apparent state of their unions. I pointed out that their godly marriage seemed woefully unhappy. In the "24 Hours With" video, and subsequent reactions from Bethany and Dave and Paul and Morgan, a few of the assumptions I made got turned on their heads. For this video, I recklessly speculate about what Dav's deconstruction means for the future of Girl Defined, and I can't help but point out a few of @PaulandMorgan's fresh hypocrisies and scriptural blind spots. My Previous Videos on Fundies: These Christian YouTubers Make Marriage Look Like Hell: youtube.com/watch?v=n96FjBI-NNAPaul and Morgan Reacted to Our Video:youtube.com/watch?v=O9hghkMRevE&t=820sGodly Grifting: youtube.com/watch?v=agjecCGyYWQReferenced Videos: 24 Hours With Bethany Beal: youtube.com/watch?v=4t-R58f4IWQ&t=3435sAddressing Bethany and Dav's New Video: youtube.com/watch?v=2HZqFB_P_48&t=3067sHonest Thoughts on our Bethany Video: youtube.com/watch?v=45mrLJCkKUM&t=2319sDav and Bethany React to 24 Hours With: youtube.com/watch?v=VSVyVKn2cTk&t=3089s@ZelphOntheShelf The Girl Defined / Paul and Morgan Collab is Genuinely Beautiful: youtube.com/watch?v=1MSqroUlMFQ
Love Has Won: Where Are They Now? (New Look, Same Alleged Scam) Crooked Timber 2024-02-23 | The band is (partially) back together. Find out what Father God, Hope, and Aurora have been up to since Amy Carlson's death. Father God is mostly screaming into the void and e-begging alongside a few stragglers, while Hope and Aurora have meticulously re-branded and re-vamped the tried-and-true business model. We also hear from Erin. Find out who is STILL selling colloidal silver and get a spooky glimpse into the conspiracy theory hivemind of Telegram. MORE TO WATCH: @WeirdReadswithEmilyLouise youtube.com/watch?v=f81Az_2Fvek@FundieFridays youtube.com/@FundieFridaysSOURCES: variety.com/2023/tv/news/love-has-won-the-cult-of-mother-god-director-qanon-amy-carlson-1235822987marieclaire.com/culture/a37417778/love-has-won-cult-amy-carlson-stroud-deathdenvergazette.com/news/courts/charges-dropped-for-all-seven-love-has-won-cult-members/article_ae01b19a-173b-11ec-9a7e-03560fab1bb9.html@RisingAboveLoveHasWon risingabovelhw.com
Dave Hollis and Heidi Powell: Were They Really Called By God to Be Influencers? Crooked Timber 2024-02-02 | Dave Hollis and Heidi Powell seem convinced that they are (were) mouthpieces for the divine. Did Dave's belief in a higher calling drive his palpable sadness and stop him from abandoning the social media spotlight? Heidi is making similar claims in her recent podcast episodes -- she is not so much a podcaster as a channel through which God speaks. Anything worthwhile is difficult, but their belief that you should PUSH THROUGH THE HARD seems to have made it difficult for them to step back from pursuits that made their lives miserable.Keya's World:youtube.com/watch?v=gYYtuFlnD1c&t=5246s&pp=ygUXZGF2ZSBob2xsaXMga2V5YXMgd29ybGQ%3Dyoutube.com/watch?v=JVuw78E5CV4&t=293s&pp=ygUXZGF2ZSBob2xsaXMga2V5YXMgd29ybGQ%3DHeidi's Lane:youtube.com/results?search_query=Heidi%27s+laneWall Street Journal Article on Dave's Passing:wsj.com/style/dave-rachel-hollis-disney-1ffac082
Godly Grifting? Why Reddit Thinks These Christian Influencers are Scammers Crooked Timber 2024-01-12 | R/FundieSnark has highlighted the following ALLEGED grifts from Fundie Christian influencers: @girldefined Year-End Request for Donations@girldefined and @LoriAlexander1980 (The Transformed Wife) Selling Low-Effort Courses@jillrodrigues9365 Shilling for Plexus @PaulandMorgan + Bethany asking for donations to their baby registries In Crooked Timber's legal opinion, none of these money-making schemes meet the legal definition of fraud. Are these influencers taking advantage of parasocial connections and exploiting their loyal fans? We think so! Is participation in MLMs shameful, especially with the plentiful evidence that they are a waste of money and time? You betcha! Are their Bible studies / miscellaneous courses free of worthwhile, thoughtful material? A resounding heck yes! We also examine the uneasy relationship the TradWives/Fundies have with the hardworking (perhaps...entrepreneurial??) Proverbs 31 Woman.Gabs with Abigail video:youtu.be/dqUESbfYd0g?si=HxQNe1Eh6HwirY1c
Julie Rowe: Another Failed Doomsday Prophet and Missing Teen Crooked Timber 2023-12-08 | Blaze Thibadeu's mother and uncle promised a fun birthday vacation. What they had planned? A date with doomsday. Blaze, Spring Thibadeau had deduced, was a Davidic servant who must be protected during the upcoming apocalypse. Spring Thibadeu, Blaze's mother, was a follower of TikTok energy healer Julie Rowe. She was a follower during one of Julie Rowe's failed predictions -- the apocalypse supposedly scheduled for September 2015. Julie went on to predict that her friend Chad Daybell's children would be found alive.Julie Rowe's failures as a prophet have not stopped her eager followers from making their own doomsday predictions, much to the chagrin of the unwilling "Davidic servants" in their midst.
Paul and Morgan Reacted to Our Video!! Our Response. Crooked Timber 2023-12-01 | @PaulandMorgan Responded to our previous video on Christian marriage advice that makes marriage look, well, less than heavenly. They critique our video and offer Christlike constructive criticism, along with their friend (Lawyer? Handmaiden? Sister wife?) Caroline, aka "Carl." We feel blessed and highly favored by all the new views and subscribers! Welcome and please enjoy our first ever YouTube Drama™!!
These Christian YouTubers Make Marriage Look Like HELL Crooked Timber 2023-11-16 | Bethany and Dav, Paul and Morgan, Nathanael and Sutton. These couples kept themselves pure, and now have been rewarded with Godly marriages of their dreams! To the secular world, it might seem like these couples make each other miserable, but what do we know?? We're a bunch of dumb sluts!! In this episode, we delve into the world of purity culture influencers and #FundieSnark. Major influencers in this realm promote saving sex for marriage, but their own marriage difficulties -- including apparent sexual incompatibility -- may encourage viewers to steer clear of the straight and narrow.
Spooky Side of TikTok: Why Do Babies Wave at Ghosts? Crooked Timber 2023-10-27 | Welcome to Crooked Timber's Halloween Special! Part 1: Andrew barely stays awake as I explain the haunted phenomenon of the Appalachian "Hey," voiced by creatures unseen. Part 2: I succeed in creeping him out with TikToks of babies who seem to be waving at ghosts. Is this as spooky as it looks or simply a developmental phase?
Liz Seibert and the Creepy Nutritionist Behind Her Controversial Raw Milk Diet Crooked Timber 2023-10-20 | Liz Seibert made a thick, creamy splash when she revealed the strange, raw-milk-centric diet that she claimed cured her depression and acne. No need to worry, she explained -- she was working with a nutritionist named Mary Ruddick. Ruddick insists we should turn to the Maasai for the answers to our modern malaise. Milk and meat, she claims, can cure almost any disease. Redditors have revealed her services can cost up to $6,000. She also shills for an all-soup diet and various diet guides. In her Instagram posts, Ruddick reveals a fetishistic attitude toward the tribes she claims to revere, and her YouTube channel documents some downright dubious research.Liz Seibert may have great success with Ruddick's advice, but we should all question whether the diet of the Maasai is likely to benefit the average 9-to-5er. Videos Used: Maasai Lifestyle: youtube.com/watch?v=_MO9B2jLOgw&t=39sFearless and Far: youtube.com/watch?v=MILg30kp5jg&t=972sMary Ruddick in Ikaria: youtube.com/watch?v=cXy_Q0GqARg&t=351sMary Ruddick on the New Age Sage: youtube.com/watch?v=h4hxjEL_PlA&t=1518s
Jodi Hildebrandt and Chad Daybell: The Doomsday Connection Crooked Timber 2023-10-05 | Jodi Hildebrandt and Chad Daybell: How did these two awkward oafs achieve cult-leader status? What did Lori Daybell and Ruby Franke see in them? This video reviews their many similarities, including their terrible books, poorly thought-out cult doctrine, and Mormon-flavored doomsday obsessions. SOURCES Jessi Hildebrandt on Mormon Stories: youtube.com/watch?v=gCeK7sIP2Y0&t=2271sZelph on Shelf, "How Mormonism Made Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke": youtube.com/watch?v=4quPdxn4Y6c&t=1103sConspiratea's Jodi Hildebrandt "Moms of Truth" Compilation: youtube.com/watch?v=BNGci_FjExU&t=426sCourt TV "Chad Daybell Ex-Followers Expose His Dark Beliefs": youtube.com/watch?v=cbxOP_TknZA&t=443sJodi Hildebrandt at the Eternal Core Conference: youtube.com/watch?v=rOz5O4ilpiU&t=1425sHidden True Crime on the Eternal Core/ Thom Harrison Connection: youtube.com/watch?v=xj2MKLr3-3M&t=2820s
Ruby Franke and Lori Daybell: Why Are They So Similar? Crooked Timber 2023-09-21 | Ruby Franke and Lori Daybell. Jodi Hildebrandt and Chad Daybell. If you have followed both cases, you've noticed a few disturbing similarities. Jodi and Chad both believed they would play a central role in the apocalypse, and both introduced their partners to belief systems that would eventually land them in prison. But that doesn't quite answer the question: Why do these spotlight-loving moms have it out for their kids? SOURCES Jessi Hildebrandt on Mormon Stories: youtube.com/watch?v=gCeK7sIP2Y0&t=2264sHidden True Crime on Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt: youtube.com/watch?v=xj2MKLr3-3M&t=2824syoutube.com/watch?v=oH3O9T3ZrQ0&t=5291s
Getting your babys tongue tie released? Watch this first! Crooked Timber 2023-09-06 | Tongue ties, according to some, are the root cause of a myriad of health problems (sleep apnea, neck tension, speech impediments, an inability to lick ice cream cones, etc.) Many pediatricians, however, see the boom in tongue tie releases as a mere fad. Facebook mom groups brim with tongue tie vigilantes, diagnosing tongue ties with only a photo and encouraging new moms to get checked out by a tongue tie expert, like a pediatric dentist or an ENT. Mere pediatricians, they insist, don't know what they're talking about. Why is there so much disagreement among healthcare professionals? Could it be because the doctors who are more likely to diagnose are also making hundreds of dollars per procedure? Are children with tongue ties really at a greater risk for speech impediments, etc.? While some children probably benefit from a release, research suggests surgical tongue tie releases are currently overprescribed. There isn't a lot of evidence for the sweeping claims of dire tongue-tie consequences made by many moms (and healthcare professionals) on social media. It's worth getting -- perhaps more than one -- second opinion.
Family channels and the adult children who are firing their parents. (Ruby Franke, etc.) Crooked Timber 2023-05-11 | Certain YouTube families Truman-showed their kids starting in the mid-2000s, and they're just starting to reap what they've sown. Kids of social media influencers are cutting ties with their parents/ bosses, while legislation struggles to keep up with this new form of child exploitation. Shari Franke has spoken out about going no contact with her "8 Passenger" parents, and according to a recent Teen Vogue article, more child YouTube stars will be following in her footsteps. In the meantime...what's with those baby POVs on TikTok? Find us on TikTok: @crookytimby
We Let Artificial Intelligence Raise Our Baby. Crooked Timber 2023-04-13 | Chat GPT has an answer for everything. But some of those answers? COULD BE DEADLY. We asked Chat GPT artificial intelligence controversial questions about parenting, birth, and the benefits of co-sleeping (yikes!) in this offering that we hope is an appropriate sacrifice to the algorithm. It is our most shameless ploy yet. Not as shameless as using "educational" breastfeeding content to show boob, but still! We're getting there! 00:0001:01 Name My Baby01:49 Spanking02:52 Birth Plan 05:07 Santa / God 05:45 Should We Homeschool? 06:00 Co-Sleeping07:09 ChatGPT Recommends Dangerous Bassinet07:39 Chat GPT Recommends Questionable Infant Lounger
Fitness in Pregnancy and the #fitmoms of TikTok Crooked Timber 2023-03-30 | Inspired by the likes of @Megsquats and @abbypollock, I've been on a #fitnessjourney while pregnant. Does exercise pose any risk to my baby? If the passionate outcries under the pregnancy fitness videos I watch on TikTok are correct, EXERCISE IS DEADLY!! What do the experts recommend? And are there any moves to avoid? Come with me and delve into the EXTREME world of pumped-up #fitmoms on TikTok and Instagram.
Can Birth Influencers on YouTube & TikTok Convince Me to Have a HOME BIRTH? Crooked Timber 2023-03-16 | In a tub, in a car, in the ocean, with a dolphin...there's no wrong way to have a baby! ...Or is there? Come with me on an occasionally terrifying journey into the world of home birth and free birth influencers on TikTok and YouTube. We will cover the dreaded "cascade of medical interventions," the differences between a home birth and free birth, as well as the fringiest of the fringe -- the mermaid mamas who insist on the benefits of birthing their babies into the waves.
Our IVF Success Story. Plus, The TRUTH About Fertility in Your 30s Crooked Timber 2023-03-02 | As a 30-something with no money and no man, various algorithms pummeled me with ads for egg freezing -- a far-too-expensive solution for my family planning woes. Don't worry! They said. Having a baby by 35 is a MYTH based on old data!! They insisted. Did you know they got that data from French peasants in the 1600s?? How crazy! Having gone through IVF o get pregnant at age 34, I believe these reassurances do not take into account how expensive fertility treatments can be. While fertility statistics have improved for women in their thirties, people who want to become parents should be aware that age DOES still matter when you're trying to conceive. Andrew bravely shares the male side of the process, an often-overlooked part of the "IVF Journeys" I've seen on YouTube.00:0001:29 17th Century French Peasants 04:30 How Much We Paid for IVF06:17 Egg Freezing08:05 Our Fertility Diagnosis10:11 Andrew Mansplains Sperm / Male Fertility Testing / the Sperm Sample Process13:16 Egg Retrieval and Transfer#IVF #listenable
Im Pregnant & Paranoid: Pregnancy Food Guidelines Vs. Rule-Breaking TikTok Moms Crooked Timber 2023-02-02 | When I found out I was pregnant, I thought I knew which foods I shouldn't eat. It turns out the list is much longer and harder to avoid than I originally thought.After a run-in with some unpasteurized lemonade, I went down a scary rabbit hole of microbiology, listeria statistics, and day-ruining paranoia.Then I found the "5 Pregnancy Rules I Don't Follow" moms of TikTok, and they seem like they're doing just fine. Will they convince me to chill out or will I remain locked in my romaine/spinach/ soft cheese-deprived dungeon of food anxiety? Or will Andrew simply shut off the internet??Stay tuned!!!TikTok: tiktok.com/@crookytimby
Todd Chrisley Knows Best: Or Does He? Prison, Reconciliations (Kyle + Lindsie) + More Lawsuits!! Crooked Timber 2023-01-12 | Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been sentenced to 12 and 7 years in prison, respectively. Chrisley Knows Best and Growing Up Chrisley have been canceled. What happens to the Chrisley family now? What did Kyle and Lindsie allegedly say to put their daddy behind bars? We cover how the two eldest have changed their tunes since they made their original allegations. We also discuss a couple of unrelated lawsuits as well as what will happen to the Chrisley's minor children. Plus, what's next for Todd and Julie Chrisley? Only Our Daddy in Heaven knows, but we have an educated guess. ORIGINAL VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=EMgDCYoCQMM&t=848sCHAPTERS:00:0000:46 The Conviction 02:51 The Family 04:14 The (Updated!) Allegations: Kyle and Lindsey take everything back, reconcile with Daddy.11:01 What About the Kids? (Chloe and Grayson) 12:27 More Lawsuits: An allegedly corrupt Georgia official and a sexual harassment lawsuit from 2010. 15:52 Looking Forward: What Happens After Prison?SOURCES:reddit.com/r/ChrisleyKnowsPrison?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
The WORST True Crime Documentaries: Lawsuits, Lies, and Missing Evidence Crooked Timber 2022-12-08 | True crime documentaries have the power to breathe life into cold cases and exonerate the wrongfully imprisoned. But not all documentaries are trustworthy, according to victim family members and defamation lawsuits. Learn about the controversies surrounding "Making a Murderer," "The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway," and "Dead Asleep." CHAPTERS: 00:0003:17 Making a Murderer: Cop alleges defamation in a suit against Netflix "Making a Murderer" directors. Did the documentary leave out information to make it look like evidence was planted? 07:57 Natalee Holloway: Mom's $35 million lawsuit for "The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway."11:07 "Dead Asleep." Jordan Preston's TikTok campaign to get "Dead Asleep" removed from Hulu. "Dead Asleep" focuses on the sleep-walking defense put forth by her sister's killer. WATCH NEXT: Exploitative True Crime Dramas - youtube.com/watch?v=QT1l76-tHLY
The Downfall of Dr. Oz: Bogus Supplements and Shady Deals Crooked Timber 2022-11-16 | Dr. Oz made a career out of shilling unreliable diet pills. Is America finally catching on? Wanna Lose Fat? Edit by the incomparable Everything is Terrible: youtube.com/watch?v=TKGc7SUcay8SOURCES: newyorker.com/magazine/2013/02/04/the-operatorapnews.com/article/dr-mehmet-oz-political-career-2022-midterm-f6ecd9ac9f0e95cda41193adc13c8437
Leonardo DiCaprio: Whats the Deal with Age Gap Relationships? Crooked Timber 2022-09-15 | In the 90s, Leonardo DiCaprio's career was taking off and he was taking NYC by storm, along with a cadre of similarly horny actors the media coined "the p*ssy posse." Around the same time, DiCaprio and fellow posse member Toby McGuire appeared in -- and later blocked from release -- a wretched indie film called Don's Plum, in which they VERY BELIEVABLY improvised the roles of creepy little misogynist pricks. But are we right to label DiCaprio's current (much younger) dating preferences as misogynistic? Or is he simply doing what any man would do, given the opportunity? Should we worry about age gap relationships, or mind or own business as long as both parties are over 18? SOURCES: P*ssy Posse NY Mag Article: nymag.com/nymetro/movies/features/2793New York Post Documentary about Don's Plum: youtube.com/watch?v=jJvhhJfNo4EWe're in Hell: youtube.com/watch?v=H_JQAx5uXB0&t=3322s
The Junk Forensic Science of CSI: Miami Crooked Timber 2022-09-08 | Lieutenant Horatio Caine always got his man. Reports on forensic junk science suggest that had the show been real, many of the suspects Lt. Caine put in jail should be busted right out! The forensic science that CSI depicts, including ballistics, bite mark identification, and even good ole' DNA, has come under increasing scrutiny from the scientific community. The show created colorful, sped-up, and dummed-down versions of forensic investigations, but they were based on real investigative techniques that led to convictions of innocent people, resulting in decades lost behind bars. The green screen rides again and Andrew plays Lt. Caine as he uncovers the surprising truth behind a suspect's bite mark.SOURCESCSI Effect: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1163231Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/228091.pdfWhy Bite Mark Evidence Should Never Be Used in Criminal Trials: innocenceproject.org/what-is-bite-mark-evidence-forensic-scienceFramed for Murder by His Own DNA: themarshallproject.org/2018/04/19/framed-for-murder-by-his-own-dnaSecondary DNA Transfer: http://www.bandwerkplus.nl/klanten/www.forensischonderzoeksbureau.nl/uploads/Secondary%20DNA%20transfer%20of%20biological%20substances%20under%20varying%20test%20conditions.pdfPCAST Report on Forensic Science: obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/PCAST/pcast_forensic_science_report_final.pdf
Is TikTok the Downfall of Air BnB? Hidden Cameras, Creepy Hosts, and Chores Crooked Timber 2022-08-25 | Tik Tok is exposing the downsides of Air BnB, from the excessive check-out rules to the specter of hidden cameras and potentially perverted hosts. Certain entrepreneurs tout AirBnB as a way to get rich without owning property. Scammy influencers teaching Air BnB get-rich-quick techniques followed close behind. Are would-be Air BnBillionaires ruining the short-term rental landscape?SOURCES: cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/airbnb-hosts-felony-records-background-checksbnnbloomberg.ca/airbnb-is-spending-millions-of-dollars-to-make-nightmares-go-away-1.1617351phillyvoice.com/philly-airbnb-hidden-cameras-woman-twitter-rental-property
NYC Subway Deaths: Is Riding the Train Too Dangerous? Crooked Timber 2022-07-22 | In this video, I tell you about my commute, as well as some of the grisly homicides and accidents this year that have marred public perception of a subway commute. What, if anything, is NYC doing about it? 00:0002:07 Subway Deaths - Accidents and Homicides 02:17 Noel Soto 03:29 Michelle Go 05:14 Queens Subway Shooting07:54 Marcus Bethea 09:02 French graffiti artists: Pierre Audebert and Julien Blanc09:38 Daniel Enriquez shooting 10:01 Teen stabbing11:46 Track Intrusions 13:09 Subway Crime Statistics 14:14 What Could NYC Do Better? 16:45 Leave Buskers Alone!! Jazz Ajilo Arrest18:30 Safety Tips FOLLOW US: tiktok.com/@crookytimbyinstagram.com/andyrb4instagram.com/msmollybkSourceshttps://www.thecity.nyc/2022/4/28/23047218/deadly-stretches-of-subway-people-on-trackshttps://www.thecity.nyc/2022/7/15/23219309/mta-open-to-platform-door-barrier-in-3-subway-stationshttps://www.thecity.nyc/2022/5/5/23059299/graffiti-on-subway-surges-as-world-visits-nyc#:~:text=On%20April%2018%2C%20the%20French,elevated%20station%20along%20the%20No.nytimes.com/2022/01/16/nyregion/michelle-go-man-pushes-woman-subway.html
Brittney Griner on Trial: What Does Russia REALLY Want? Crooked Timber 2022-07-14 | Brittney Griner faces trial in Russia for "large-scale dr*g trafficking." What is Russia really after with these trumped-up charges? Why does Cherelle Griner believe the U.S. inept in its attempts to secure BG's release? We review the details of her trial and why it is the media thinks Russia may be hoping for a prisoner exchange. INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/msmollybkinstagram.com/andyrb4SOURCES: espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34167374/russian-court-likely-convict-sentence-brittney-griner-drug-charge-whatcbssports.com/wnba/news/why-brittney-griner-pleaded-guilty-to-drug-charges-in-russian-court-and-whats-next-for-detained-wnba-starreuters.com/world/us-basketball-player-griner-pleads-guilty-drugs-charges-russian-court-2022-07-07foxnews.com/sports/brittney-griner-anniversary-call-wife-never-happenscbsnews.com/news/russia-releases-american-teen-audrey-lorber-today-jailed-attempting-to-import-marijuana-2019-09-17themoscowtimes.com/2019/09/17/russia-fines-us-student-with-drug-possession-over-medical-marijuana-a67128cbsnews.com/news/russia-protest-ivan-golunov-arrests-fabricated-criminal-case-news-press-freedomfoxnews.com/media/free-britney-griner-shirts-worn-macy-grays-band-allowed-nbcs-today-during-peformance
Todd and Julie Chrisley: Guilty of Fraud and Terrible Parenting on Chrisley Knows Best Crooked Timber 2022-07-07 | UPDATE Video: youtube.com/watch?v=mV6OvEdWUDI&t=1sTodd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy in June 2022. The Chrisleys want to portray a wholesome family on Chrisley Knows Best, their USA network reality show, but it's clear that Todd's fatherly concern serves simply as an excuse to exploit his children for our entertainment.In this deep-ish dive, we cover all things Chrisley: the mysterious department store, Lindsie Chrisley's alleged sex tape, Kyle's criminal charges, and the ex-business partner's allegations of an affair amidst fraud. Insider Article: insider.com/affair-todd-chrisley-pure-fantasy-lawyer-closing-2022-6Emily D Baker, "The Chrisley Convictions": youtube.com/watch?v=5EB54nssRpM&t=520s00:00 Intro 01:21 The Basics 02:07 The Conviction 05:03 Chrisley & Co. 07:23 Eviction 07:46 Creepy Dad Behavior (Savannah pageant, Lindsie sex tape) 14:39 Mark Braddock16:28 Kyle Chrisley
Debunking Fresh and Fit! (ft. My Husband) Crooked Timber 2022-06-23 | Fresh and Fit believe feminism and h*e behavior are the reasons for the decline in sexual activity among men ages 18 to 24. On top of that, Myron (a.k.a. Fit) believes that only 10% to 20% of the male population is sexually active. Let's take a closer look at the sexual recession and what may be driving it (Spoiler alert: Myron is as deeply incorrect as he is deeply unlikable!!)
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Trail of Suspicious Deaths (Joseph Ryan, Eldon Clawson, and More) Crooked Timber 2022-06-09 | Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell stand accused of murdering Lori's two children and conspiring to kill their spouses, Charles Vallow and Tammy Daybell. But were these Lori's first murders? In this episode, I'm going to review some of the other suspicious deaths from Lori and Chad's past, including: Stacey Cox CopeAlex CoxJoseph Ryan Eldon Clawson Lor's lawyers: Gray Jolink and Edwin Terry SOURCES: Anne Eliason via DiffiCULT Research: youtube.com/watch?v=wWJk5-Dhq3kPatriarchal Blessing from Chad to Alex, via Justin Lum: facebook.com/photo/?fbid=431381711685991&set=a.339931194164377r/LoriVallow Reddit Thread / Alex Cox Cause of Death speculation: reddit.com/r/LoriVallow/comments/sz9wio/2_nurses_opinions_on_alexs_death_candance_and_myAnnie Cushing: youtube.com/watch?v=6MyXqsIdfG8&t=635sChad Daybell's Neighbor, Via Hidden True Crime: youtube.com/watch?v=ciSDWUDl-xM&t=1491sSteven Cope divorce filing from Stacey Cox: facebook.com/groups/tcucultmom2.0/posts/665541460805762CHAPTERS 00:00 01:49:07 Blah blah intro 03:12:16 "Natural Causes" of Death...or Were They? 05:41:16 Stacey Cox 07:10:14 Joseph Ryan12:14:07 Eldon Clawson 15:48:10 The Lawyers: Gray Jolink and Edwin TerryInstagram: instagram.com/msmollybkTwitter: twitter.com/i/notifications?lang=en
Were Records from Ghislaine Maxwells Trial Sealed? (Yes...and No.) Crooked Timber 2022-05-26 | When Ghislaine Maxwell's trial ended in December 2021, right-wing commentators lamented the judge's sealing of records regarding Ghislaine's network. Many assumed this referred to her famous "Little Black Book" of contacts. Sites like Politifact dismiss this as a conspiracy theory, pointing out that the Little Black Book has been available online since 2015. But that's not all. We are missing information about Ghislaine's associates, specifically eight mysterious John Does. It's not clear why their identities remain hidden. Do we have a constitutional right to know? Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/notifications?lang=enInstagram: instagram.com/msmollybk
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp: Youre Being Manipulated Crooked Timber 2022-05-19 | Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are in the midst of a civil trial. But does the outcome of the trial even matter? According to the court of public opinion, Amber Heard is an obvious liar and an abuser. TikTok and YouTube personalities have hopped on the bandwagon to pick apart courtroom body language and monetize their baseless assumption that Amber Heard cannot be trusted—despite the fact she was already deemed credible in a UK civil trial in 2015. Body language analysis channels on TikTok and YouTube rely on thin research and barely-there credentials to offer proof of what many have already taken as fact: Amber Heard is betraying herself with every eye twitch and gesture. We discuss especially egregious claims from The Behavior Panel, Swoop, Derek van Schaik, @purepower34, and Dr. Louise Mahler. Previous Video on Body Language: youtube.com/watch?v=j8eN_THNZuc&t=1848sSources: thecut.com/2022/05/amber-heard-and-johnny-depp-defamation-suit-what-to-know.htmlhollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hes-radioactive-inside-johnny-depps-self-made-implosion-4101726insider.com/amber-heard-make-up-artist-london-court-johnny-depp-trial-2020-7insider.com/johnny-depp-and-amber-heards-arrest-history-2022-5#johnny-depp-was-arrested-in-1989-for-assaulting-a-security-guard-at-a-hotel-in-canada-1Body Language Debunking: wired.com/story/youtube-body-languagepopsci.com/story/science/body-language-analysis/ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6896483
Why Do We Care About Lori Vallows Looks? Crooked Timber 2022-05-11 | According to online comments, Lori Vallow Daybell's looks have faded since spending a year in a state mental hospital. Will her attractiveness (or lack thereof) affect the outcome of her murder trial? We review the research that proves the criminal justice system is essentially "Hot or Not" but with lengthy prison sentences for the less attractive. We will also review the chudliness of Chud (iykyk).Annie Cushing's livestream on her experiences with Lori Vallow: youtube.com/watch?v=X1xIJ77iL_U
Bigfoot Might Be Real, According to a Special Effects Makeup Expert! Crooked Timber 2022-04-27 | Andrew is a big-time Bigfoot believer—so much so that Molly and Andrew spent part of their honeymoon in Sasquatch territory. Molly has her doubts and offers a brief history of bigfoot hoaxes and the testimony of the man who claims to play Bigfoot in the infamous Patterson-Gimlin footage. Andrew gets backup from pal Greer, a professional makeup and special effects artist. She has one question: If it's fake, why did they give it such a killer rack? Bob Geronimo Documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=WVegHHmZ028&t=67sGreer's Instagram! instagram.com/grrrrrgillespieMolly's Instagram! instagram.com/msmollybkAndrew's Instagram! instagram.com/andyrb4
Making Ukrainian Easter Eggs (Pysanka)! + Visit to the Ukrainian Museum in NYC Crooked Timber 2022-04-14 | Watch off ward off evil spirits with magical Easter egg art. Also, come with us on a visit to the Ukrainian Museum in the Lower East Side of NYC to see some of the most beautiful pysanky eggs ever made. Next, watch us make some of the least beautiful pysanky eggs on God's green Earth (but we really, really try!) Song Credit: Eileen youtube.com/watch?v=ZztmQsSAqfoLittle Ukraine/ NYC history: curbed.com/article/little-ukraine-nyc-history.htmlEtsy store where I bought my pysanka kit (ships from Poland, money goes to Ukraine): etsy.com/shop/DreamPresents?ref=yr_purchasesEtsy store where I purchased directly from Ukraine: etsy.com/shop/PysankyUkrainian?ref=yr_purchasesGorgeous 1975 Pysanka film: youtube.com/watch?v=XXbbMcaVwMc&t=330sUseful Pysanka Tutorials:Valiant Video Productions: youtube.com/watch?v=YC4hRd_gZHo&t=2902sCapital Ukrainian Festival: youtube.com/watch?v=Kl3wkgYWbFcFollow Molly on Instagram: instagram.com/msmollybk
What Girl Defined Gets Wrong About Modesty...According to the BIBLE! Crooked Timber 2022-04-06 | Girl Defined believes women should be beautiful, but not seductive. What does the Bible actually say? The verses they choose to support their makeup and fashion choices simply do not apply. If I had to guess, Jesus's Instagram feed would be very boring! (Widows and orphans, yawn.) Meanwhile, the Bible absolutely champions the art of seduction (see: the ripe, fruity boobs of the Song of Solomon.) 00:0004:45 Changing Views?06:51 Women Should Be Beautiful, Not Seductive12:08 Girl Deleted: How to Wear Makeup in a God Honoring Way15:39 Song of Solomon Seduction
True Crime YouTubers: Exploitation or Victim Advocacy? Crooked Timber 2022-03-30 | Does true crime exist solely at the expense of victims and their families? I discuss different types of true crime channels on YouTube and the ethics behind their content. The best true crime YouTubers advocate for victims and work with family members to make sure their information is accurate and up to date. But plenty of channels exploit tragedy and design thumbnails to get as many clicks as possible. True crime isn't going anywhere. It's up to the audience to watch responsibly. 00:0001:43 The Googlers 02:44 Mukbang and True Crime...yikes 05:03 Makeup and True Crime09:15 Victim Advocates 19:04 In Conclusion / Expert AnalysisSarah Turney: twitter.com/SarahETurney?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorPaige Christie: youtube.com/watch?v=nyqukdUGZJc&t=2200sAda on Demand: youtube.com/watch?v=6_sEE5Rnc80&t=633sEleanore Neale: youtube.com/c/EleanorNealeMollie Westbrook: youtube.com/c/MollieWestbrookStephanie Harlowe: youtube.com/c/StephanieHarloweGeorgia Marie: youtube.com/c/GeorgiaMariexKendall Rae: youtube.com/c/KendallsPlaceDanelle Hallan: youtube.com/c/DanelleHallanNickole Atkinson: youtube.com/channel/UCQL8lR2YCa6SnDc1RjC5p3gScott Reisch: youtube.com/c/ScottReischcomHidden True Crime: youtube.com/c/HiddenTrueCrimeLA Not So Confidential: la-not-so-confidential.comInstagram: instagram.com/msmollybk
Is Grant Cardone Legit? Why Scam Rumors Follow the Founder of 10X Crooked Timber 2022-03-22 | Is Grant Cardone a fraud or a brilliant entrepreneur dogged by an army of haters? In our OPINION, the truth is (allegedly) somewhere in between. This video unravels the philosophy behind 10X, Cardone University, and Cardone Capital. We also explain why he won his class-action lawsuit and why he probably won't be in trouble with the law or the SEC any time soon.Brandon Wuerch: youtube.com/watch?v=uzNQsFCgM3Y&t=442s00:00 Intro02:59 What is 10 X?04:49 Elena Cardone08:12 Class Action Lawsuit 12:59 Undercover Billionaire 13:55 Grant Cardone vs. Jordan Belfort17:37 The Cardone Philosophy
Gaia Review: Netflix for Yogis or Conspiracy Hub? Crooked Timber 2022-02-15 | Gaia has been described as a "hub for conspiracies," but all Molly found was PowerPoint presentations on the Illuminati and a new yoga routine for Andrew. What does Demi Lovato see in these ploddings rehashes of "Ancient Aliens"-style bunk? Reptilian overlords and the supposed dangers of fluoride are nothing new. Even if you are open to their conspiratorial and pseudo-scientific claims, is it worth the $11.99 subscription? Molly and Andrew react to "Heal," a 2014 documentary that explores the effect our thoughts have on our health. One chiropractor explains how he cured his compressed spine by simply thinking about it real hard. Molly also recounts Gaia's history and its connection to the popular yoga accessories company, Gaiam. Related viewing—hbomberguy's video on vaccines + conspiracy theories: youtube.com/watch?v=8BIcAZxFfrc
Ghislaine Maxwells Ex: An Unpopular Theory About What REALLY Happened Crooked Timber 2022-01-25 | Back in 2019, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Badden explained why a certain someone's demise looked more like homicide than that other thing. Dr. Badden is a professional contrarian with a checkered history, but when Joe Rogan gets excited about what he has to say, it's already too late. Molly shares her unpopular theories and connects them to the sordid histories of Ghislaine and Robert Maxwell. Andrew bravely runs away.
I Tried All My Grandmothers Exercise Equipment from the 90s Crooked Timber 2022-01-08 | My grandmother has a stunning collection of exercise equipment from the infomercials of the 90s. Will I master my thighs? Can I get abs in six seconds? Will a vibrating plate make me skinny? Or will I simply jiggle ineffectually (yes)?
Body Language Analysis: Can These YouTubers Really Detect Lies? Crooked Timber 2021-10-12 | Behavior analysis and body language have limited usefulness when it comes to detecting possible signs of deception, according to research. And yet Derek VonSchaik, The Body Language Guy, and The Behavior Panel provide dubious and over-confident insights into the body language of parents of missing children. Chris Watts and Diane Downs make appearances, for obvious reasons.
