Incels
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.
Episodes
On the premiere episode of Incels, we dig into the phenomenon of the overly online, potentially violent group dubbed Incels — or “involuntarily celibates.” We’ll discuss the dangers of online radicalization, examine some of the major and tragic events that brought the term Incels into the public consciousness, and he...
What does the “man box” culture, the red, blue, and black pill mean and how can they lead to online radicalization? We uncover online echo chambers that fuel the incel community's cycles of hopelessness and hate. We also hear the heartbreaking story of Bianca Devins, a 17-year-old whose murder and the viral spread of her death images exposed the dangerous overlap between online radicalization, misogyny, and real-world v...
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 ...
Three self-identified incels speak openly about who they are, how they got here, and what the world gets wrong about them. From isolation to ideology, they share raw, revealing stories of loneliness, rejection, misunderstanding, and the pull of online communities. We go behind the forums for a rare and unfiltered look inside a community most only hear about from the outside.
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Experts and forum posters show how incels weaponize loneliness and resentment against women and society. Online anonymity, a culture of grievance, and a sense of entitlement combine to form a dangerous subculture.
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In the online world of the manosphere, millions of men are searching for meaning. What they find instead can be darker—communities where loneliness turns to anger, and influencers like Andrew Tate redefine what it means to be a man. Online, these ideas spread fast, moving from keyboards to real life and reshaping identity, relationships, and power.
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A hidden network of manipulation and exploitation targets vulnerable children and teenagers, turning attention and connection into control, coercion, and fear. The investigation exposes the methods and ideology behind the network, the bravery of those who came forward, and the law enforcement efforts to intervene before harm escalates further.
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From viral fame to criminal allegations, Andrew and Tristan Tate’s rise and reckoning exposes the darkest corners of the Manosphere—abuse, manipulation, and millions of young men drawn to an ideology where control is love, and violence is strength.
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A growing online movement promises men confidence through transformation — but beneath the jawline tips and “self-improvement” hacks lies a darker world of shame, resentment, and manipulation.
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Jane Weiss revisits Veronica’s life and the night it was stolen, turning a national tragedy into a personal story of grief and resilience. Her account exposes the dark online subcultures that fueled the Isla Vista attack and the urgent need for awareness and action.
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From small changes in behavior to deeper immersion in toxic online spaces, the digital age is creating new dangers for isolated young men. Firsthand accounts reveal what to watch for and the steps families can take to prevent harm.
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Our producers reflect on their deep dive into the world of incels and the broader manosphere, exploring the loneliness, online pressures, and cultural forces shaping young men today.
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Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Miriam (Mira) Lindner joins producer Carolyn Miller for a previously unaired conversation examining the incel subculture through the lens of biology, psychology, and modern dating. Together, they explore male aggression, social isolation, evolutionary mismatches, and how online echo chambers can intensify grievance and extremism.
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