In Episode 8 of Neutral Good, host Tig takes a deep dive into the ongoing impact of Gamergate, focusing on the controversial figure Anita Sarkeesian in 2024. The episode revisits Sarkeesian’s journey, starting from her 2012 Kickstarter campaign, where she faced significant harassment for her views on gender and representation in gaming. Tig discusses the backlash against Sarkeesian's critiques of oppressive structures within gaming culture, particularly her assertions regarding the male gaze and toxic masculinity. The conversation delves into the complexities of societal reactions to her viewpoints, highlighting the ongoing cultural tensions within the gaming community. Tune in for an insightful look at how these issues continue to resonate in today's gaming landscape.
Links and show notes at www.neutralgoodpodcast.com/s1e08
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.