This episode starts off with the guys attempting to dissect the public’s fascination with villains, devolving speedily into what doesn’t work about the Todd Phillips film Joker. Here there be SPOILERS, so beware.
Topics brought up in this episode include:
The appeal of the Joker
The appeal of villains
Villains or Anti-Heroes?
What’s the point again?
Music Included: “bad guy” by Billie Ellish
FURTHER READING
Manly High Quality Jokes (become a patron of Noah Berlatsky to read)
Who Watches the Taxi Driver? (same)
Why Do We Love The Killing Joke? (Or Do We?)
Questions: We Don't Have Answers 