Paskin examines the many factors that contributed to this controversy‚ from a genuine desire to see gay characters on TV to an evolving feeling among fans that they, not the writers, know what’s best for a character.

The Sherlock creators eventually expressed doubts about the future of the series simply because the toxicity of the fandom has become so overwhelming.

The contingent defended the theory with passion, eventually even harassing and starting fights with Sherlock fans who disagreed with them. She began with an examination of a group of Sherlock fans convinced that John Watson (played by Martin Freeman) and Sherlock Holmes (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) would become a couple. So far, every episode has been completely engrossing. Why You Should Listen: Slate critic Willa Paskin’s monthly podcast tackles a new pop culture mystery. Listen on Apple Podcasts Cocaine and Rhinestones Balascio is an essential part of the show, conducting interviews and offering insights into her father’s strange habits, imbuing an often soulless genre with real pathos.Įpisode to Get Hooked On: “1. Reporter Josh Dean explores not just how police cracked Edwards’ case but, more importantly, how the killer’s infamy impacted his family. As she reached middle age, Balascio began to wonder if her father might actually be a murder and called the police with her suspicions, eventually leading to his arrest in a cold case. The subject of The Clearing, however, is not killer Edward Wayne Edwards, but his daughter, April Balascio. That’s a good thing considering that a lot of shows in the genre indulge their hosts’ worst instincts, spending too much time on unsupported conspiracy theories or focusing on the killer over the victims.

Why You Should Listen: The Clearing is both a true crime podcast and a critique of true crime podcasts rolled into one.

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