4: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part One)

8: The Phantom Menace: Last Night a Sith Lord Broke My Heart

In this, the final episode of our current series, we’ll be looking at The Phantom Menace, a film that almost instantly became shorthand for a kind of cataclysmic pop culture disappointment against which all others are measured. And that’s quite an achievement, you have to admit. Our guests are psychologist David Myers, film critic Eddie Harrison [https://film-authority.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ten-seconds-from-now/], writer, blogger and cultural commentator Alex-Mell Taylor [https://www.alexhasopinions.com/about], and actor Sprite Kirkwood. This episode also features contributions from... @jameschristopher.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/jameschristopher.bsky.social] @kariebookish.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/kariebookish.bsky.social] @wormito.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/wormito.bsky.social] @marmk.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/marmk.bsky.social] Our theme tune was mixed by musician Dan Jackson [https://soundcloud.com/djf-682708275]. Music used in this episode The Phantom Menace Soundtrack [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW9xbFLaatU&list=PLnSuI_0TvBidADg9MTWGMFxXmk9MTDYBi] by John Williams Goodnight, But Not Goodbye [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6K6ETASu1E] by Bea Arthur from The Star Wars Holiday Special [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxtSX1lg8rE] Clips used in this episode Spaced [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oug3AtAht6Y] We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: So Disappointed [https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/] So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan [https://bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social] and Paul Whitelaw [https://bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social].

7: Overshadowed! So Disappointed Bonus Episode

In this mini New Year bonus episode, Paul and Wendy discuss some of the major historical events that have overshadowed other major historical events. Enjoy! Music used in this episode Silent Night [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y3cbyxN7Do] by Phil Spector et al Doctor Who [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75V4ClJZME4] by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire Hello, I Must Be Going [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YrNQaXdOxU] by Groucho Marx Seinfeld Theme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWak0i_iqnM] by Jonathan Wolff That's Life  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCENTf_LWYA]by Frank Sinatra Happy New Year [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uo0JAUWijM] by ABBA Clip used in this episode George Michael and Paula Yates [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTRlE5Rzlb4] We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: www.sodisappointedpod.com/contact [https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/contact] So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan [https://bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social] and Paul Whitelaw [https://bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social].

6: Aliens: Close Encounters of the *MEH* Kind?

In this episode we'll be discussing the highly probable existence of life on other planets and why no one really seems to care. The 2023 Unidentified Aerial Phenomena hearings, in which three seemingly plausible US military veterans testified under oath, appeared to confirm that we've already made first contact, and yet this potentially world-changing information was met with an almost universal shrug of indifference. In an attempt to find out why, we spoke to psychologist David Myers, film critic Eddie Harrison [https://film-authority.com/], the esteemed scientist Professor James M. Scobbie [https://www.qmu.ac.uk/schools-and-divisions/shs/shs-staff/professor-james-m-scobbie/], and our resident Gen Z correspondent Sprite Kirkwood. It's a pretty wild journey. We'd also like to thank actor Laura Hogg for lending her voice to the episode and, as always, musician Dan Jackson [https://soundcloud.com/djf-682708275] for mixing our theme tune. Music used in this episode Forbidden Planet Soundtrack [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxqGqfzfSOU&list=OLAK5uy_m0qSUXWrWUAYPJgWqV6TIK_tBVDHU2jNw&index=2] by Bebe & Louis Barron [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebe_and_Louis_Barron] March of the Dribcots [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEERM0BYIk4&list=RDjEERM0BYIk4&start_radio=1] by Joe Meek [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Meek] Close Encounters of the Third Kind [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOYjT6i2jow&list=RDbOYjT6i2jow&start_radio=1] by Geoff Love & His Orchestra [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Love] Documentary mentioned in this episode The Age of Disclosure [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkU7ZqbADRs] UAP hearings referenced in this episode [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3rSaKteW6g]  We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/ [https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/] [https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/] So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan [https://bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social] and Paul Whitelaw [https://bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social].

5: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part Two)

In the second and final episode of this extraordinary saga, we continue our gaze into the complex psychological make-up of gurus, cult leaders and the people who follow them. It features contributions from Zen Buddhist priest Dogo, music journalist (and So Disappointed's co-producer) Paul Whitelaw, and our resident psychologist David Myers. Music used in this episode Child is Father of the Man [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1dCpa8oy4E&list=RDD1dCpa8oy4E&start_radio=1] by The Beach Boys Never Learn Not to Love [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JacmCO7GDR4&list=RDJacmCO7GDR4&start_radio=1] by The Beach Boys 'Til I Die [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oaKrumysbk&list=RD9oaKrumysbk&start_radio=1] by The Beach Boys the be colony [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwJUMEHoAp0&list=RDTwJUMEHoAp0&start_radio=1] by Broadcast and The Focus Group When the Levee Breaks [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwiTs60VoTM&list=RDuwiTs60VoTM&start_radio=1] by Led Zeppelin Revolution Blues [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yK504X_wvs&list=RD2yK504X_wvs&start_radio=1] by Neil Young Sit With the Guru [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HwVNSAUNZg&list=RD4HwVNSAUNZg&start_radio=1] by Strawberry Alarm Clock Clips used in this episode Mike Love's speech at the 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZSAQX2uuUY] Podcasts recommended in this episode A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs: Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys [https://500songs.com/podcast/song-177-never-learn-not-to-love-by-the-beach-boys-part-one/] You Must Remember This: Charles Manson's Hollywood [https://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/youmustrememberthispodcastblog/2015/5/26/charles-mansons-hollywood-part-1-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-the-manson-murders] Films and TV shows recommended in this episode Love & Mercy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lioWzrpCtGQ] Wild Wild Country [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLS_OM6Puk]  Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson [https://soundcloud.com/djf-682708275]    We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com [https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/] So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan [https://bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social]  and Paul Whitelaw [https://bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social].

4: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part One)

In this very special two-part episode, we take a look at the complex psychological make-up of gurus, cult leaders and the people who follow them. It feature contributions from Zen Buddhist priest Dogo, music journalist (and So Disappointed's co-producer) Paul Whitelaw, and our resident psychologist David Myers. Music used in this episode Child is Father of the Man [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1dCpa8oy4E&list=RDD1dCpa8oy4E&start_radio=1] by The Beach Boys Dear Prudence [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQA59IkCF5I&list=RDwQA59IkCF5I&start_radio=1] by The Beatles The Inner Light [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3948JzWCc&list=RDsa3948JzWCc&start_radio=1] by The Beatles Sexy Sadie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5DMdnf9me0&list=RDl5DMdnf9me0&start_radio=1] by The Beatles Sit With the Guru [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HwVNSAUNZg&list=RD4HwVNSAUNZg&start_radio=1] by Strawberry Alarm Clock Swami-Plus Strings, Etc. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obSOXaHj-d8&list=RDobSOXaHj-d8&start_radio=1] by The Monkees and Ken Thorne Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson [https://soundcloud.com/djf-682708275]    We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com [https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/] So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan [https://bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social]  and Paul Whitelaw [https://bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social].