The Shawn Commey Podcast

Are Villains really the bad guys ?

7 min · 21 mrt 2026
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n today’s world, being the “good guy” doesn’t always win the crowd — sometimes, it’s the villains who get the love. In this episode, I dive into why society is increasingly drawn to characters who bend the rules, challenge norms, and carry that undeniable aura. From Tommy Shelby [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0] to Patrick Bateman [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1], and even the contrast between Batman [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2] and Superman [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=3], we explore why the darker, more complex figures often feel more compelling than the traditional heroes. I take it beyond entertainment and into sports — where the same pattern shows up. Why do fans gravitate toward the edge and intensity of Michael Jordan [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=4] over LeBron James [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=5]? Why do the dominant, unapologetic personalities like Kobe Bryant [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=6] and Shaquille O’Neal [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=7] capture more attention than the quiet greatness of Tim Duncan [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=8]? And today, is the rising appeal of Anthony Edwards [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=9] over Jayson Tatum [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=10] another example of this same shift? This episode breaks down the psychology of aura, edge, and perception — and asks a bigger question: Are villains really the bad guys… or are they just the ones bold enough to be real?

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