In 1999, a low-budget 'found footage' horror film called The Blair Witch Project became a pop culture sensation. It was hyped as one of the most frightening films ever made, and for many it lived up to that hype. But for others it was a massive disappointment - a whole load of fuss about nothing.

In this episode we examine the sharply divided response to the film and delve into the complex, fascinating details of why psychological horror works for some people, while leaving others cold.

Our guests include film critics Eddie Harrison and Lucia Minoz. Click the links below to enjoy more of their work.

Eddie: film-authority.com

Lucia: cuttothetake.com

You can find us at: sodisappointedpod.com

And 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@gmail.com.

So Disappointed Episode 1: The Blair Witch Project

In this episode we’ll be discussing Morrissey, an artist whose forthright opinions have, for many, tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

What happens when someone who once spoke so eloquently for sensitive outsiders starts espousing views which offend and anger those people? Can we separate the art from the artist? Or is time to bid farewell to them and their work?

Our guests in this episode include...

Musician, author and journalist Carrie Marshall: carriem.co.uk

Author, artist and pop culture historian Justin Lewis: firstlastanything.co.uk

And 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

Morrissey: Heaven Knows We're Miserable Now - Episode 2

In this episode we’re looking at 2016, a profoundly disappointing year in which the Grim Reaper culled as many beloved celebrities as they could, while also finding time to oversee Britain’s disastrous exit from the European Union and the first inauguration of unending human failure President Donald Trump.

Was David Bowie the anchor being who stabilised our universe? Did the end of the world start here? And why did Generation Z come together over the tragic death of a silverback gorilla? All these questions and more will be answered.

Our guests include....

Obituarist Daniel Nothing: bsky.app/profile/danielnothing.bsky.social

Anti-Brexit campaigner Peter Cook: brexitrage.com/rage-against-brexit

Author, artist and pop culture historian Justin Lewis: firstlastanything.co.uk

Plus psychologist David Myers and actor Sprite Kirkwood.

Our theme tune was mixed by...

Dan Jackson: 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

So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan (bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social) and Paul Whitelaw (bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social).

2016: Annus Horribilis - episode 3

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 by The Beach Boys
Dear Prudence by The Beatles
The Inner Light by The Beatles
Sexy Sadie by The Beatles
Sit With the Guru by Strawberry Alarm Clock
Swami-Plus Strings, Etc. by The Monkees and Ken Thorne

Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson
  
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

So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan  and Paul Whitelaw.

Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone

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 by The Beach Boys
Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys
'Til I Die by The Beach Boys
the be colony by Broadcast and The Focus Group
When the Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin
Revolution Blues by Neil Young
Sit With the Guru by Strawberry Alarm Clock

Clips used in this episode

Mike Love's speech at the 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Podcasts recommended in this episode

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs: Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys

You Must Remember This: Charles Manson's Hollywood

Films and TV shows recommended in this episode

Love & Mercy

Wild Wild Country 

Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson
  
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

So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan  and Paul Whitelaw.

Gurus and Cults Part Two: You've made a fool of everyone?

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