I discuss incel culture and my documentary film, Shy Boys: IRL with Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski.
An in-depth look into Shy Boys: IRL
Episode synopsis:
“The word "Incel" (involuntary celibate) is now known by everyone from your college roommate to your dad for all the worst reasons. Bob and Jonni break down the sad scene in the 2011 short documentary "Shy Boys: IRL" by Sara Gardephe. Sara got in on the terminology before some bottled up psychos stabbed, shot, and ran over innocent people and her film is available to watch for free on Vimeo and Youtube. Are all incels one bad day away from a murderous rampage, or is shit more complicated than that?”
CBC piece on incels and Shy Boys: IRL
Episode synopsis
“Incels and extremism are in the spotlight following Monday's van attack in Toronto — CBC News takes a look at how an involuntary celibate's frustrations can evolve into deadly action.'“