We Blame Roseannehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-blame-roseanne--6945521acast.com/privacy for more information.]]>enTV & FilmCopyright Diana Krachhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/27ae2e5fa5e593df012b66b3d96a2332.jpgWe Blame Roseannehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-blame-roseanne--6945521Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:24:43 +0000Diana KrachDiana Krachfeeds@spreaker.comThis isn’t a recap show. It’s a cultural exploration, a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns, and an examination of the intersection of historical events and entertainment. Because even though she may think she’s been erased from...acast.com/privacy for more information.]]>true82838cf1-0a6b-5900-b610-e7d5ef4bb02eserialTrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer--71219171Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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References:Does parentification place Mexican-heritage youth at risk for substance use? Identifying the intervening nature of parent–child communication about alcohol - ScienceDirect
The positive and negative aspects of parentification: An integrated review - ScienceDirect
Opinion | How Did the Latchkey Kids of Gen X Become the Helicopter Parents of Gen Z? - The New York Times
Latchkey Kids Legal Age Limits Listed By State
5 Ways Being a Narcissist's "Surrogate Parent" Affects You | Psychology Today
When Can Kids Stay Home Alone? 50 State Guide
How parentification can shape your adult life (and 9 tips to heal) — Calm Blog

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References:Does parentification place Mexican-heritage youth at risk for substance use? Identifying the intervening nature of parent–child communication about alcohol - ScienceDirect
The positive and negative aspects of parentification: An integrated review - ScienceDirect
Opinion | How Did the Latchkey Kids of Gen X Become the Helicopter Parents of Gen Z? - The New York Times
Latchkey Kids Legal Age Limits Listed By State
5 Ways Being a Narcissist's "Surrogate Parent" Affects You | Psychology Today
When Can Kids Stay Home Alone? 50 State Guide
How parentification can shape your adult life (and 9 tips to heal) — Calm Blog

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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>4328false11fullThe Hero Worship of White Feministshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hero-worship-of-white-feminists--71219174
References:"The Caucasian Persuasion Here in the 'Dale": Othering, White Normality, and Post-Racialism in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Rewatching Gilmore Girls Woke Me Up To Its Problematic Truths
Rory from ‘Gilmore Girls’ Is Actually the Worst
LGBTQ+ History: When NOW Purged Lesbians From Its Feminist Movement
White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind
Against White Feminism book by Rafia Zakaria
https://mashable.com/article/white-feminism-explained
https://www.jstor.org/stable/23415265
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References:"The Caucasian Persuasion Here in the 'Dale": Othering, White Normality, and Post-Racialism in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Rewatching Gilmore Girls Woke Me Up To Its Problematic Truths
Rory from ‘Gilmore Girls’ Is Actually the Worst
LGBTQ+ History: When NOW Purged Lesbians From Its Feminist Movement
White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind
Against White Feminism book by Rafia Zakaria
https://mashable.com/article/white-feminism-explained
https://www.jstor.org/stable/23415265
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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>5486true12fullBill Maher Being a Scourge to Societyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-maher-being-a-scourge-to-society--71219169Francesca Fiorentini, Matt Berenstein, Will Weldon*, Sam Seder, and Kyle Kulinski. But they aren't laughing with him (no one who is not on his staff or on a Real Time panel), they're reading him for filth. We wouldn't have all of this rage bait content if it were for Roseanne, and we make that point in this episode.*I accidentally called Will Weldon Will Wheaton in the episode. Major brain blank!References:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQQ9hU1rR0I&list=WL&index=2&t=1109shttps://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-reasons-why-bill-maher-is-hated/his-sense-of-entitlement-is-shockingClip of Club Random where Sandra Bernhardt talks about Roseannehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LPgTpcB8sE&t=295sTrump slams Bill Maher after their White House dinnerBill Maher hits Trump for pulling a RoseanneI Hate Bill Maher
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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>3716true13fullThe Magnification of Mediocre White Menhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magnification-of-mediocre-white-men--71219733
Important links:

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
Why does the world reward mediocre white men?
Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent?
Today's ParentJudd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, and Roseanne Barr Talk Judaism, F-bombs, and Radical Feminism
Sarah Michelle Gellar Speaks on Joss Whedon Trying to Ruin Her
YouTubeThe Influence of American Television on Global Cultural Norms

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Important links:

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
Why does the world reward mediocre white men?
Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent?
Today's ParentJudd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, and Roseanne Barr Talk Judaism, F-bombs, and Radical Feminism
Sarah Michelle Gellar Speaks on Joss Whedon Trying to Ruin Her
YouTubeThe Influence of American Television on Global Cultural Norms

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A few resources:Quiet One, Funny One, or Favorite? How Childhood Roles in Dysfunctional Families Shape Adult Trauma — Tim Fletcher Co. 
Dysfunctional Family: Traits, Examples, Impact, Healing 
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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>6a02818c5c981a35731d3cffTue, 12 May 2026 01:25:33 +0000Diana KrachDiana and JR discuss the ways in which the show and the person amplified the "fun in dysfunctional" trope in comedy. https://www.patreon.com/c/weblameroseanne A few...

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A few resources:Quiet One, Funny One, or Favorite? How Childhood Roles in Dysfunctional Families Shape Adult Trauma — Tim Fletcher Co. 
Dysfunctional Family: Traits, Examples, Impact, Healing 
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What Ever Happened To Roseanne Barr's Eldon Diner?
In 1993, Tom and Roseanne Arnold opened a restaurant in Iowa
TOM, ROSEANNE BREAKUP MAY MEAN DEATH FOR DINER – Sun Sentinel
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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>6a41eb700ad3211686b08c3dMon, 29 Jun 2026 03:50:08 +0000Diana KrachApologies for the delay! This episode is a bit different than the usual, because the universe had other plans this month. It's just Diana this month, and it's a bit shorter than usual. In this episode, Diana blames Roseanne for damaging the local...Links:Roseanne Barr's unfinished Iowa mansion lies in ruin - YouTube 
What Ever Happened To Roseanne Barr's Eldon Diner?
In 1993, Tom and Roseanne Arnold opened a restaurant in Iowa
TOM, ROSEANNE BREAKUP MAY MEAN DEATH FOR DINER – Sun Sentinel
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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>1715falsefullMaking Mean Humor Mainstreamhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-mean-humor-mainstream--73168202Nathan Scahill joins Diana to talk about the difference between punching down and crafting clever comedy. They also talk about the depth of Norm MacDonald’s comedy, with Nathan adding a fresh, younger viewpoint to the discussion.
  • Diana said the wrong timeline for the show (even though she knows the accurate dates). It was on air from 1989-2018, and that is not including The Conners.
  • Diana mentioned the clip of Roseanne's minute on Kill Tony but didn't play it.
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  • Diana said the wrong timeline for the show (even though she knows the accurate dates). It was on air from 1989-2018, and that is not including The Conners.
  • Diana mentioned the clip of Roseanne's minute on Kill Tony but didn't play it.
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A few reference links:https://www.wbez.org/worldview/2018/05/30/roseanne-canceled-over-racist-tweet-but-what-about-her-islamophobia
https://medium.com/whither-news/making-roseanne-and-racism-ready-for-prime-time-eb5a631e87e4
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/08/166959/judd-apatow-vulture-interview-feminis
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A few reference links:https://www.wbez.org/worldview/2018/05/30/roseanne-canceled-over-racist-tweet-but-what-about-her-islamophobia
https://medium.com/whither-news/making-roseanne-and-racism-ready-for-prime-time-eb5a631e87e4
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/08/166959/judd-apatow-vulture-interview-feminis
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Created and produced by Your Highness Media]]>6aa97eba79ba7f1eccd9023cTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:22:02 +0000Diana KrachDiana is joined by Te'Auna Sanders to discuss the complexities surrounding humorizing financial illiteracy. Produced by https://www.yourhighnessmedia.com/Produced by Your Highness Media.

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