VOICES told four stories about teenagers experiencing their own identity and mental health crises. Jay’s Journal told the story of a young boy’s fixation on satanic rituals and dark magic. Go Ask Alice told the harrowing story of a teenage girl’s spiral into drug addiction. Part three: an explainer as to how these stories relate to both each other and TXT’s music video universe. Part two: a breakdown of the (unexpectedly dark) origin story of Peter Pan’s adventures and an explanation of Neverland’s true symbolism. Part one: a guide to Faust, Mephistopheles, and the variations in the tellings of the “selling one’s soul” story.

When all three stories combine, as they do for TXT’s “Name Chapter” era, the narrative power and resonance know no bounds! This deep dive not only clarifies what TXT’s musical world is really all about, but the profound reasons for incorporating folklore about the devil and Peter Pan into it. The original story about “making a deal with the devil,” the adventures of a boy who could never grow up, and TXT’s music video storyline have MUCH more in common than it sounds! From specific symbols to abstract themes, these three stories share surprisingly similar messages about temptation, maturity, the messy process of finding oneself, struggling to see in shades of gray, and so much more. Tune in for Alex’s backstory and a serious assessment of his intentions and impact, then stay for the bizarre asides about the colorful company he keeps! This episode also makes time for unrelated anecdotes about Bob Ross, a secret DJ past, wrestling, and hatchets. In this episode, Hope talks to Dan about what makes Alex such a unique character, how much of Alex’s act is sincere versus clout-chasing, and how Alex’s supporter base has evolved. They host a podcast called Knowledge Fight, on which they react to Alex’s most bizarre tangents, fact-check his most inaccurate claims, and provide context for his most misleading remarks.

No one understands Alex’s beliefs, persuasive tactics, and sources of misinformation quite like Dan and Jordan. Catch up on past episodes with the links in this directory!Īlex Jones and the show InfoWars have played a massive role in spreading conspiracy theories, radicalizing right-wingers, and fostering an apocalyptic mentality. Episodes cover both specific fandoms and fandom/internet culture overall.

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