EP 144: Glinner is a TERF with Graham Linehan

Join this channel to get access to additional bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP62aWWtlZV1oVnbMhTRBcg/join Graham Lanahan, commonly known as Glinner, joins Sasha & Stella for an insightful exploration of comedy, societal shifts, and the personal journey of how a prominent comedy writer landed himself in the thick of identity politics. The episode serves as a testament to the ongoing struggle for open dialogue in the evolving conversation around gender. Graham Lanahan, born in Dublin, is the mastermind behind the beloved sitcoms Father Ted, The IT Crowd, Black Boots, and Motherland. His Substack, The Glinner Update, is dedicated to monitoring the extremes of gender identity ideology, and he also co-hosts the highly successful “The Mess We're In” on YouTube, which has garnered a remarkable 1.5 million views in just three years. In this conversation, Sasha, Stella, and Glinner explore the intersection of his comedic roots, evolving perceptions, and activism in the face of isolation and confrontation. Linehan shares his concerns about the transgender movement and its impact on children. And he reflects on the challenges of using humor in addressing the topic and the complexities of navigating cancel culture. Linehan also touches on his foray into online activism during the Gamergate controversy. Initially driven by a desire to protect women from online harassment, Linehan admitted later to realizing the complexities of the situation and the influence of authoritarian voices within woke culture. Things get very personal when he candidly shares about his evolution from staunch anti-abortion beliefs to becoming an advocate, driven by personal experiences. His is a vivacious voice navigating the complexities of modern activism, advocating against misinformation, and speaking up against the prevailing narratives in the gender debates. Linehan's story serves as a fascinating exploration of an artist's evolution in response to the ever-changing landscapes of politics and culture. The Glinner Update (Substack) https://grahamlinehan.substack.com/ Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Crowd-Made-Career-Comedy-ebook/dp/B0CJ3YLYWF/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1699560605&refinements=p_27%3AGraham+Linehan&s=books&sr=1-1 The Mess We’re In https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamLinehan Magdalen Berns on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MagdalenBerns Order Our Book – When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents https://whenkidssaytheyretrans.com/ Support the Show & Access Exclusive Content https://www.patreon.com/WiderLensPod Join the conversation on YouTube www.youtube.com/@widerlenspod If you liked this episode, more episodes you might find interesting: Episode 132 - How To Have Impossible Conversations About Gender with Peter Boghossian https://youtu.be/RnPmG0pcXAc Episode 130 - Katie Herzog: Unblocked & Recorded https://youtu.be/3vaI4NDcd4A Episode 104 — No Time to Think with Hannah Barnes: The Downfall of GIDS at the Tavistock https://youtu.be/ftaeHf2_V8Y Episode 55 - Who Gets to Decide What's Normal: A Conversation w/ Lisa Selin Davis https://youtu.be/rrWL9X9TybY?feature=shared Episode 51 - Clearing of the Pink Mist: A Conversation w/ Debbie Hayton https://youtu.be/PTwl_FtnHls Episode 41 - Trans: A Conversation with Helen Joyce https://youtu.be/ziFItCUnWz4?si=onQeVs9-EACblLHB Episode 31 - Silencing Thought: A Conversation with Heather Brunskell-Evans https://youtu.be/UzrTWOAQcR4?si=rmGuMVIPRRGAn-09 Please visit www.widerlenspod.com to explore more content, access additional resources, or to join our listener community. Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@widerlenspod For more information about Sasha’s & Stella’s parent coaching membership groups: Sasha Ayad: https://inspiredteentherapy.com/parents-start-here Stella O’Malley: http://www.stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching To learn more about our sponsors, visit: GETA Genspect Chapters 00:00 Start 04:21 Show Open 04:55 Conversation starts 06:05 “the victim of village gossip on a global scale” 12:20 the banned episode of the IT Crowd 23:40 “I thought everybody would rush to help” 27:00 Talking about Dave Chapelle and other controversial comics 34:45 “I don’t like seeing women bullied” 38:13 How trans narratives are portrayed on TV 45:03 The Hayes Rules 49:00 "I hope journalists can start doing their jobs so I can get back to writing comedy" 54:40 Remembering Magdalen Berns 01:00:00 "It’s difficult to write a comedy about the driverless car when you’re in the backseat of the driverless car"