So Disappointed

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.

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.

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).

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 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

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, and musician Kat Orr. Click the links below to enjoy more of their work. Eddie: film-authority.com Lucia: cuttothetake.com Kat: snowsofyesteryear.scot 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

From 1 August, 2025 wherever you get your podcasts. So Disappointed is a brand new podcast exploring the cultural phenomenon of widespread disappointment. Throughout this series we'll be tackling a vast array of subjects including Morrissey, The Phantom Menace, corrupt spiritual leaders, the modern-day Labour Party, aliens, and the celebrity death cull of 2016. And that's just the tip of the disappointing iceberg.