Official Podcast (+ Pods in general) - Bias
I typically listen to Challenge Mania, Bananas Podcast and the Official MTV pod. I try to listen either after the season ends or several episodes delayed as to avoid spoilers because none of these people have any self control. 😭
Question: Do you get frustrated when the hosts have an overtly negative bias against a particular player?
It makes for such a hard listen (for me). Maybe I'd feel different if I also hated said cast member. But it typically burns me up because - even though none are journalists - I guess I just always anticipate a bit more balance.
For instance:
-I love Wes. All three pods make it a point to side eye or outright bash him at the mere mention of his name (minus Scott).
-You can tell when the ladies of the MTV pod are collectively not feeling someone. Sometimes one of them will provide an alternate perspective. But a lot of shadiness has flown.
-Challenge Mania (Derrick) always takes shots at Nelson. Haven't listened since Nelson's accident though, so maybe it's better.
-Bananas and his underhanded CT "compliments"...
I might just be on my soapbox. 😭 But these are my late night thoughts. (It's literally almost 4am.)
tldr; Pods be shady.
Edit: wording