Diana Krach

We Blame Roseanne

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This 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 history, the fact is that her art and her public persona have influenced societal, familial, and political movements. It may be easier for some people to separate the art from the artist, but it’s impossible to ignore the larger impact when the artist decides to make their politics known. Art is inherently political, and while fictional liberties are tak...

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Diana Krach

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Damaging the Local Economy and Environment of Eldon, Iowa 29.06.2026 28:35

Apologies 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 economy and environment of Eldon, Iowa. Links: Roseanne Barr's unfinished Iowa mansion lies in ruin - YouTube What Ever Happened To Roseanne Barr's Eld...

Putting the "fun" in dysfunctional 12.05.2026 37:30

Diana and JR discuss the ways in which the show and the person amplified the "fun in dysfunctional" trope in comedy. Subscribe to our Patreon for extras 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 Every Chuck Lorre Sitcom Has The Exact Same Problem...

The Magnification of Mediocre White Men 09.04.2026 37:32

In this episode, we talk about how we blame Roseanne for the magnification of mediocre white men, through the show onscreen and offscreen. 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 Parent Judd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, and Roseanne Barr Talk Judaism, F-bombs, and Radical Femi...

Bill Maher Being a Scourge to Society 10.03.2026 1:01:56

Despite being blatantly homophobic, xenophobic, and aggressively unfunny, Bill Maher continues to be booked and blessed, making millions a year. Flying his private plane, although he claims to be an environmentalist. Being misogynistic AF while claiming to be pro-women. Spouting half-baked talking points without any research to back up dangerous rhetoric, without any consideration for the folks wh...

The Hero Worship of White Feminists 08.02.2026 1:31:26

In this episode, Diana and JR unpack why they blame Roseanne (both the show and the person) for perpetuating White Feminism. While Roseanne continues to be regarded as a "feminist icon", the bulk of her work only allowed for a feminism that primarily focused on the experience of cisgender, neurotypical white people. The show Roseanne has received a lot of critical acclaim for a couple of episodes...

Parentification As a Punchline 03.01.2026 1:12:08

Before the debut of Roseanne, television shows depicted children without parents as a tragedy. But the Conners made light of the parentification of their children, even when the situation was objectively grim. The general theme of the show was "putting the fun in dysfunctional", which meant normalizing a lack of boundaries. Each one of the Conner kids display the long-term impact of parentificatio...

Trailer 02.01.2026 1:19

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