Collective Loathing

About Collective Loathing

Join three middle-aged white dudes on a hilarious journey as they attempt to bridge the gap between the cherished nostalgia of yesteryears and the bewildering world of the internet and millennials. In this comedic podcast, our hosts bring their unique perspectives and a healthy dose of self-awareness (and self-deprecation) to explore topics ranging from retro pop culture to the baffling trends of today. From reminiscing about the good ol' days to grappling with the complexities of modern technology, they navigate it all with humor and wit, without resorting to simply "yelling at the clouds." Whether you're a fellow Gen Xer reminiscing about the past or a millennial trying to understand the quirks of the previous generations, tune in for a lighthearted and entertaining take on the collision of nostalgia and the digital age as we live amongst the rise of AI. Get ready for laughter, insight, and plenty of eye-rolling as we delve into the cringe-worthy intersection of the past, present, and future.

Publisher

Collective Loathing

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Apr 2024

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Episode S3E04 - Stupid Computer

   WARNING - My stupid computer crashed while exporting the episode and cut off the last 20ish minutes.  Enjoy what was able to be saved.  Sorry. The hosts of the "Collective Loathing" podcast reunite (with Silver Fox joining later) to riff on Gen X latchkey identity and the show's inconsistency, then pivot to a "bubble wrap" theme about aging heroes and mortality. A voicemail "X-Fact of the Week" honors Peter Cullen and his voice work, followed by a "world burn" news roundup: drug seizures and a few arrests at the Gathering of the Juggalos; DC traffic halted by a suspicious device that was an adult toy; a repeat arrest of a Glendale serial butt sniffer for parole violations; and Tulsa's "serial defecator," later identified as Henry Dudley, caught after smearing feces and exposing himself. They then discuss Dolly Parton's career, charity, and cultural impact, share personal memories, and remember Tim Curry's roles and post-stroke career, before teasing a future list of figures they "can't afford to lose." 00:00 Gen X Origins 01:14 Podcast Kickoff 02:23 Bubble Wrap Heroes 03:34 X Fact Optimus Prime 06:07 Voice Actors vs Celebs 07:24 World Burn Begins 08:29 Juggalo Drug Bust 14:51 WMD Sex Toy Scare 17:42 Fresh Prince Smellaire 22:19 Serial Defecator Returns 23:08 Thong Creep Caught 24:56 Serial Defecator Update 26:07 Mask Mystery Breakdown 27:05 Florida Man Festival Pitch 28:37 Segregating States Idea 30:53 Call In Your State 31:16 RIP Bubble Wrap List 31:42 Dolly Parton Legacy 35:14 Dolly Memories 37:06 Tim Curry Tribute 43:04 Rocky Horror Debate 44:03 Legends and Mortality

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Episode S3E03 - Nostalgic Rivalries: Sports, Stories, and More

   In this episode of Collective Loathing, Felix, Silver Fox, and #Hollywood joke about their wildly inconsistent recording schedule, Hollywood's Magnum P.I.-style yearbook photo look, and listener messages about Kool-Aid points, underage drinking, and a Ramones "Expert of the Week" marking the 30th anniversary of the band's final show. They then cover "world is burning" stories, including a Kansas City man trapped in a porta-potty tank for eight hours while retrieving Mountain Dew, a Montana hiker who impaled himself with a hiking pole and walked 10 miles out, and a Florida man accused of stalking an ex and stealing her deceased son's ashes. The main topic is rivalries, ranking major sports matchups (including Red Sox–Yankees), plus individual and wrestling rivalries, and expanding into Gen X, tech, and fictional rivalries. 00:00 Gen X Podcast Intro 01:49 Scheduling Chaos 03:01 Magnum PI Yearbook 05:01 Sports Rivalry Setup 06:48 Listener Voicemails 09:15 Booze Memories 13:23 Expert of the Week 16:50 World Is Burning 17:52 Porta Potty Dew 21:23 Hiking Pole Impalement 24:31 Florida Man Stalker 27:32 Hotel Breakfast Rant 28:52 Top Sports Rivalries 33:36 Top Team Rivalries 34:23 What Makes Rivalries Matter 35:11 Individual Sports Showdowns 36:41 Wrestling Feuds Debate 39:47 Beyond Sports Rivalries 41:44 Gen X Sports Flashbacks 43:38 Classic Fictional Faceoffs 47:17 Funniest Fictional Rivalries 52:07 Old Movies Aging Badly 54:36 Gen X Rivalries Wrap 58:05 Miami vs Buffalo Trip Talk 59:57 Final Thoughts on Rivalries

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Episode S3E02 - Drink Up

   Three middle-aged hosts of the Collective Loathing podcast lean into Gen X stereotypes and catch up on missed recording time before discussing nostalgic "drinks of our youths," from hose water to Slice, Jolt Cola, Clearly Canadian, Hi-C Ecto Cooler, Donald Duck juice, Huggs barrel drinks, Squeezits, Kool-Aid, SunnyD, Fruitopia, and Snapple, plus later favorites like Vanilla Coke and regional sodas. They compare current habits (mostly water, flavored waters, tea, occasional soda) and talk cola wars, New Coke, Crystal Pepsi, Surge, and glass-bottle sodas. A voicemail segment delivers an "X-Factor" about Transformers. In "World Burns," they cover an Indiana arson case involving self-mutilation, an Arby's manager accused of spitting into food and transmitting herpes, and a Mexican vigilante dubbed the "Batman of Lagos de Moreno." They close with boozy nostalgia including Bartles & Jaymes, Boone's Farm, Zima, 40s, ice beers, St. Ides, and early drinking stories, then tease a future episode on sports rivalries. 00:00 Gen X Collective Loathing 01:39 Meet The Hosts 02:34 Drinks Of Our Youth 03:28 Hose Water Stereotype 05:08 Vacation Catch Up 06:16 Voicemail X Fact 07:45 Transformer Tangent 09:16 World Burns Begins 10:48 Blazing Boner Story 14:47 Arbys Herpes Scandal 19:26 Mexican Batman Vigilante 24:19 Back To Drinky Drinks 24:31 Modern Drink Habits 28:22 Nostalgic Drink Gimmicks 30:01 Slice Returns Healthy 31:45 Cola Wars Memories 33:47 Pepsi Vs Coke Debate 34:54 Glass Bottle Nostalgia 36:22 New Coke Flashback 37:54 Cola Wars Weirdness 38:49 Surge and Mello Yello 40:08 Jolt Cola Memories 42:54 Clearly Canadian Craze 43:36 Ecto Cooler Nostalgia 45:07 Donald Duck Juice Debate 46:27 Hug Barrels Trauma 50:17 Squeezits and Kool Aid 53:59 SunnyD and Fruit Drinks 55:52 Snapple vs Fruitopia 57:27 Top Childhood Drinks 01:00:15 Wine Coolers Era 01:03:43 Zima and 40s Stories 01:07:25 Ice Beer and St Ides 01:11:19 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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