This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong - William Costello.
Mentioned Books
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists – Neil Strauss
Mate: Become the Man Women Want – Tucker Max and Geoffrey Miller
The conversation centers around the controversial Netflix mini-series Adolescence, which dramatizes a fictional case of incel-inspired violence and its societal impact, prompting real-world political responses in the UK. The speakers critique the show’s representation of masculinity, online radicalization, and incel ideology, arguing it oversimplifies complex psychological and cultural dynamics without sufficient research grounding. They also explore broader themes such as male role models, mental health, and modern dating pressures on young men, linking them to both academic research and media portrayals.