Whatever (podcast)
Whatever is an American dating talking podcast hosted by Brian Atlas. Created in July 2022 on a former prank-based YouTube channel, the bi-weekly podcast holds conversations about dating, relationships, and gender roles.[1] Guests have included Lila Rose, Destiny, Michael Knowles, and Candace Owens.[2]
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Hosted by | Brian Atlas |
Genre | Talk, dating, roundtable discussion |
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Language | English |
Length | 3–5 hours |
Country of origin | United States |
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Original release | June 1, 2022 |
Provider | YouTube (2022–present) Rumble (2022–present) Spotify (2023–present) Twitch (2023–present) Apple Podcasts (2023–present) |
As of September 2023, the YouTube channel for Whatever has 4.22 million subscribers and 987 million views.[3]
Format
Every Sunday and Tuesday, the podcast releases a "Dating Talk" podcast, featuring a roundtable of young women, typically online personalities or adult models, discussing modern dating dynamics and relationship issues between men and women.[4] The show will sometimes feature a more prominent guest star among the roundtable, typically one involved in political or cultural commentary.
Reception
Many clips from segments of the podcast have gone viral on social media, particularly Twitter, with one of the women on the panel being the butt of a joke. One instance saw a clip of TikTok personality Ali Lopez go viral along with the nickname "Gorlock the Destroyer" due to her weight.[5] Many have criticized Whatever as being bait for "easy targets" to be made fun of online in viral moments, comparing Atlas's podcast to Howard Stern's form of mockery.[6]
References
- Taylor, Magdalene (2023-05-02). "The Latest Trend in Podcasts Is Making Women Look Dumb". Vice News. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- Harding, Amanda (2023-09-08). "Candace Owens Joins 'Whatever' Podcast, Slams Viral TikTok Woman Who Bragged About Being Childless: 'Men Should Not Marry Her'". The Daily Wire. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- "whatever". YouTube. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- Florio, Gina (2023-03-07). "Are "Whatever" Podcast Clips Going Viral Because They're An Accurate Representation Of What Gen Z Women Have Become?". Evie Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- Mansi (2023-08-29). "Al Weezy Before and After: Embracing Change, Growth, and Progress!!". The Record-Courier. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- Dee, Katherine (7 June 2023). "Does the 'Whatever' podcast make women look stupid?". UnHerd. Retrieved 2023-09-16.