Topic: Shitty Media Men

A crowdsourced document known as the "Shitty Media Men" spreadsheet lists numerous journalists and editors accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct. Names mentioned include Sam Biddle, David Corn, and Ze Frank, with allegations ranging from "creepy DMs" to physical assault. The hosts discuss the validity of anonymous lists and the potential for professional grudges to influence the entries.

The hosts discuss the "Shitty Media Men" list, an anonymous Google spreadsheet circulating in media circles that contains allegations against various men in the industry. They compare the use of such secret lists to Soviet-era tactics and express concern over the lack of due process. The discussion touches on the inherent dangers of blacklisting and the "list era" of modern culture.