@@michaelbrown-eq9sd well yeah addressing them meaning she talked about the fact that she even got them, which i thought would never happen. i do hope she will act accordingly in future episodes, it would be super douchey not to after reading comments on the show.
@@hulady7275 it's possible to enjoy the podcast and have criticism as well.....this world isnt black and white. Should we not listen to it because theres a few things we dont like? No. Feedback is the answer. How will this podcast get better if ppl just stopped listening when they have a criticism? Think before you comment.
Not enough people are talking about how incredible Nikki is here. She was so open about her depression and intrusive thoughts that many of us struggle with daily. Thank you for sharing ❤️
I've known of Nikki for a few years. But I have just recently started listening to her podcast and I have a full blown crush now. Especially since I learned she doesn't drink anymore. Relatable. Every girl I know drinks
@@VannywiththeFanny truth preach it isn't that bad or people wouldn't listen. Bots need to stop real people are at the other end of these comments. Whitney do you and Expletive the haters!
@@albertorynda740 I agree...I dont think she handled it well. She knew she was being filmed. By the end of it she pulled the "because I'm a woman" card! No! Rogan NEVER interrupts a guest and loses the point of what they were attempting to say. When he interrupts it adds to the conversation. Whitney often interrupts to talk about her freaking eye shadow or to tell someone not to bang on her stupid table and completely changes the topic in the MIDDLE of someones response. Shes straight up not listening to her guests half the time...only waiting to speak again. I think she deflected the feedback ultimately. We will see this week if she has internalized anything.
BENTON: way to have a difficult conversation with your boss and hold your ground. I would love to be your assistant, Benton. Vote Benton for President.
I know super modest of him that’s so cute but also he prob fears for his job...to say something about his popularity while she’s in total defense mode lmao
Nikki: "I watched a friend in high school confess his feelings for my close friend and giggled while she had to tell him she didn't feel the same way. Then he killed himself with a rifle he had showed me and my friend and his suicide note said it was because he couldn't be with my friend. Then my parents told me I shouldn't mourn for him or cry because I didn't know him well enough. So I don't cry often." Whitney: "My assistant watched me cry recently." Simultaneously burying the most interesting story of the episode and making the conversation into some banal anecdote about yourself. Whitney asks some interesting questions but the cycle of: guest begins an interesting thought -> Whitney forcefully interrupts them -> Whitney talks about herself until she thinks of a new question to ask the guest -> repeat, is beyond frustrating.
She did the same thing when Nikki was taking about developing a fear of getting undressed in front of her sister:( it was such a vulnerable moment, and Nikki even said that she’s been burying that and has never shared it with anyone. It was a really beautiful opportunity, lost.
Taking criticism and not being defensive about it but instead just saying this is supposed to make me better at what i am doing is difficult and Whitney dealt with it like a champion! I am one of those who found it hard to follow the podcast at some points and hoped that Whitney and Benton would talk about it here. But we dont want you to just entertain us Whit we want you to keep doing what you are doing but letting others finish their thoughts. I love this woman so much! And Benton is a god.- the way he presented the feedback is AMAZING
I mean, I guess lol, I heard it a little bit differently, but it sounds like someone feeling attacked and hurt, and defending herself, while saying "you'll thank me later", but it's the response I pretty much expected. Shell grow and develop.
She got held up a mirror and in the reflection she saw she hated the way she acted, becuase she hated other people act that way. Honestly.. That is so strong to come to that realisation. I'm going to have so much more fun watching this podcast.
I've gotten used to the fact that Whitney interrupts her guests a lot, and is sometimes a little extra (or a lot), as if she was on Adderall. I think it comes from being excited to have a nice conversation. What I can't, get used to, is how much more aggressive she's become since the beginning of the podcast. Her last appearance on Bert's podcast where she replaced Tom, was near impossible to watch. And she was also a bit like that on Steve-O, Barstool, etc. True, Bert knows nothing about being woke and he's a bear (it's in the title), so he said things the wrong way. But instead of taking said things like a joke, or roasting him in a playful way, she got super offended and became so, so aggressive. She was even insulting to him, the success of his podcast, his crew, his intellect... She was mean, pretentious and condescending. That's what I can't get used to, and she wasn't like that before. She needs to tighten up regarding those aspects, because it made me unsubscribe until things change a bit. Respectfully. And the worst part is, I'm not even a fan of Bert's, I had never watched his podcast, I was a fan of Whitney. But mean, lesson giving, demeaning Whitney? No thank you.
@@buffywasright I noticed that too. I was a HUGE fan of hers. But the more exposure she gets in this medium, the more I’m inclined to think that if it’s not about her, she can’t be bothered. The 2 Bears appearance was brutal. And for her to say it’s because she’s a woman is insane. I’ve criticized Joe Rogan as well when it looks like his emotions are running high and he’s bullying. In fact, I commented on that on his Nikki podcast and on one of Whitney’s. He seemed intolerant and combative towards her at times. I think it’s pretty obvious to all of us that they are comedians. But it’s not some exclusive secret club with its own language that none of us understand. To say, I’m a comedian, that’s how we talk, is a cop out and I truly believe that Whitney could be better than that if she wanted to.
It’s gonna take Whitney time to not interrupt people and improve on her issues. So, please give her time to change her style. She’s willing to change and that’s awesome!
My favorite was repeatedly telling Benton and the guest not to bang the table, but then Whitney ate food during the part with Benton!!I cannot hear the banging on the table, but I could definitely hear the chewing and saliva smacking😬🤢 If you have to eat, maybe move away from the mic🤷♀️lol
The Germ Theory was never actually proven to be 100% accurate, yet the trillion dollar medical industry is entirely based on that theory. What's the CAUSE of death in people with this "virus"? Does their brain explode? Does their heart stop beating? The CAUSE of death is still pneumonia. Pneumonia is not something you can "catch". You DEVELOP it, just like you develop cancer. It's a biological result of being "scared to death" of something. Think of it like an internal wound that you can't see, but when it starts to heal (when the traumatic event dissipates), the healing of the wounds in the lungs will cause pain, mucus, blood, fever, headaches, coughing, etc. You don't show the symptoms of "disease" until you stop being panicked and afraid. These symptoms usually show up 1-2 weeks after you've relaxed and resolved the upsetting event. The cause of death in Small Pox was PNEUMONIA. It wasn't from the acne cysts. That's not enough to kill you. The only people who developed Small Pox were those involved in attacks...Indians and military. The FEAR of being attacked or the attack itself CAUSED the pneumonia. Small Pox doesn't exist today not from a vaccine, but because we don't go around attacking tribes anymore. Governments around the world are CAUSING fear frights, thus CAUSING all the illnesses, aka Boogey Virus, in everyone based on an unproven THEORY by one man, Louis Pastaur, who redacted his claim of the germ theory on his death bed, yet no one listened. The US is following an outdated theory that's 100 years old and has not questioned or retested that "science" since then. They believed In witches and curses back then!! Could it be because a Ca-Zillion dollar medical industry profits on following an outdated "science" model?! They've been using the same cancer "treatment" for 80 YEARS. They can't think of something besides POISON in all this time?!?! So of course, when everyone is allowed to escape the hostage situation the governments have put their people into, and they start relaxing about the "scary virus" that's not in any way transmissible, they will begin their healing phase (get sick), and believe they then have the "scary virus", and more panic will ensue as well as martial law. The longer people allow this government to hold them hostage in their homes, the more severe the "sickness" will be. Western Medicine is pure fraud, and people's lives are destroyed because of it.
Benton. You are incredibly, wonderfully intelligent and kind in how you interact with Whitney and make her show so great. Well done! You are so emotionally intelligent, every time.
We love Benton of course but I’m halfway through and the fact that the first few scrolls don’t even mention Nikki’s admissions and (I hope this doesn’t sound condescending but ) bravery to be so honest about depression and suicide is shocking. She literally bared her soul, and the note about liability due to expressing those thoughts and history is so true , she def put herself out there and I have no doubt it has helped a few people to hear that they aren’t alone. My heart just aches to hear her and watch her unpack that.
Wow, I’m love that Whitney let us see her receiving and processing feedback. I’ve never seen anything like this before. She’s brilliant. Also, we should all have a friend/colleague like Benton. He handled this perfectly. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I haven’t heard a more relatable explanation of these pre suicidal intrusive thoughts and I’m so happy she shared this so authentically. I feel this so hard.
The way Nikki described the initial invasive thought and knowing it will lead to depression like that first sniffle knowing a cold is coming...wow! I have never heard it described in that way before. It’s important that people who do not understand depression hear things like this. I hope she continues to say this again on different platforms so more people can hear it and understand it. I finally feel like, “I get it.” Before I would think how could anyone feel this way or do that. But like she said it’s invasive and she knows there is nothing she can do to stop it except GO GET HELP. Nikki you are an amazing human being!!!
Liked the opening Benton delivers these criticisms like a champ. Whitney taking them well, going to come back and watch nikki. I'll say I agree with some of the notes but you're one person/personality asking a large well of opinions. Can't please everyone all the time.
She don't have to please everyone but let your dam guest talk. After the Lex Fridman interview I can't hardly finish any of her podcast now. She managed to get him to talk candidlyly about his dad and then wouldn't let him finish a sentence. Now everytime she does it, it just triggers me. Its just so obnoxious. I've really tried to just power through but it's getting harder watch her.
Benton is a champ. The true honesty, and the don’t give a f*@k attitude, of that feedback session was so refreshing yo see the relationship he has with his his boss. Plus his knowledge of facial care towards the end of the podcast is something my wife and I will take into our daily routine.
Yeah and she immediately tried to play the “It’s because I’m a woman. You wouldn’t say this to Burr or Rogan” card... They don’t interrupt people in podcasts and interviews dear...
Benton let her know when she interrupts you. Just so you make her aware she did it. Whitney what feeling comes up? Okay Benton, continue to point out when she interrupts until she remembers the feeling and then she can stop herself. It starts with awareness. Love that she’s doing this! Mad love to you Whitney!
Woaaah Whitney I really hope you cool it with the projecting and playing a therapist role... When Nikki was talking about sharing her suicidal thoughts and Whitney instantly said "there's an addiction to attention" i gasped. You could tell Nikki was hurt by that.
Thanks for saying something about that! I was listening on Spotify and I literally went to RUclips just to see what others were saying because I was pretty horrified by Whitney’s handling of that topic.
That really pissed me off. Whitney needs serious help. And then the part about “have you ever had a dog?” after sharing such a huge trauma 🤦🏾♀️ I was a huge fan from day 1, this hurts. But I can’t deal with her shit anymore.
Yeah, she's not the most sensitively empathetic person. She's a comedian, and projects her own problems onto others. She's trying, but that comment was rough.
'Hell The Fuck O!!!', she still continues to consistently interrupt. 🤬 She's some of the best 'eye candy' in the business, and she clearly has intelligence, and a point of view, but the constant interruptions are "beyond an annoyance". Lose the Blue Hair,... and get back to being the funny Brunette Hottie. ⚘❤⚘
Lol ya I was noticing the same thing haha. That being said she is hearing this for the first time right now or at least she is really understanding that it is something she does for the first time during the beginning of this episode and being that it's a habit just heading it for the first time it's not like she can literally just stop it in a moment's notice.
Thank you for addressing our feedback, Benton. I'm so glad that our comments were received in the spirit that it was intended. I can honestly say that 99.9% of the YT comments do not come from a place of hate but from fans who genuinely want to let Whitney know what is & isn't working for them as an audience because they want to stay (& when that sometimes spills into a little frustration, it's only cos it doesn't feel like we're being heard). When Joe Rogan first started he didn't listen/spoke over ppl too, but then he found his groove & once Whitney does as well, it's going to be amazing! Seeing Whitney brush off some of the genuine & important/core feedback was a little disheartening but I truly hope that she will re-listen & take them into consideration. Please be in no doubt that we're all still here cos we love & want to support Whtiney. I came here initially as a fan of her comedy, but I just want her to know that, for her podcasts, she doesn't need to have this pressure to be "on" or "hilarious Whitney" at all times. She can do that for her adverts in between, but podcasting is a different medium, skill & listening experience. You can still be humorous, which often occurs naturally in a genuine back & forth... The issue has always been that we've only ever had the "forth", & not the "back". We love her questions, we just want to hear the answers. Much love.
Whitney is so self aware and I love when she shares what she’s learned over the years. I like how she’s talked about therapy and is always looking at everything from a different perspective. I love that Whitney is direct and to me it seems like it comes from a caring place.
I love how in the episode that Whitney read comments complaining about her interrupting guests, she has Nikki on, who doesn't let people interrupt her.
I would love a Whitney and Benton only podcast. She gets such great guests and I think if they drain some energy with a more "Best friends only" podcast, then the show with a special guest might feel more like the second show of a comedy line up. It might feel more dialed in to have the other podcast almost like an opener. I do love the podcast right now and I'm a big fan of Whitney but I always feel like I want more of benton and her. P.S. When is benton gonna blow up, he's so funny and so dang fast.
As someone in recovery, I love the convos about addiction, trauma, neurology etc.. I'm totally here for it! But I do agree, and am glad it was brought up, that the interrupting is a lot. It could help to think about it like being in a 12 step meeting. You would never interrupt someone's share. That's one of the things I love about meetings. They cultivate the art of listening so well.
Benton is so comforting! I love Whitney and Nikki together. They go deep, are fun but is such a real conversation. It makes you wish you could have these kind of talks with your close friends.
I don’t think it’s that the therapy talk is boring, but Whitney’s version just seems very self-indulgent, repetitive (spitting the same lines from self-help books every episode) and there’s too much projecting onto otherwise well-adjusted guest, who as far as we know, didn’t sign up for amateur therapy. It’s not the topic, it’s how and how often it’s presented.
YES. It just gets to the point where instead of her using her therapy knowledge as a lens to reflect on someone's life and stories, she uses it to project things onto her guests. It comes down to Whitney's love of control, I think. Instead of leading the conversation the way she wants it to go, it would help if she gave the guest more room and for her to listen. That said I'm so glad she's trying to learn from the comments! Hopefully she implements some changes.
Just shamelessly using this top comment so Whitney can see it...but yeah, there are right Whitney---work on listening more and projecting less...either way, I just wanted to say (and I'm sure I'm speaking for a lot of people here when I say), we love you and the pod in spite of the flaws! Lastly, I know it probably won't happen, but consider bringing back: Bill Burr, Andrew Schultz, and Dr Hubermann** or and, interview Joe Rogan!
@@leareed3749 His point is not be confrontational with the guest so that the conversation can have a smooth flow. He has mentioned his personal political beliefs so many times, he's far left leaning than people give him credit for.
1. "You'll Thank Me Later" sounds like a far cooler name for the podcast 2. interrupting is always going to make to seems like narcissism. When I do it, it's often anxiety and when my gf does it, it's often adhd. we call eachother out but it's hard to break that bad habit. don't get too down on yourself for doing it. 😊
Narcissists are supremely anxious and often have ADHD. This does not mean someone with either or both conditions is a narcissist. It means that insecurity and short attention spans are literally diagnostic criteria for NPD. We need to be more understanding of the mechanisms that drive bad behaviors without excusing them.
Yes, i try to be conscious of this. I have ADHD and when i interreupt its because i want to express my thought before I forget it, not because i dont twant to hear what the other person has to say. I'm sorry everyone im trying to be better!
I'd like to see Whitney do solo podcasts about herself, I think they'd be really good. I like the guests too. I think Whitney's had a really hard time in lockdown and has been acting way more extreme on her less likeable personality traits during it, but she's a great person, and comic, etc. Her venting to a camera on her own would probably make her interviews better too! :)
Ok. Have never commented, have definitely thought most of the comments others have made, and I often disagree with Whitney, but opening the show with criticism from commentators might be the most boss thing I have seen on any podcast. I have true respect for this.
Wow, it‘s so stressfull, that Whitney doesn‘t let people finish. Even if it‘s a really talkative person like Nikki and even if she starts to slighty open up about f*ing suicide.
I can’t believe how many people complained about the therapeutic talk and the talk about her past. I love that Whitney is so open about her past even if it’s negative because I feel like that rawness and vulnerability is hard to come by nowadays. I also love the talk about what shes learned in therapy-some of the things shes said has REALLY helped me. This will forever be my favorite pod❤️
I love Whitney! I’ve been following her career, seen almost all her interviews, specials and this pod as well. I think in her older interviews she was more attentive to the answers of the guest - this whole interrupting thing seems more recent (I mean like for the last 4 months maybe). She definitely needs to work on that! Also she did the same interrupting style at the Tigerbelly pod and patronising manner of speaking at 2 Bears 1 Cave with Bert. The notes of the fans are valid concerns and I hope Auntie Whitney can address them!!
@discipline my theory is too much adderall. thats how i act on it. exactly the same. i become everyones therapist and everything has a deeper meaning and for some reason my vocabulary expands lmao. and i definitely interrupt anyone and everyone and don't even realize i'm doing it. i was on it for 8 years before i stopped
Yeah her guest appearance on 2b1c was a smidge painful. I think she was trying to be funny, but Bert's back was up, the entire time. I had to stop about 3/4 through and haven't gone back to finish. But I think overall, her energy and Bert's energy, just aren't a good fit. They're both really big personalities, and while I know Whitney knows how to step back and let someone else shine, she didn't seem to want to, during that episode, and Bert does not share a room well, at all. She did a solid job of letting us see Bert, as he is. Not going to lie, it wasn't his best light. I especially didn't like how he was, in her stories, when she posted on IG of the setup, for 2b1c. I thought Bert was super rude and dismissive to his production people, while they were trying to setup. It might've just been an off moment, but it was a bad vibe. I hated the episode, with Bert, on GFY. It felt like pure chaos. I feel like the majority of the episodes of his solo show, are much of the same. 2b1c is also chaotic, but Tom is just the right level of straight, to balance it out.
Why am I the only one that finds that funny? I thought she was funny on two bears. “I’m bored” when Bert started talking about cars, I’m not a car guy, I was bored too! That’s why it was funny
@@20tetsuo77 i laughed out loud but it genuinely felt like i was laughing at her LOL that moment was so awkward and it felt like bert just wanted to talk about cars the entire episode LMFAO
@@Rizza. Lmaoo I mean I agree, but I’m a huge ymh fan and I tend to watch 2 bears less because even tho I’m a straight guy I’m not into cars or sports at all and I find Tom and Bert together go into that a lot and I just tune out so when she said that I laughed so hard lmao
Hey! As someone who struggles with addiction, anorexia and ptsd it’s really cool to see you guys talking bout your experience so openly and honestly! I also have no filter and can relate a lot to y’all me vibe. Thank you for making me feel so not alone 💕💕💕
I think when it comes down to it, we listen to the podcast because we really enjoy your personality and Benton. We aren’t here for a lecture or a childhood horror story, we are here for the wit and charm. Don’t ever let Benton go, he keeps this whole thing grounded.
I love how Benton presented the criticisms honestly but in a constructive way and that Whitney took them with such grace. I personally enjoy the back and forth banter and sharing of insights that Whitney has developed over years of therapy and trying to understand what her actions and thoughts are rooted in. I miss the word of the day portion but I somehow find at least one word in her dialogue that makes me do a google search for the definition and to add to my arsenal for later. I love this podcast. I always take something thought provoking away and it feels absolutely therapeutic.
Yes. Stop interrupting, stop turning everything into therapy session. Also, you were interrupting Benton while he was telling you people want you to stop interrupting lol.
Whitney is so exhausted. Man I feel for her. She sighs so deep there not even enough air the planet could give back to her to suffice another deep breath.
Fair play for reading the comments and taking them on board, that's not often an easy thing to do. I think a lot of the comments made perfectly valid points (though not always expressed in a helpful way...) but it can be a rough experience reading through them even as a viewer, so props for doing it. FWIW, I enjoy the podcast and look forward to each episode, so keep 'em coming!
i love talking psychology, but sometimes the guest are clearly not that interested in it yet you keep on taking every subject to some ancestral trauma and reminding us you were raised by alcoholics
Watching you ladies talk about all the self doubt and emotional roller coaster you have experienced in this journey of life speaks volumes to what how and who I am. The things each of you ladies have endured is as if you are talking about my life. We all struggle with something have inner demons we battle and fear to verbalize. It’s so refreshing to hear your journeys knowing that how you cope may help someone in the universe. You ladies are truly beautiful gorgeous strong willed comedic vulnerable ladies that have found such a magical way of sharing pieces of YOU with us. Thank you for making me not feel so so alone in the universe. Please continue to share your life’s journey of ups and downs and showing that there is absolutely nothing wrong with being who you are. Life’s a beautiful magical journey that can take us on a ride that may not make any sense in the moment but is revealed in due time. Be you share you. May the beauty of life continue to take you on a magical journey that only you can handle. ✌🏻💙😇 Continue to be the beautiful shiny bright brilliant stars we all are.
I agree that Whitney could interrupt less but DON'T stop talking about neurology, trauma, ect... Thats the type of stuff that I look forward to hearing when I listen to the show. Whitney has a great amount of knowledge on these things and I learn SO much from those conversations. I love this podcast! So glad you guys are doing this, its been very helpful!
As a woman, it’s not a “woman thing”. Would say the same thing to a man, prob more so because men seem more aggressive. It’s that the tone of the show sometimes gets cringy. When you ask a question and then before the person answers you tell them what you think their answer is and then they have to disagree and then defend why they are not what you tell them they are. I think it’s just deciding what kind of tone you want for the pod. Do you want an interview or an interrogation? Both are question and answer but very different tones.
This is the first episode I watch, this guy in the beginning is truly a great person, very calm, great attitude nice voice. He feels wasted here. Funny how het gets interrupted by her while trying to tell her she is being hated to do that. Might as well start your own podcast mister! Liked your attitude!
I have to say I really love the way Whitney does her interviews. It’s so informative and so educational. But because she’s a comedian she keeps your attention by throwing a little bit of humor in it. I think that’s important, not everything has to be so serious. And things that are serious can be funny. I appreciate the work you’re putting into this podcast. Thank you Whitney P.S. and thank you Benton
I admire Nikki so much for talking honestly about intrusive thought, medication, working on ones self etc. So many of us are afraid to admit we have a problem (to ourselves let alone others, to open up to the idea of getting help and then ultimately seeking out help. And the help you seek isn't always for you, for some it's therapy for some it's meds, for some, religion. Even at your lowest you find trial and error trying to right your wrongs.
Typed Nikki Glaser on RUclips because I wanted to watch some of her old content to help me deal some holiday blues. I found this gem instead😁(my two favourite comedians) My only note for Whitney, would be to have more comedians on the podcast. I feel like you truly shine whenever you interview someone with a similar background to yours. That doesn’t mean you should ONLY have comedians over. Just try to feel as comfortable with normal guests as you do with your comedy friends😊 Also, please start a bookclub yesterday!
I actually love it when you talk about neurology.... You have given me such insight and be more understanding about the differences between sexes.... I think it needs to be said.... You are all about social change and I am so thankful.... Don't stop please! That's why I started following you, your insight meaningful and more than mere entertainment! You are such an inspiration to women around the world!
"Everyone's funny" This is so correct! How have I literally never heard this sentence? It's so true. Everyone is funny, everyone has a sense of humor, normalize that. Funny is subjective, of course, but everyone is funny, to someone, or in some way. We all create humor, it's as human as crying. It's a form of emotional expression that cannot, by definition, be exclusive. Everyone expresses humor, it is one of the core emotions of human social bonding and one of the tenets of human civilization.
As someone who came from a similar background as Whitney, I really like hearing her talk about how she overcame! And I like that she talks about how she continues to have issues due to her past and explains about she gets through it. I do think that it can be a little awkward when there’s a guest on. But I will continue to watch every episode! I love the show!
I think it’s so smart to do this. I was so happy that this is being brought up. I LOVE this podcast and listen to every one but these constructive critiques I think will be very helpful.
I hope so! Sometimes ACAers take criticisms as rejection and/or abandonment aka our greatest fears. I’m sending her lots of well wishes. Her getting hurt after this feedback has me concerned but I know she’s got people to reach out to. ❤️
Love the podcast but my “note” is that it is a bit off putting when Whitney seems like she needs to one up the guest. Even if there is an expert like lex for example she will need to find a way she is better. Like in that episode talking about codependency and saying she is an expert in that. It seems like she usually needs to be better than who she is interviewing. It seems like there is an underlying need to control or feel good about herself that is off putting. It’s nice when she interviews someone more famous like Hillary duff where she treats them more like an equal and gets more silly and there is less pretentious energy. Love the content just trying to give my feedback of what I was just telling my girlfriend about what I think when I listen.
Yea either that or blaming their disagreement on being a sexist. It's really sad and it's not just her she is part of an epidemic of people manipulated by this group of lunatics that jerk each others off.
@@Barbievel I'm just seeing her reacting to a bunch of pretty hard hitting criticism. I'd be tempted to interject to. And it also seemed totally fair for her to tell him to slow down so she could collect her thoughts. Laying a bunch of stuff like this onto anyone too heavily isn't fair at all.
Personally I appreciate the psychology and deep issue talk. It's what makes this podcast stand out. If people are expecting fun light hearted conversations or straight up celebrity interviews maybe they're simply listening to the wrong podcast? If I listen to Whitney's podcast I'm expecting to hear the guests through a Whitney filter.
@@jetjet6560 I love the psychology too, but I agree here. When she had those two members of the vlog squad on, it was soo hard to listen to! She spoke down to them and pathologized them the entire time. I think we can have the psychology/neuroscience speak without it lasting the entire (hour or so) episode. A happy medium would be nice.
I really really really REALLY love the fact you started this episode with listening to constructive criticism from your listeners/viewers. I have a whole lot of new respect for you. You're open to growing and changing and that's beautiful.
It hurts my heart when Nikki says that she has doubted herself at times, I understand that feeling, but she has been my favorite comedienne since the first time I saw her. Nikki and Bill Burr are it for me. She is vulnerable and so honest, but she also makes me laugh so hard that I cry! Nikki, you make my life better, thank you so much.
Whitney is a lot like my friend who also interrupts when I'm trying to share something. I think it's because they are highly empathetic and try to make connections with how other people by relating it back to themselves.
Focus on the interview not the show. You are a legendary creator learning to podcast. Practice some listening skills and please do not stop the bluntness.
This is probably the most authentic and relatable conversation I’ve ever heard. So genuine. So many people over analyze things or think they are so smart and can control everything and make the world perfect. Good to have a warm human moment without pretense or performance.
I think there’s a great balance between serious conversations and silly ones. I absolutely love this podcast it has introduced me to so many people that I am now a fan of! Love you and your podcast so much 💕
You're wrong about the suicide thing. Some people will say something, others won't. Freddie Prinze called his bestfriend and told him he was going to, but he thought he was joking.
when the half-fixed take whatever advice justifies their internal desires and world-view. i'm not going to explain my whole past with this issue, but depression drama queens and those actually reaching out are not the same. stop grasping for generalizations so you feel the ground is solid beneath your feet.
I don't think I've ever commented on a RUclips video before but I had to say this... Benton, thank you for listening to the fans! Whitney, I admire you in many aspects and appreciate you taking constructive criticism.
Whitney, you're hair looks SO GOOD. I love that you took the constructive criticism so well 🥰 PLEASE KEEP THE LENGTH of the podcast! You keep me sane at work. We love you!
She had me until she pulled the “would anyone say this to joe rogan or bill burr” like come on.... do we have to pull the patriarchy card every time?? And the answer is yes, have you ever seen Rogan’s comments???? People really let him have it.
I agree. But at least Whitney is addressing the criticism directly. Can you imagine someone like Schaub being secure enough to even read what his viewers think about him😂
I wanna see more scientific and brain related podcasts! I personally love that you’re open about overcoming your struggles and when you have podcasts talking about it you look genuinely fascinated and ask the right questions. Yeah random pop stars are fun I guess but I love when we can all learn stuff together
I don’t interrupt my friends but I am always “waiting for my turn” girls tell me I’m not listening enough. But more than ADD its insecurities. Whitney doesn’t have to prove anything just have a conversation. Intelligence is sexy but not when you shove it into everything. We are all learning.
Really respect you taking feedback. How amazing. Love you Whitney and Benton. You have changed my life. This podcast is amazing. So impressed with you taking the feedback so well! You guys are awesome!
I have no idea how to communicate this with Whitney, but there seems to be a correlation between nasal congestion and ADHD; and other similar related....illnesses. Something about the O2 flow to certain parts of the brain are weaker than if the airflow thru the nose was not congested. With a simple surgery where soft tissue is removed from the sinus will result in more O2 to certain parts of the brain; something that can be detected on a brain scan. Since I am not a Doctor nor a Neuroscientist, I had somewhat difficulties to accept this first time I heard of this, but I will trust those people that actually do and recommend this treatment: Doctors and Scientists. I did recommend this to someone with ADHD, to ask and talk to Her Doctor about it: and She became much better after the surgery. More alert.
Benton is such a gift to this podcast, he presented the feedback so well to Whitney.
Agree! That was a tough job - to give all that criticism, keep Whitney from having a defensive meltdown and be able to get a few words in.
I would watch a podcast with Benton as the host or even have him cohost with Whitney
He truly is
He presented feedback which was immediately ignored.
@@ianagtsk uh two things: one the opening was recorded after the interview with Nikki.
Two I think this episode was back to classic GFY.
i respect the fact that she addressed the criticism soo much bc no one does that
In defense of the claims the whole time attempting to “understand” lol sounds like she addressed so much
True but she is blaming everyone else.
How was this addressed? She listened to the criticism. Where’s the action that should be a part of addressing?
I suppose we’ll see in future episodes.
You people will literally never be satisfied
@@michaelbrown-eq9sd well yeah addressing them meaning she talked about the fact that she even got them, which i thought would never happen. i do hope she will act accordingly in future episodes, it would be super douchey not to after reading comments on the show.
None of us give a shit when people touch the table! Literally haven’t noticed it any interview until Whitney brings it up.
I’m pretty sure they edit the loud bangs out
@@hotchacolate2 then they should wait out her obnoxious response to it. Her dramatic response is more annoying than the actual thud
@@romanmoralesqb1 why do you watch her podcast if you don’t like her?
I found it annoying when she called Bert out on it on 2B1C. Like not all tables and mics are not set up the same.
@@hulady7275 it's possible to enjoy the podcast and have criticism as well.....this world isnt black and white. Should we not listen to it because theres a few things we dont like? No. Feedback is the answer. How will this podcast get better if ppl just stopped listening when they have a criticism?
Think before you comment.
God, Benton needs to get a huge, huge raise.
For real.
Not enough people are talking about how incredible Nikki is here. She was so open about her depression and intrusive thoughts that many of us struggle with daily. Thank you for sharing ❤️
I've known of Nikki for a few years. But I have just recently started listening to her podcast and I have a full blown crush now. Especially since I learned she doesn't drink anymore. Relatable. Every girl I know drinks
Nikki is incredible, I just wish she could know how happy she make all of us strangers cope in this life :)
Until Whitney interrupts
@@AndyFelbab"known her"
Whitney is a boss for listening to the criticism the way she did, that's tough to do. Props to you Whitney!
For Real! was just gonna say that!
In my opinion she really is never THAT much of what they say it's more the Burt 2Bears1Cave Pod she was acting like she had beef in that one
@@VannywiththeFanny truth preach it isn't that bad or people wouldn't listen. Bots need to stop real people are at the other end of these comments. Whitney do you and Expletive the haters!
"would they say this to bill burr or joe rogan?" ....she doesn't get it. They don't do any of this shit that she does, so not shit we don't.
@@albertorynda740 I agree...I dont think she handled it well. She knew she was being filmed. By the end of it she pulled the "because I'm a woman" card! No! Rogan NEVER interrupts a guest and loses the point of what they were attempting to say. When he interrupts it adds to the conversation. Whitney often interrupts to talk about her freaking eye shadow or to tell someone not to bang on her stupid table and completely changes the topic in the MIDDLE of someones response. Shes straight up not listening to her guests half the time...only waiting to speak again.
I think she deflected the feedback ultimately. We will see this week if she has internalized anything.
BENTON: way to have a difficult conversation with your boss and hold your ground. I would love to be your assistant, Benton. Vote Benton for President.
Benton handled it super well. Hit the right tone. Repeated the points of criticism when necessary (and Whit got it wrong).
yep yep yep. ... likely a large part of WHY she hired him in the first place.
Benton gang
yeassssssss
Benton missed out on reporting the main feedback which is that he is a fucking star!!!
I know super modest of him that’s so cute but also he prob fears for his job...to say something about his popularity while she’s in total defense mode lmao
He is THE star. 100x more lovable than her.
Shut up guys or he will be fired!
Yeee
Plot Twist: These are all Bentons notes.
LOL
Ke ke ke!!
Lmao. Yeah I was thinking the same 😂
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@@DuCetteBoss We. A. B
Nikki: "I watched a friend in high school confess his feelings for my close friend and giggled while she had to tell him she didn't feel the same way. Then he killed himself with a rifle he had showed me and my friend and his suicide note said it was because he couldn't be with my friend. Then my parents told me I shouldn't mourn for him or cry because I didn't know him well enough. So I don't cry often."
Whitney: "My assistant watched me cry recently."
Simultaneously burying the most interesting story of the episode and making the conversation into some banal anecdote about yourself. Whitney asks some interesting questions but the cycle of: guest begins an interesting thought -> Whitney forcefully interrupts them -> Whitney talks about herself until she thinks of a new question to ask the guest -> repeat, is beyond frustrating.
She did the same thing when Nikki was taking about developing a fear of getting undressed in front of her sister:( it was such a vulnerable moment, and Nikki even said that she’s been burying that and has never shared it with anyone. It was a really beautiful opportunity, lost.
@@Jte336 there's an audio-only episode with Whitney's therapist Jorja if you're looking for more insight
Yep
new here? lol
aren't all the hosts the same?! so selfcenter 🤦♀️
Taking criticism and not being defensive about it but instead just saying this is supposed to make me better at what i am doing is difficult and Whitney dealt with it like a champion! I am one of those who found it hard to follow the podcast at some points and hoped that Whitney and Benton would talk about it here.
But we dont want you to just entertain us Whit we want you to keep doing what you are doing but letting others finish their thoughts. I love this woman so much! And Benton is a god.- the way he presented the feedback is AMAZING
I mean, I guess lol, I heard it a little bit differently, but it sounds like someone feeling attacked and hurt, and defending herself, while saying "you'll thank me later", but it's the response I pretty much expected. Shell grow and develop.
She got held up a mirror and in the reflection she saw she hated the way she acted, becuase she hated other people act that way. Honestly.. That is so strong to come to that realisation. I'm going to have so much more fun watching this podcast.
I've gotten used to the fact that Whitney interrupts her guests a lot, and is sometimes a little extra (or a lot), as if she was on Adderall. I think it comes from being excited to have a nice conversation. What I can't, get used to, is how much more aggressive she's become since the beginning of the podcast. Her last appearance on Bert's podcast where she replaced Tom, was near impossible to watch. And she was also a bit like that on Steve-O, Barstool, etc. True, Bert knows nothing about being woke and he's a bear (it's in the title), so he said things the wrong way. But instead of taking said things like a joke, or roasting him in a playful way, she got super offended and became so, so aggressive. She was even insulting to him, the success of his podcast, his crew, his intellect... She was mean, pretentious and condescending. That's what I can't get used to, and she wasn't like that before. She needs to tighten up regarding those aspects, because it made me unsubscribe until things change a bit. Respectfully. And the worst part is, I'm not even a fan of Bert's, I had never watched his podcast, I was a fan of Whitney. But mean, lesson giving, demeaning Whitney? No thank you.
@@buffywasright I noticed that too. I was a HUGE fan of hers. But the more exposure she gets in this medium, the more I’m inclined to think that if it’s not about her, she can’t be bothered. The 2 Bears appearance was brutal. And for her to say it’s because she’s a woman is insane. I’ve criticized Joe Rogan as well when it looks like his emotions are running high and he’s bullying. In fact, I commented on that on his Nikki podcast and on one of Whitney’s. He seemed intolerant and combative towards her at times. I think it’s pretty obvious to all of us that they are comedians. But it’s not some exclusive secret club with its own language that none of us understand. To say, I’m a comedian, that’s how we talk, is a cop out and I truly believe that Whitney could be better than that if she wanted to.
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It’s gonna take Whitney time to not interrupt people and improve on her issues. So, please give her time to change her style. She’s willing to change and that’s awesome!
@Dumdum Dum why are you here?
This could be solved by putting on headphones! It shouldn't take that much time.
Yes!! We’re here for the growth😻
Lol you're like a battered wife. "he's going to change, I swear! He knows what he's doing wrong but he loves me and he says he'll change eventually!"
@@nickc3856 and you are like a battered wife in that you are *staying* on a podcast you clearly do not enjoy and is not good for you. 💁
WE CANNOT HEAR THE BANGING ON THE TABLE FROM YOUR GUESTS.
I share your rage about this lol I was really hoping that’s one of the comments they’d address in the intro.
My favorite was repeatedly telling Benton and the guest not to bang the table, but then Whitney ate food during the part with Benton!!I cannot hear the banging on the table, but I could definitely hear the chewing and saliva smacking😬🤢 If you have to eat, maybe move away from the mic🤷♀️lol
The Germ Theory was never actually proven to be 100% accurate, yet the trillion dollar medical industry is entirely based on that theory. What's the CAUSE of death in people with this "virus"? Does their brain explode? Does their heart stop beating? The CAUSE of death is still pneumonia. Pneumonia is not something you can "catch". You DEVELOP it, just like you develop cancer. It's a biological result of being "scared to death" of something. Think of it like an internal wound that you can't see, but when it starts to heal (when the traumatic event dissipates), the healing of the wounds in the lungs will cause pain, mucus, blood, fever, headaches, coughing, etc. You don't show the symptoms of "disease" until you stop being panicked and afraid. These symptoms usually show up 1-2 weeks after you've relaxed and resolved the upsetting event. The cause of death in Small Pox was PNEUMONIA. It wasn't from the acne cysts. That's not enough to kill you. The only people who developed Small Pox were those involved in attacks...Indians and military. The FEAR of being attacked or the attack itself CAUSED the pneumonia. Small Pox doesn't exist today not from a vaccine, but because we don't go around attacking tribes anymore.
Governments around the world are CAUSING fear frights, thus CAUSING all the illnesses, aka Boogey Virus, in everyone based on an unproven THEORY by one man, Louis Pastaur, who redacted his claim of the germ theory on his death bed, yet no one listened. The US is following an outdated theory that's 100 years old and has not questioned or retested that "science" since then. They believed In witches and curses back then!! Could it be because a Ca-Zillion dollar medical industry profits on following an outdated "science" model?! They've been using the same cancer "treatment" for 80 YEARS. They can't think of something besides POISON in all this time?!?!
So of course, when everyone is allowed to escape the hostage situation the governments have put their people into, and they start relaxing about the "scary virus" that's not in any way transmissible, they will begin their healing phase (get sick), and believe they then have the "scary virus", and more panic will ensue as well as martial law. The longer people allow this government to hold them hostage in their homes, the more severe the "sickness" will be. Western Medicine is pure fraud, and people's lives are destroyed because of it.
@@AgendaInMind yes
Benton. You are incredibly, wonderfully intelligent and kind in how you interact with Whitney and make her show so great. Well done! You are so emotionally intelligent, every time.
We love Benton of course but I’m halfway through and the fact that the first few scrolls don’t even mention Nikki’s admissions and (I hope this doesn’t sound condescending but ) bravery to be so honest about depression and suicide is shocking. She literally bared her soul, and the note about liability due to expressing those thoughts and history is so true , she def put herself out there and I have no doubt it has helped a few people to hear that they aren’t alone. My heart just aches to hear her and watch her unpack that.
Shut up sweet hard bro
the fact that they are going over real comments and taking them in constructively is why i just subscribed
and after watching, i enjoyed the podcast but please take some of those comments into consideration
Same
Me too
Wow, I’m love that Whitney let us see her receiving and processing feedback. I’ve never seen anything like this before. She’s brilliant. Also, we should all have a friend/colleague like Benton. He handled this perfectly. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Hearing Nikki talk details about depression was really refreshing.
I cried a little bit while she was talking about it. Relatable.
Very relatable for those who suffer from it (myself included).
@@Loulou______ timestamp?
I haven’t heard a more relatable explanation of these pre suicidal intrusive thoughts and I’m so happy she shared this so authentically. I feel this so hard.
This is almost the word by word comment I was going to write about her statement. ❤
The way Nikki described the initial invasive thought and knowing it will lead to depression like that first sniffle knowing a cold is coming...wow! I have never heard it described in that way before. It’s important that people who do not understand depression hear things like this. I hope she continues to say this again on different platforms so more people can hear it and understand it. I finally feel like, “I get it.” Before I would think how could anyone feel this way or do that. But like she said it’s invasive and she knows there is nothing she can do to stop it except GO GET HELP. Nikki you are an amazing human being!!!
same! I've never fully understood depression but the way she described as like a cold coming on just CLICKED for me.
Liked the opening Benton delivers these criticisms like a champ. Whitney taking them well, going to come back and watch nikki. I'll say I agree with some of the notes but you're one person/personality asking a large well of opinions. Can't please everyone all the time.
He is such a pro at this.
You can't please everyone, but when every top comment on a video is that you interrupt too much, it's worth considering.
She don't have to please everyone but let your dam guest talk. After the Lex Fridman interview I can't hardly finish any of her podcast now. She managed to get him to talk candidlyly about his dad and then wouldn't let him finish a sentence. Now everytime she does it, it just triggers me. Its just so obnoxious. I've really tried to just power through but it's getting harder watch her.
Thank god for Benton.
Benton is a champ. The true honesty, and the don’t give a f*@k attitude, of that feedback session was so refreshing yo see the relationship he has with his his boss. Plus his knowledge of facial care towards the end of the podcast is something my wife and I will take into our daily routine.
I actually enjoy when she talks about the brain.
12:48 - "this show should have been called good for me"... That comment knocked me OUT
Yeah and she immediately tried to play the “It’s because I’m a woman. You wouldn’t say this to Burr or Rogan” card...
They don’t interrupt people in podcasts and interviews dear...
As soon as they mentioned the interrupting I was just noticing all the times that Whitney interrupted Benton, his patience😂 👏🏽👏🏽
Benton let her know when she interrupts you. Just so you make her aware she did it. Whitney what feeling comes up? Okay Benton, continue to point out when she interrupts until she remembers the feeling and then she can stop herself. It starts with awareness. Love that she’s doing this! Mad love to you Whitney!
I feel like Nikki's energy matched Whitney's in this one, it was a bit more balanced.
Omg I couldn't agree more
Agreed. I'm not a Nikki fan, at all and I HATED her first appearance on GFY, but this was a great episode.
That’s bc Nikki is a goddamn professional 😂
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Woaaah Whitney I really hope you cool it with the projecting and playing a therapist role... When Nikki was talking about sharing her suicidal thoughts and Whitney instantly said "there's an addiction to attention" i gasped. You could tell Nikki was hurt by that.
Thanks for saying something about that! I was listening on Spotify and I literally went to RUclips just to see what others were saying because I was pretty horrified by Whitney’s handling of that topic.
I also couldn’t believe it when I heard it. Whitney is ruthless.
That really pissed me off. Whitney needs serious help. And then the part about “have you ever had a dog?” after sharing such a huge trauma 🤦🏾♀️ I was a huge fan from day 1, this hurts. But I can’t deal with her shit anymore.
Yeah, she's not the most sensitively empathetic person. She's a comedian, and projects her own problems onto others. She's trying, but that comment was rough.
I love Whitney to pieces but I do agree with the comment. I got uncomfortable. I thought maybe I misunderstood 🤷♀️
Benton needs his own show, he’s just the best
I love that she interrupts Benton like 6 times as he's trying to tell her she interrupts too much 🤦♀️
thankfully it's not the other way around, otherwise it'd be "mansplaining", "patriarchy" and other buzzwords for women to victimize themselves
'Hell The Fuck O!!!', she still continues to consistently interrupt. 🤬
She's some of the best 'eye candy' in the business, and she clearly has intelligence, and a point of view, but the constant interruptions are "beyond an annoyance".
Lose the Blue Hair,... and get back to being the funny Brunette Hottie. ⚘❤⚘
Lol ya I was noticing the same thing haha. That being said she is hearing this for the first time right now or at least she is really understanding that it is something she does for the first time during the beginning of this episode and being that it's a habit just heading it for the first time it's not like she can literally just stop it in a moment's notice.
But also she and Benton are really comfortable with each other and so that’s just their rhythm
Yaas
Respect for even being mindful of the comments, most comedians or whatever don't even have the balls to acknowledge them!
Thank you for addressing our feedback, Benton. I'm so glad that our comments were received in the spirit that it was intended. I can honestly say that 99.9% of the YT comments do not come from a place of hate but from fans who genuinely want to let Whitney know what is & isn't working for them as an audience because they want to stay (& when that sometimes spills into a little frustration, it's only cos it doesn't feel like we're being heard). When Joe Rogan first started he didn't listen/spoke over ppl too, but then he found his groove & once Whitney does as well, it's going to be amazing! Seeing Whitney brush off some of the genuine & important/core feedback was a little disheartening but I truly hope that she will re-listen & take them into consideration. Please be in no doubt that we're all still here cos we love & want to support Whtiney. I came here initially as a fan of her comedy, but I just want her to know that, for her podcasts, she doesn't need to have this pressure to be "on" or "hilarious Whitney" at all times. She can do that for her adverts in between, but podcasting is a different medium, skill & listening experience. You can still be humorous, which often occurs naturally in a genuine back & forth... The issue has always been that we've only ever had the "forth", & not the "back". We love her questions, we just want to hear the answers. Much love.
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Benton : "So Whitney, the problem is the problem is that you keep interrupti..."
Whitney => interrupts immediatly...
Whitney is so self aware and I love when she shares what she’s learned over the years. I like how she’s talked about therapy and is always looking at everything from a different perspective. I love that Whitney is direct and to me it seems like it comes from a caring place.
A section reading comments/feedback should be a regular thing like monthly
People writing comments must up their game to make their comments entertaining. I'm sure all of you are rolling on the floor laughing at this one.
@@mikemclennan8917⬅️⬅️⬅️ IN DENIAL
Hey man why all the 'silly willy, let's all smile!
I love how in the episode that Whitney read comments complaining about her interrupting guests, she has Nikki on, who doesn't let people interrupt her.
I would love a Whitney and Benton only podcast. She gets such great guests and I think if they drain some energy with a more "Best friends only" podcast, then the show with a special guest might feel more like the second show of a comedy line up. It might feel more dialed in to have the other podcast almost like an opener. I do love the podcast right now and I'm a big fan of Whitney but I always feel like I want more of benton and her. P.S. When is benton gonna blow up, he's so funny and so dang fast.
Bump. The first segment can be its own thing, even if it's just a 30-45 minute podcast.
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As someone in recovery, I love the convos about addiction, trauma, neurology etc.. I'm totally here for it! But I do agree, and am glad it was brought up, that the interrupting is a lot. It could help to think about it like being in a 12 step meeting. You would never interrupt someone's share. That's one of the things I love about meetings. They cultivate the art of listening so well.
Benton is so comforting!
I love Whitney and Nikki together. They go deep, are fun but is such a real conversation. It makes you wish you could have these kind of talks with your close friends.
If you can't talk about anything they aren't your close friends, I'm sorry
Benton is such a professional + good friend.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that starts this podcast evertime but can never finish it
I reach a neuroticism breakpoint and I cant cope with how unhinged Whitney is, and I have to walk away.
Same. Sometimes I only watch the her and Benton part.
I like finishing it while driving, its the best for that.
@@immasurvivor same for me
I don’t think it’s that the therapy talk is boring, but Whitney’s version just seems very self-indulgent, repetitive (spitting the same lines from self-help books every episode) and there’s too much projecting onto otherwise well-adjusted guest, who as far as we know, didn’t sign up for amateur therapy. It’s not the topic, it’s how and how often it’s presented.
Rogan shows them ALL, he has over 1500 examples of what makes a podcast successful. And the rest all get it wrong... Learn to F@K&n listen Whit.
YES. It just gets to the point where instead of her using her therapy knowledge as a lens to reflect on someone's life and stories, she uses it to project things onto her guests. It comes down to Whitney's love of control, I think. Instead of leading the conversation the way she wants it to go, it would help if she gave the guest more room and for her to listen. That said I'm so glad she's trying to learn from the comments! Hopefully she implements some changes.
Just shamelessly using this top comment so Whitney can see it...but yeah, there are right Whitney---work on listening more and projecting less...either way, I just wanted to say (and I'm sure I'm speaking for a lot of people here when I say), we love you and the pod in spite of the flaws! Lastly, I know it probably won't happen, but consider bringing back: Bill Burr, Andrew Schultz, and Dr Hubermann** or and, interview Joe Rogan!
@@shanewats7140 Rogan is such a centrist tho lmao like he acts neutral often times but there's always such a bias. At least Whitney is transparent.
@@leareed3749 His point is not be confrontational with the guest so that the conversation can have a smooth flow. He has mentioned his personal political beliefs so many times, he's far left leaning than people give him credit for.
1. "You'll Thank Me Later" sounds like a far cooler name for the podcast
2. interrupting is always going to make to seems like narcissism. When I do it, it's often anxiety and when my gf does it, it's often adhd. we call eachother out but it's hard to break that bad habit. don't get too down on yourself for doing it. 😊
Narcissists are supremely anxious and often have ADHD.
This does not mean someone with either or both conditions is a narcissist.
It means that insecurity and short attention spans are literally diagnostic criteria for NPD.
We need to be more understanding of the mechanisms that drive bad behaviors without excusing them.
Yes, i try to be conscious of this. I have ADHD and when i interreupt its because i want to express my thought before I forget it, not because i dont twant to hear what the other person has to say. I'm sorry everyone im trying to be better!
I'd like to see Whitney do solo podcasts about herself, I think they'd be really good.
I like the guests too.
I think Whitney's had a really hard time in lockdown and has been acting way more extreme on her less likeable personality traits during it, but she's a great person, and comic, etc.
Her venting to a camera on her own would probably make her interviews better too! :)
Ok. Have never commented, have definitely thought most of the comments others have made, and I often disagree with Whitney, but opening the show with criticism from commentators might be the most boss thing I have seen on any podcast. I have true respect for this.
Benton needs to Co-Host the entire interview!!!! Love you Benton. You are so mature and have such a calm energy, so soothing and level headed.
Thatd be great for some episodes but when he is talking give himna mic
Damn showing her live reaction to these comments is so funny 😂 btw thanks for listening to the fans ❤
That was painful for me. Yikes.
@@carolyntalbot947 yeah cause it was all accurate 😂😂😂
Wow, it‘s so stressfull, that Whitney doesn‘t let people finish. Even if it‘s a really talkative person like Nikki and even if she starts to slighty open up about f*ing suicide.
Right? Couldn’t count the number of times Nikki was cut off in the middle of a serious talking point.
I can’t believe how many people complained about the therapeutic talk and the talk about her past. I love that Whitney is so open about her past even if it’s negative because I feel like that rawness and vulnerability is hard to come by nowadays. I also love the talk about what shes learned in therapy-some of the things shes said has REALLY helped me. This will forever be my favorite pod❤️
I love Whitney! I’ve been following her career, seen almost all her interviews, specials and this pod as well. I think in her older interviews she was more attentive to the answers of the guest - this whole interrupting thing seems more recent (I mean like for the last 4 months maybe). She definitely needs to work on that! Also she did the same interrupting style at the Tigerbelly pod and patronising manner of speaking at 2 Bears 1 Cave with Bert. The notes of the fans are valid concerns and I hope Auntie Whitney can address them!!
@discipline my theory is too much adderall. thats how i act on it. exactly the same. i become everyones therapist and everything has a deeper meaning and for some reason my vocabulary expands lmao. and i definitely interrupt anyone and everyone and don't even realize i'm doing it. i was on it for 8 years before i stopped
Yeah her guest appearance on 2b1c was a smidge painful. I think she was trying to be funny, but Bert's back was up, the entire time. I had to stop about 3/4 through and haven't gone back to finish. But I think overall, her energy and Bert's energy, just aren't a good fit. They're both really big personalities, and while I know Whitney knows how to step back and let someone else shine, she didn't seem to want to, during that episode, and Bert does not share a room well, at all. She did a solid job of letting us see Bert, as he is. Not going to lie, it wasn't his best light. I especially didn't like how he was, in her stories, when she posted on IG of the setup, for 2b1c. I thought Bert was super rude and dismissive to his production people, while they were trying to setup. It might've just been an off moment, but it was a bad vibe. I hated the episode, with Bert, on GFY. It felt like pure chaos. I feel like the majority of the episodes of his solo show, are much of the same. 2b1c is also chaotic, but Tom is just the right level of straight, to balance it out.
Why am I the only one that finds that funny? I thought she was funny on two bears. “I’m bored” when Bert started talking about cars, I’m not a car guy, I was bored too! That’s why it was funny
@@20tetsuo77 i laughed out loud but it genuinely felt like i was laughing at her LOL that moment was so awkward and it felt like bert just wanted to talk about cars the entire episode LMFAO
@@Rizza. Lmaoo I mean I agree, but I’m a huge ymh fan and I tend to watch 2 bears less because even tho I’m a straight guy I’m not into cars or sports at all and I find Tom and Bert together go into that a lot and I just tune out so when she said that I laughed so hard lmao
Whitney Cummings is the ultimate! Love love her! She is so real & has great vibes. So excited to hear Nikki Glaser brand of comedy, it’s hilarious!
I want more Benton please he is the best part of this podcast. I would one of him being interviewed 🙏🏼
Hey! As someone who struggles with addiction, anorexia and ptsd it’s really cool to see you guys talking bout your experience so openly and honestly! I also have no filter and can relate a lot to y’all me vibe. Thank you for making me feel so not alone 💕💕💕
But Bill Burr has a podcast just by himself so ofc he talks the whole time
Right
Now that Whitney's addressed the criticism, I feel like I can start listening to these podcasts again!
I think when it comes down to it, we listen to the podcast because we really enjoy your personality and Benton. We aren’t here for a lecture or a childhood horror story, we are here for the wit and charm. Don’t ever let Benton go, he keeps this whole thing grounded.
I love how Benton presented the criticisms honestly but in a constructive way and that Whitney took them with such grace. I personally enjoy the back and forth banter and sharing of insights that Whitney has developed over years of therapy and trying to understand what her actions and thoughts are rooted in. I miss the word of the day portion but I somehow find at least one word in her dialogue that makes me do a google search for the definition and to add to my arsenal for later. I love this podcast. I always take something thought provoking away and it feels absolutely therapeutic.
“You know what I hate? I hate when people ask themselves questions.” Oh Whitney lol
Her whole point was that she hates that, and she realized based on the comments that she was doing that, so she wants to stop
Yes. Stop interrupting, stop turning everything into therapy session. Also, you were interrupting Benton while he was telling you people want you to stop interrupting lol.
Whitney is so exhausted. Man I feel for her. She sighs so deep there not even enough air the planet could give back to her to suffice another deep breath.
Looks like she's coming undone
She just sounds like she has a cold
Fair play for reading the comments and taking them on board, that's not often an easy thing to do. I think a lot of the comments made perfectly valid points (though not always expressed in a helpful way...) but it can be a rough experience reading through them even as a viewer, so props for doing it. FWIW, I enjoy the podcast and look forward to each episode, so keep 'em coming!
i love talking psychology, but sometimes the guest are clearly not that interested in it yet you keep on taking every subject to some ancestral trauma and reminding us you were raised by alcoholics
Watching you ladies talk about all the self doubt and emotional roller coaster you have experienced in this journey of life speaks volumes to what how and who I am. The things each of you ladies have endured is as if you are talking about my life. We all struggle with something have inner demons we battle and fear to verbalize. It’s so refreshing to hear your journeys knowing that how you cope may help someone in the universe. You ladies are truly beautiful gorgeous strong willed comedic vulnerable ladies that have found such a magical way of sharing pieces of YOU with us. Thank you for making me not feel so so alone in the universe. Please continue to share your life’s journey of ups and downs and showing that there is absolutely nothing wrong with being who you are. Life’s a beautiful magical journey that can take us on a ride that may not make any sense in the moment but is revealed in due time. Be you share you. May the beauty of life continue to take you on a magical journey that only you can handle. ✌🏻💙😇 Continue to be the beautiful shiny bright brilliant stars we all are.
I agree that Whitney could interrupt less but DON'T stop talking about neurology, trauma, ect... Thats the type of stuff that I look forward to hearing when I listen to the show. Whitney has a great amount of knowledge on these things and I learn SO much from those conversations. I love this podcast! So glad you guys are doing this, its been very helpful!
As a woman, it’s not a “woman thing”. Would say the same thing to a man, prob more so because men seem more aggressive. It’s that the tone of the show sometimes gets cringy. When you ask a question and then before the person answers you tell them what you think their answer is and then they have to disagree and then defend why they are not what you tell them they are. I think it’s just deciding what kind of tone you want for the pod. Do you want an interview or an interrogation? Both are question and answer but very different tones.
This is the first episode I watch, this guy in the beginning is truly a great person, very calm, great attitude nice voice. He feels wasted here. Funny how het gets interrupted by her while trying to tell her she is being hated to do that. Might as well start your own podcast mister! Liked your attitude!
Listening to her interrupt Benson while he is trying to have a conversation about her not interrupting people so much...
Bahaha...I thought the same thing!
That part(s)
😂😅
Meta inception ..in real life
Haha so funny. Love her
I have to say I really love the way Whitney does her interviews. It’s so informative and so educational. But because she’s a comedian she keeps your attention by throwing a little bit of humor in it. I think that’s important, not everything has to be so serious. And things that are serious can be funny. I appreciate the work you’re putting into this podcast. Thank you Whitney
P.S. and thank you Benton
I admire Nikki so much for talking honestly about intrusive thought, medication, working on ones self etc. So many of us are afraid to admit we have a problem (to ourselves let alone others, to open up to the idea of getting help and then ultimately seeking out help. And the help you seek isn't always for you, for some it's therapy for some it's meds, for some, religion. Even at your lowest you find trial and error trying to right your wrongs.
Her and Bert Kreisher are the same in how they talk over EVERYONE and bring ever conversation back to them
But Bert is charming and funny and married to LeAnn so he gets a pass.
Typed Nikki Glaser on RUclips because I wanted to watch some of her old content to help me deal some holiday blues. I found this gem instead😁(my two favourite comedians) My only note for Whitney, would be to have more comedians on the podcast. I feel like you truly shine whenever you interview someone with a similar background to yours. That doesn’t mean you should ONLY have comedians over. Just try to feel as comfortable with normal guests as you do with your comedy friends😊 Also, please start a bookclub yesterday!
Check out: ruclips.net/video/Xrt7Q8kc_2w/видео.html
When Nikki talks, it's like therapy to me. I love her ❤
I actually love it when you talk about neurology.... You have given me such insight and be more understanding about the differences between sexes.... I think it needs to be said.... You are all about social change and I am so thankful.... Don't stop please! That's why I started following you, your insight meaningful and more than mere entertainment! You are such an inspiration to women around the world!
"Everyone's funny"
This is so correct! How have I literally never heard this sentence? It's so true. Everyone is funny, everyone has a sense of humor, normalize that. Funny is subjective, of course, but everyone is funny, to someone, or in some way. We all create humor, it's as human as crying. It's a form of emotional expression that cannot, by definition, be exclusive. Everyone expresses humor, it is one of the core emotions of human social bonding and one of the tenets of human civilization.
As someone who came from a similar background as Whitney, I really like hearing her talk about how she overcame! And I like that she talks about how she continues to have issues due to her past and explains about she gets through it. I do think that it can be a little awkward when there’s a guest on. But I will continue to watch every episode! I love the show!
Benton absolutely nailed providing the feedback!
Benton NEEDS to be your co-host. He is what you need...BALANCE. please God make this happen.❤
I think it’s so smart to do this. I was so happy that this is being brought up. I LOVE this podcast and listen to every one but these constructive critiques I think will be very helpful.
I hope so! Sometimes ACAers take criticisms as rejection and/or abandonment aka our greatest fears. I’m sending her lots of well wishes. Her getting hurt after this feedback has me concerned but I know she’s got people to reach out to. ❤️
Love the podcast but my “note” is that it is a bit off putting when Whitney seems like she needs to one up the guest. Even if there is an expert like lex for example she will need to find a way she is better. Like in that episode talking about codependency and saying she is an expert in that. It seems like she usually needs to be better than who she is interviewing. It seems like there is an underlying need to control or feel good about herself that is off putting. It’s nice when she interviews someone more famous like Hillary duff where she treats them more like an equal and gets more silly and there is less pretentious energy. Love the content just trying to give my feedback of what I was just telling my girlfriend about what I think when I listen.
Yea either that or blaming their disagreement on being a sexist. It's really sad and it's not just her she is part of an epidemic of people manipulated by this group of lunatics that jerk each others off.
one-upping is really off-putting no matter who does it or what context
I love how Benton is telling her she interrupts too much and is trying to help her understand and she keeps interrupting him lol
ADHD is real
Always making excuses for her behaviors
I'm honestly not seeing that at all
@@torbjornkallstrom2316 I’m watching at 2x speed so maybe it comes across differently
@@Barbievel I'm just seeing her reacting to a bunch of pretty hard hitting criticism. I'd be tempted to interject to. And it also seemed totally fair for her to tell him to slow down so she could collect her thoughts. Laying a bunch of stuff like this onto anyone too heavily isn't fair at all.
Personally I appreciate the psychology and deep issue talk. It's what makes this podcast stand out. If people are expecting fun light hearted conversations or straight up celebrity interviews maybe they're simply listening to the wrong podcast? If I listen to Whitney's podcast I'm expecting to hear the guests through a Whitney filter.
Same! I love the psychology stuff!
But why does Whitney have to psychoanalyze her guests all the time? It would be like Bert Kreischer talking about Hepatology
because he drinks a lot
@@jetjet6560 I love the psychology too, but I agree here. When she had those two members of the vlog squad on, it was soo hard to listen to! She spoke down to them and pathologized them the entire time. I think we can have the psychology/neuroscience speak without it lasting the entire (hour or so) episode. A happy medium would be nice.
Sometimes it makes sense but sometimes you just want to let the conversation flow. Whitney tries to turn every guest into her therapist.
THIS!!!!!
I really really really REALLY love the fact you started this episode with listening to constructive criticism from your listeners/viewers. I have a whole lot of new respect for you. You're open to growing and changing and that's beautiful.
It hurts my heart when Nikki says that she has doubted herself at times, I understand that feeling, but she has been my favorite comedienne since the first time I saw her. Nikki and Bill Burr are it for me. She is vulnerable and so honest, but she also makes me laugh so hard that I cry! Nikki, you make my life better, thank you so much.
Whitney is a lot like my friend who also interrupts when I'm trying to share something. I think it's because they are highly empathetic and try to make connections with how other people by relating it back to themselves.
I do this, and I really appreciate that you understand why (for your friend)
@@annikala - For yourself. It’s still selfish to interrupt, no matter what the reason is.
Focus on the interview not the show. You are a legendary creator learning to podcast. Practice some listening skills and please do not stop the bluntness.
Benton is right on with his interpretation of the comments !
I love Benton so much. Please always have him on. 💜💜💜💜💜
This is probably the most authentic and relatable conversation I’ve ever heard. So genuine. So many people over analyze things or think they are so smart and can control everything and make the world perfect. Good to have a warm human moment without pretense or performance.
“You can come from brokenness... I assume not everyone has heard my previous podcast episodes” I think these are GREAT. And trueeee.
I think there’s a great balance between serious conversations and silly ones. I absolutely love this podcast it has introduced me to so many people that I am now a fan of! Love you and your podcast so much 💕
You're wrong about the suicide thing. Some people will say something, others won't. Freddie Prinze called his bestfriend and told him he was going to, but he thought he was joking.
100. This is a topic where she should stick to her own advice about sweeping generalizations.
when the half-fixed take whatever advice justifies their internal desires and world-view. i'm not going to explain my whole past with this issue, but depression drama queens and those actually reaching out are not the same. stop grasping for generalizations so you feel the ground is solid beneath your feet.
It's so nice to see two women with flaws (like we all have) discuss them and support each other. Thank you for this.
I don't think I've ever commented on a RUclips video before but I had to say this... Benton, thank you for listening to the fans! Whitney, I admire you in many aspects and appreciate you taking constructive criticism.
Whitney, you're hair looks SO GOOD. I love that you took the constructive criticism so well 🥰 PLEASE KEEP THE LENGTH of the podcast! You keep me sane at work. We love you!
Same. I need to put something on and let it play, I don't bother with short podcasts.
She had me until she pulled the “would anyone say this to joe rogan or bill burr” like come on.... do we have to pull the patriarchy card every time?? And the answer is yes, have you ever seen Rogan’s comments???? People really let him have it.
I agree. But at least Whitney is addressing the criticism directly. Can you imagine someone like Schaub being secure enough to even read what his viewers think about him😂
@@Vanilla80085 true I give her credit.
@@Vanilla80085 she talked about it, then continues doing it... so did she really address the issue?
Yeah, she pulled the patriarchy card so she didn’t have to have any real accountability for the criticism of the podcast. Pretty lame IMO.
As if she were on par with Burr and Rogan
I wanna see more scientific and brain related podcasts! I personally love that you’re open about overcoming your struggles and when you have podcasts talking about it you look genuinely fascinated and ask the right questions. Yeah random pop stars are fun I guess but I love when we can all learn stuff together
I don’t interrupt my friends but I am always “waiting for my turn” girls tell me I’m not listening enough. But more than ADD its insecurities. Whitney doesn’t have to prove anything just have a conversation. Intelligence is sexy but not when you shove it into everything. We are all learning.
Really respect you taking feedback. How amazing. Love you Whitney and Benton. You have changed my life. This podcast is amazing. So impressed with you taking the feedback so well! You guys are awesome!
I have no idea how to communicate this with Whitney, but there seems to be a correlation between nasal congestion and ADHD; and other similar related....illnesses.
Something about the O2 flow to certain parts of the brain are weaker than if the airflow thru the nose was not congested.
With a simple surgery where soft tissue is removed from the sinus will result in more O2 to certain parts of the brain; something that can be detected on a brain scan.
Since I am not a Doctor nor a Neuroscientist, I had somewhat difficulties to accept this first time I heard of this, but I will trust those people that actually do and recommend this treatment: Doctors and Scientists.
I did recommend this to someone with ADHD, to ask and talk to Her Doctor about it: and She became much better after the surgery. More alert.