Smallville Star Allison Mack's Dark Past: Can She Be Heard?
Allison Mack, best known for playing Chloe Sullivan in the hit TV show Smallville, has been making headlines lately after serving a prison sentence for racketeering. But is she ready to be platformed on podcasts? A new series from CBC Radio takes a nuanced approach to exploring Mack's involvement with the notorious NXIVM sex cult.
In a thought-provoking conversation, Natalie Robehmed delves into the complexities of Mack's situation, asking if she was a victim, perpetrator, or somewhere in between. The questions are difficult, but the answers are fascinating, shedding light on the darker corners of human nature.
But there's more to the world of podcasts this week than just Allison Mack's story. Apple Podcasts has released an original series that blends documentary and drama to tell the true tale of the Robertson family, who sold their farm and set sail for sea in 1971. The result is a haunting account of horrors at sea.
For those looking for something lighter, US comedian Mary Houlihan is on a roll with her new podcast. Tackling topics like social conservatism and comedians who punch down, she delivers disarmingly excellent insights that will leave you laughing and nodding in agreement.
And for fans of Jane Austen, there's a new series from The Conversation that explores the little-known aspect of her personality - was she a big gossip? Anna Walker travels to Bath and Lyme Regis to speak with experts about Austen's life and writing style, including her taste for curry.
Allison Mack, best known for playing Chloe Sullivan in the hit TV show Smallville, has been making headlines lately after serving a prison sentence for racketeering. But is she ready to be platformed on podcasts? A new series from CBC Radio takes a nuanced approach to exploring Mack's involvement with the notorious NXIVM sex cult.
In a thought-provoking conversation, Natalie Robehmed delves into the complexities of Mack's situation, asking if she was a victim, perpetrator, or somewhere in between. The questions are difficult, but the answers are fascinating, shedding light on the darker corners of human nature.
But there's more to the world of podcasts this week than just Allison Mack's story. Apple Podcasts has released an original series that blends documentary and drama to tell the true tale of the Robertson family, who sold their farm and set sail for sea in 1971. The result is a haunting account of horrors at sea.
For those looking for something lighter, US comedian Mary Houlihan is on a roll with her new podcast. Tackling topics like social conservatism and comedians who punch down, she delivers disarmingly excellent insights that will leave you laughing and nodding in agreement.
And for fans of Jane Austen, there's a new series from The Conversation that explores the little-known aspect of her personality - was she a big gossip? Anna Walker travels to Bath and Lyme Regis to speak with experts about Austen's life and writing style, including her taste for curry.
. I mean, she did something bad and got in trouble for it... but we're just now starting to have a "nuanced conversation" about it? Like, what took us this long? 
And what's with the guilt trip? Can't we just move on from her NXIVM drama already? 
And btw, I'm not buying into the whole "she might be a victim" narrative... sounds like she had some agency in all that mess to me. 
i mean i feel bad for her but at the same time it's like she was part of this super creepy cult... did she really know how dark it was? or was she just manipulated too? 
what happened to them when they set sail in 1971? were they like sailors who got lost at sea or what?
she's so funny and insightful! i've been listening to it all week and i'm obsessed... does anyone else listen to her podcast? 
I mean, I'm all for giving people a second chance, but you gotta wonder if we're just trying to justify our own fascination with the darker side of human nature, right? And can we really trust that she's ready to be 'platformed' after being involved in something so problematic? 
. And I'm loving the new podcast from Apple Podcasts, The Robertson family's true tale sounds so haunting, but in a good way 
. Mary Houlihan's comedy podcast is also super funny and insightful, we need more comedians who can tackle tough topics with humor 
. And the Jane Austen series sounds fascinating, I've always wondered if she was really that into curry 
, it's amazing how much there's to learn from history and literature 
. But hey, if you're looking for something a bit more lighthearted, Mary Houlihan's podcast is supposed to be hilarious 
. I'm def gonna have to check out this series and see what else they've got to say about the queen of English literature 
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. idk man, i think we need to stop pitin people against each other & just try 2 understand where they're comin from 
. I mean, it takes a lot of courage to open up about dark pasts, especially when they're as intense as the NXIVM situation 
. The fact that Natalie Robehmed is taking a nuanced approach makes me curious to give it a listen 
. And on a completely different note, who else has listened to Mary Houlihan's podcast? I need some new funny podcasts in my life 
, i guess what i'm trying to say is that we should be having more nuanced conversations about trauma and mental health 
, rather than just shaming people for their past actions.
... I know we can all make mistakes and learn from them, but it sounds like she's been through some really tough stuff. It's awesome that Natalie Robehmed is giving her a platform to share her story, maybe that's the first step towards healing? 
And honestly, it's not always easy to navigate these kinds of situations - we can't just declare someone a victim or perpetrator without getting all the facts, you know? 
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