Underunderstood is a podcast that investigates obscure or misunderstood topics. The show features questions that the internet couldn't find the answer to. They might be about a lost part of pop culture or a mysterious online trend. Hosts Adrianne, Billy, Regina, and John try to find out all they can about a curious subject. The results are surprising and sometimes a little bit bizarre.
The Underunderstood podcast hosts have extensive media experience. Billy Disney is a multimedia producer who has worked for The Verge, Mic, and Genius. Adrianne Jeffries is a journalist who has worked for Radio Motherboard and Out West. Regina Dellea has produced videos for Genius, Vox Media, and The Recount. John Lagomarsino is also a video producer who has worked for The Verge, Mic, and The Outline.
One key topic on the podcast is reality TV shows. The hosts try to find out how "real" some popular ones are. In one episode, they investigate MTV Cribs. A rumor says the celebrity house tour show used fake houses, but is that true?
In the episode "Hunting For Manhunt," they investigate a 2001 wrestling reality show that attracted scandal. The podcast explores claims that the show was a setup. Another episode is about the British show Just Tattoo Of Us and How Far Is Tattoo Far?, its American version. In the shows, two guests design tattoos for each other with shocking results. Were the shows a hoax?
Other episodes explore random topics. In "What's The Deal With Airport Food?," the hosts research how vendors set prices in New York City airports. In "Did Daft Punk Record 'Pee is Stored in the Ball's?" the team explores a weird internet meme. Another episode remembers the '00s game Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom and asks what happened to it.
This podcast makes strange or long-forgotten topics fascinating.
Episodes of Underunderstood are 30 to 60 minutes long.
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