Episodes
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In the first episode of series two, we’ll be looking at what may well be the greatest, most crushing disappointment of all - the future. It's finally arrived and, well, it's not great is it?
Our future-shocked guests are psychologist David Myers, film critic Eddie Harrison, writer, podcaster and TV historian Tim Worthington, and actor Sprite Kirkwood.
Our theme tune was mixed by musician Dan Jackson.
Music used in this episode
Introit by Boards of CanadaEveryday Hazards by The Advisory Circle
Wildspot by Belbury Poly
Interlude (For Delia Derbyshire) by Kinder
The Old Schoolhouse by The Advisory Circle
Manège by Lasry-Baschet
Tomorrow’s World by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Orbit Aurora by Tom Dissevelt & Kid Baltan
Tomorrow’s World by Richard Denton & Martin Cook
Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
Temptation by New Order
Tomorrow's World by Paul Hart
Cantalus by Belbury Poly
Hocusing for Beginners by The Advisory CircleThe Free Life (A) by Alan Parker (not that one)
Five Years by David Bowie
We All Stand Together by Paul McCartney
Clips used in this episode
Tip Toe by Russell T. DaviesFuture Shock
Virtuosity
Look Around You
Walt DisneyWe would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at So Disappointed.
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In this, the final episode of our current series, we’ll be looking at The Phantom Menace, a film that almost instantly became shorthand for a kind of cataclysmic pop culture disappointment against which all others are measured. And that’s quite an achievement, you have to admit.
Our guests are psychologist David Myers, film critic Eddie Harrison, writer, blogger and cultural commentator Alex-Mell Taylor, and actor Sprite Kirkwood.
This episode also features contributions from...
@jameschristopher.bsky.social
@kariebookish.bsky.social
@wormito.bsky.social
@marmk.bsky.socialOur theme tune was mixed by musician Dan Jackson.
Music used in this episode
The Phantom Menace Soundtrack by John WilliamsGoodnight, But Not Goodbye by Bea Arthur from The Star Wars Holiday Special
Clips used in this episode
SpacedWe would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: So Disappointed
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In this mini New Year bonus episode, Paul and Wendy discuss some of the major historical events that have overshadowed other major historical events. Enjoy!
Music used in this episode
Silent Night by Phil Spector et al
Doctor Who by Ron Grainer and Delia Derbyshire
Hello, I Must Be Going by Groucho Marx
Seinfeld Theme by Jonathan Wolff
That's Life by Frank Sinatra
Happy New Year by ABBAClip used in this episode
George Michael and Paula Yates
We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: www.sodisappointedpod.com/contact
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In this episode we'll be discussing the highly probable existence of life on other planets and why no one really seems to care.
The 2023 Unidentified Aerial Phenomena hearings, in which three seemingly plausible US military veterans testified under oath, appeared to confirm that we've already made first contact, and yet this potentially world-changing information was met with an almost universal shrug of indifference.
In an attempt to find out why, we spoke to psychologist David Myers, film critic Eddie Harrison, the esteemed scientist Professor James M. Scobbie, and our resident Gen Z correspondent Sprite Kirkwood.
It's a pretty wild journey.
We'd also like to thank actor Laura Hogg for lending her voice to the episode and, as always, musician Dan Jackson for mixing our theme tune.
Music used in this episode
Forbidden Planet Soundtrack by Bebe & Louis Barron
March of the Dribcots by Joe Meek
Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Geoff Love & His OrchestraDocumentary mentioned in this episode
The Age of Disclosure
UAP hearings referenced in this episode
We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: https://www.sodisappointedpod.com/
So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan and Paul Whitelaw. -
In the second and final episode of this extraordinary saga, we continue our gaze into the complex psychological make-up of gurus, cult leaders and the people who follow them. It features contributions from Zen Buddhist priest Dogo, music journalist (and So Disappointed's co-producer) Paul Whitelaw, and our resident psychologist David Myers.
Music used in this episode
Child is Father of the Man by The Beach Boys
Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys
'Til I Die by The Beach Boys
the be colony by Broadcast and The Focus Group
When the Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin
Revolution Blues by Neil Young
Sit With the Guru by Strawberry Alarm Clock
Clips used in this episode
Mike Love's speech at the 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony
Podcasts recommended in this episode
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs: Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys
You Must Remember This: Charles Manson's Hollywood
Films and TV shows recommended in this episode
Love & Mercy
Wild Wild Country
Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson
We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com
So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan and Paul Whitelaw. -
In this very special two-part episode, we take a look at the complex psychological make-up of gurus, cult leaders and the people who follow them. It feature contributions from Zen Buddhist priest Dogo, music journalist (and So Disappointed's co-producer) Paul Whitelaw, and our resident psychologist David Myers.
Music used in this episode
Child is Father of the Man by The Beach Boys
Dear Prudence by The Beatles
The Inner Light by The Beatles
Sexy Sadie by The Beatles
Sit With the Guru by Strawberry Alarm Clock
Swami-Plus Strings, Etc. by The Monkees and Ken Thorne
Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson
We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com
So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan and Paul Whitelaw. -
In this episode we’re looking at 2016, a profoundly disappointing year in which the Grim Reaper culled as many beloved celebrities as they could, while also finding time to oversee Britain’s disastrous exit from the European Union and the first inauguration of unending human failure President Donald Trump.
Was David Bowie the anchor being who stabilised our universe? Did the end of the world start here? And why did Generation Z come together over the tragic death of a silverback gorilla? All these questions and more will be answered.
Our guests include....
Obituarist Daniel Nothing: bsky.app/profile/danielnothing.bsky.social
Anti-Brexit campaigner Peter Cook: brexitrage.com/rage-against-brexit
Author, artist and pop culture historian Justin Lewis: firstlastanything.co.uk
Plus psychologist David Myers and actor Sprite Kirkwood.
Our theme tune was mixed by...
Dan Jackson: soundcloud.com/djf-682708275
We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com
So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan (bsky.app/profile/wednesdaygj.bsky.social) and Paul Whitelaw (bsky.app/profile/paulwhitelaw.bsky.social). -
In this episode we’ll be discussing Morrissey, an artist whose forthright opinions have, for many, tarnished his reputation beyond repair.
What happens when someone who once spoke so eloquently for sensitive outsiders starts espousing views which offend and anger those people? Can we separate the art from the artist? Or is time to bid farewell to them and their work?
Our guests in this episode include...
Musician, author and journalist Carrie Marshall: carriem.co.uk
Author, artist and pop culture historian Justin Lewis: firstlastanything.co.uk
Our theme tune was mixed by...
Dan Jackson: soundcloud.com/djf-682708275
We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com -
In 1999, a low-budget 'found footage' horror film called The Blair Witch Project became a pop culture sensation. It was hyped as one of the most frightening films ever made, and for many it lived up to that hype. But for others it was a massive disappointment - a whole load of fuss about nothing.
In this episode we examine the sharply divided response to the film and delve into the complex, fascinating details of why psychological horror works for some people, while leaving others cold.
Our guests include film critics Eddie Harrison and Lucia Minoz, and musician Kat Orr. Click the links below to enjoy more of their work.
Eddie: film-authority.com
Lucia: cuttothetake.com
Kat: snowsofyesteryear.scot
And we would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com -
From 1 August, 2025 wherever you get your podcasts.
So Disappointed is a brand new podcast exploring the cultural phenomenon of widespread disappointment. Throughout this series we'll be tackling a vast array of subjects including Morrissey, The Phantom Menace, corrupt spiritual leaders, the modern-day Labour Party, aliens, and the celebrity death cull of 2016.
And that's just the tip of the disappointing iceberg.
