Episode 56: Netflix's The Ultimatum Discussion and Critique

<p>Naomi and Len team up to mentally damage Joel with details of Netflix&apos;s new hit,<em> The Ultimatum, </em>a 10part gameshow series which permanently destroys any Western notion of the &quot;sanctity of marriage.&quot; Apparently couples who are on the rocks find new partners to date for 3 weeks and then try to rebuild their relationship with their partner or move on for greener pastures? This is a terrible idea, but we discuss why Netflix made such a thing and how dating shows created just for drama can improve both their structure and how deeply they impact the participants.<br/><br/>All credit to Netflix for use of their poster. We have no interest in making off with their intellectual property. If you can even call this property &quot;intellectual.&quot; <br/><br/>We strongly urge our listeners to support the work of Planned Parenthood by donating <a href='https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-arizona/donate'>here</a>. Patreon donations are sweet, but there are more important causes to support.<br/><br/>Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out our <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1750622'>Buzzsprout link</a> to get a $20 giftcard for signing up to host through them. If you&apos;re interested but not sold on the merits of the platform, give us a holler and we&apos;ll talk about why we chose and continue to use it. <br/><br/></p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/datetheseguys">Support the show</a>