The internet is freaking out about Rocky Horror Picture Show again

Earlier this year, prolific and beloved actor Tim Curry passed away, and of course, his loss was the perfect time to kick off some discourse about his most well-known role: Frank-N-Furter.

While it's still spooky season, we've decided to answer the question everyone has been asking since: Is Rocky Horror Picture Show problematic, or is Gen Z just a bunch of weird little prudes?

Chelsey Weber-Smith joins us to dissect the most iconic musical horror comedy film, looking back at its transgressive depictions of gender and sexuality, social commentary, how it holds up today, and obviously — what characters in RHPS Ryan, Grant, & Chelsey identify as.

Our guest Chelsey Weber-Smith hosts American Hysteria, a kindred podcast about moral panics, urban legends, conspiracy theories, hoaxes, and all the freaky stuff that's shaped US culture since before it even was the US. Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Credits

- Host: Ryan Broderick

- Producer: Grant Irving

- Production Coordinator: Josh Fjelstad

- Researcher: Adam Bumas

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