Staff Reports
In the world of modern media, where everyone with internet access seems to be a broadcaster, former First Lady Michelle Obama is holding court with yet another episode of her podcast. This time, she’s airing her grievances about an experience most people wouldn’t even blink at – waiting in line. Yes, the podcast world is awash with the elite’s petty complaints masquerading as profound wisdom, and Michelle’s latest musings fit right in.
The scene she describes involves people eagerly trying to shake hands with their husbands, presumably because of their roles as former leaders of the free world. Michelle tells her listeners about the fuss, and the shared look between her and another woman, as if to imply some deep, unspoken connection over having to deal with admirers. It seems that the many everyday Americans who wait in line at the DMV or the grocery store don’t quite have the same platform to discuss how mundane waiting can be.
Michelle’s podcast is just one of seemingly countless podcasts cluttering the digital sphere today. The sheer number has reached a point where one might suggest a pause on new podcasts until everyone can make sense of why each exists. The irony is that while most podcasts aim to enlighten or entertain, they often come off as platforms where the well-heeled air concerns far removed from the concerns of ordinary folks.
Of course, there’s humor in the midst of all this. The saturation of podcasts sometimes turns the mundane into the absurd. Just like the satirical notion of reviewing the worthiness of new podcasts – except maybe the ones that folks actually enjoy. It highlights how removed the Hollywood elite can be from the everyday trials and tribulations faced by typical Americans. There’s something oddly comedic in hearing Michelle discuss her brush with being momentarily ignored when Queen Beyoncé might have far more relatable tidbits to share.
Ultimately, while Michelle Obama’s podcast may have found an audience among her admirers, one is left to wonder how useful such platforms are for them. The perpetual processing of first-world issues, like waiting in line, might offer some momentary catharsis for them. Yet, perhaps it’s time for a media diet that returns value for real-life experiences instead of just the wealth of celebrity anecdotes. In the meantime, others may find their solace in tuning out the noise and focusing on more pressing, tangible issues impacting everyday lives.
