TRASHFUTURE *PREVIEW* Joe Pantone ft. Mike Isaac
May 23, 2025
Join tech reporter Mike Isaac as he dives into the antitrust trials against Meta and Alphabet, revealing the absurdity of corporate privilege. The discussion takes a wild twist into the underbelly of a "paint mafia" and a quirky startup aiming to revolutionize banking with high-risk investments. Expect laughs as they explore outlandish stunts reminiscent of Mission Impossible, bizarre arson cases that read like a Coen Brothers film, and the ridiculousness of sensationalized political scandals. It's a hilarious ride through the absurdities of modern life!
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FTC Blocks Meta MTV Buy
- Mike Isaac discusses how the FTC blocked Meta from buying MTV due to anti-competitive concerns.
- The conversation humorously imagines Zuckerberg's awkward involvement with Jackass stunts to illustrate the point.
Jackass Aging and Newcomers
- The Jackass crew is aged and physically damaged, making stunts difficult.
- Newcomers interested in Jackass-style antics are described as "weird trans people," predicting a new normal.
Scandal as Modern British Sleaze
- Speculation arises about Ukrainian-Romanian arsonists near Keir Starmer's home being aspiring actors or models.
- This scandal is humorously framed as a potential British eccentricity akin to past political sleaze stories.