BREAKING NEWS: Dave Portnoy Now Part Owner of Rumble w/ CEO Chris Pavlovski | PBD Podcast | Ep. 354
Jan 23, 2024
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Chris Pavlovski, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Rumble, shares insights on the platform's evolution and recent strategic partnership with Barstool Sports. He reveals surprising user demographics that challenge perceptions of Rumble as a right-leaning site. The conversation dives into Vivek Ramaswamy's hefty $25 million investment and discusses the differences between Rumble and platforms like X and YouTube. Chris also hints at innovative features on the horizon, showcasing Rumble's commitment to authenticity and deeper engagement.
Barstool Sports partners with Rumble, showing belief in the platform's mission to create competition in the market.
Rumble Studio's automatic bidding of live reads in live streaming brings authenticity and direct engagement to advertising.
Dana White defends free speech in the UFC, emphasizing the importance of allowing people to say and believe whatever they want.
Rumble's founder criticizes the Canadian government's actions against freedom of expression, highlighting the importance of this basic human right.
Nikki Haley's approach of discussing her experiences with racism for political gain has been criticized for seeking sympathy and dividing rather than uniting.
Deep dives
Rumble announces partnership with Barstool Sports as Dave Portnoy becomes an owner of Rumble
Rumble, the video platform known as a refuge for right-wing commentators, has made a big announcement. Barstool Sports, the media company founded by Dave Portnoy, is joining Rumble in an advertising partnership. This deal includes promoting Rumble on Barstool's social media accounts and selling ads together. What's even more significant is that Portnoy didn't join Rumble just for the money. He became an owner of Rumble, showing his belief in the platform and its mission to create competition in the market. This partnership is expected to bring more sports-related content to Rumble as they have been investing in sports programming recently.
Rumble introduces Rumble Studio and plans to revolutionize live streaming advertising
Rumble, the video platform focused on promoting free speech, is launching a new feature called Rumble Studio. This innovative tool allows creators to live stream their content across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and more. What sets Rumble Studio apart is its automatic bidding of live reads within the studio. Advertisers can bid in real time to endorse or sponsor a creator's live streams, offering a new way to monetize live streaming content. This advertising model brings authenticity and direct engagement to advertising, making it a game changer in the live streaming industry.
Dana White emphasizes free speech in UFC and rejects the idea of censoring fighters
Dana White, the president of the UFC, strongly defends free speech in the world of mixed martial arts. When asked about giving fighters a leash in expressing their opinions, White dismisses the idea, emphasizing that free speech is crucial and that he does not tell any human being what to say or think. He believes firmly in allowing people to say and believe whatever they want, with their speech having consequences. White's stance on free speech resonates well with UFC fans, who appreciate the authenticity and freedom provided by the organization.
Chris Pavlowski discusses the importance of freedom of expression in Canada
Chris Pavlowski, the founder of Rumble, expresses concerns about the state of freedom of expression in Canada. He believes that the pushback against freedom of expression is embarrassing and highlights the importance of this basic human right. Pavlowski criticizes the Canadian government's actions in upholding freedom of expression, specifically mentioning Bill C-11 and the restrictive measures proposed. He asserts that free speech is a human right that everyone should adhere to, and any government's attempt to limit it is cause for concern. Pavlowski's commitment to supporting free speech aligns with Rumble's mission as a platform that champions freedom of expression.
Nikki Haley claims she was a victim of racism as a child
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley claims she was teased every day for being brown while growing up in South Carolina. She spoke about her difficult upbringing as the only Indian family in a small southern town. Haley also noted her hesitation to name slavery as a cause of the Civil War, but acknowledged that it has always been known as such. However, her approach to discussing her experiences with racism and her use of it in her campaign messaging has been criticized as seeking sympathy and dividing rather than uniting.
Vivek Ramaswamy responds to Pat's video with humor
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate also of Indian heritage, responded to a video posted by Pat with a humorous comment on Twitter. He thanked Pat for the video and jokingly suggested grabbing a slurpee on the way. Vivek's approach has been focused on tackling wokeness and DEI issues, and he has consistently avoided using race for sympathy or dividing people.
America's weariness with divisive tactics
Nikki Haley's approach of discussing her experiences with racism and using it for political gain has been met with criticism. Many Americans appreciate leaders who focus on unity rather than seeking sympathy or dividing the people. Vivek Ramaswamy, on the other hand, has gained popularity by addressing the issues of wokeness and DEI without using race as a crutch.
Sebastian Gorka and Roger Stone's influence on the VP selection
In a recent podcast episode, there was discussion about the potential influence of Sebastian Gorka and Roger Stone on the selection of the Vice Presidential candidate. The podcast hosts debated whether Gorka and Stone have inside information on the decision, or if they are intentionally creating misdirection. They also mentioned the strategy of not revealing key information to maintain excitement and surprise, drawing a parallel to a personal experience. The conversation highlighted the importance of loyalty and speculated on potential VP candidates like Lee Zellden and Dave Rubin.
The possibility of a pay-per-view Super Bowl
Another topic discussed in the podcast was the idea of a pay-per-view Super Bowl. Former ESPN president John Skipper suggested that making the Super Bowl a pay-per-view event could generate substantial revenue, citing the success of pay-per-view playoff football on platforms like Peacock. Charging $99 per viewer for the Super Bowl could potentially generate billions of dollars in revenue for the NFL. The podcast hosts debated the possibility of a pay-per-view Super Bowl in the next three to five years, considering the changing landscape of live sports viewership and the expansion of alternative streaming platforms.
Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana are joined by Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski.
Chris Pavlovski is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rumble. As a three-time successful entrepreneur, Mr. Pavlovski has over 20 years’ experience in the online marketing and advertising space.
Subscribe to Barstool Sports, now on Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HpUZvX
5:00 - Chris explains why Barstool Sports made the move to Rumble.
11:00 - The difference between X and Rumble.
15:00 - Vivek Ramaswamy was an early investor of Rumble and invested $25 million into the website.
18:00 - Are Rumble users Democrats or Republicans? The answer may surprise you.
23:00 - Who are the most viewed streamers on Rumble?
28:00 - The mistakes that Parlor made that Rumble hasn't.
30:45 - Rumble files first patent to make Rumble Studio available to the public.
37:57 - The winner of the Minnect Challenge is announced!
42:34 - UFC audience chants "F*ck Trudeau" during this weekend's fight.
48:28 - Dana White discusses allowing UFC fighters to say whatever they want.
1:09:00 - Ron DeSantis drops out of the 2024 Presidential Primary.
1:19:10 - Who is Trump going to pick as his VP candidate for 2024?
1:29:40 - Is the NFL considering making the Super Bowl a PPV event?
1:42:00 - Nikki Haley claims she was discriminated against because she was a "brown girl."
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