Timcast IRL Timcast IRL #913 Disney Boycott ERUPTS After Elon Musk Says F YOU To Ad Boycott W/Ryan Long
Dec 1, 2023
Ryan Long and Danny Polishchuk join Tim, Ian, Hannah Claire, and Serge to discuss the Disney boycotts following Elon Musk's response, the increasing support for Trump among minority voters, and the speculation surrounding endorsements from Michael Rappaport and Chris Cuomo. They also delve into controversial topics such as blackface, the power dynamics of rejecting advertisers, and the future of Twitter as a decentralized platform. Other topics include the difficulties of boycotting Disney, targeted advertising based on personal conversations, speculation on social media algorithms, YouTube's restrictions on opposing medical advice, the value of work and pursuing passions, rumors and independent thinking.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Controversial Topics and Power Dynamics
03:46 • 4min
Speculating on Ad Revenue and the Future of Twitter
08:02 • 2min
Open sourcing, decentralized service, and the possibility of running ads on a decentralized platform
10:03 • 3min
Boycotting Disney and Speculating on the Role of Bob Iger
13:23 • 13min
Targeted Advertising and Personal Conversations
25:59 • 2min
Ice Bath Ad Targeting and Speculation on Social Media Algorithms
28:23 • 2min
Lighthearted Conversations and Canadian Stereotypes
30:23 • 18min
The Height of Speculation
48:50 • 21min
YouTube's Restrictions on Medical Advice and Opposing Opinions
01:09:58 • 23min
The Value of Work and Pursuing Passions
01:32:31 • 18min
Rumors, Santa Claus, and Independent Thinking
01:50:02 • 12min
Announcements, Sketches, and a Sponsor Ad
02:02:24 • 4min