Ed Zitron's 15 Minutes In Hell

This week I’m joined by Molly White (Web3 is Going Just Great).She joins to share her observations as a longtime crypto-critic, discussing who the biggest scumbags are in the world of crypto, and if the blockchain really has any value at all. The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

This week I’m joined by journalist David Roth of Defector. It’s one of my favourite episodes - and I think you’ll get a lot out of it even if you’re not a sports fan.We spoke about the morality of watching the NFL, how things could get significantly worse, and what the hell is going on with Las Vegas’ baseball situation.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord.Editor’s Note: A previous version of this episode randomly had the theme played 4 minutes in - this should now be fixed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Chris Hayes, political commentator and news anchor of MSNBC, discusses the growth of cult-like grifters in the media, American democracy's trust crisis, and how doing television scratches the itch when you're a theater kid. They also explore the cult-like mentality of cryptocurrency, the polarization of trust in politics, and the challenges of running a low trust democracy. Other interesting topics include opinions on Elon Musk and Twitter's viability as a video platform, and the intersection of journalism and entertainment.

Welcome to the seventh episode of 15* Minutes In Hell.Today’s guest is Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker.We talked about how Hasan sees his role in the political ecosystem, the flop-era of Tucker Carlson, and how men like Andrew Tate prey on young mens’ insecurities.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord.*Minutes in Hell may vary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Welcome to the sixth episode of 15 Minutes In Hell.Today’s guest is astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson.We talked about his very particular online critiques, whether or not artificial intelligence is a threat to society, and, of course, his conflicted feelings around Elon Musk.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Heart Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Welcome to the fifth episode of 15* Minutes In Hell.Today’s guest is TV writer David Slack (credits include Person of Interest, Teen Titans, Law & Order, Lie To Me, Jackie Chan Adventures, and Dark Crystal), who was also on the board of the Writers Guild of America West from 2018 to 2022.I had David on to cut through the noise around the Hollywood strikes - what’s happening, why it’s happening, what the stakes are, and why executives like David Zaslav are fighting a losing battle against some of the strongest unions in the world.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Heart Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord.*episode runtime may vary based on answers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Welcome to the fourth episode of 15 Minutes In Hell.Today’s guest is actor and comedian Rob Corddry, who you might know from Hot Tub Time Machine, Ballers, and The Upright Citizens Brigade.We talked about how the internet has changed comedy, the Hollywood strike, and how being funny online is vastly different than being funny in a movie.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Heart Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Taylor Lorenz, columnist at The Washington Post, discusses how news organizations have failed to keep up with internet culture, the exploitative nature of online fame, and the need for awareness regarding the manipulation of internet content.

In this episode, Ed Zitron interviews Derek Guy, a fashion writer known as 'The Menswear Guy'. They discuss Derek's rise in popularity on Twitter, the criticisms he faces, men's fear of enjoying fashion, and the negative effects of fast fashion. They also explore ethical considerations in buying cheap clothing and highlight brands with better labor practices.

Ben Collins, NBC, talks about Elon Musk and his beliefs, CTO responsibilities, fighting back against powerful influence, and analyzing the consequences of an ex-Twitter executive's purchase of a controversial website in this entertaining podcast.