#162 - The Scandal That Launched Cancel Culture | Bennet Reilly

In episode 162 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with Bennet Reilly to dive into his unique perspectives and experiences. Bennet’s word of choice for this episode was “Squamous,” a nod to his admiration for the works of H.P. Lovecraft. We discuss his appreciation for Lovecraft’s life and literary contributions, as well as the enduring appeal of cosmic horror. The conversation spans a wide array of topics, including Bennet’s work as a funeral director, Donald Trump’s presidency, the origins of cancel culture with Donglegate, reflections on the Obama years, the rise of AI in the workforce, and the pressing need for a digital bill of rights to safeguard free speech. This episode is a thoughtful and engaging exploration of history, culture, and technology, with plenty of humor woven throughout. Don’t miss it! 📲 Subscribe for more episodes! 🎙️ Available on all podcast platforms. 💬 What’s your take on Lovecraft’s influence on modern storytelling? Let me know in the comments! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 👕 GET MERCH: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4 00:00 Introduction and Media Impact 00:59 Podcast Concept and Structure 01:40 Engaging Conversations and Political Views 03:17 The Modern Podcast Phenomenon 04:34 Digital Bill of Rights and Online Presence 06:00 Introducing Ben and Johnny 06:36 Meeting at the Halloween Party 07:13 Political Conversations and Podcast Goals 10:32 Ben's Background and Career 11:40 Influences and Political Awakening 13:54 Dongle Gate Incident 29:45 Obama's Second Term and Identity Politics 36:52 Political Deception and the Wage Gap 38:40 Obama's Strategy and Hillary's Defeat 40:37 The Role of Bernie Sanders 41:06 Podcast Structure and Guest Interaction 42:02 Lovecraft's Literary Legacy 55:21 Networking and Career Advice 01:05:27 Future Projects and Social Media 01:12:01 Conclusion and Farewell #BenReilly #Squamous #TheJohnnyRogersShow #podcast