EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 5M
Bring Back Gatekeeping with Jay Jurden
from Feedback with Ira Madison III
In the very first episode of Feedback, Ira Madison III is joined by comedian, actor, writer, and friend Jay Jurden. Together, they dig into the current world of comedy, how conspiracy theories spread over the internet, and the surprising reason Jay loves West Village girlies (not including you, West Wilson and Amanda Batula). And of course, they're getting into the Summer House of it all. We're so back!00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III01:18 Ira’s Summer Reading Recommendations09:40 Jay Jurden Joins the Conversation13:00 Discussing One Battle After Another and Movie Culture20:32 Theo Von, Road Rules, and the Evolution of Reality TV23:07 Internet Culture and the Incentives Behind Viral Opinions24:41 Expertise, Commentary, and the Rise of Online Hot Takes32:00 Comedy, Accountability, and Public Criticism35:50 Audience Responsibility, the Role of the Comedian, and Dave Chappelle40:15 Homophobia & Transphobia in Stand-Up Comedy49:27 Comedy in the Age of YouTube and Podcasts53:42 Conspiracy Culture, Modern Comedy, and Jack Harlow57:23 Miley Cyrus and the Art of Reinvention58:54 Podcasting Today: Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, and Media Influence01:03:50 Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the very first episode of Feedback, Ira Madison III is joined by comedian, actor, writer, and friend Jay Jurden. Together, they dig into the current world of comedy, how conspiracy theories spread over the internet, and the surprising reason Jay loves West Village girlies (not including you, West Wilson and Amanda Batula). And of course, they're getting into the Summer House of it all. We're so back!00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III01:18 Ira’s Summer Reading Recommendations09:40 Jay Jurden Joins the Conversation13:00 Discussing One Battle After Another and Movie Culture20:32 Theo Von, Road Rules, and the Evolution of Reality TV23:07 Internet Culture and the Incentives Behind Viral Opinions24:41 Expertise, Commentary, and the Rise of Online Hot Takes32:00 Comedy, Accountability, and Public Criticism35:50 Audience Responsibility, the Role of the Comedian, and Dave Chappelle40:15 Homophobia & Transphobia in Stand-Up Comedy49:27 Comedy in the Age of YouTube and Podcasts53:42 Conspiracy Culture, Modern Comedy, and Jack Harlow57:23 Miley Cyrus and the Art of Reinvention58:54 Podcasting Today: Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, and Media Influence01:03:50 Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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