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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 46 MIN

S11 Ep16: The YouTube Takeover of Hollywood Has Begun

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This week on Radio Labyrinth, Hollywood might want to check its ego—because the next generation of filmmakers didn’t come up through film school… they came from YouTube.We break down the growing trend of digital creators making the jump to major studio projects, from Markiplier topping the box office with Iron Lung to indie creators landing massive franchises like Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Is this the future of filmmaking… or just Hollywood chasing the algorithm?Also this week:* The bizarre (and very real) possibility of Tim Heidecker helping reboot InfoWars under The Onion banner* Backlash over Euphoria pushing boundaries (or just pushing buttons?)* Early reactions to the Michael Jackson biopic Michael* A packed Trailer Trash segment featuring Super Troopers 3, Godzilla Minus Zero, Busboys, and more* Plus Views or Snooze? with the latest streaming picks including Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 and moreFrom Hollywood gatekeeping to YouTube disruption, we’re asking the big question—Are creators replacing directors… or just rewriting the rules?👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join the conversation in the comments.KEEP IT CANON.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀👉 Join the Radio Shack (Facebook group)👉 Subscribe + hit the bell👉 Patreon for bonus shows & after dark content 🎧 Support the Show!✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth👉 Patreon.com/timandrews Join our $5 tier for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes extras, and exclusive merch. Or become an Executive Producer ($25/mo) for a shirt, sticker pack, weekly shout-outs, and the chance to sit in live on Radios in the Dark!▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Support Our SPONSORS: Atlanta Pizza & Gyrohttp://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/LDI REPROPRINTING OF ATHENSCALL 706-316-9366OR EMAIL THEM AT [email protected] Comedy ClubFOR TICKETS & INFO: Punchline.com, ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR RADIO PRODUCERS & PATRONS!Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Exec Producers: Pat Turner, Michael Walker, Jeff Peterson, Bryan Smith, Chelsey Smith, Jim Fortner, Brett Perkins, Terri Fuller, Chris Chandler, Tim Slaton, Mike Hall, Mike D, Matt Carter, John Allen & Robey Neeley. And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Erick Malmstrom, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Kevin Jackson, Gus Turner, Jim Fortner, Scott Augustine, Jonathan Wilson, Cynthia Hadaway, Tony Outlaw, Dave Benson,Jack G,Adam Lavezzo, Kyle Gorecki, Doug-Dave Jones, and Tom & Terri Kennedy!

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