EPISODE · Jan 11, 2024 · 44 MIN
The Toll of Tik Tok - December '23 Recap
from The XYZ Podcast · host Gus, Val, and Tish
Tik Tok has changed the landscape of how we consume and interact with media. In this recap, we go over the biggest moments of December, many of which are connected to how Tik Tok has changed the game - both for better and worse. Nicki Minaj's album is trying to make as many viral sounds as possible, Lethal Comapay blew up because of Twitch and clips on Tik Tok, and victims of abuse are getting the influencer treatment (G. Rose Blanchard) or having their wishes ignored (Villi Fualaau). Let us know what you think on Instagram or on our Youtube. QUICKFIRE Misc Pop Culture: Kanye's Apology KPOP Idols and Starbucks Apologies for Drinking Starbucks Donald Trump's "Rot in Hell" TV Shows: Pokemon Concierge - The Verge Pokemon Concierge - Paste Magazine Percy Jackson Show Rick Riordan on Israel / Palestine Murder in Boston Carol & The End of the World My Life With the Walter Boys Movies: Godzilla - National Review Godzilla - Forbes The Color Purple Boy & The Heron American Fiction Wonka Renaissance: The Film Ferrari Leave the World Behind Poor Things Music: Pink Friday 2 *disclaimer: we don't support Nicki Minaj because of her shutting down allegations of predatory behavior against her husband* Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Games: Game Awards 2023 Avatar Lethal Company PREDATOR LIST Vin Diesel MAIN DISCUSSION Lauren the Mortician / Her Lawyer Matt Rife's Show Matt Rife's Beef w/ A Child Simone Biles' Husband G. Rose Blanchard Villi Fualaau Against May December May December Review
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Tik Tok has changed the landscape of how we consume and interact with media. In this recap, we go over the biggest moments of December, many of which are connected to how Tik Tok has changed the game - both for better and worse. Nicki Minaj's album is trying to make as many viral sounds as possible, Lethal Comapay blew up because of Twitch and clips on Tik Tok, and victims of abuse are getting the influencer treatment (G. Rose Blanchard) or having their wishes ignored (Villi Fualaau). Let us know what you think on Instagram or on our Youtube. QUICKFIRE Misc Pop Culture: Kanye's Apology KPOP Idols and Starbucks Apologies for Drinking Starbucks Donald Trump's "Rot in Hell" TV Shows: Pokemon Concierge - The Verge Pokemon Concierge - Paste Magazine Percy Jackson Show Rick Riordan on Israel / Palestine Murder in Boston Carol & The End of the World My Life With the Walter Boys Movies: Godzilla - National Review Godzilla - Forbes The Color Purple Boy & The Heron American Fiction Wonka Renaissance: The Film Ferrari Leave the World Behind Poor Things Music: Pink Friday 2 *disclaimer: we don't support Nicki Minaj because of her shutting down allegations of predatory behavior against her husband* Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Games: Game Awards 2023 Avatar Lethal Company PREDATOR LIST Vin Diesel MAIN DISCUSSION Lauren the Mortician / Her Lawyer Matt Rife's Show Matt Rife's Beef w/ A Child Simone Biles' Husband G. Rose Blanchard Villi Fualaau Against May December May December Review
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