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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 56 MIN

Why TikTok Shadowbanned Me After a Joke About China | Erased! Ep. 21

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Braeden Sorbo — son of Hollywood legend Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) — reveals how he was shadowbanned on TikTok after telling a joke about China. At just 25, Braeden lost hundreds of thousands of followers overnight, punished not only for a joke but also for his conservative viewpoints.In this explosive conversation, Braeden shares:The China joke that triggered his TikTok banHow shadowbanning silences creators without warningThe struggle of being a Gen Z conservative voice in today’s cancel cultureWhy comedy and free speech are under attack on social mediaIf you’ve ever wondered how far cancel culture can go — or what it’s like to be banned for a TikTok joke — this episode will shock you.Guest: Braeden SorboBraeden Sorbo (born August 22, 2001, in Henderson, Nevada) is a comedian and content creator who has amassed over 1.9 million followers and tens of millions of likes on TikTok with his relatable, humorous short-form videos. Raised in Thousand Oaks, California, and homeschooled, he began making social media content around age 17, building popularity through “short stories” and parody skits that resonate widely. In addition to his online presence, he has pursued acting—most notably in the faith-based film Let There Be Light (2017)—and streams regularly on Twitch.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braedensorbo?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braedensorbo/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.comX: https://x.com/braedensorbo?lang=en&utm_source=chatgpt.comFollow the Erased! Podcast:Website: https://erasedpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/erased_podcastSponsored by https://www.erase.com erased.com empowers individuals and organizations to reclaim their digital narratives. In a world where online information can be manipulated or unfairly used, erase.com provides tools and services to manage, correct, and, when necessary, remove damaging content. erase.com help you control your online presence, protect your reputation, and ensure that the truth prevails, giving you the power to erase the unwanted and build a digital footprint you're proud of.

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Braeden Sorbo — son of Hollywood legend Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) — reveals how he was shadowbanned on TikTok after telling a joke about China. At just 25, Braeden lost hundreds of thousands of followers overnight, punished not only for a joke but also...

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