Cancel Culture & Hollywood Hubris - Ep 16 - GeniusBrain w/ David So & Joe Jitsukawa

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[@IKIGAIofficial]

Joe is smart and people take him for granted.

[@mamumouse2355]

He's like a wise old entity, but in the body of a pupper.

[@IKIGAIofficial]

@@mamumouse2355 yeah. its like "wise people dont feel the need to act smart"

[@RonomanRpper]

You two have such good conversations, like your chemistry is on point.

[@mannycarrillo6302]

I have a MA in Political Science and International Affairs, you gentlemen did a fantastic job in explaining this topic! Well done sirs

[@thuy__]

Joe is always my favorite guest! ❤️🤣🥰

[@APBKilllercharater]

Same, it never get bored

[@MeruAileron]

I always dig how they're tackling modern day shit, especially differences between races and stuff; it's really eye opening to hear from an Asian-american perspective. This is compared to other guests where they mostly talk about themselves which may or may not have any relevance to the majority of people listening. Helps that they both have great chemistry and they're funny from time to time. David and Joe are the best combination so far!

[@sp50]

Racist

[@sinlokemp]

xzz wow! You and your socialist virtue signals. Stop judging others.

[@sp50]

@@sinlokemp but you judged me and the girl judged joe, you fucking hypocrites

[@soliddouble07]

I love how random these podcasts are, I'll be listening to music while working, then I get a notification saying geniusbrain posted a podcast/video. Makes my day so much better Lol.

[@lindalately]

Every time Joe talks and sounds so articulate and what not, I always compare it to how different it is to unco chin lmao

[@raymondli9793]

WE NEED TO GET GENIUS BRAIN MERCH ❤️

[@andreaperez3646]

Joe is the “crazy” guy in the movie, that ends up being the company CEO. More David & Joe please!!

[@JayJay-cw3cg]

HOLD UP, THE LARGE INTESTINE IS WHERE THE DOOKIE SITS BEFORE IT IS POOPED OUT, I DIDN'T WATCH ALL THOSE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS EPISODES JUST TO LET DAVID MAKE ME DOUBT MYSELF lol.. jk now back to the regular broadcasting of GeniusBrain..

[@DavidSoComedy]

Oh for real I was told the opposite !!! You right then lol if it's magic School bus then... You right!!

[@C.Dat.guyoverthere]

Thanks for bringing up the political stuff. I was considered a conservative Democrat based on a couple of tests I took back in high school/college and I never wanted to talk about politics because I knew it would cause problems among friends. And I was that person who started feeling more liberal based on the stuff that the media put out there. Ever since the last presidential election, I've actually been looking into facts about gun control, abortion, immigration, etc. rather than just take in what the media shows so that I could be more informed and see who's spreading the lies. Now I can securely say I'm moderate because there are things I like about the right and the left. I just hope more people can be more open to level-headed discussions and try to work together for solutions rather than against each other. This podcast is great! Love you guys.

[@PINKRIOT]

In regards of cultural appropriation: the line is drawn where the dominant culture takes from a minority culture and passes it off as their own while the minority is still discriminated against. (Ex. Locs being seen cool on non-black people, cornrows being renamed “boxer braids” etc) Those who partake in a another culture in a respectful way are seen as appreciating the culture, not appropriating.

[@Laura-Yu]

RELANE xHAITIAN DOLL The thing is, some aspects are from a shared culture. I facepalmed so hard when some black SJWs tried to claim that braids were a black thing.

[@xXTheRedrubyXx]

I see cancel culture, I appear 😤 spill the tea David ✊🏽

[@HLe-sn4qu]

i feel like a lot of the things you guys talked about really voiced my inner thoughts that i couldn't explain out loud.

[@river4267]

I’d like to see a video about your opinion on the overly sexualized media that’s being presented today. You both dive deeper than most into a lot of these problems and it would be cool and controversial to hear what you have to say.

[@Vincisomething]

I love having Joe on the podcast because he's actually culturally educated and is willing to learn something he doesn't know. And thank you for knowing the difference between appropriation and appreciation lol. I hate when people think one or the other doesn't exist because the world is black and white. I also knew someone who not only faked the way he spoke, but it was like he didn't have a personality of his own. It wasn't just in person- If you were texting him, he'd try to write like a 19th century vampire (none of it made sense, but they're hilarious) but at the same time, he'd start to use your phrases or colloquialisms. It was like personality appropriation. No one said anything because 1. He walked on eggshells and 2. None of us liked him. What's also funny is he told me, "don't let me deter you from dating other white guys." We never dated and he tried to project his racism and shitty behavior onto me. He was someone who said the N-word behind your back, but swore up and down he was "fighting against bigotry" (an actual thing he said).

[@phart6734]

These podcasts are great for listening to while doing art or just any work PURE intelligent conversations

[@sinlokemp]

Love Joes knowledge on politics and social science. He is so balanced and wise. Way to go Joe. 👍🏼

[@Vincisomething]

I once saw a post where someone said learning ASL was cultural appropriation lmao. All the Deaf people were like, "uh no?" This was a couple years ago.

[@janiahtillery2853]

I love this podcast so much. Specifically, I love how honest you guys are. You are not worried about saying the "right" thing. I listened to 13 podcasts yesterday. I need to slow down so I can have some left. Thank you!

[@kozuhiroxd]

David and Joe are like friendship goals to me man. Love seeing these two together ❤️

[@iffah6075]

thank you for widening my perspective. ive always avoided the conversation or videos about other povs even after realising my perspective is flawed because i knew that I'd watched or listen to someone that either wont consider my own pov or make me feel stupid. ive always liked listening to your podcasts around these topics because of the very balanced and empathetic voice i hear from u guys, especially joe. it makes me accept the bigger picture easier and i cant thank you enough for that :)

[@charmmesilly1000]

I am dead over David registering as a republican cuz he likes elephants 😂😂

[@djcalle1975]

Awesome discussion, the world needs more of this. Listening and talking to people we disagree with is the only way forward.

[@feronzie1151]

59:56 Joe: "A university is supposed to be a playground of thoughts". That's a double entendre if I ever heard one.

[@sakamotors]

the lip-licking and lotion-on-hands, guys i'm dying lol

[@kevincroft8546]

One of y'alls best podcasts! Very good points and opinions told in a simple yet articulate way! Enjoyed it all all the way through

[@griselalmanza738]

I love your conversations! Thank you for making this podcast

[@NikeetShah]

man i went japan last june and that was a whole other world. they're living in 2090 and i can't wait to go again

[@jnightmare0]

Loool nice

[@WhyRyouRunningsir]

I definitely agree with all the topics and the opinions you guys covered on this whole episode. I don't consider myself to be in one box. I'm more of an independent when it comes to political party. I agree some policies on the left and I agree with some policies on the right. These two parties are not perfect. So, whenever I claim my political stance. They're either "you have to choose one, you're either a Republican or Democrat!". Smh🙄

[@tramytruong1994]

your podcast is actually the first i ever listened to and i love it! ♥

[@henrym6559]

Love throwin headphones on and listening to this while doing chores, keep going David!!

[@deisirosas4224]

I would love to see a podcast with Jess!

[@jamesp.406]

This is why Thursday is my favorite day of the week

[@rechang101]

"cantonese already sounds like you're gonna kill somebody" this is so fucking accurate. omg.

[@izzoArtistry]

Love these convos! Relateable AF

[@liberasum]

Joe is fun to bring on. I like seeing this intellectual side of him and his interaction with David. Good job guys.

[@loloperez5190]

Joe I fucking love that! “ you aren’t emotionally smart “ swear!!!

[@adrianmiranda3674]

Thanks for giving me ideas for my essay in Ethical economics! much love David and Joe!!!

[@Rajivrocks-Ltd.]

When these two talk, I listen in one go, such good conversation. Keep it up guys :)

[@waterbolt873yl]

'"How about the girl you're after just doesn't find you attractive? It's not that they think of you as a brother, bro there's incest stories man. " -David So (2019)

[@mohammedkarim454]

I want a shirt with a genius brain logo

[@DavidSoComedy]

It's coming!!!

[@mohammedkarim454]

@@DavidSoComedy Cant wait thank you for the podcast i didnt realize how certain aspects of you life is very relatable and it offers a unique perspective how you handle it from dating to having a good relationship with immigrants parents struggling with work nonstop.

[@misdmeana2503]

Yesss the genius brain logo is so pretty

[@purpleplanetary]

Loved this, thank you guys!

[@RiceRunner128]

34:05 HAHAHAHA i had to look up the call... that call was amazing

[@aetheric_dissonance]

DAVID WHY DID YOU MAKE YOUR SONGS “PERSONAL”? I still listen to them T_T

[@Shugsicles86]

I mean...I don't know about y'all...but I would totally melt for David AND Joe!

[@nicolekim4022]

Had to pause to listen to that 911 call omg y'all gotta look that up 😂

[@peepo2574]

Joe said a key point “ there’s a fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation”. The issue is people can’t tell and just wanna be a hero and mistakenly make a scene

[@Taromilktea1995]

Can’t believe where on episode 16👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@natsoti6268]

Nah guys ... the problem with Andrew Zimmern isn't that his opinions on Asian food aren't valid. He probably knows more than i do as well. The problem is that there ARE authentic chinese food restaurants in the midwest, there are Chinese chefs who open authentic chinese restaurants but non-chinese people don't go to them... because let's be real a lot of white people find it weird. But then a white guy opens a restaurant and all of a sudden those same people are now open to it. On top of that, it becomes the "new big thing", he's get's a lot of publicity, he becomes known as the guy who brought authentic chinese cuisine to the midwest, he's going to charge way more money for it and ultimately make a lot of money. And the Chinese chefs are like what the hell?

[@Laura-Yu]

Mr Robots But can you blame them? You’re trying to bring foreign cuisine to a country that may not have the taste buds to appreciate it, and then the non Chinese chefs change it up a bit to fit with the tastes of that country. Of course that place would be more popular. I don’t know what you’re even complaining about

[@natsoti6268]

로라 [Laura] except that he is sayin he is cooking “authentic” Chinese food. Though if you look at his menu...outside of dan Dan Noodles or xian style noodles, a lot of his menu is still your basic American style Chinese food. Anyway I’m not going to comment further on his food since I haven’t eaten it (but I will bet you 100% his version of Kung Pao shrimp is not that much better than a good Chinese restaurant) But this same thing happened with Andy Ricker and Pok Pok, who opened an authentic Thai restaurant. I’ve eaten it and he did not “change it up”, His food is authentic and it is good. ...but it’s certainly not a level of Thai food that is equal to the money, celebrity, and acclaim he has gotten for it. I mean dude won a Pacific NW chef of the year award or he was on Bourdain’s show. Meanwhile I’ve known plenty of Thai restaurants serving the same, if not more, authentic flavored Thai food who don’t get recognized. Or worse they struggle or close due to lack of business. Your regular Thai restaurant serves Issan style sausage and it’s the “wierd” dish people rarely order...he serves the exact same dish and it’s a sign of making something exotic and pushing the boundaries of cooking or whatever.

[@SoGrenN]

the large intestine is the one with the poop

[@XNeito]

This is the only podcast I actually like 😂😂😂

[@anonymous_4372]

you don’t like tiger belly?

[@HLe-sn4qu]

this was probably one of my favorite episodes

[@rowaidsherbini5104]

finally some real thoughts about this topic .. Love you guys

[@atlascortez4936]

Hey guys! I’m a big fan from the Bay Area, I teach Ethnic Studies in Oakland, CA. I just wanted to give my input on the Diddy comment. I respect Diddy’s anger because yes, Black people created hiphop and most of the world enjoys it, but it doesn’t mean that the world supports Black people. Also, especially within Asian culture and how much anti-Blackness exists, it becomes problematic when we encourage people to enjoy Black culture without critiquing how they treat Black people. Just food for thought! Feel free to reach out for more convo if y’all are curious. Cheers!

[@alrovi17]

Completely agree that the taiko drummer was an act of cultural appreciation. He was not trying to “wear” a group’s aesthetics and indirectly disregard history. HOWEVER, cultural appropriation is a real thing, David. You mentioned the Kardashian’s, and they are living proof of the appropriation of black women. I understand this word gets thrown around too easily, but it’s not something to resent. It’s something to identify and call out. Just my two cents... anyways, thank you for giving us quality content, I love hearing your discussions!

[@V4Now]

I love Korean BBQ but the black man in me is like "why am I paying to be in a restaurant to cook my own sh!t!? this is a con, I can do this at home!" 😄

[@uzaiya8864]

I feel like Joe could be an official second host to this show. :) I love your chemistry together! Hope he becomes a regular.

[@emanuelgonzalez7213]

Have you ever been to the central valley ? It's all Republicans, you guys need to realize that California isn't just LA

[@dawnbugXXX]

eman297 361 And if you go up north past the bay area.

[@natsoti6268]

Cultural appropriation is a problem when you are fine taking and enjoying all the culture, but aren't down with the people themselves. Like you'll be listening to and acting hip hop all day long on the one hand and saying "all lives matter" on the other hand.

[@calebpettifer]

You are allowed to pick and choose aspects of certain cultures to like. You can like japanese food, but think kimonos look silly. Same with politics. I can like guns, and believe in global warming.

[@natsoti6268]

@@calebpettifer well you are technically allowed to do anything you want, doesnn't mean you can't be shitty for doing certain things. I probably shouldn't have chosen a political example... but original point remains. culture isn't just a commodity like shopping in a store. culture is linked with the people that make it. so my only point is if you liked Japanese food or anime but didn't really like Japanese people or cared about them... then you are essentially just using them and that is kind of shitty.

[@calebpettifer]

@@natsoti6268 i disagree, because you are still spreading the culture. For example, I'm white, and if i see people start serving american food and american product in other countries i think its dope. I like wearing jeans, those are an american product, that when I'm in cambodia and rip my jeans, i know there us a good chance i can go into a store and there's a good chance i can find a new pair to wear. I know its not quite what your saying but its just an analogy

[@calebpettifer]

I like rap music, but i also think that black lives matter has done more bad than good. I agree with the message behind it, but it also has riled up the few bad apples that have started shooting cops and disrespecting the the good ones that aren't racist.

[@sinlokemp]

Black lives matter is a political propaganda . It’s not a cultural thing.

[@The9beast9]

Lmaoooo I think David was talking about Nikki 😂😂😂 also I wished when they talked about cultural appreciation they would bring up the Chicano Subculture in Japan

[@natasharegine]

Lmao, I thought he was referring to Stephanie

[@Taromilktea1995]

What r y’all talking about?

[@The9beast9]

@@Taromilktea1995 when he was talking about the girl when she is around black people she tried to sound Urban and the way he said sounded how Nikki talks

[@mc15cp]

Playground of thought, I love that interpretation of University

[@ravencock]

It is worrying how Joe uses his words. I definitely don't think he means any harm. However, the ease in which he explains his experience without showing doubt, that bias, in all forms, always exists paints him as a man no longer looking for answers and comfortable with his current knowledge as gospel. I suppose it would be hard to always question yourself in a short podcast.

[@lojabb4445]

Meanwhile he's a sensitive spineless bishh. Every comment criticizing or calling him out on his bs gets deleted and you get blocked. The comments section on all jk channels is heavily censored and completely fake.

[@JimTopdog]

Love this podcast

[@Taeyoon1234]

At 24:10 I thought that joe said kimchi-nera I was so confused for a sec there

[@spacegandalf7490]

Yooo we totally need to get GeniusBrain onto Spotify! David already on Spotify too!

[@Mandalorian95]

I really admire Joe's thinking.

[@danina19941]

I love this episode so much!

[@sLeepy1004]

Love listening during work. Thank you for another episode. Also can u have like multi guest? Tim joe and bart or with gina and geo .

[@wiind24]

YASS! another awesome podcast to listen to!

[@trevorn2969]

this is my new morning podcast

[@leannsaevang6140]

Love you guys!

[@Abnormilzed]

This is a great start to a Wonderful day

[@VQM6]

It's reassuring to hear someone talking about the elephant in the room. It eases my mind somewhat.

[@Sondan1988]

Bitch !!! Jo I live in Kansas and I am working hard to change what you are saying. LOL

[@kfsharon]

Now I gotta wait til Sunday 😭 ... Your podcast makes my drive less boring. What do you think of the new Michael Jackson accusation documentary ?

[@sLeepy1004]

Whaaaaaaaat doode. Southern hospitality!!!!!!!! *.* yall come back now ya hear?!?!?!

[@MarcelHoskins]

Definitely my favorite podcast episode 🙏. I'm dating a Filipina and her friends are chill but everyone tries too hard to be black 😂😂 . They're from a rich suburbs of Chicago. I'm college educated and from a bad side of Chicago but I haven't spoken like that in years

[@louiseespinal481]

The notification pops out when im about to sleep. Fk it imma watch it and go to sleep later!!

[@revostepify]

eh, i was honestly expecting more from these two, but i felt like this episode was fiiiillled with hypocrisy. For example, they talk about not hearing out the 'other side' of an issue, yet immediately dismissive at just the mention of issue with racism/ cultural appropriation/ "why can he where braids but i was ridiculed for it" and rule it out as oh everyone else is just too sensitive rather than actually exploring and examining and willing to see some kind of understanding to these issues. meh just dissapointed in such missed conversation over them not really wanting to potentially see any wrong in their ways and changing.

[@GoDAblo]

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION ONLY APPLIES IF PEOPLE THINK THEY CREATED SOMETHING THAT ALREADY HAS A RICH BACKGROUND, ETC. Like a white, asian dude that sees a native american print and makes clothing of it not knowing where it comes from and saying that he created it himself. So not all applies on appreciation...

[@Vincisomething]

It's pretty much taking credit for other people's work, but the people you stole from don't get the respect.

[@GoDAblo]

@@Vincisomething exactly.

[@bigrobfromthev]

When y'all were talking about Asians in Entertainment, it reminded me of the skit JK did with Ricky Shucks.

[@heytiny37]

Great podcast this morning. I believe as I age my views went from liberal to conservative. Agree with both of you that the will to listen is key instead of coming out firing with prejudiced labels. Muddah grassy ass you guys :)

[@sugarzxpixie]

haha im watching this in my 4th period class

[@Sparta1278]

Also I grew up in Texas there is alot of racism. You may of not noticed but it was present just not in your face.

[@brandt7569]

I have too and it’s crazy because I was in a small town and I deadass haven’t seen a black person since I was 12 I am 16 now and I had to adjust and it was hard I moved to Oklahoma and a majority black town and I had to adjust hard and I would often catch myself staring because it was new but hey I now have adjusted and have friends of everything

[@thary6]

I think the large intestine is the one with poop...

[@iloveLAdodgers]

I love this podcast ❤️❤️❤️

[@tobyade_21]

I fucking love this podcast.

[@lisamaria9670]

fuck yeah i love this combo ❤️

[@samuelmartinez7110]

Nice topica keepin it truth talks

[@lingkanbella7427]

My fave duooo

[@gilbertjacobs3705]

The society that has been cultivated is that more negative comments and memes appears because psychologically speaking you're more likely to spread a bad experience than a good one. You see it in the comment section and on most platforms. I've been all over the US as a mixed minority and 99% of the time no matter where I end up there are good people. But there are the fringe of society are the most outspoken and those are the only ones being reported. But this is a great episode not to jump down each others throat and work it out by treating each other as humans first.

[@jayduby5330]

That scene at the house party from Blindspotting sums it up, black guys going after the wrong culture appropriator.

[@tojuadeneye5502]

Keep it up bro

[@dadmom6072]

Newest podacts thats growing on me

[@firstlast_x]

3 Words: Divide and Conquer

[@Stvnnn13]

You guys need to talk about finding happiness and your purpose in life ...

[@godfathermock61788]

I wish TX had better Asian food 😭😭 It seems all we have are the combined vietnamese restaurants that do a little bit of everything.

[@lindalately]

Connie Machuca girl. I’m trying to go to TX! Where I live, the food scene is so slow

[@bn12789]

Connie Machuca have you been to Houston, Plano, Richardson, arlington or garland? There’s a TON of Asian food.

[@ryanan1984]

#bringFATdavidBACK

[@qdho]

david have you heard of Higher Brothers? they don’t speak Cantonese but their music is super hard. might be who you’re talking about

[@loty8626]

yay Genius Brain *So Smart