Trump Assassination Attempt and Tenacious D Cancelled?!

[@poddy]

Hey folks, In this vid we chat about the Trump assassination attempt and the very unfortunate loss of a bystander at the rally. During recording I wasn't sure of who they were. His name was Corey Comperatore. Corey was a fire chief who went to church every Sunday, loved his family and was a big part of his community. He died protecting his family. I'm sure we can all agree that this is a real tragedy and horrific loss for the family. Our thoughts go out to them. If you'd like to know more the BBC have an article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce586kxjvnyo

[@zXaio]

He also consistently celebrated the slaughter of gazans on his social media. Claiming 'they will get over it' under news posts about the death of literal children. Sorry but as much as you want to paint him in a good light he was a monster who celebrated the actual deaths of children and a literal genocide. Shame on you man, really gross behaviour.

[@MrClarkeyboy12345]

Great pod Ben & Rob! Love the normal chats, just really good to stick it on, sit on the sofa and listen to what you have on your minds!

[@poddy]

Thanks very much! The feedback to the change in format is really validating

[@dinibo]

Burning man has always sounded like an absolute nightmare to me. Can't wait to see you battle the dust. Good luck!

[@gameplaylist01]

Yes to a livestream. You guys would be a great laugh doing a bit of jackbox

[@RC-fi8nn]

I feel bad for Kyle. In a different climate, he might have got away with it. It's a poorly timed joke, for sure. But worth ruining a man's career and reputation over? I don't think so. I hope Jack stands by his friend.

[@1001AlbumsJourney]

I liked how casual this episode was and the popular topics currently happening in the world rather than the festival talk. Also, some great wisdom dropped throughout by both of you. Keep it up, lads. ❤

[@GeoGigs14]

Big fan of how chill this is. Keep smashing it this summer lads!

[@bluehazeburnout]

Really, really enjoyed this. The conversation flowed really naturally, almost felt like I was part of it myself.

[@callumniallflynnfilms]

Would love more of these normal chats about everyday topics. They’re always very enjoyable , also loving Ben as host

[@poddy]

Thanks very much!

[@L10CNB]

Excellent pod Ben and Rob, I think these types of chats, just flowing and chatting are good content, it's also good you've stopped flicking between cameras, keep it up 👍🏻

[@JaggySam]

Love the poddy, festival content, current affairs, doesn’t matter. Always a good time. Big up Ben!

[@LikeWhatever]

As an American, it's been very weird over here. Love your videos though. Always a bright spot in the week.

[@flickableflies4402]

On the topic of the photography at the assassination attempt, highly recommend the film Civil War. Covers that whole world and mentality

[@OurSFCAdventures]

Love this poddy lads. Sitting and general chatting is the best listen/watch along. Defo consider a livestream - that’d be class! The pod has been really great recently.

[@ewanvickers8079]

Great pod this one

[@Stevenkoekie]

Really loved this edition of podcast... Good conversation, just give your opinions even if the world is going all pc

[@georgeclark9061]

I’m in Scotland and Rob and the crew are welcome anytime. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@StripyIce]

Typically listen on Spotify so don’t tend to comment but this pod motivated me to a bit because I just wanted to say I think the casual conversation vibe works absolutely brilliantly, and I imagine it would be the same throughout for any of the group. The festival podcast overviews are great for bits n odds & ends but a casual pod discussing the worlds and random interesting tech stuff is brilliant and a really fun listen! Props to Ben, really enjoying the pods lately, feels like the whole TPD franchise is blooming lately which is amazing to see on the side!

[@poddy]

Appreciate you taking the time to comment. It certainly was a bit of a risk to switch up the pod but I think we're certainly heading in the right direction. We all agree that this is far more enjoyable to create, too. I just need to sort out our video/audio now!

[@STARBURT_]

anyway I wanted to say that I once again appreciate your guys openness about speaking about stuff and being really clear and honest, it’s something I’ve at least not seen to much with channels similar and as a poc / lgbt person I really do appreciate it 💓

[@ekste]

More pods like this please

[@bikergamecat]

Great pod lads two young lads talking sense the people on twitter and socials being toxic they stay on twitter they don't go out in the real world keep up the good work

[@sunchildtine]

The Room with a View... of Leeds' finest Lads. Happy Weekend, fellas. Cheers 🍻

[@loftio]

I actually love the podcast being topical chats rather than recapping the last video. Dont mind a bit of video chat but it doesnt need to be the focus because... We've already watched the vid!

[@poddy]

Glad to hear! We definitely prefer this style too

[@rossqueen5019]

I'm from scotland and I live you guys ❤

[@Lebosh23435]

Loved this. Two lads just chatting nice break from the usual

[@barryscott7686]

All good art is political! There is none that isn’t. And the ones that try hard not to be political are political by saying, ‘We love the status quo.’ - Toni Morrison

[@denvermackenzie394]

Love Ben on these videos

[@Adammac2020]

Burning Man gets some of the world’s best DJs playing usually.

[@MarcNeilson1]

The whole tenacious d thing is ridiculous considering the people who are offended by it will make horrible horrible jokes about things they don’t like or have hateful views about but when it’s one of their “guys” it’s suddenly off limits. The hypocrisy is crazy.

[@jumpingpiggie422]

But framing Trump as the new Hitler and a fascist without any foundation thus building a climate of actual fascism for over 8 years now is completely fine? Or is it when only now the US Leftists (Kyle Gass is obviously indoctrinated with leftist views hence his social media remarks about Reps and Trump earlier) gets their own cancel culture back as a boomerang, inappropriate? Because actions has consequences? You cannot ignore this is a climate which has been invented and fueled by the left political side, and now when they get a taste of their own medicine, Democrats are starting to cry wolf. It was fun when they were bashing the Right and DJT, but now not so anymore? The whole framing from leftists America and Gass' "joke" has lead to all of this. All of it, but only now they want to wash their hands clean when they are the target themselves... Thát is what's ridiculous.

[@chrisburns5532]

the speech is free or its censored - you cannot have both

[@millsd1312]

Good episode boys but wtf is going on in your home city?? 🔥

[@da1tthi]

Any plans for Irish festivals this year? Should check out All Together Now some time!

[@braydonsmith4141]

Love the normal chats 🤙

[@inbloom9083]

2 aperture 600ds with large softboxes will then balance the light enough to see outside

[@poddy]

Bookmarked for when we get that Spotify money

[@BeccaRayRay]

The Australian music scene is stuffed.

[@andrea.mojarro]

Love the freeform chats lads, keep it up! Jack Black seems like he wants to protect his career instead of the integrity of his band and mate. Bummer but, that's today's climate isn't it? Please be safe at Burning Man omg, sounds so stressful! My friends that used to go every year are real fans of psychedelics and that could possibly make it fun but just drinking and/or sober sounds terrible but I have faith you can make it great.

[@stoikes]

The thing with this Tenacious D bollocks is: it isn’t going to change how people feel. It opens the chance for the media to tell the people to change how they feel. Big difference. Big problem. Media persuasion is so out of control now is beyond repair.

[@mytommy]

i know u guys are done with EDM this year, but u need to plan for DEFQON next year. its the best festival in the world in terms of production (lasers, fireworks, stages)

[@j0nnywright90]

I’ve been to Burning Man it’s….. interesting! Hope you’ve done your research, it’s a “gifting society” you can’t buy anything there with money other than coffee or ice! Not much music other than DJs at night! Loads of stuff to do in the day for free from normal to the abnormal 😂 It’s a crazy experience on the playa!!

[@Emma-zb3ex]

You have to go see funke and the two tone baby at the festival this weekend! He's great

[@ClareThePear]

Good pod

[@ElvisBeery]

Don't tell the Android users about the design flaws in your products, Rob! Then they won't switch teams! ⛔

[@Polarised_perplexed]

This pod is fabulous! Kyle said a silly thing but it shouldn't blow his entire career and let's be honest here it's not like Trump is a paragon of virtue himself. In my experience people are angry and don't know where to direct it so jump onto any bandwagon to let it out. I like the use of lyrics so will leave one of my favourites here. Yes it's fucking political Everything's political Yes it's fucking satirical Everything's satirical Yes it's fucking political Everything's political Skunk anansie

[@OwainT]

Hello Ben and Rob

[@poddy]

Hello

[@jamesd5236]

solid gold these two. must've gone to same school as ben. shout out to the lapsed catholics

[@leonmansley]

Please level the camera lads!

[@poddy]

We didn't notice :(

[@chrisburns5532]

it's funnier when you don't try. great pod cast

[@poddy]

Me when I have to research the topics, write the show notes, book people in to attend the record, sort out all the tech and then edit the pod after 💀 ...only kidding (kinda) Thanks for the nice comment!

[@DavidMorgan-oc8uy]

Regarding the politics... I do think it is easy if you are politically disengaged to play down Trump's danger, say no one really wants him dead, etc. But it's just not true. If you do pay attention you can see the massive risks he poses and, yes, it would be better if he wasn't President by any means necessary. I'm non-binary, I have a lot of trans friends, including Americans who are TERRIFIED of Trump. He put out a video saying that on Day 1 he had a whole range of legislation ready to go to deny trans healthcare, opportunities, weaken protections against discrimination, etc. He wants to end support for NATO and Ukraine, which will probably condemn Ukraine to defeat and put Europe at threat. I love you guys and all the content but you really shouldn't discuss politics if you are so disengaged with it that Rob had to reminded that Biden is a Democrat. Uninformed opinions can be worse than no opinion. Agree with the Kyle Gass stuff, I don't think he should even need to apologise for the joke to be honest, comedians say way worse stuff without having to apologise (looking at Netflix and their never ending conveyor belt of comedy specials that are excuses to be transphobic). The stupidest part of the whole thing is that if Jack Black hadn't have said anything we probably wouldn't have heard anything more about it. It's only a big deal because he made it a big deal.

[@patmath1000]

You are wrong.

[@molly5534]

100% agree. it’s all well and good saying “there’s a line” … but where is the line drawn for trump ? and where more appropriate to make a distasteful comedic statement than a Tenacious D gig ? i feel this is more about the bands restrictions visa & travel wise after saying something so political not about anyone’s political view within the band because it’s obvious they’re left leaning. British comedians are known for saying similar things about parliament and the royal family and get zero backlash at all ? interesting

[@johnp91]

Love when comedians say trans jokes 🤗

[@molly5534]

@@johnp91 that’s one way to get blocked from the channel … ur deluded if you think anyone in tpd would support transphobia

[@jaygray835]

Big up JayGrayFest

[@elltommufc]

get a wall-e robot hoover for the dust maybe

[@lylukk]

tbh kyle just made a stupid joke, the main issue is jack black not standing behind him. he'd prefer his acting career over a friendship and partnership of over 30 years, when he himself has made similar jokes in the past. he's spineless.

[@cr5602]

rob is starting to look more & more like marco pierre white jnr 🤣

[@StrudelShaft]

Marco Pierre Shite

[@brosofextreme]

Is the festival in Clitheroe Beatherder?

[@BigSkyC0untry]

Yes

[@6x6484]

Man, i'm really SICK of it and NOBODY is adressing the REAL issue here about all this DRAMA and tragedy about, after all this time and it's ONLY because they want us to recreate the MISINTERPRETATION, enfronting each other but i don't care if i'm the bad guy here, SOMEBODY has to tell it, this man, Kellas, have one HELL of a nose, not trying to BODYSHAME, but good lord!

[@EmilyPearson-g8t]

Weird use of capital letters.

[@6x6484]

@@EmilyPearson-g8t but not only that!

[@chloeblanchfield]

Are you guys going to see biffy at piece hall ♥️

[@julaiyyy]

I’m so sorry a life was lost and whatever but let’s not forget bro was a person who was enough of a fan of a convicted felon and everything tr*mp represents that it was important to him to go this kind of event. And as much as I want to feel sympathy towards these people, I have to admit it’s very limited.

[@steviiekixx]

The Kyle thing should be “too far mate” apologise and move on.

[@dpmurray9795]

Yey !!

[@scottbarber1186]

Score some used bikes 🚲 to take to Burning Man

[@MarkDryden-j9x]

Check out the film FX Murder by Illusion .

[@br3bid10]

Inserting negative comment clambering for cancellation of all TPD content immediately, blah blah, moan moan>_

[@Am-oo8bo]

They shouldn’t of cancelled the tour made it a lot worse for themselfs

[@patmath1000]

Stay away from politics.

[@jumpingpiggie422]

50:28 "Cancel culture as a whole, it doesn't exists outside these online spaces...." Rob, as much as i do appreciate all your guys vids and channel, you should tell that line to all the people who lost their jobs for going against woke-ism, leftism, LGBT+ opinion forcing and not abiding to leftists norms in general. There are many, and all i can hear from what you are saying is a sugar coating of what the left did for years now to DJT and MAGA supporters because now the left has put all attention on themselves. So it all should be brushed off as "mistakes", "a one off joke" and "ill opinions" ? What happened in Butler is the pinnacle of brainwashing and riling up people from the Left for years now, that isn't some kind of unlucky coincidence. It is the result of evil indoctrination. And those opinions aren't exclusive to the US, it also is being displayed here in Europe for years, maybe decades now. All that has led to the normalization of bashing Trump c.s. with the death of a bystander and 2 wounded in hospital as end result. And still some people think that is justified and normal. It is vile and evil.

[@soccerx3567]

Ben is fine, just needs to think before speaking so he doesn't keep taking like 3 seconds pauses at the start of all of his sentences.

[@JC_303]

Take it down, no one wants to see Leeds