Why NOBODY Is Watching The Media Today

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Zuby and Adam Carolla discuss the evolution of entertainment over the years. They reflect on the shifting dynamics of platforms like MTV and Sports Illustrated, emphasizing the decline of traditional gatekeepers and the rise of individual merit. Despite the democratization of media through podcasting and social platforms, saturation poses a challenge for newcomers.
The conversation also delves into the impact of political correctness on comedy, with Carolla noting the trend of comedians toning down material to safeguard endorsements. However, this self-censorship has paved the way for emerging talents like Zuby, unafraid to challenge boundaries and capture audience attention. Overall, their dialogue highlights how attempts to control discourse often backfire, giving rise to new voices and platforms challenging the established norms.
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[@MicoRich]

Billions of people watch the media (and believe them.) It’s one of the reasons any of this madness is possible.

[@MrPHUCKYOURSELF]

Yeah my aunt believes everything cnn says and has it on everyday. Lol

[@patricklemire9278]

The bottom has fallen out of the ratings in the last ten years only true cranks, Doomwatchers are still plugged into CNN,CBS, NBC, Fox, MSN etc hours a day. Them being 100% wrong too much has snapped the great middle away from habit

[@joewalsh886]

Agreed. But every year less people are believing them so thats 1 small positive in this shit show

[@ephraimwinslow]

A celebrity from 1970-2015~ was someone whose face was seen regularly on screens. Then screens and cameras both became the same ubiquitous pocket-sized device, and now to be recognized you actually have to compete with the general populace on the basis of your ideas.

[@DeflatingAtheism]

“I’m still big, it’s the pictures that got smaller!” - Norma Desmond

[@tommyfu9271]

yup. and those people actually had to do something with talent to get that notoriety.

[@jamegumm]

The two great mysteries are cold fusion and why Adam is still friends with Jimmy Kimmel

[@MasterMalrubius]

I think he appreciates what help he got early on.

[@spaceork6973]

I think it says a lot about the core character of the men. To be able to see past ideologies and remain close takes a lot, that’s family level love.

[@geofencingTV]

True friendship transcends worldview.

[@alanchamberlain9967]

The mystery as to how Carolla could be married to a woke left-wing woman was solved.

[@mkhud50n]

The biggest barrier is you have to click agree to the monopolistic practices and forfeit your rights in order to play the game.

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

Carolla can always be counted on for solid insight.

[@MasterMalrubius]

He was forced to follow the normal rules of life. He wasn’t rich or a minority who could obtain aid.

[@DEAJP10]

“I think it’s better if you’re good.” Earth shattering analysis, brah.

[@chipcook5346]

He was understating, and he knew it. Nowadays, it's better if you are really great, and being just good is not good at all. More of the attention, therefore rewards, goes to the very best than in the past. The distribution is more skewed, so those with moderate talent are pushed down.

[@ElanMorin]

damn Zuby, I always had you on X but didn't know you had such cool guests on your yt podcast. gonna watch this episode, and you got yourself another subscriber.

[@lancethompson6839]

Excellent interview!

[@burgcarli929]

The talent pool today is a Jacuzzi ... Lots of talentless hacks lounging around it.

[@chipcook5346]

Adam is completely correct. The more open the market, the greater the level of talent, the larger the portion of the rewards. Chris Williamson, for example. However, the changes in technology don't always mean constant upward movement. The business of recorded music did get that way twenty years ago when a band could go rogue and take home more money in total off a fraction of the sales need to earn good money with a label. But then developments in the same tech world replaced the old masters with new (ticket) masters. And instead of MCA, bands now work for Apple.

[@AM-qz6cm]

I think we need to change from 'main stream media' to 'legacy media, etc'. Main stream today IS stuff like this. Rogan's podcasts, many others, receive tons more views that legacy media. So legacy media is no longer 'main stream' if that makes sense.

[@dive2drive314]

I wish he brought up Crank Yankers. His Birchum character was legendary.

[@drewwilson6639]

The dailywire and Adam just literally created an entire show based on that character

[@dive2drive314]

@@drewwilson6639 no way Edit: That is wild... 5 months ago, even. How I didn't become aware of this is beyond me. I remember staying up late to watch that show, it was the funniest thing, to me.

[@Rotor_nator]

I’m so sick of this culture war. I’m just going to speak with my wallet now.

[@illbeyourmonster5752]

It's become the self-entitled and stupid Vs everyone else.

[@cas2985]

I’m even starting to not believe the weather forecast

[@kynismos]

"That's so interesting"... No, it isn't.

[@micclay]

Their influence may be less, but don't underestimate them.

[@kamwalker6296]

It's dying with the boomers

[@ragheadand420roll]

7:00 ace describing what they did to owen benjamin for speaking truth

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Most people clamor to be told what they want to hear. "You are innately bad, racist etc. and should not be allowed to live your life because muh climate change." does not fit that description whatsoever.

[@matthewwolff3729]

Cuz they're full of $hit!

[@rictech.]

Honestly……. Why can’t all black people act and talk like him.

[@Black_Lone_Wolf_Maverick_85]

There are plenty of us black people that talk like him out here. It's just becoming more and more frowned upon in todays society of promotion of degeneracy in in order for us to be fully accepted within our own community. Sad but its the truth.

[@timothyproksch2915]

Well that explains it . We’re living under an oppressive regime. But for how long? I don’t have that long.

[@cloudnationmedia8326]

😂❤

[@harrymills2770]

Definitely more democratized. A musician can build up a 40K following and make a great living. The big labels are becoming a thing of the past. Same for a streamer/podcaster. You don't have to be giant to make out OK. You can be your own studio. Low overhead.

[@dennisrohm6372]

Kimmels way, sell out. Carollas way, integrity!

[@tommyfu9271]

Kimmel is pathetic. I can understand someone selling out who doesn't have a lot of money to get rich, but a filthy rich guy doing it to make more money than they can ever spend is just sad.

[@GeeCoach35]

Adam trying to get back in the good graces of Hollywood?

[@MrVvulf]

A select few comedians never dodged the issues and confronted the PC culture that morphed into "woke". Patrice O'Neal appeared on Fox News (TWICE) around 2007 to speak out against the PC social justice warriors. Once was in support of Don Imus, and the fact Imus was "cancelled" for a joke. Yes, Imus made an insensitive comment, but a reprimand and apology should have been enough. Perhaps if more comedians had satirized the ridiculous stances of the PC culture we wouldn't be in the predicament we are now. Dave Chappelle is another comedian who hasn't shied away from the mobs. Most of the moderately to very successful comedians "protected their brand", as Carolla put it, and just let it happen.

[@TimBitts649]

Hollywood seems to be dying. Why? Might be new technology, making it easier for young people to make movies. Things are getting more meritocratic over time. Hollywood had too much ethnic concentration of talent in the past, that repeated in certain families. Like Goldie Hawn and her kid. Kirk Douglas and his kid. Drew Barrymore is from a long line of families. Nepo-Babies, Bill Maher called them. The best explanation I heard of this was the video Jiminy Glick (Martin Short) interviewing Mel Brooks. The old Hollywood was who you know, who you.....The Harvey Weinstein Effect... Politics has the same nepotism problem. George W. Bush only became President because of his dad. Hillary almost became President, because of her husband.

[@MasterMalrubius]

Hollywood is dying because what they create is made for a tiny percentage of the population. Even earlier actors who you can nepo had talent and made enjoyable entertainment. Sports stars often have children who have a leg up due to their parent’s celebrity. But they often get good genetics along with focused training.

[@tommyfu9271]

it's dying for a lot of reasons. in it's heyday you had to go to the movies to watch a movie. it was an event.ball you had was movies and 3 channels of network tv that wasn't even 24 hours a day. today you have millions of options to watch, and there's no mystery behind the actors as people, especially younger ones who use social media a lot.In 20 years there won't be any real movie stars anymore.

[@TimBitts649]

@@tommyfu9271 good comment, thanks

[@andrewoolman]

Louis C.K has said that cable news is entertainment

[@nathanwolfshohl8377]

the answer to your question sir.... No. It's not better. The gatekeepers weren't great but the alternative is some pretty garbage music loved by whatever percentage of the population is dumb.

[@user-wj5tc4gt3p]

Kimmel crying

[@ajstrauss6320]

Do folks think this guy is smart?

[@illbeyourmonster5752]

Compared to people who ask questions like you just did. Yes.

[@MisterJessel]

Same reason people aren't going to church anymore. Tired of lies and bs

[@illbeyourmonster5752]

I remember as a kid wanting to go up to the adult services because they were covering all the heavy in-depth stuff. (the kid's level bible classes were so lame.) When I got older and went back, the adult level had become so dumbed down and weak it was just the kids level stuff all over again.

[@Papawcanner]

Boring

[@thepoeticbutcher3370]

…..relax Mr She-Them

[@KaroKayK]

Adam corrala is very untalented. A lot of talk but no substance.

[@taterboob]

That’s kind of BS where Adam disregards Hollywood being all about “who you know” when he has said that he got his start in entertainment by training Kimmel (who was a DJ at the time) for a boxing match with that radio station’s janitor.