7 chapters across the catalog
Moe labels Andrew Tate an "industry plant" designed to divide the "Bitcon Inc" community. They discuss Candace Owens and the Daily Wire, noting a shift in Jordan Peterson's content toward political talking points. The hosts analyze the "Boule phone" effect where corporate interests dictate creator behavior.
The discussion opens with an analysis of the public dispute between Steven Crowder and the Daily Wire. Crowder's accusations regarding restrictive contract terms are linked to previous tensions involving Candace Owens, Kanye West, and the failed acquisition of the social media platform Parlor. The conflict highlights a shift in conservative media market shares and the pressures of social ostracization within these circles.
Steven Crowder, formerly of The Blaze, accused the Daily Wire of offering a contract that penalized creators for YouTube demonetization. Jeremy Boreing, co-founder of the Daily Wire, responded by detailing the contract terms line-by-line to defend the company's business model. This dispute is framed as a clash between traditional corporate media structures and the "value for value" independent podcasting model.
The revelation that Steven Crowder was offered $50 million shocked mainstream journalists at outlets like Media Matters and The Young Turks, who were unaware of the high revenue potential in "red media." The discussion compares the backlash against Crowder to the criticism Elon Musk received for his Ukraine peace proposal. It is suggested that the Daily Wire forced Owens to publicly attack Crowder to prove her loyalty to the platform.
Alex Jones and other sources identify the Wilks brothers, Dan and Farris, as the billionaire backers of the Daily Wire. Based in Cisco, Texas, the brothers made their fortune in fracking and are known for their extreme privacy and religious conservatism. They are described as the "secret Koch brothers" who use their wealth to influence the Republican party and promote a specific theological agenda through media outlets.
The discussion returns to the Daily Wire's contract, specifically the clause that deducts pay if a creator is suspended by Big Tech. This is framed as the Daily Wire caving to "woke censors." The hosts suggest the Daily Wire's quick public response was "damage control" to prevent the loss of their "real" or "alt-media" credentials among a sensitive audience that uses a strict litmus test for authenticity.
Kanye West's agreement to acquire the social media platform Parler is linked to his relationship with Candace Owens and her husband, George Farmer, the CEO of Parlement Technologies. The hosts speculate on the business arrangement, suggesting it may be a "value for value" deal rather than a cash purchase. They discuss Owens' position at The Daily Wire and her shift toward cultural influence over traditional politics.
