Topic: Fyre Festival

2 chapters across the catalog

Lousy Hummus
Episode 1353 1:24 - 5:12

1353: Lousy Hummus

Airbnb Experience, Comic-Con Meets Fyre Festival

Adam Curry describes his travel experience to Miami with Dave Jones and Eric "the Shill" DeShill to represent Podcasting 2.0. He details staying in a low-budget Airbnb located in a high-crime area compared to the atmosphere of "The Wire." Curry characterizes the Bitcoin 2021 conference as a mix between Comic-Con and the Fyre Festival due to long lines and logistical issues.

Barry's Choice
Episode 925 1:52:37 - 1:56:40

925: Barry's Choice

Fyre Festival Disaster, Ja Rule, Influencer Marketing Failure

The Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, promoted by high-profile influencers like Kendall Jenner, ended in a total disaster with shoddy tents and no musical acts. The hosts mock the "wannabe" attendees who paid thousands for a "groovy" Instagram experience. They view the event's failure as a potential tipping point for the influencer marketing industry.