Topic: Hollywood Blacklist

A story from a "closeted conservative" director in Los Angeles suggests that straight white males are being told by agents that they will struggle to find work. The agent reportedly suggested the director "come out as trans or gender non-binary" to become eligible for more jobs. This anecdote is linked to the cultural conversation surrounding the "Joker" film and its portrayal of the neglected common person.

The hosts discuss the "Shitty Media Men" list, an anonymous Google spreadsheet circulating in media circles that contains allegations against various men in the industry. They compare the use of such secret lists to Soviet-era tactics and express concern over the lack of due process. The discussion touches on the inherent dangers of blacklisting and the "list era" of modern culture.