Topic: Midas Touch

13 chapters across the catalog

Nut Spread
Episode 1858 1:52:39 - 1:55:11

1858: Nut Spread

Midas Touch Network, Soros Investment, Podcast Chart Manipulation

The Midas Touch Network reportedly received a significant investment from Soros Fund Management as part of a broader effort to build a liberal audio empire. The hosts explain how the network manipulates podcast charts by releasing multiple short segments per day to inflate download numbers. This strategy mirrors the acquisition of Crooked Media and other "Trump-hating" outlets by Soros-linked funds.

Zeds
Episode 1796 2:07:20 - 2:13:16

1796: Zeds

Podcast Production, The View and Midas Touch

A discussion on podcasting trends notes that shows like "I've Had It" and "Midas Touch" are gaining massive subscriber bases by replacing traditional daytime talk shows like "The View." The hosts debate the value of "unique clips" versus mainstream commentary and the role of nicknames in political broadcasting.

Dead Feathered
Episode 1795 1:17:43 - 1:23:01

1795: Dead Feathered

Trump Health Rumors, Alex Jones Predictions

Rumors regarding President Trump's declining health circulated over the weekend, fueled by a clip of Alex Jones predicting a "health collapse" within 12 months. The hosts critique the "Midas Touch" and "iHip News" YouTube channels for their aggressive "hater" rhetoric and "putty-faced" presenters. They dismiss the rumors as baseless, noting Trump's recent public appearances in a golf cart with his granddaughter.

News Desert
Episode 1761 7:56 - 12:28

1761: News Desert

US Press Freedom Decline and Alternative Media Growth

A report from France 24 suggests US press freedom has slipped significantly during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. The decline is attributed to newsroom closures, massive layoffs, and a lack of public trust in traditional media. Counter-arguments suggest that the index ignores the rise of alternative media platforms like Midas Touch and podcasting, which represent a different form of press expansion.

Eat The Babies
Episode 1759 1:36:08 - 1:38:18

1759: Eat The Babies

Barack Obama, Media Credentials, Midas Touch Network

A clip from the Midas Touch Network features Barack Obama discussing the hypothetical fallout if he had pulled Fox News' credentials or punished dissenters of the Affordable Care Act. The hosts analyze the rhetoric and the partisan nature of modern political commentary. The discussion touches on the historical relationship between the Obama administration and the press corps.

Old Crone
Episode 1745 2:05:21 - 2:10:46

1745: Old Crone

Value for Value, Podcast Apps, Ford Truck Month

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" funding model and recommend modern podcast apps like Castamatic. They mock the prevalence of "Ford Truck Month" advertisements on other podcasts, questioning the target audience of shows like Pivot and Midas Touch.

EULA for Ukraine
Episode 1744 17:40 - 20:35

1744: EULA for Ukraine

Midas Touch Analysis, Trump Disease Cure Claims

The Midas Touch YouTube channel published a critical review of Trump's speech, labeling it as propaganda and highlighting "low lights." During the address, Trump claimed the ability to find a cure for devastating diseases, which analysts interpreted as a reference to his administration's role in the COVID-19 vaccine development through Operation Warp Speed.

EULA for Ukraine
Episode 1744 2:40:36 - 2:47:04

1744: EULA for Ukraine

The Mad Libs, Satirical Liberal Podcast Persona

The hosts engage in a satirical role-play where they pretend to be "The Mad Libs," a liberal version of their own show designed to attract mainstream advertisers. They mock common liberal media tropes, such as calling the President "orange-headed" and praising Al Green. The bit explores the idea of "selling out" to the left-wing media ecosystem for financial gain.

Golden Poop
Episode 1742 8:47 - 13:43

1742: Golden Poop

Midas Touch Podcast, Liberal Media Influence

The Midas Touch podcast has emerged as a high-volume digital platform influencing liberal family members with claims about cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Run by former Democratic Party insiders and lawyers, the show produces up to 15 videos daily, often reaching one million views per episode. The content utilizes aggressive clickbait titles and framing similar to Rachel Maddow to criticize the Trump administration's cabinet meetings and economic claims.

DOGE-CAM
Episode 1740 9:14 - 15:51

1740: DOGE-CAM

Midas Touch Download Metrics, PodScribe, and PAC Origins

An investigation into Midas Touch's reported 57 million monthly downloads reveals a high-frequency publishing strategy of 13 to 20 short episodes per day. The entity's origins as a 2020 anti-Trump Super PAC and its ties to wealthy political circles are highlighted as factors in its rapid growth.

DOGE-CAM
Episode 1740 2:53:16 - 2:55:29

1740: DOGE-CAM

Super Bowl Divorce, Taylor Swift, and Midas Touch

A viral story features a woman filing for divorce after her husband booed Taylor Swift on the Jumbotron at the Super Bowl. The hosts mock the "up-talking" speech pattern of the woman and note the rapid release schedule of the Midas Touch network.

e-Safety
Episode 1654 11:57 - 16:56

1654: e-Safety

Donald Trump Trial, Courtroom Conduct Allegations

Media coverage of Donald Trump's ongoing legal proceedings in New York is scrutinized, specifically reports from Maggie Haberman and Rachel Maddow. The hosts mock sensationalist claims regarding Trump's physical state in the courtroom, including allegations of him falling asleep or emitting odors. They criticize the lack of cameras in the courtroom, which leads to a reliance on sketches and subjective reporter observations.