Topic: Promos

3 chapters across the catalog

Woke Waiver
Episode 1476 2:40:31 - 2:43:47

1476: Woke Waiver

Podcast Discoverability, Behind the Shadows Promotion

The hosts critique the trend of podcasts advertising on other podcasts, using a promo for "Behind the Shadows" as an example. They argue that "discoverability" is a farce and that word-of-mouth remains the only effective way to grow a show. The segment dismisses high-production promos as ineffective and annoying to listeners.

Ghost of Austin
Episode 645 35:56 - 38:32

645: Ghost of Austin

Stalker TV Show and Media Image Manipulation

A promo for the new TV show "Stalker" is deconstructed, revealing the use of obvious sound loops for screaming and explosions. This leads to a broader discussion on how the media manipulates images, such as placing "faded bubbles" over graphic content from Ferguson while showing uncensored violence from other conflicts. The inconsistency in what the media deems "too shocking" for the public is highlighted.