Topic: Tiesto

The Global Citizen Festival was held in Central Park, featuring performances by Jay-Z, Carrie Underwood, and DJ Tiësto. MSNBC's Ronan Farrow interviewed Tiësto backstage about his involvement with the World's Childhood Foundation and efforts to end extreme poverty. Critics dismiss the event as "star showboating," while organizers claim it is a substantive effort to engage youth in global issues.

Leonardo DiCaprio has been appointed as a UN Messenger of Peace for climate change, replacing other celebrities who may have fallen out of favor. The discussion links this to the broader "Global Citizen" movement and the use of high-profile entertainers to promote political agendas. The role of electronic dance music (EDM) and DJs like Tiësto in these large-scale "awareness" events is also examined.

A visit from friends Eric and Maria leads to a discussion about DJ Tiesto performing at South by Southwest in Austin. Mickey Curry secured VIP access through her past connections to the Amsterdam nightlife scene. The experience is contrasted with the reality of prepping for the 600th episode of the podcast. A new comedic persona, DJ Toretso, is jokingly adopted after a mispronunciation of the Dutch DJ's name.