Baby Donut Is Coming & The Serial Killer Deep Dive | Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 284
Hosted by The Fat Electrician
- 2h 2m
- Transcript
Summary
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Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, Eli Doubletap, and The Fat Electrician sit down for a wide-ranging, unscripted boys' episode of the Unsubscribe Podcast. The hosts tackle everything from pop culture hypotheticals about Wolverine's anatomy and Dragon Ball Z pacing to Brandon's ongoing congressional campaign in Texas. They also share stories from their childhoods, discuss the mechanics of video game development alongside the launch of their game Scavland, and debate true crime cases such as Lindsay Clancy. Along the way, the conversation drifts into heavy geopolitical topics, examining national debt, manufacturing power generation relative to China, and J.D. Vance's controversial remarks on global reserve currency.
- Check local election deadlines because in Texas, the last day to register to vote is October 5th. 1:57
- Pre-listing and wishlists can propel a new video game into the top 100 on Steam worldwide before release. 21:51
- Corporate stock reverse splits are often a desperate signal that a company's share price has fallen below exchange minimums. 46:12
- True crime media has exploded in popularity, raising questions about why audiences, particularly women, are so fascinated by it. 1:39:05
Chapters
- 0:00
- 1:35Election Registration Reminder and Fundraiser
A host discusses voter registration deadlines and promotes a fundraiser for his campaign.
- 4:11Podcast Intro and Host Introductions
The hosts introduce themselves and set the stage for the episode.
- 15:00Game Development Collaboration with Scavland
The hosts talk about their partnership with the indie game Scavland, its development, and upcoming releases.
- 33:15Gaming Culture Nostalgia and Critique
A nostalgic look back at childhood gaming experiences and a critique of modern game monetization practices.
- 37:03Shopify Business Advice Segment
The hosts discuss starting an online business with Shopify and share tips for holiday sales.
- 44:08Meme Coin and Crypto Discussion
The conversation shifts to meme coins, crypto investments, and the pitfalls of hype-driven assets.
- 45:00Wrap‑Up and Closing Remarks
The episode concludes with final thoughts, thanks, and a brief recap of key points.
- 46:12Reverse Split and Stock Survival Tactics
Hosts explain how companies use reverse stock splits to stay above the dollar threshold and the signals it sends to investors.
- 48:22The Big Short and Market Predictions
Discussion of Michael Burry’s predictions, the film adaptation, and the broader implications for future market crashes.
- 50:52Personal Finance Lessons from 2008
One host recounts his family's financial struggles during the housing crisis and the lessons learned about resilience and saving.
- 53:22Internet Outage and Global Impact
Hosts speculate on a global internet failure, touching on geopolitical tensions and the potential for widespread chaos.
- 55:54Marketing and Fabletics Promotion
A brief ad segment for Fabletics, followed by a discussion on pivoting careers into digital marketing after the internet shutdown.
- 1:00:00Prescription Drug Culture and Opioid Crisis
Conversation about the prevalence of prescription drugs, the opioid push, and personal experiences with medication abuse.
- 1:10:17Lindsay Clancy Case and Gender Accountability
Debate over how society treats violent crimes committed by women, the role of media, and the need for consistent accountability.
Highlights
- 1:47
Campaign Update and Range Day Giveawaystory
Donut Operator discusses his final push for his Texas congressional campaign, urging listeners to register to vote and support his run by entering a suppressed giveaway that includes tickets to a machine gun range day in Vegas.
- 21:51
Scavland Game Success on Steamdata
The hosts share that their upcoming post-apocalyptic video game Scavland reached the top 100 on Steam in global wishlists, and discuss partnering with Nikita from Tarkov for the project.
- 46:12
How Stock Reverse Splits Workinsight
The hosts break down why companies execute reverse stock splits when their share prices fall below a dollar for too long, signaling that a company is struggling despite inflated numbers.
- 48:53
The Big Short and Market Crashesdebate
The panel discusses the movie The Big Short and the media's habit of anointing figures like Michael Burry as prophets after they correctly predict a single crash amid many false alarms.
- 1:39:05
True Crime Obsession and Self-Defenseinsight
The group analyzes the cultural phenomenon of true crime obsession, questioning why people consume stories of brutal murders while often neglecting basic situational awareness and safety precautions.
- 1:55:02
Global Reserve Currency Debatedebate
The hosts debate J.D. Vance's recent remarks suggesting that the U.S. dollar being the global reserve currency prices American manufacturing out of the market and hurts domestic production.
Quotes
“So at that point, a company will do a reverse split like 15 to one.”
The Fat Electrician · 46:18 “And then he does it and he gives them a hundred bucks. And then they see another pile of dog shit and the other one's like,”
The Fat Electrician · 47:53 “If there's, the next war India gets involved with, the drones are gonna be remote control trains.”
The Fat Electrician · 59:05 “And I can't remember the exact why he was able to be deported back to, he got deported back to Japan.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:33:03 “this country. And then by the time he made it back to the final country, it was past the statute of limitations.”
The Fat Electrician · 1:34:34 “Uh, leading experts say that it comes down to it's better to protect themselves.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:39:16 “I wrote about 500 articles for Blue Lives Matter and the best headlines get the most clicks. And I still use that on YouTube. It gets the most money.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:50:02
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About this episode
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Transcript
23,330 words · 7 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Japan
- Texas
- France
- China
- California
- WNBA
- United States
- The Big Short
- Sweden
- Netflix
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