A recent viral moment involving a streamer being pressured to give political opinions highlights a much bigger issue: in modern entertainment spaces, neutrality is no longer acceptable. This video breaks down how the political apparatus operates in pop culture, why creators are expected to publicly align on core ideological issues, … Read More
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One of the most common arguments for why manga dominates American comics is “variety.” People claim Japan succeeds because it produces sports manga, cooking manga, romance, and everything else—while America only produces superheroes. This video breaks that claim down using sales data, market history, and real examples. When you actually … Read More
A lot of people are upset about blacklisting, gatekeeping, and ideological control in entertainment—but this didn’t happen overnight. This video explains why the cultural landscape looks the way it does, how the left intentionally captured entertainment spaces, and why the economic right’s reactionary approach keeps failing. The solution isn’t endless … Read More
Japan dominates comics and animation today—but most people don’t know where anime’s foundations actually came from. This video explores the forgotten Western influence behind manga and anime, from Disney and the Fleischer brothers to their impact on creators like Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, and Akira Toriyama. The story isn’t about … Read More
As someone who spent years deep in online discourse, debates, and arguments, I can tell you this plainly: trying to change people’s minds online is usually a massive waste of your time. This video breaks down how online argumentation actually works, why many people start from a predetermined conclusion, and … Read More
I’ve been tagged in some posts recently that perfectly illustrate what I’ve been saying for years. When people claim to care about elevating black creators and black characters, there’s an asterisk next to it. The moment you don’t fall in line ideologically, you’re an enemy. This happened with my music … Read More
Markiplier’s Iron Lung isn’t just a successful indie film—it’s a signal of where media is headed. Self-financed, made for a specific audience, and released outside traditional channels, Iron Lung shows how creators are increasingly bypassing gatekeepers and building directly for their fans. In this video, I talk about why this … Read More
Marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI appears to be ramping up, with reports reaffirming a release window and confirmation that the game will launch with physical copies. After years of speculation, leaks, and delays, GTA 6 may finally be approaching the finish line. In this video, I break down what … Read More
A lot of things are shifting across culture, media, and business… and The Rippaverse is taking a big step!
