[00:00 - 00:10] Pog roasting is badass

[00:10 - 00:17]Trash Taste episode with Connor, Joey, and Garnt

[04:35 - 04:48]Recreating Darth Maul fight scene as children

[05:29 - 05:42]Discussion of prequel memes and how they became popular

[05:29 - 05:42]Shitting on the prequel trilogy as the consensus among OG Star Wars fans

[05:42 - 05:48]Comparison of prequels to modern Star Wars movies

[05:57 - 06:03]Personal experiences with watching the prequels in theaters

[05:57 - 06:03]Personal experiences with watching the prequel trilogy before the original trilogy

[07:23 - 07:33]Wondering why George Lucas started with episode four

[08:00 - 08:15]Actors in the original Star Wars thinking it was a bad movie

[00:00 - 08:15]The hosts discuss prequel memes and their popularity, compare the prequels to modern Star Wars movies, and share their personal experiences with watching the prequels in theaters and recreating scenes as children. They also mention the consensus among OG Star Wars fans to dislike the prequel trilogy and question why George Lucas started with episode four. The actors in the original Star Wars also thought it was a bad movie.

[08:15 - 08:30] Star Wars revolutionized the sci-fi genre and was beyond conventional film standards at the time.

[08:30 - 08:50]Actors had to pretend to act with green screens and envision themselves in space, which was difficult.

[09:03 - 09:09]Harrison Ford, who played Han Solo, was known for not caring about the franchise and wanting to be done with it.

[09:09 - 09:25]He even requested for his character to be killed off in the new Star Wars movies.

[13:22 - 13:28]Disney has been milking the Star Wars franchise and plans to continue doing so, possibly even making a Chewbacca animated movie.

[13:28 - 13:41]Disney's live-action remakes of classic movies, such as The Lion King and Aladdin, have received mixed reviews.

[13:28 - 13:41]Disney's live-action remakes have been either boring or bad, and it's better to just watch the originals.

[14:51 - 15:01]Will Smith's portrayal of the Genie in Aladdin received criticism and the movie had many controversies.

[14:51 - 15:01]Harrison Ford is known for being mean to fans and may dislike Star Wars because of the intense fan culture.

[15:27 - 15:33]Beauty and the Beast was the only live-action remake that was somewhat successful.

[15:42 - 15:48]In general, Disney has been focusing on making money and merchandising, rather than creating quality content.

[08:15 - 15:48]Star Wars revolutionized the sci-fi genre, actors had a difficult time acting with green screens, Harrison Ford wanted to be done with the franchise, Disney has been milking the franchise and plans to continue doing so, its live-action remakes have received mixed reviews, and Harrison Ford is known for being mean to fans and may dislike Star Wars due to the intense fan culture.

[21:04 - 21:10]Person talking about Disney's recent trend of live-action remakes

[22:32 - 22:38]Gives examples of successful animated films and franchises, such as Spider-Man and Star Wars Visions

[22:38 - 22:45]Expresses dislike for Disney's live-action version of The Jungle Book and The Lion King

[22:38 - 22:45]Discusses Hollywood's attitude towards animation and how it is not taken seriously

[22:38 - 22:45]Talks about the potential for creative expression in animation that is limited in live-action

[22:38 - 22:45]Mentions that animation is underappreciated in Hollywood unless it is Disney or Pixar

[22:38 - 22:45]Discusses Disney's recent animated film, Turning Red, and the voice actress for the main character watching their video

[23:17 - 23:24]Mentions being tired of Disney's trap to make people spend money

[23:49 - 23:55]Recalls their first celebrity moment in LA when they met a waitress from Always Sunny in Philadelphia

[15:48 - 23:55]Person discusses their exhaustion with Disney's live-action remakes, the underappreciation of animation in Hollywood, and their personal experience meeting a celebrity in LA.

[23:55 - 24:07] The speaker and someone named Sydney are at a restaurant and see a character from their favorite sitcom, the waitress.

[24:14 - 24:24]They both want to take a picture and say hi, but the speaker doesn't want to because they are worried about looking like an idiot.

[26:21 - 26:27]The speaker then shares a similar experience they had with Adam Savage from Mythbusters at a convention.

[27:03 - 27:13]They were hesitant to approach him in the green room, but eventually did and he was very nice.

[27:23 - 27:28]Sydney ends up going to take the picture and the waitress is happy to do so.

[27:28 - 27:50]This experience teaches the speaker the impact that meeting a celebrity can have on a fan's day.

[28:18 - 28:23]They discuss their differing opinions on taking pictures with celebrities and the speaker mentions they would be star struck by Quentin Tarantino.

[28:40 - 28:46]The speaker reflects on how they are not used to being on the other side of meeting a celebrity and how they can't force an organic conversation.

[30:06 - 30:23]They joke about Tarantino telling them to "fuck off" and the unique energy he brings to interviews.

[30:06 - 30:23]The speaker also mentions that Tarantino is essentially a character in his own movies.

[30:29 - 30:38]The episode is sponsored by Honey, a way to save money when shopping online.

[30:38 - 30:45]A promo code at checkout can often be frustrating.

[23:55 - 30:54]The speaker recounts a time they saw a character from their favorite sitcom, the waitress, at a restaurant and how they were hesitant to approach her for a picture. They discuss their experience meeting Adam Savage at a convention and reflect on the impact celebrities can have on fans. They also joke about being star struck by Quentin Tarantino and discuss their opinions on taking pictures with celebrities. The episode is sponsored by Honey, a money-saving tool for online shopping.

[30:54 - 31:04]The speaker discusses using Honey, a free shopping tool that finds and applies coupon codes to your cart

[31:11 - 31:17]They share a personal experience of using Honey to save money on ski passes

[31:31 - 31:44]The speaker encourages listeners to get Honey for free by going to joinhoney.com/trashtaste

[31:51 - 32:01]They then discuss meeting manga artist Takeshi Obata and experiencing being starstruck

[33:48 - 34:05]The difference between traditional and internet celebrities is discussed

[36:04 - 36:12]The speaker shares their experience of attending a VidCon party

[37:41 - 37:54]They describe trying to sneak into the party by having a friend smuggle out passes in their pants

[38:24 - 38:30]The speaker questions why they are going through so much effort for a party

[30:54 - 38:30]The speaker discusses using Honey and a personal experience of saving money with it, meeting Takeshi Obata and experiencing being starstruck, and attending a VidCon party and trying to sneak in. They also discuss the difference between traditional and internet celebrities.

[44:09 - 44:14]The speaker and their friend attend a VidCon party

[45:51 - 46:03]They overhear a conversation between two guys about relevance

[45:51 - 46:03]One of the guys is recognized as James Charles and denies a fan's request for a photo

[45:51 - 46:03]The party is full of tiktok creators and the speaker only recognizes a few YouTubers

[45:51 - 46:03]They attend an OTK party and have a similar experience of not knowing anyone

[45:51 - 46:03]The speaker reflects on the pointlessness of attending these parties for clout

[45:51 - 46:03]They overhear conversations about taxes and realize many attendees are young and naive

[45:51 - 46:03]This is the first VidCon since the pandemic, so many attendees are experiencing an influencer event for the first time

[45:51 - 46:03]This is the first VidCon since the pandemic, so many attendees are experiencing an influencer event for the first time

[38:30 - 46:03]The speaker attends a VidCon party and observes the desperation for clout among attendees, particularly tiktok creators. They also attend an OTK party and reflect on the pointlessness of attending these parties. They overhear conversations about taxes and realize many attendees are young and naive. This is the first VidCon since the pandemic, so many attendees are experiencing an influencer event for the first time. The speaker and their friend mostly stay in a secluded area and are not approached by anyone.

[46:14 - 46:20]Discussion about using fake names at an event

[48:12 - 48:24]Preference for smaller events rather than larger ones

[48:12 - 48:24]Observations about audience engagement on different social media platforms

[48:12 - 48:24]Mention of a tiktok creator who had a large following but no one showed up to their event

[49:04 - 49:26]Difficulty in remembering tiktok creators by name

[49:52 - 50:07]Comparison of fame and popularity among creators

[49:52 - 50:07]Comparison to Vine and the move to YouTube

[50:29 - 50:42]Importance of having a recognizable brand/power in the creative field

[50:57 - 51:02]Speculation about the future impact of TikTok and potential financial incentives

[51:31 - 51:37]Mention of TwitchCon and desire to attend

[51:59 - 52:06]Possible influence of business partners in selecting tiktok as a focus at VidCon

[53:28 - 53:36]Discussion about the current economic climate and its potential effects on content creators, specifically those on TikTok.

[53:28 - 53:36]TikTok's vulnerability to economic downturns due to reliance on advertising revenue.

[46:03 - 53:42]Discussion of the use of fake names at events and comparisons of fame and popularity among creators leads to a discussion of the impact of TikTok on the creative field and its potential for success in the future, as well as its vulnerability to economic downturns.

[53:43 - 53:50]Advertisers and sponsors stop buying ad slots for creators due to the recession

[54:40 - 54:47]The TikTok algorithm is highly effective and the platform is growing rapidly

[54:59 - 55:15]Creators on TikTok and other short form platforms rely on product placements to make money

[55:15 - 55:26]Extending TikTok videos to 3-5 minutes could potentially increase ad revenue

[55:26 - 55:38]TikTok is making changes to maximize profits for creators

[59:11 - 59:24]Many TikTok comment sections are entertaining and filled with snarky comments

[59:24 - 59:35]YouTube shorts and TikTok have less control over their audience compared to YouTube

[1.00:03 - 1.00:33]Some TikTok content is low-quality and sponsored content is often subpar

[1.00:33 - 1.00:42]Some YouTube shorts are just clips from movies or TV shows with added music or subtitles

[1.00:42 - 1.00:56]Companies may be turning a blind eye to low-quality content on TikTok for exposure

[1.00:56 - 1.01:07]Trash Taste's TikTok account received a bonus from the creator fund based on views

[53:43 - 1.01:17]Advertisers and sponsors have pulled back on buying ad slots for creators due to the recession, leading creators on short form platforms like TikTok to rely heavily on product placements. While TikTok's algorithm is highly effective and the platform is growing, there are concerns about the quality of content and lack of control over the audience. However, some creators have found success and even received bonuses from the creator fund.

[1.01:17 - 1.01:33]Discussion about YouTube views and earnings

[1.01:33 - 1.01:39]Mention of having a YouTube and TikTok account

[1.01:33 - 1.01:39]Made $600 from 63 million views on YouTube

[1.01:47 - 1.01:56]Condescending email about earnings from YouTube

[1.02:27 - 1.02:35]Difficulty in paying staff and running a business

[1.02:57 - 1.03:05]VR chat and VR technology discussion

[1.03:35 - 1.03:41]Experience with the Valve index and the new Oculus

[1.05:02 - 1.05:10]Difficulty and discomfort in using VR technology

[1.05:25 - 1.05:34]Lazy culture and future predictions

[1.05:34 - 1.05:46]Nostalgia for DVD menus and games

[1.07:01 - 1.07:10]Watching commentary tracks on DVDs

[1.07:01 - 1.07:10]Personal experience with ice age DVD and commentary tracks

[1.08:02 - 1.08:08]Voice acting and English dub of anime

[1.08:25 - 1.08:33]Obsession with ice age and wanting more content

[1.08:44 - 1.08:52]Commentary on YouTube being better than full DVD commentary

[1.08:44 - 1.08:52]Cutting up interesting bits of commentary on YouTube

[1.08:52 - 1.08:59]Recent interest in Breaking Bad and Medical Sword

[1.01:17 - 1.08:59]Discussion of YouTube views and earnings, VR technology, nostalgia for DVD menus and commentary tracks, and recent interest in Breaking Bad and Medical Sword.

[1.08:59 - 1.09:11] The speaker discusses a YouTube channel that recommends cool moments from the show Breaking Bad.

[1.09:11 - 1.09:17]They talk about how the channel provides interesting insights and stories about the show.

[1.09:28 - 1.09:40]They discuss the trend of movie tie-in games being generally bad.

[1.09:54 - 1.10:04]The speaker mentions playing the Ice Age game on Gamecube and how it was a disappointment.

[1.10:52 - 1.10:58]They discuss the trend of bargain bin games and how the speaker's dad would often buy them.

[1.11:21 - 1.11:30]The speaker's friend had the Madagascar game on Xbox and it was also not good.

[1.14:05 - 1.14:12]The speaker's dad was also a fan of Leisure Suit Larry games, which the speaker found strange.

[1.15:04 - 1.15:14]They briefly mention some other good movie tie-in games, such as Aladdin on the SNES.

[1.15:56 - 1.16:09]The speaker talks about their love for anime games and mentions playing Genshin Impact.

[1.16:14 - 1.16:22]They remember playing the Aladdin game on Super Nintendo and how difficult it was.

[1.16:27 - 1.16:34]The speaker mentions playing Power Toads on the Super Nintendo and Hokiles on the PS1.

[1.16:34 - 1.16:41]They discuss the stylistic and cool aspects of Hokiles and how they should replay it.

[1.17:10 - 1.17:17]The speaker mentions John Tron's video on Hokiles.

[1.08:59 - 1.17:17]The speaker discusses a YouTube channel that recommends cool moments from Breaking Bad, talks about disappointing movie tie-in games, mentions some good movie tie-in games, and shares their love for anime games. They also mention their dad's love for Leisure Suit Larry games and discuss playing Aladdin, Power Toads, and Hokiles.

[1.17:42 - 1.17:48]Audio is discussing video games and movies

[1.18:53 - 1.19:03]Mention of a game called "Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure"

[1.20:47 - 1.20:55]Discussion of various Disney games including "Toy Story 2" and "Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles"

[1.22:40 - 1.22:47]Mention of "Jojo Rabbit" and "Succession" TV show

[1.24:15 - 1.24:25]Discussion of binge-watching culture and its impact on memory

[1.24:41 - 1.24:48]Release of "Georgia Part 6" with initial hype but quickly fading

[1.17:17 - 1.24:59]Audio discusses various video games and movies, including Disney games and "Jojo Rabbit", as well as the impact of binge-watching culture and the release of "Georgia Part 6" with initial hype but quickly fading.

[1.25:28 - 1.25:39] Jojo part six was delayed and there was no hype or memes around it.

[1.25:54 - 1.26:04]The first half of Jojo part six received mixed opinions.

[1.26:17 - 1.26:39]The binge-watching culture of Netflix and other streaming services may be killing the hype for shows.

[1.28:13 - 1.28:20]Stranger Things is not as popular as it used to be, with other shows like Better Call Saul taking the spotlight.

[1.28:56 - 1.29:19]Squid Game was an outlier due to its global hype and unique position.

[1.31:05 - 1.31:21]The Jimmy Savile documentary focused more on building him up rather than addressing his actions.

[1.31:32 - 1.31:42]The Jimmy Savile documentary was not as graphic as news journalists claimed it would be.

[1.31:56 - 1.32:03]The documentary about Jimmy Savile was underwhelming and did not address the horrible things he did.

[1.31:56 - 1.32:03]The Epstein documentary was more graphic and informative than the Jimmy Savile one.

[1.24:59 - 1.32:15]In summary, Jojo part six was delayed and received mixed opinions but did not have as much hype or memes as previous parts. The binge-watching culture of streaming services may be killing the hype for shows. The documentary about Jimmy Savile was underwhelming and did not address the horrible things he did, unlike the more graphic Epstein documentary.

[1.32:15 - 1.32:22]Person watched documentary about malfunctioning power plant in New York

[1.32:23 - 1.32:40]Documentary was too long due to unnecessary interviews

[1.32:40 - 1.32:50]Person prefers shorter documentaries with single theme

[1.32:58 - 1.33:04]Favorite documentary was about separated triplets who reunited by chance

[1.35:03 - 1.35:08]Another recommended documentary was about a sperm doctor who injected his own sperm

[1.35:45 - 1.35:54]Tiger King set the bar too high for documentaries

[1.36:14 - 1.36:21]Person has watched documentaries about neighbors from hell and a peeping hotel owner

[1.39:22 - 1.39:34]Person also enjoys nature documentaries, particularly one with new camera technology for night scenes

[1.39:42 - 1.39:55]Planet Earth is a great show with amazing shots

[1.39:55 - 1.40:05]One favorite scene involves a lizard escaping from snakes

[1.32:15 - 1.40:21]Person discusses their recent experiences with documentaries, including a long one about a power plant and a shorter, more concise one about separated triplets. They also mention enjoying nature documentaries and recommend Planet Earth.

[1.40:21 - 1.40:27] The speaker discusses a meme from the past involving dodging objects like a rugby player.

[1.40:49 - 1.40:56]They mention a documentary called "Night on Earth" and the impressive shots in it.

[1.40:49 - 1.40:56]The speaker talks about the difficulty of getting certain shots in nature documentaries.

[1.44:39 - 1.44:46]They reminisce about watching nature documentaries and foreign films on TV late at night in Australia.

[1.45:37 - 1.45:46]The speaker muses on the significance of rivers in human civilization.

[1.45:53 - 1.46:01]The speaker describes a bizarre nature documentary that was essentially a music video with rivers as the subject.

[1.47:38 - 1.47:51]They discuss the company behind the documentary and its connection to London.

[1.40:21 - 1.48:41]The speaker discusses a past meme and a documentary called "Night on Earth," reminisces about watching nature documentaries and foreign films on TV in Australia, and describes a bizarre nature documentary about rivers. They also discuss the difficulty of getting shots in nature documentaries and the significance of rivers in human civilization.

[1.48:41 - 1.49:00] The conversation starts with discussing the importance of rivers in human history and how it has been the main source of survival.

[1.50:36 - 1.50:49]The term "meta" is brought up and its various meanings are discussed, including its use in gaming and its relation to human evolution.

[1.51:15 - 1.51:21]The hosts debate whether the use of "meta" in historical events makes sense and if it should be used in a modern context.

[1.54:02 - 1.54:16]They mention the "Disney Extreme Scared Adventure" and how it relates to the use of "meta" in historical events.

[1.54:47 - 1.54:55]The conversation shifts to human evolution and the role of "meta" in it.

[1.55:08 - 1.55:17]The hosts make a joke about Darwin and the discovery of the "new meta" in the animal kingdom.

[1.56:16 - 1.56:23]The episode ends with a plug for their Patreon and a reminder to listen on Spotify.

[1.48:41 - 1.56:36]The main topic of discussion is the concept of "meta" and its various meanings, including its use in gaming, historical events, and human evolution.