The Walter Masterson Episode
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Today we're joined by Walter Masterson, a comedian, actor, writer & influencer. Walter is known for his man on the street style interviews and comedy sketches. He's also acted on tv & in film and makes most of his money making political comedy across internet platforms.
00:00 Intro
00:40 Guest Introduction: Walter Masterson
01:37 Right-Wing Influencer Grift and Podcast Budgets
05:02 The Capitol Riot and FBI Visit
13:14 Death Threats and Online Harassment
23:35 Cultivating different audiences on different platforms
26:13 Fire Breathing and Sobriety Journey
33:21 January 6th Conspiracy Theories
37:17 Union Debate at Pittsburgh Game
38:24 Viral Confrontations and Content Creation
39:37 Physical Altercations and Safety Concerns
40:26 Navigating Hostile Environments
41:13 Election Night and Traveling in the South
45:21 Facing Online and In-Person Hate
58:32 Challenges of Being a Female Podcaster
01:01:27 Balancing Content Creation and Personal Life
01:03:59 Monetizing Content and Brand Deals
01:08:35 Ethical Dilemmas in Content Creation
01:15:51 Managing Mental Health as a Content Creator
01:19:20 Overwhelmed and Needing a Break
01:19:51 Justice Alito and His Wife's Controversial Conversation
01:20:34 Missing Out on Opportunities
01:20:55 Resuming Content Creation
01:21:17 Editing Challenges and Content Decisions
01:22:18 Internet Hate and Shocking Reactions
01:25:38 Unexpected Viral Moments
01:26:42 Adapting Content Post-Election
01:28:52 The Impact of Current Events on Content
01:30:17 Challenges of Political Content Creation
01:36:23 Frustrations with the Democratic Party
01:58:41 Future Aspirations and Content Management
02:01:45 Final Thoughts, Where to Find Walter, Brand Consistency
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