Episode
#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
1:17:07
Published: Mon Aug 26 2019
Description
Andrew Doyle is a writer and comedian. Titania McGrath is now fully established as the Queen of the internet Woke Movement and today we get to meet the man behind one of Twitter's most hilarious and controversial accounts, Andrew Doyle. Expect to learn what it's like running Titania's Twitter account, what Andrew thinks of Little Mix's opinions on Syria, why Donald Trump is potentially the funniest president in history, why we should be worried about Britain's hate speech laws, whether cats are feminists, whether dogs are prejudiced and which is the most oppressive vegetable. Extra Stuff: Follow Titania on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TitaniaMcGrath Follow Andrew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrewdoyle_com Buy Titania's Book Woke - https://amzn.to/2L4GXCc Bridget Phetasy's Article - https://spectator.us/battle-cry-politically-homeless/ Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Get ready to hear from Andrew Doyle, the creator of Titania McGrath and one of the most infamous satirical accounts on Twitter.
00:00 - 01:57 (01:57)
Summary
Get ready to hear from Andrew Doyle, the creator of Titania McGrath and one of the most infamous satirical accounts on Twitter. From politics to comedy, this interview covers it all.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The speaker discusses the challenge of maintaining both personal and online personas, referencing satirical Twitter accounts and the need to take care of oneself in addition to others.
01:57 - 04:35 (02:38)
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The speaker discusses the challenge of maintaining both personal and online personas, referencing satirical Twitter accounts and the need to take care of oneself in addition to others.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about their experience getting banned multiple times on social media, specifically Twitter, for violating policies related to parody accounts.
04:35 - 08:23 (03:47)
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The speaker talks about their experience getting banned multiple times on social media, specifically Twitter, for violating policies related to parody accounts. They mention the requirement of including the term "parody" in the account's bio and the context behind their most recent ban.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The accidental credit given to a ghost writer caused controversy on Twitter, leading to unexpected backlash.
08:23 - 10:48 (02:25)
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The accidental credit given to a ghost writer caused controversy on Twitter, leading to unexpected backlash.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker critiques social justice activism, describing it as a humorous, victimhood-promoting ideology that has been swallowed whole, leading individuals to stop thinking for themselves and become part of a cult of identity politics.
10:48 - 14:54 (04:05)
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The speaker critiques social justice activism, describing it as a humorous, victimhood-promoting ideology that has been swallowed whole, leading individuals to stop thinking for themselves and become part of a cult of identity politics.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The rise of extreme views has made it difficult for individuals with moderate views to engage in political discussions without fear of backlash and ridicule.
14:54 - 19:00 (04:06)
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The rise of extreme views has made it difficult for individuals with moderate views to engage in political discussions without fear of backlash and ridicule. This creates a dangerous environment where individuals are afraid to express their honest opinions.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The podcast discusses the idea that there are times when lying can be the right, compassionate thing to do, as well as the potential self-destructiveness of constant dishonesty.
19:00 - 21:56 (02:55)
Summary
The podcast discusses the idea that there are times when lying can be the right, compassionate thing to do, as well as the potential self-destructiveness of constant dishonesty.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This snippet discusses the discrepancy between the opinions people express in public versus their true feelings.
21:56 - 24:51 (02:55)
Summary
This snippet discusses the discrepancy between the opinions people express in public versus their true feelings. It provides the example of the media's reductionist approach to the Brexit vote and the accompanying social and economic issues.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The discussion revolves around the challenges of satirizing self-saturizing personalities like Trump and the importance of free speech as highlighted by Israel's decision to deny entry to Rashida Tlaib.
24:51 - 28:55 (04:04)
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The discussion revolves around the challenges of satirizing self-saturizing personalities like Trump and the importance of free speech as highlighted by Israel's decision to deny entry to Rashida Tlaib.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this segment, the speaker shares anecdotes that expose the authoritarian behavior of some individuals on the political left, such as using the terms "point of personal privilege" and "white privilege" to silence free speech and invalidate other people's views.
28:55 - 33:03 (04:07)
Summary
In this segment, the speaker shares anecdotes that expose the authoritarian behavior of some individuals on the political left, such as using the terms "point of personal privilege" and "white privilege" to silence free speech and invalidate other people's views.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The impact of political violence can be counterproductive as it risks increasing the radicalization of opposition movements and perpetuating the cycle of violence.
33:03 - 38:19 (05:16)
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The impact of political violence can be counterproductive as it risks increasing the radicalization of opposition movements and perpetuating the cycle of violence. This podcast episode discusses the dangers of political violence and how it may lead to unintended consequences.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The Woke movement has led to more racial thinking which, in turn, supports the rise of the far-right, who seek to capitalize on the division caused by identity politics.
38:19 - 43:49 (05:30)
Summary
The Woke movement has led to more racial thinking which, in turn, supports the rise of the far-right, who seek to capitalize on the division caused by identity politics. While the Woke left may be well-intentioned in wanting the world to be a better place, their views create the ammunition for the far-right.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The speaker highlights the importance of adopting an open-minded approach to political discourse, where individuals can take on opposing ideas and broader principles without blindly adhering to their ideological beliefs.
43:49 - 47:40 (03:50)
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The speaker highlights the importance of adopting an open-minded approach to political discourse, where individuals can take on opposing ideas and broader principles without blindly adhering to their ideological beliefs.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The spread of extreme opinions on social media gives more power to the woke movement, promoting a Twitter mob.
47:40 - 52:24 (04:44)
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The spread of extreme opinions on social media gives more power to the woke movement, promoting a Twitter mob. People are encouraged to think about the consequences of their actions and use social media responsibly.
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The podcast discusses the stereotyping of gender norms and how second-wave feminism aimed to dismantle these ideas.
52:24 - 59:47 (07:22)
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The podcast discusses the stereotyping of gender norms and how second-wave feminism aimed to dismantle these ideas. It also highlights a concerning anecdote about parents' reaction to their child's gender identity.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival that mocking contemporary feminism and appeared more like a play than a standup comedy.
59:48 - 1:03:49 (04:01)
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The show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival that mocking contemporary feminism and appeared more like a play than a standup comedy. The dynamic of people expecting a typical standup show and getting something different was noted.
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The speaker discusses tweets made by someone advocating for the elimination of heterosexuality and the deletion of their own tweets after mass reporting.
1:03:49 - 1:07:38 (03:48)
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The speaker discusses tweets made by someone advocating for the elimination of heterosexuality and the deletion of their own tweets after mass reporting.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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The fear of backlash and potential job loss has led individuals to self-censor their humor in private conversations due to the current culture of misunderstanding comedy.
1:07:38 - 1:10:50 (03:12)
Summary
The fear of backlash and potential job loss has led individuals to self-censor their humor in private conversations due to the current culture of misunderstanding comedy.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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Douglas Murray, a British author and journalist, claims that hate crime statistics are often inflated by people phoning the police because they have been called a name, and that non-crime hate incidents are logged as part of the hate crime statistics.
1:10:50 - 1:15:13 (04:23)
Summary
Douglas Murray, a British author and journalist, claims that hate crime statistics are often inflated by people phoning the police because they have been called a name, and that non-crime hate incidents are logged as part of the hate crime statistics.
Episode#097 - Andrew Doyle - Who Is Titania McGrath?
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In this transcript excerpt, a guest on a show mentions bringing a milkshake to drink in response to threatened power dynamics and the potential for physical altercations.
1:15:13 - 1:16:54 (01:40)
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In this transcript excerpt, a guest on a show mentions bringing a milkshake to drink in response to threatened power dynamics and the potential for physical altercations.