Episode
The Bait Debate
1:06:20
Published: Mon Oct 10 2022
Description
Today the guys troll specific media fandoms by giving them hot take bait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The Distractable podcast talks about their favorite podcast, Dream Weavers, and then discusses topics ranging from dunking on Snape to the existence of Prince Charming.
00:00 - 03:02 (03:02)
Summary
The Distractable podcast talks about their favorite podcast, Dream Weavers, and then discusses topics ranging from dunking on Snape to the existence of Prince Charming.
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The hosts jokingly discuss a hypothetical race between a cursed snail and a sloth trying to save the protagonist, and later talk about the use of microorganisms found in sloth hair in medical treatments.
03:03 - 11:07 (08:04)
Summary
The hosts jokingly discuss a hypothetical race between a cursed snail and a sloth trying to save the protagonist, and later talk about the use of microorganisms found in sloth hair in medical treatments.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
PodcastDistractible
The speaker expresses a negative view towards the portrayal of magic and wizardry in popular culture, yet acknowledges the appeal it has to some fans.
13:29 - 16:45 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker expresses a negative view towards the portrayal of magic and wizardry in popular culture, yet acknowledges the appeal it has to some fans.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
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The speaker explains that while there is fake information on the internet, not everything is false.
16:45 - 19:51 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker explains that while there is fake information on the internet, not everything is false. Believing blindly that everything is fake can lead to missing out on truthful information.
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A fan of Disney speaks out about changes to the parks which remove any charm and the new fast pass system which causes visitors to look more at their phones than the environment around them.
19:51 - 22:22 (02:30)
Summary
A fan of Disney speaks out about changes to the parks which remove any charm and the new fast pass system which causes visitors to look more at their phones than the environment around them. He also discusses Disney adult people and the criticism they receive.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
PodcastDistractible
The podcast discusses the negative impact of Disney princess movies and encourages individual thought and not following the crowd's hate for certain things.
22:22 - 25:53 (03:30)
Summary
The podcast discusses the negative impact of Disney princess movies and encourages individual thought and not following the crowd's hate for certain things.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
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Bob's approach to a discussion about an underdog was targeted, and he intentionally came from a place of ignorance to make a reverse bait angle in the conversation.
25:53 - 28:35 (02:42)
Summary
Bob's approach to a discussion about an underdog was targeted, and he intentionally came from a place of ignorance to make a reverse bait angle in the conversation.
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The podcast discusses the obsession with "shipping" characters in various fandoms and how it affects the show's quality, citing examples from popular shows like Supernatural and Constantine.
28:35 - 33:53 (05:17)
Summary
The podcast discusses the obsession with "shipping" characters in various fandoms and how it affects the show's quality, citing examples from popular shows like Supernatural and Constantine.
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The speakers discuss their differing passions for the show "Supernatural", acknowledging its problematic writing to keep the series going, leading to its decline in quality over time.
33:53 - 38:24 (04:31)
Summary
The speakers discuss their differing passions for the show "Supernatural", acknowledging its problematic writing to keep the series going, leading to its decline in quality over time.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
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The podcast discusses how some people's love and obsession for Minecraft has prevented them from trying new games and experiencing new things.
38:24 - 42:03 (03:39)
Summary
The podcast discusses how some people's love and obsession for Minecraft has prevented them from trying new games and experiencing new things. However, it also acknowledges the creative potential of the game and the impressive technical creations that people have made.
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The speaker suggests that using passive aggressive bait and overreaction can help increase engagement by getting people to respond angrily.
42:03 - 45:12 (03:08)
Summary
The speaker suggests that using passive aggressive bait and overreaction can help increase engagement by getting people to respond angrily. This type of baiting involves putting down a product while also making people curious about what happened.
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The hosts compare the potential impact of Bob's and Wade's comments on the Scott Cawthon controversy, noting that Wade's larger pool of targets may elicit a stronger response from listeners.
45:12 - 49:00 (03:47)
Summary
The hosts compare the potential impact of Bob's and Wade's comments on the Scott Cawthon controversy, noting that Wade's larger pool of targets may elicit a stronger response from listeners. They also discuss potential backlash against Scott Cawthon in light of the controversy.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
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This episode explores the harsh reality of the K-pop industry, including the rigorous training, strict contracts, and lack of personal freedom experienced by many K-pop stars.
49:00 - 51:12 (02:12)
Summary
This episode explores the harsh reality of the K-pop industry, including the rigorous training, strict contracts, and lack of personal freedom experienced by many K-pop stars.
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The K-pop fandoms are known to take over hashtags and promote their idols on social media.
51:12 - 55:36 (04:24)
Summary
The K-pop fandoms are known to take over hashtags and promote their idols on social media. The K-pop industry demands intense competition and has produced high-performing and athletic boy bands.
EpisodeThe Bait Debate
PodcastDistractible
The Back Rooms is considered the Robot Chicken of today's video game culture.
55:36 - 59:09 (03:32)
Summary
The Back Rooms is considered the Robot Chicken of today's video game culture. Bob's critique of Robot Chicken being an accumulation of random eight-second ideas cuts deeper and makes The Back Rooms more impactful.
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The podcast episode talks about how careers are dependent on people liking mindless bullshit, and how commentary is becoming generic.
59:10 - 1:01:23 (02:12)
Summary
The podcast episode talks about how careers are dependent on people liking mindless bullshit, and how commentary is becoming generic. They also make jokes and say goodbye like they know their viewers when the viewers probably don't care about them that much.
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The hosts of the Distractable podcast mention their merch store and where to find them online in this episode's closing advertisement.
1:01:23 - 1:02:04 (00:41)
Summary
The hosts of the Distractable podcast mention their merch store and where to find them online in this episode's closing advertisement.