Create Your Own Conspiracy Pt. 5 — The Great Pyramid Scheme of Geezers
How Murdoch, Trump, and McMahon reshaped culture through kayfabe.
Episode Description
In Part 5 of
Create Your Own Conspiracy, Josh Brandon explores the cultural impact of Rupert Murdoch, Donald Trump, and Vince McMahon, examining how each used the principle of kayfabe to blur the lines between reality and performance. From news media and reality television to professional wrestling, Josh uncovers how these figures reshaped cultural norms and fueled societal change through spectacle and manipulation.
This episode challenges listeners to think critically about the forces influencing media, business, and politics, and how kayfabe’s legacy continues to shape modern society.
Series Overview:
Conspiracies thrive on fear, mistrust, and a hunger for hidden truths. In Create Your Own Conspiracy, Josh Brandon explores the mechanisms behind conspiracy theories, revealing how they shape societal dynamics, influence politics, and distort reality. This six-part series is a critical dive into the allure and impact of conspiratorial thinking.
🎙️ Keywords: Murdoch, Trump, McMahon, kayfabe, media, reality television, professional wrestling, cultural impact
🎯 Hashtags: #OverthinkingEverything #CreateYourOwnConspiracy #KayfabeCulture #JoshBrandon #CriticalThinking #MediaAndSociety
📚 Category Tags: Society, Media, Politics, Culture
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Hi! I’m Josh Brandon, a voice actor, performer, writer, and the host of Overthinking Everything. On this channel, I take you on a journey of critical thinking, diving deep into the origins of ideas, societal dynamics, and personal transformation. My show explores everything from history, philosophy, and psychology to religion, current events, and even conspiracy theories—always with a dash of wit and snark to keep it entertaining.
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In Season 1 of Overthinking Everything, I examine how societal structures lead to cultism, unraveling topics like politics, religion, social change, and toxic cultural norms. My personal journey through and out of Toxic White Southern Culture informs this series, making it both an exercise in critical thinking and a call to action for change.
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