The John Johnston Lounge

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Rogansphere comedian and Podcaster Theo Von seems to be abandoning his MAGA support recently, partly due to the Trump Administration using one of his video clips in a Homeland Security propaganda video without his permission, putting his personal security in jeopardy. Although seeming to back away from MAGA support, Theo Von has also been know to play both sides politically, as we see in this video.

Related episodes:

Rogansphere Collapsing as Comedians Brutally Roast It https://youtu.be/uNSidcH5q2E

Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard  https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gw

Rogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tY

Referenced videos

Comedians Won't Stop Roasting The Rogansphere For Being Grifters | 2lazy2try https://youtu.be/9p9m04q4Nq0

Pro-Trump Celebrities QUICKLY TURNING ON HIM | Adam Mockler https://youtu.be/LrKLLxUlNPQ

Theo Von Is Fleeing MAGA & So Is Everyone Else | Fried Plantain https://youtu.be/yur6aSg-Hv0

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that a new lawsuit is blaming the Tesla Cybertruck design, specifically the door handles, for the death of teens in the tragic Cybertruck crash on Thanksgiving Eve, 2024, in Piedmont, California.

Related episodes:

Tesla’s Dangerous Doors: Manual Release Game of Hide-n-Seek https://youtu.be/6ZH1k5GzF5Q

Tesla Being Investigated Over Model Ys Trapping Occupants

https://youtu.be/FWdVzGhNgD0

Is Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZc

Referenced article:

Lawsuit blames Cybertruck door handles for death of three teens in Tesla crash

https://electrek.co/2025/10/03/lawsuit-claims-cybertrucks-door-handles-led-to-teens-death-after-tesla-crash/

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how, every week now there seems to be more comedians calling out and roasting Joe Rogan’s Austin “Rogansphere” comedy and podcasting scene, for being tired, unfunny, and hackneyed. We take a look at what these fellow comedians have been saying, and JJ reacts to them.

Related episodes:

Rogansphere "Anti-Woke Comedy" Cult is Crumbling https://youtu.be/CFUZg__h0tY

Rogansphere Austin Comedy Scene Called Out Hard  https://youtu.be/aQKscKO85gw

Tim Dillion ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession https://youtu.be/P9eiwL3W5C8

Referenced videos:

Comedians Won't Stop Roasting The Rogansphere For Being Grifters | 2lazy2try https://youtu.be/9p9m04q4Nq0

The Austin Comedy Scene is Quietly Collapsing | American Redact https://youtu.be/LRmbXm0r40M

Joe Rogan's Austin Takeover is Destroying Lives | Fried Plantain https://youtu.be/ylggCRI1ZkU

Comedians Are Turning on Joe Rogan for Ruining Comedy | Podcast Cringe https://youtu.be/-92Kg6j4Q_Q

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The Art of Value host JJ  breaks down the news that Tesla has finally had a good EV sales quarter, but it may be the last one for a while. Tesla was expected to have a good quarter before the expiring federal incentives for EV purchases, but the future is a lot less certain.. 

Related episodes:

Marques Brownlee Cancels Vaporware Tesla Roadster https://youtu.be/0ih5uak-uAg

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Gets Big US Price Cut https://youtu.be/Mybvk6bdbSM

Tesla Sales FALL Over 20% in Europe While EV Market UP 30% https://youtu.be/4A_EtQsQ4mw

Once Dominant Tesla Now Shriveled Shell of Former Self https://youtu.be/d3rtGuvmK8g

Referenced article:

Tesla finally had a good sales quarter — it may be the last one for a while https://www.theverge.com/news/790046/tesla-q3-2025-sales-production-delivery

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) news that although the $7,500 EV tax credit has now expired, Hyundai is reducing its 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by almost $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. We also look at other, similar US deals and reductions, following the expiration of the EV tax credit. 

Related episodes:

Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservations

https://youtu.be/F5FJNwHwT5Y

Tesla Co-Founder Invests in Tiny EV Truck Startup TELO https://youtu.be/JOwbNzGEVu0

Can Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiY

Referenced article:

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000 | Electrek

https://electrek.co/2025/10/01/2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-gets-big-price-cut-starts-at-35000/

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Elon Musk’s companies are continuing to be hit by an exodus of senior staff over burnout and Elon’s divisive politics. Staff churn at Tesla and xAI comes amid disillusionment with Elon’s political activism, business pivots, and mass lay-offs.

Related episodes:

Musk vs Altman: Worst People Feud for Chatbot Domination https://youtu.be/6XgZSusl7TE

Can Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiY

Tesla Staff Leave in Droves as AI Supercomputer Canceled https://youtu.be/MDShG_ChiAg

 Referenced article:

Elon Musk hit by exodus of senior staff over burnout and politics https://www.ft.com/content/21ec5a5f-0e9a-49b9-b64d-9ebc88e70aa7

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the latest news about Alibaba Co-founder Jack Ma coming back to the company, the reasons for the massive Alibaba stock (BABA) price resurgence year to date, and Alibaba’s AI initiatives driving new growth. 

Related episodes:

Alibaba Stock: Is The Bottom In? Chairman Joe Tsai Interview! https://youtu.be/eZ4x8z2qjII

Jack Ma Returns to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again’ https://youtu.be/m6n0c3TY-XI

Referenced video:

Jack Ma Returns to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again’ | Bloomberg https://youtu.be/m6n0c3TY-XI

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how prominent tech reviewer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has finally cancelled his Tesla Roaster pre-order, after waiting since 2017 for it to be manufactured by the company. Carrying out the cancellation was not easy, and Tesla didn’t give him the full amount back. After almost eight years since the Roaster announcement from Elon Musk, Tesla’s new Roadster still seems like vaporware. 

Related episodes:

Tesla Sales FALL Over 20% in Europe While EV Market UP 30% https://youtu.be/4A_EtQsQ4mw

Tesla Sued in China Over Not Delivering on FSD Promises https://youtu.be/Y3jB7TVmlbs

Tesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FE

Referenced videos

Marques Cancelled His Roadster | WVFRM Podcast https://youtu.be/eNz6-B70WOs

Bulletproof Cybertruck- BUSTED!! (and SpaceX Rocket Roadster) | Thunderf00t  https://youtu.be/mFzmDVjwh8k

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that the latest automotive industry numbers in Europe have been released for August  2025, confirming that Tesla’s sales decline has been continuing, with Tesla down 22%. The most concerning part for Tesla is that it happened at the same time that battery-electric vehicle sales were up 30% in the month, so the overall EV market is relatively healthy. 

Recent Tesla episodes:

Tesla Sued in China Over Not Delivering on FSD Promises https://youtu.be/Y3jB7TVmlbs

Tesla Influencers Crash Early in FSD Coast-to-Coast Attempt https://youtu.be/T1ZVj-Vyn6Y

Tesla FSD STILL Wants to Drive Into Path of Oncoming Trains https://youtu.be/YmcmASSU8FE

Is Tesla Trying to Hide Robotaxi Accidents? https://youtu.be/r-3qgLmjbZc

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The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that electric vehicle startup TELO Trucks, the maker of a tiny electric pickup truck, as big as a Mini, announced they have raised $20 million, with Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning as one of the lead investors.

Related episodes:

Look Out Tesla! Slate’s Under $20K EV Has 100K Reservations https://youtu.be/F5FJNwHwT5Y

Can Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiY

Original Tesla Founder: Cybertruck ‘Looks Like A Dumpster’ https://youtu.be/66y2bC8LCi4

Referenced article:

Tesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELO

https://electrek.co/2025/09/23/tesla-co-founder-invests-in-tiny-electric-truck-startup-telo/

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