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The episode discusses the free speech battle in Hollywood, highlighting double standards and features an interview with filmmaker Joseph Granda about his indie film.

On this week’s episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, we dive deep into the growing free speech battle in Hollywood and the entertainment industry’s glaring double standards. Celebrities rushed to defend Jimmy Kimmel after his controversial assassination jokes about President Trump sparked backlash — but where was that same support when other actors, comedians, and creators were canceled, blacklisted, or silenced for their views? We break down the latest shocking example of Hollywood hypocrisy and explore the predictable pattern of selective outrage dominating today’s media culture, celebrity activism, cancel culture debates, and political commentary in entertainment. Then, filmmaker Joseph Granda joins the show to discuss his breakout indie comedy The Sasqualogist. Made on a micro-budget yet packed with heart, humor, and impressive production value, the film proves independent cinema can still outshine bloated Hollywood releases. Granda reveals how he pulled off the ambitious project on a shoestring budget, why Bigfoot mythology became the perfect backdrop for such a personal story, and what aspiring indie filmmakers can learn from his creative process. If you love…

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