About this episode

The episode discusses the downfall of Russell Brand and his transition to creating a YouTube channel after various controversies.

What do you do when you've flamed out as a Hollywood actor, a political commentator and a wellness guru? You make a YouTube channel. Support us: Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks! Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuseExposing Russell BrandRussell Brand And The Conspiracy GriftRussell Brand on revolutionCelebrity Capital in the Political Field: Russell ...

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Hosts: Aubrey Gordon, Michael Hobbes

Topics covered

• Hollywood
• politics
• wellness
• YouTube
• sexual assault
• celebrity culture

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