Euphoria: Exploitation or Empowerment?
From The Rest Is Entertainment by Goalhanger
April 13, 2026 · 54 min · Season 1 · Episode 244
About this episode
The episode discusses the controversial return of HBO's Euphoria and various related topics including celebrity involvement and legal issues surrounding film sets.
Does Euphoria have the most star-studded cast in TV history? Why is Sam Altman buying a tiny podcast for almost $200m? Are film sets safe from drone attacks by YouTubers? HBO's racy cult teen drama Euphoria returned to our screens this week. Why did the A-List cast of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo return to the super-controversial show? Warner Bros are taking legal action against a drone pilot who flew over the set of the new Harry Potter series - but can they defeat the spoilers? OpenAI has bought a niche business podcast for a small fortune, we ask why its embattled founder Sam Altman is struggling for a new narrative. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor…
People in this episode
Host: Goalhanger
Topics covered
- Euphoria
- celebrity culture
- drone safety
- podcast acquisition
- teen drama
- legal issues
Keywords
- Euphoria
- Sam Altman
- Zendaya
- drone attacks
- Warner Bros
- OpenAI
- podcast acquisition
Sponsors
Octopus Energy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HBO, Warner Bros, OpenAI
Books & works: Euphoria, Harry Potter
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