Podcast Summary: Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
Episode: THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 78 — Morning Routines? Great Pyramid Secrets? Snow Woke?
Release Date: March 29, 2025

1. Introduction to Thought Crime Thursday

Hosts: Blake, Tyler, Charlie, and Jack Posobiec
Key Topics Covered: Viral Influencer Videos, Morning Routines, Ancient Pyramids, Disney's "Snow Woke"

The episode kicks off with the hosts introducing the concept of "Thought Crime Thursday," a recurring segment where they dissect and critique various cultural and societal trends they deem problematic or noteworthy.

Blake [00:09]: "DNSA specifically targets the communications of everyone. They're collecting your communications."

2. Viral Influencer Video: The "Ultimate Fake Influencer"

The hosts delve into a viral video featuring a male influencer whose morning routine has garnered over 750 million views, surpassing even the most viral Donald Trump posts during elections. They express amusement and skepticism about the influencer's exaggerated and seemingly pointless activities.

Blake [02:00]: "This has 750 million views."

Jack [02:16]: "He's built like Hercules... he journals about nothing."

Key Points:

• The influencer's routine involves minimal productive activity despite an intense schedule.
• The video is criticized for showcasing inefficiency and superficiality.
• The hosts mock the influencer's practices, such as rubbing banana peels on his face, deeming them absurd and performative.

Jack [05:00]: "You'll never do a top. Be a top tier influencer."

3. Morning Routines: Personal Experiences and Debates

The discussion shifts to the personal morning routines of the hosts, highlighting differing philosophies on productivity and sleep.

Blake's Perspective:

• Emphasizes the importance of sleep for memory and mental acuity.
• Prefers staying up late over waking up early.

Blake [12:50]: "I am a big sleep person. I'm a believer that sleep is actually the hidden ingredient to memory and mental acuity."

Jack's Perspective:

• Identifies as a night owl, achieving peak productivity late at night.
• Struggles with maintaining a consistent sleep schedule due to his work as a writer.

Jack [13:07]: "I definitely write the best and most efficiently very late at night... I have to go to bed at, you know, 8:00pm to reset everything."

Charlie’s Commentary:

• Admits to managing both early and late waking times, though typically sleeps only 4 to 6 hours.

Charlie [15:16]: "I usually run about four to six hours of sleep every night and that's about it."

Debate Highlight:

• Breakfast vs. No Breakfast: The hosts predominantly advocate for skipping breakfast to extend fasting periods, citing weight management and increased productivity.

Blake [22:23]: "I'm a no breakfast person."

4. Great Pyramid Secrets: Debunking Conspiracy Theories

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to addressing conspiracy theories surrounding the Great Pyramids of Giza. The hosts debunk claims of an underground city beneath the pyramids, attributing such theories to misinformation and a lack of historical context.

Key Points:

• Italian academics using ground-penetrating radar have identified tunnels or shafts beneath the pyramids, speculating they could be part of a power grid rather than an ancient city.

  Tyler [23:25]: "It's the only thing that makes sense."

• The hosts argue that many conspiratorial theories lack credible evidence and are often fueled by sensationalism.

  Jack [27:36]: "I think a lot of people who fixate on this have fixated on every other thing that ever came up and it went absolutely nowhere."

• Discussion on ancient civilizations' capabilities, such as the construction methods of the pyramids and Easter Island's Moai, emphasizing human ingenuity over extraterrestrial assistance.

  Blake [35:17]: "Do you think so? I'm going to ask you another one. Sure. Easter Island."

• The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context to counteract unfounded conspiracy theories.

  Jack [30:34]: "There's a lot of debate over how they were able to drag it... they had a slave state where everyone was owned by the pharaoh."

5. Snow Woke: Critique of Disney’s Reimagined Snow White

The hosts launch a scathing critique of Disney's live-action adaptation titled "Snow Woke," which they argue strays drastically from the original "Snow White" narrative, rebranding it with overtly progressive and "woke" themes.

Key Points:

• Casting and Character Changes:

  • Rachel Zegler portrays Snow White as a person of color leading an uprising against a white fascist queen played by Gal Gadot.

  • Criticism of the actress's public statements against Donald Trump supporters, which the hosts label as "cultural vandalism" and "cultural terrorism."

    Blake [49:57]: "I want to get the snow woke really quick."

    Charlie [49:57]: "Great example of... The mood of the country has changed. We are not doing this stuff anymore and people are sick of it."

• Production and Reception:

  • Despite a $270 million budget and extensive marketing, the film only grossed $43 million in its opening weekend.

  • Rotten Tomatoes rating at a dismal 7%, marking it as one of Disney's worst releases.

    Blake [49:57]: "It is a 7% approval."

• Discussions on Corporate Wokeness:

  • Hosts argue that Disney's attempts to modernize classic stories have backfired, alienating traditional audiences.

  • They highlight the disconnect between Walt Disney's original vision and the current company's direction, citing the historical context of Disney's contributions during WWII as patriotic and uncontroversial.

    Jack [54:05]: "Disney is going to, in our odd way, go all in to help with the war efforts."

• Impact on Future Productions:

  • The hosts express concern that the failure of "Snow Woke" signals a broader resistance against overtly progressive narratives in mainstream media.

    Tyler [52:00]: "This is the first real Disney movie that... it's really a spitting in Walt Disney's face."

6. Conclusion and Call to Action

The episode wraps up with a warning about upcoming cultural productions like Netflix's "Narnia," urging listeners to stay vigilant against what the hosts perceive as ongoing cultural degradation.

Blake [57:08]: "Keep committing thought crimes. Talk to you guys soon."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Jack [02:16]: "He's built like Hercules... he journals about nothing."

• Blake [12:50]: "I am a big sleep person. I'm a believer that sleep is actually the hidden ingredient to memory and mental acuity."

• Charlie [15:16]: "I usually run about four to six hours of sleep every night and that's about it."

• Jack [22:23]: "I'm a no breakfast person."

• Tyler [23:25]: "It's the only thing that makes sense."

• Blake [27:36]: "Do you think so? I'm going to ask you another one. Sure. Easter Island."

• Blake [49:57]: "It is a 7% approval."

• Blake [52:00]: "This is the first real Disney movie that... it's really a spitting in Walt Disney's face."

• Jack [54:05]: "Disney is going to, in our odd way, go all in to help with the war efforts."

• Blake [57:08]: "Keep committing thought crimes. Talk to you guys soon."

Final Thoughts

In this episode of "Human Events Daily," the hosts engage in spirited discussions critiquing modern cultural phenomena, ranging from viral influencer antics to reimagined classic films and debunking conspiracy theories about ancient structures. Their perspectives are framed within a conservative viewpoint, emphasizing skepticism towards mainstream media narratives and progressive cultural shifts.

Note: This summary encapsulates the highlights and key discussions from the podcast episode based on the provided transcript. For a comprehensive understanding, listening to the full episode is recommended.