Podcast appearances and mentions of matt furie

Director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini join moderator Chelsea Kai Roesch from UC Santa Barbara to discuss their film "Feels Good Man." They talk about working with artist Matt Furie and unpack the social and political contexts behind Pepe the Frog and its cooptation by the alt-right. They also reflect on the cinematic challenges in telling a story about the internet and discuss the larger implications of internet culture and political polarization in the United States. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39567]

Director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini join moderator Chelsea Kai Roesch from UC Santa Barbara to discuss their film "Feels Good Man." They talk about working with artist Matt Furie and unpack the social and political contexts behind Pepe the Frog and its cooptation by the alt-right. They also reflect on the cinematic challenges in telling a story about the internet and discuss the larger implications of internet culture and political polarization in the United States. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39567]

Director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini join moderator Chelsea Kai Roesch from UC Santa Barbara to discuss their film "Feels Good Man." They talk about working with artist Matt Furie and unpack the social and political contexts behind Pepe the Frog and its cooptation by the alt-right. They also reflect on the cinematic challenges in telling a story about the internet and discuss the larger implications of internet culture and political polarization in the United States. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39567]

Director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini join moderator Chelsea Kai Roesch from UC Santa Barbara to discuss their film "Feels Good Man." They talk about working with artist Matt Furie and unpack the social and political contexts behind Pepe the Frog and its cooptation by the alt-right. They also reflect on the cinematic challenges in telling a story about the internet and discuss the larger implications of internet culture and political polarization in the United States. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39567]

This is Eric Golden and my guest today is Jessica Neer McDonald, an attorney focused on intellectual property rights and the head of global trademark services at Midjourney. The rise of NFTs and AI generated artwork has opened up all sorts of interesting questions about IP and ownership. Jess is my go-to knowledge base for this topic. In this episode, Jess takes us through the nuances of IP law and how it might apply in Web3. We discuss major NFT lawsuits like Yuga Labs, Hermes, and Nike, and the precedent they set in this transition from physical to digital property rights. Finally, we talk about AI art and its opportunities and unique challenges. Please enjoy my conversation with Jessica Neer. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by OKX. You may have seen OKX on McLaren's Formula 1 race car or Manchester City's football kit. But what is OKX? OKX has over 730 spot trading pairs, 280 derivatives markets, and 1000 options markets. It processes 400,000 requests per second with 99.95% uptime. That's why over 20 million traders and institutions choose OKX when they want to trade. Visit okx.com to learn more. ----- Web3 Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Web3 Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @Web3Breakdowns | @ericgoldenx | @patrick_oshag  Show Notes (00:01:44) - (First question) - How her transition from the traditional world to the digital one has shifted her thinking on IP and protections (00:03:21) - Overview of the MetaBirkins lawsuit during the peak of the NFT surge  (00:06:14) - The Tom Sachs rockets and where the legal line is drawn for them versus MetaBirkins (00:09:01) - Differences between copyright and trademark law (00:09:37) - How using logos is fair use and not teetering on a lawsuit like Tom Sachs' rockets (00:13:21) - Overview on the Yuga Labs and Ryder Ripps trademark dispute  (00:17:03) - Analyzing the nature of the court case and the precedent it set  (00:20:45) - Whether or not it'd be possible to sue someone for making a brand out of your Bored Ape or a similar NFT (00:23:47) - The pros and cons of the different licensing options a project could choose (00:28:41) - Matt Furie's Pepe the Frog being memed and when he could take legal action (00:30:27) - The seventy years after death protection and IP becoming public domain (00:32:38) - Defense, patents, and being on to something when Nike tries to sue you  (00:36:00) - Being the head of global trademark services for MidJourney and Tarantino's dream project that never took off (00:40:41) - AI generated art and the complex legal models behind them (00:43:28) - What she's excited to see unfold over the next six months and six years

Batz is no stranger to digital arts, having worked on and refined his Generalist skills for over a decade. A big Pepe and internet culture lover, he found his tribe in the Smols community, where he not only found a community but also a way to express himself through Modern Memeism.Time Stamps00:00 to 09:05 - Who's Batz09:05 to 12:37 - Through Line12:37 to 18:03 - Pepes and Web3 Early Days18:03 to 22:13 - Advice to Artists22:13 to 29:20 - Pepe Culture29:20 to 32:05 - GM Pepes32:05 to 34:46 - Creating During Hard Times34:46 to 42:05 - Pepedenza42:05 to 45:30 - Collectors vs. Flippers45:30 to 49:12 - Keyboard Mint49:12 to 52:35 - Recognition52:35 to 56:16 - Flow of Work56:16 to 1:00:30 - For The Culture1:00:30 to 1:06:25 - Galleries1:06:25 to 1:12:10 - Rounding OffGuest LinksTwitter: https://twitter.com/batzdu Art: https://linktr.ee/batzduUseful Links Based On Conversationhttp://www.depthcore.com/https://twitter.com/justinmallerhttps://twitter.com/rikoostenbroekhttps://twitter.com/diftypehttps://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttps://twitter.com/darkfarms1https://opensea.io/collection/smowlhttps://foundation.app/https://manifold.xyz/https://zora.co/GlossaryPepe: In internet culture, Pepe is a cartoon frog character that has become a popular internet meme. Originally created by artist Matt Furie for a comic series, the character has been used in a variety of contexts and has become associated with certain political and cultural movements.Burning: In cryptocurrency, burning is the process of destroying a certain amount of a toeken relating to an NFT or cryptocurrency in order to reduce its overall supply.CC0: CC0 is a type of Creative Commons license that allows the owner of a work to waive all copyright and related rights to the work, effectively placing it in the public domain. This means that anyone can use, modify, and distribute the work without permission or payment.Podcast Host: BunzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/0xBunzyBlockTalk || Pineapple WorkshopWebsite: https://pineappleworkshop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/poweredby_pwDiscord: https://discord.gg/geNCbMYsZY

On today's show we discuss the 7 figure Mega Mutant sale and the possible backdoor stuff that was going that created that action, whether it was a publicity stunt and all the details on that buy. We also discuss the QQL drop and Kix purchases a pass during the auction live on the show and we watch the secondary action right after it. Lastly, we touched on the new gaming project backed by A16z, Azra Games : The Hopeful, that dropped live during the show. Tune in live at 4 pm ET every weekday! Buy our NFT Join our Discord Check out our Twitter Check out our YouTube Give us your thoughts on the show by leaving a rating. -- DISCLAIMER: You should never treat any opinion expressed by the hosts of this content as a recommendation to make a particular investment, or to follow a particular strategy. The thoughts and commentary on this show are an expression of the hosts' opinions and are for entertainment and informational purposes only. This show is never financial advice

Bullish Markets, Crypto Murder and Pepe ScandalThings are looking up for the crypto market, prices and market caps are steadily rising and investors are expecting that rise to continue in the coming months, but what does Crypto twitter think? Ben and Kevin explore some of these predictions, review the new Netflix crypto-based crime drama and go over whats been happening this week in the “Weird World of Crypto”.   $600 Billion Crypto Boom & Crypto Price PredictionsBitcoin and cryptocurrencies have bounced back over the last week, with the crypto market adding some $600 billion since its January lows as traders brace for a $10 trillion earthquake. The bitcoin price has come within touching distance of $50,000 per bitcoin for the first time since late December. We discuss this recent bullish rally and go over some predictions from various market analysts, investors and crypto-twitter personalities.   New Netflix Documentary: The Hunt for the Crypto KingBen and Kevin give their thoughts and review on the new Netflix documentary film “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King”. If you want to watch it yourself, you can find it here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81349029   Britain will reveal crypto regulation plans in coming weeks, sources say The U.K. government will soon reveal plans to regulate the cryptocurrency market, focusing on fast-growing stable-coins, according to four industry sources familiar with the matter. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to make an announcement in the coming weeks about a new regulatory regime for crypto.   Greenpeace, Crypto Billionaire Lobby to Change Bitcoin CodeSeveral climate activist groups including Greenpeace and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen are launching a “Change the Code, Not the Climate” campaign, designed to pressure the Bitcoin community to alter the way it orders transactions from proof of stake, to proof of work. We cover what the campaign messages are saying, the response online as well as the differences between proof of stake and proof of work.   Weird World of Crypto: Buyer of "Pepe the Frog" NFT files US$500,000 lawsuit after creator releases identical NFTs for free Late last year, Pepe the Frog creator Matt Furie decided to run an NFT auction, selling off an image of the controversial character half-naked, waist-deep in a pool. Halston Thayer went on to win the auction, spending the cryptocurrency equivalent of $537,084. A couple of weeks later, PegzDAO released 46 of those other 99 NFTS—which, remember, represent the exact same image as the one Thayer paid half a million dollars for—for free. We cover the full details of the story as well as the lawsuit filed against PegzDao.   What we cover in this episode  Crypto markets rising and twitter predictions New Netflix crime/crypto documentary Potential UK crypto legislation “Change the Code, Not the Climate” campaign The difference between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake Pepe the Frog NFT Lawsuit   TODAYS SPONSOR: YIELD APPYield App is an innovative digital asset wealth platform that allows you to earn passive income on the world's leading digital assets. What we really like about Yield App is that it's a licensed fintech company built by a team with a strong background in traditional finance. Yield App offers instant asset conversions, fiat on-ramp, auto compounding, and security features such as activity log, transaction history, and more. Simply deposit your digital assets and click earn to start receiving daily rewards! And if you're a corporate client Yield App offers a secure treasury for your digital assets. Its dedicated relationship management team is on hand 24/7 to facilitate a stress-free experience. Ways to connect with Cryptopulse Twitter: https://twitter.com/crypto_pulse  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypto_pulse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptopulse   Website: http://www.cryptopulse.co.uk   Ways to connect with Kevin and BenKevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinBasham  Ben Twitter:https://twitter.com/bdrsquared   Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when we release a new episode. About CryptopulseDownloaded & listened to in over 100 countries. Cryptopulse is here to guide you through the crypto universe with thought-provoking topics, in-depth knowledge & information to help you make informed decisions.

This space features Matt Furie, the original creator of Pepe the Frog and his recent project "Pegz". Matt also recently created art for a reserved Rare Pepe card to finalize the collection. Deeze, Matt, and Joe talk about all things Rare Pepes, Pegz and Chain/Saw,Matt, Joe, and their work can be found at:https://twitter.com/PegzDAOhttps://twitter.com/ChainSawNFThttps://twitter.com/Matt_Furiehttps://twitter.com/wasthatawolfhttps://www.chainsaw.fun/https://www.pegz.fun/Cover photo: Matt Furie's Rare PepeDisclaimer: The speakers on Deeze Spaces are not registered investment advisors. All opinions shared on Deeze Spaces or via Twitter, Discord, and other public channels are those of the respective individuals alone and do not represent any views or endorsements from The Fractional Token Company. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be relied upon for investment decisions nor is it investment advice. Deeze Spaces are solely for information and entertainment purposes only. Please consult and work directly with tax, legal, financial, and investment professionals before making any token creation, transferring, and purchasing decisions.

This week UncleDad and Mike talk with creator of Pepe the Frog meme Matt Furie. They discuss the documentary about Feels Good Man, Pepe's origins, the controversy behind Pepe, Matt's book and current work with NFTs.

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Feels Good Man filmmakers Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini show us how a great meme can go bad — and how to take it back again.Rushkoff, Angelini, and Jones explore the evolution of Matt Furie’s Pepe the Frog from stoner frog to alt-right meme. When did internet culture became real-world culture? How did a community of trolls who wanted to manipulate reality end up effecting physical space? When was the moment that fan fiction became mainstream?In his monologue, Rushkoff addresses the cycle of bad faith arguments amplified by Twitter that end up destroying real conversation — and many talented people’s credibility. “Once you cross over into the land of make-believe facts — however earnest you believe your intention is — it undermines not only your argument, but the whole social fabric. It undermines our entire collective quest as human beings to figure out what the heck is really going on here.” Rushkoff says. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is Matt Furie! Artist and author of the Boys Club comic, Night Riders, and the newly released Mind Viscosity. Matt blew onto the scene when one of his beloved characters, Pepe the Frog, turned into the biggest viral memes of the 2010s and was eventually appropriated by alt-right and white supremacist groups. The recent documentary 'Feels Good Man' covers this sordid tale from Matt's perspective as he enters the dark underbelly of the internet to save his intellectual property. This episode covers a little bit of that harrowing tale but goes beyond Pepe into the wild and strange world of Matt's other work. We talk about his approach to facing darkness, his inspirations, goals for the future in a post-pepe world, and David Bowie's codpiece from Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth'.  Check out Matt's other work over at: mattfurie.com (and maybe order one of his dope books or sign up for his fun patreon) Rent the documentary over at:  feelsgoodmanfilm.com Here's a Trailer:  https://youtu.be/ZEiqZWw5vYs

Daniel Elkin, editor at the outstanding indie comics website Solrad, joins Jason to discuss two fascinating recent documentaries. Weiner tells the story of the rise and fall of Anthony Weiner, a politician undone by his own lusts. Jason and Daniel debate the Jewishness of Weiner's scandal, the dichotomy between public and private personas, and whether Weiner is a tragic hero. Feels Good Man tells the story of Pepe the Frog, turned from an innocent comic character into a symbol for right-wing politics and a deep internet subculture -- a background that creator Matt Furie tries to redeem. It's an hour of fascinating conversation we think you'll enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-sacks/message

Imagen, video o texto, por lo general distorsionado con fines caricaturescos, que se difunde principalmente a través de internet” (así define la RAE la palabra “meme”). Por tanto, hoy tenemos un programa “memerable” con nuestro invitado, Leoncio (Tito) López, coautor de “La sonrisa escondida. Memes pandemicus”, quien nos revelará el origen de los memes, su historia, la evolución de este tipo de comunicación y el concepto de viralización rápida en el siglo XXI, con especial incidencia en la pandemia. Nuestra colaboradora Marta Sanmamed nos trae a otro invitado muy especial, el famoso empresario Cipri Quintas, autor de “Networking, las 15 claves para relacionarte socialmente con éxito”, para hablarnos de la empatía y de la red de contactos que crean oportunidades de negocio basada en la generosidad y no tanto en la deshumanización que a veces nos aporta internet. Fran Izuzquiza nos dirá quién es Pepe the Frog (la rana Pepe), un popular meme de internet creado por Matt Furie. Marcos Carrasco conoce bien muchos iconos del arte -y no solo del clásico sino del arte contemporáneo- utilizados para realizar gifs y memes, con cuadros de Leonardo, Velázquez o Boticelli que han servido para ese propósito. Pepa Llausas nos recomendará la comedia “Lavida.es” (2013), la primera webserie de montaje narrada exclusivamente en lenguaje 2.0 (posts, tuits, chats, mails o vídeos de Youtube). Y terminaremos con algunos consejos prácticos y literarios del libro “Mientras escribo”, de Stephen King, víctima, como no, de memes y de memos.

On this week's episode of the podcast, Ryan and Carson are joined by the duo behind FEELS GOOD MAN - Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini. Topics include the relationship between Arthur and Giorgio, the success of 'Feels Good Man', and artist Matt Furie's reaction to the film. FGM Logline: Artist Matt Furie, the creator of the comic character Pepe the Frog, begins an uphill battle to take back his iconic cartoon image from those who used it for their own purposes.Recommended Viewing: 'Feels Good Man' (@feelsgoodmanfilm)

In this episode, Giorgio Angelini and Arthur Jones, the filmmakers of the documentary "Feels Good Man," which won the Sundance 2020 Special Jury Prize, and Louis Tompros of WilmerHale, discuss artist Matt Furie, his character Pepe the Frog, Pepe's memeification and appropriation by the alt-right, and Furie's legal battle to save Pepe. They describe Furie's creation of the Pepe character, how Pepe became an internet meme, and why Pepe became a symbol of hate speech. They describe how Furie used copyright law to prevent the commercialization of Pepe by alt-right pundits, focusing on the legal strategy and how they explained their theory of the case to the court. Angelini is on Twitter at @giorgieangelini and Tompros is on Twitter at @LouisTompros.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a spark of creativity, cartoonist Matt Furie created an innocent, loving frog he named Pepe. What came next is so insane, it literally bent reality.Filmmakers Arthur Jones & Giorgio Angelini wanted to understand how this sweet and relatively obscure indie comic book character morphed into an infamous symbol of hate—and a meme that changed the world. The result is Feels Good Man—a filmmaking triumph and one of the best documentaries I’ve seen in years.Premiering at last year’s Sundance, where it picked up the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Emerging Filmmaker, it’s the surreal story of Pepe The Frog. How it migrated across the internet, evolving into an unwitting avatar of chaos and a lever for radicalization. It’s about its creator Matt Furie’s efforts to reclaim his creation. And Pepe’s slow transmogrification back into a hieroglyph of positivity.But beneath the surface, Feels Good Man is about artistic agency. It’s about the journey from passivity to participation. A sociological excavation of how culture spreads from mind to mind, it’s also an archeological dig into the indelible power of an idea. How a meme adopted by a regressive internet subculture spilled into the real world, shifted the political landscape, and ultimately tipped a presidential election.The film is an absolute must-see. I wanted to know more. So today Arthur and Giorgio take us behind the looking glass on Pepe’s Frankenstein-meets-Alice-In-Wonderland journey.This is a conversation about the complicated relationship between internet culture and the real world.It’s about the strange relationship between comic book artists, arch druids, data scientists, intellectual property lawyers, and alt-right mouthpieces.It’s about memetics—how memes drive cultural evolution in parallel with how genes influence human evolution. And, in this case, how one meme was perniciously coopted to democratize electoral engagement, enervating passive supporters into active participants.But more than anything, this is about the war between cynicism and hope.And why, to coin Matt Furie, you gotta go hardcore happy.The visually inclined can watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I don’t understand why everyone isn’t talking about this movie and the ideas it presents. This conversation is my attempt to change that.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Daily Harvest: Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables with thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted foods that are ready in five minutes or less. Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code richroll to get $25 off your first box.ROKA: Cutting edge eyewear & apparel built for top performance. 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Exclusions apply, limited time only.SHOW NOTES:Feels Good Man: WebsiteFeels Good Man TrailerNew York Times: ‘Feels Good Man’ Review: The Evolution of a Poisonous FrogAV Club: The internet’s most infamous frog gets a documentary redemption in Feels Good ManVariety: ‘Feels Good Man’: Film ReviewFilmmaker Magazine: “You Can’t DM People on 4chan”: Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini on Pepe the Frog Documentary Feels Good ManSundance Film Festival: Meet the Artist: Arthur JonesHN: A Conversation With Arthur Jones & Giorgio Angelini (FEELS GOOD MAN)The Moveable Feast: Interview: Arthur Jones & Giorgio Angelini on Putting a Human Face on Pepe the Frog in “Feels Good Man”The Guardian: Feels Good Man: The disturbing story behind the rise of Pepe the FrogCollider: ‘Feels Good Man’ Review: We Should Probably Burn the Internet to the GroundI'm proud to announce my new book 'Voicing Change'. 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Fantagraphics-O-Rama: Megg and Mogg in Amsterdam and Other Stories by Simon Hanselmann and Mind Viscosity by Matt Furie, Bendis and company's Legion of Superheroes #10-11, TV-O-Rama: WandaVision on Disney+ and Star Trek: Discovery, Strange Academy, Django Unchained by Quentin Tarantino, Reginald Hudlin, and company from Vertigo, Tapas.io and FANGS, plus a whole mess more!

WilmerHale Partner Louis Tompros and Counsel Stephanie Lin discuss the Pepe the Frog copyright infringement case with host John Walsh. Louis, Stephanie and a team from WilmerHale assisted Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe the Frog, with enforcing his intellectual property rights to end the misappropriation of Pepe by alt-right entities. Louis and Stephanie discuss the legal actions brought on behalf of Furie, and his efforts to reclaim his work. The interview also highlights the challenges of “memeification” and how it applies to copyright protection. Links: Background on Pepe the Frog copyright cases https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/insights/news/2017-08-29-wilmerhale-assists-pepe-the-frog-creator-in-enforcing-ip-striking-back-at-islamophobic-childrens-book (WilmerHale Assists Pepe the Frog Creator in Enforcing IP, Striking Back at Islamophobic Children's Book) https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/insights/news/20190610-pepe-the-frogs-creator-obtains-monetary-settlement-from-infowars (Pepe the Frog's Creator Obtains Monetary Settlement from Infowars) https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=8cb5409b-fd40-419d-ae5e-8224e2646803 (In trademark law, certain marks can become generic.) Copyright law doesn't have that exception: just because something becomes extremely popular doesn't mean that the copyright holder loses control. http://www.artistrights.info/united-features-syndicate-inc-v-koons#:~:text=United%20Features%20Syndicate%20owns%20the,entitled%20Wild%20Boy%20and%20Puppy. (United Feature Syndicate, Inc. v. Jeff Koons) (regarding use of Odie image from Garfield comic strip) https://www.law360.com/articles/1150488 (‘Meme-ification' Isn't A Thing, ‘Pepe' Artist Tells Infowars) (Law360—free login required) https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/summaries/furie-infowars-cdcal2019.pdf (Furie v. Infowars, LLC) https://www.feelsgoodmanfilm.com/ (“Feels Good Man” documentary): The film can be viewed on various streaming platforms and on https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/feels-good-man/ (PBS). https://mattfurie.com/ (Matt Furie's website)

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Paco and George have been interviewing documentary directors for over five years! We play some interesting clips from these super fun and interesting talks.Ep 137 -Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini director and producer of Feels Good ManEp 4 - Jodi Wille director of The Source FamilyEp 160 - Jeff Feuerzeig director of The Devil and Daniel JohnstonEp 93 - Brent Hodge director of Freaks and GeeksEp 102 - Brett Morgen director of The Kid Stays In the Picture Listen to all our past director interviewsFollow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

We're joined by Oakland-based artist Skinner to define, discuss and celebrate his career and several upcoming projects, including "Skincrawl"; an anthology horror book, his homage to Charles Burns with Matt Furie and Will Sweeney, a forthcoming horror-fantasy stop motion film and a Clark Ashton smith comic book adaptation. We also touch on being an artist in 2020, mental health, Tim Heidecker and more!

The dudes finally kick off their skincare hotline by answering some vibed out calls before sharing their predictions for the Bubble and Pharrell skincare lines. They then dissect the Harry Styles x Candace Owens controversy and dive into “Feels Good Man,” the documentary that follows how cartoonist Matt Furie’s Pepe the Frog got memefied into a symbol of hate.

If you know Pepe the Frog, it’s probably as a meme that white nationalists used to spread hate on the internet. But Pepe started out as a lovable character in a little-known webcomic created by cartoonist Matt Furie. This week on Get WIRED, Senior Editor Angela Watercutter interviews the filmmakers of the new documentary Feels Good Man about Pepe, meme magic, and Matt’s journey to try to take Pepe back from the trolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all started out innocently enough: A cartoon of a stoned humanoid frog named Pepe peeing into a toilet began circulating the internet amongst artists and weight lifters alike, as they echoed to his simple and relatable statement that [it] "Feels Good, Man."  But when nice-guy Matt Furie uploaded his innocuous comic strip to Myspace in 2008, little did he know he would unexpectedly and accidentally change the course of life as we knew it...literally. When the virginal demons of 4Chan got their grubby little Cheeto-logged paws on the Pepe the Frog cartoon, they did what they do with most things, like relationships & job opportunities: Ruined it! They began manipulating images of the dopey frog to promote things like violence & hatred towards women and minorities, which spread like wildfire and were eventually adopted as a symbol of the "Alt-Right" white supremacists that mobilized to get Donald Trump elected. Join us as we go on the campaign trail to free Pepe from the clutches of the oppressors, fighting for his right to drawn as the bong-tokin', pizza-eatin', peace-lovin' dude he was meant to be!

When San Francisco-based artist Matt Furie created a zine in 2005 featuring a rag-tag group of immature adolescent animals, including a heavy-lidded frog named Pepe, he had no idea that his humble drawing would become a flashpoint for roiling cultural and political tensions across the world.   A new documentary titled Feels Good Man, directed by Arthur Jones and produced by Giorgio Angelini, charts the story of Matt Furie and his creation. On this week's episode of the Art Angle, Jones and Angelini speak with Artnet News's chief critic Ben Davis about cultural appropriation, freedom of speech, and the power of images in the digital landscape. The story of Pepe is a story of Internet culture at its best and worst—from being transformed into an innocent meme to its designation as a hate symbol is both a cautionary tale and a triumph.

When San Francisco-based artist Matt Furie created a zine in 2005 featuring a rag-tag group of immature adolescent animals, including a heavy-lidded frog named Pepe, he had no idea that his humble drawing would become a flashpoint for roiling cultural and political tensions across the world.   A new documentary titled Feels Good Man, directed by Arthur Jones and produced by Giorgio Angelini, charts the story of Matt Furie and his creation. On this week's episode of the Art Angle, Jones and Angelini speak with Artnet News's chief critic Ben Davis about cultural appropriation, freedom of speech, and the power of images in the digital landscape. The story of Pepe is a story of Internet culture at its best and worst—from being transformed into an innocent meme to its designation as a hate symbol is both a cautionary tale and a triumph.

Matt Furie and I linked after I wrote a song about his Boy's Club comic, which he posted on his Tumblr a few years ago. We caught up to talk about his new book "Mindviscosity", as well as fatherhood and other upcoming creative projects. I learned about his love for the Cure, how Venice Beach inspired him to create his early famous characters, and about his collaborative relationship with his wife. We also discuss his wide range influences, from Hieronymus Bosch to Martin Hanford, and how he is able to stay positive during the pandemic. Thanks Matt! Special Guest: Matt Furie.

Filmmakers Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini join us to unveil the ugly and mind-bending truth behind "Feels Good Man", their award-winning documentary. In this urgent conversation, we discuss Matt Furie, the artist and creator behind cartoon character Pepe The Frog, the evolution from a meme into a hate symbol to a democracy icon, the impact of Internet consumption on art, woke culture and more!

Movies First with Alex FirstEpisode 827Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Feels Good Man (Documentary, Comedy)Artist Matt Furie, the creator of the comic character Pepe the Frog, begins an uphill battle to take back his iconic cartoon image from those who used it for their own purposes.Director: Arthur JonesWriters: Giorgio Angelini, Matt Furie (based on original artwork by) Stars: Robert Barnes, Samantha Bee, Jeremy Blackburn - (IMDb)Movies First RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/moviesfirst Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/moviesfirst (mobile friendly). For more from Alex visit https://www.itellyouwhatithink.com/ Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, PocketCasts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Spreaker, etc.For more, follow Movies First on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube : Facebook - @moviesfirst Twitter - @MoviesFirst YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatJQHaVabIvzCLqO16XvSQ If you're enjoying Movies First, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #movies #cinema #entertainment #podcast #reviews #moviesfirst Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/moviesfirst. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nathy Peluso lanzó CALAMBRE, su nuevo disco, y aprovechamos para recorrerlo track por track. Hay baile, momentos "nathísimos" y más; AGARRATE. Además, charlamos con el ilustrador Ramiro Achiary sobre el arte de tapa de "La Mentira Trágica" de Los Siberianos, la portada del mes de septiembre. Nos dejamos llevar por el groove de Rokola, el flamante disco de KASTIELLO; momento de orgasmo musical x 1000. Por último, te pedimos un minuto para escuchar música experimental y nos fuimos de viaje en un bondi de Lanús con 1824, el EP del productor Evlay, ahora también comandante del Sello Caraza. TRACKLIST COMPLETO DEL PROGRAMA: Nathy Peluso - SUGGARNathy Peluso - PURO VENENONathy Peluso - AGARRATEKastiello - Impreciso Kastiello - Suspirito de Tortuga (interludio)Evlay - 520C LINKS DATEROS: PORTADA DEL MES: Ramiro Achiary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramiroachiaryArtistas recomendados: David Jient https://www.instagram.com/david_jien Matt Furie https://mattfurie.com/ Nico Foti https://www.instagram.com/fotifaiKASTIELLO tocando con su padre Cucuza Castiello https://youtu.be/zrHrTLnWHSI Marcha de Atlantahttps://youtu.be/EMzb2kZXyFU NUESTRA PLAYLIST CON LO QUE SUENA EN EL PROGRAMA

It wasn't just a good time, it was a GREAT time with Matt Furie, Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini from the "Feels Good Man" documentary, which follows Matt's trials and tribulations as the creator of the infamous Pepe the Frog meme; and writer/director Carson Mell (Tarantula, Another Evil, Silicon Valley). Get tickets to a special online screening of "Feels Good Man" this weekend with live Q&As including Tim Heidecker moderating on Saturday 9/26 at feelsgoodman.watch. PLUS, if you're a Patreon member and you buy a ticket, you could win a copy of Matt Furie's new book on Mindviscosity on Fantagraphics. Details at patreon.com/officehourslive. Support the holy trinity, get an extra half hour of the show and more at patreon.com/officehourslive. Check out our merch, subscribe to the podcast and find everything else at officialofficehours.com.

Robby is joined by Jeremy Kolodziejski to chat about the documentary covering the rise and fall of the legendary internet meme, Pepe the Frog, and Matt Furie, the unwitting creator of the misused and misunderstood icon. Listen on....

MAKE PEPE GREAT AGAIN. Moara, Tucho e Vitor mergulham no mundo dos memes ressignificados pela extrema-direita no documentário "Feels Good Man" sobre Pepe the Frog e a batalha de seu criador - Matt Furie - para conseguir resgatar o seu personagem.

We're joined by Matt Furie and Arthur Jones, subject and director respectively, of the new documentary Feels Good Man. Matt Furie is a comic book artist who many of you may know as the creator of Pepe the Frog, and Arthur is the director of the doc which tells Matt and Pepe's amazing story and a very wild narrative Matt didn't ask to be a part of. We can't recommend this enough, go watch it. Please Rent and Watch the doc via any of the following links: https://linktr.ee/feelsgoodmanfilm

Here to talk about their new documentary Feels Good Man, artist Matt Furie and director Arthur Jones (aka the Feels Good Men) join Doug and Brent on this week’s Poundcast. In addition to discussing the movie (which is about the controversy surrounding Pepe the Frog and many other things), Matt shows off his pet shrimp and Arthur talks about bull semen from the 1970’s. Plus, tune into After Dark to hear Doug, Brent, Matt, and Arthur come up with original characters for every letter of the alphabet! With drawings for each one (video recommended)! Watch Feels Good Man now on most streaming platforms such as Amazon and Apple TV: https://linktr.ee/feelsgoodmanfilm For extended Poundcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poundcast Follow The Poundcast on Instagram and Twitter @thepoundcast For video, check out www.youtube.com/thepoundcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year ago, Marc used the Labor Day episode of WTF to find out why so much bad stuff in the world gets birthed in the darkest corners of the internet. A year later, it's only gotten worse. Marc talks with comic artist Matt Furie about how his creation, Pepe the Frog, was appropriated by online racists and Nazis, and Arthur Jones explains why he made a documentary about Matt's quest to reclaim Pepe. Also, Andrew Marantz from The New Yorker joins Marc to help draw the line from Pepe to QAnon and other fanatical online behavior. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

How a stoner frog in an indie comic was engineered by 4chan to become the face of alt right trolling. We speak to the filmmakers behind 'Feels Good Man', a new documentary on Pepe the frog, the creation of artist Matt Furie. Find out about the wholesome man behind the original Pepe. Then hear an ex-Trump campaign guy talk about the "meme war". ↓↓↓↓ SUBSCRIBE FOR $5 A MONTH SO YOU DON'T MISS THE SECOND WEEKLY EPISODE ↓↓↓↓ https://www.patreon.com/QAnonAnonymous Go watch the movie: https://www.feelsgoodmanfilm.com/ Follow Giorgio: https://twitter.com/giorgieangelini Merch / Join the Discord Community / Find the Lost Episodes / Etc: https://qanonanonymous.com Episode music by Doom Chakra Tapes (https://doomchakratapes.bandcamp.com/), Pontus Berghe (https://www.mixcloud.com/ChapelOne/), Nick Sena (https://nicksenamusic.com)

In November 2016, a nasty election cycle had exposed a seismic cultural rift, and the country suddenly felt like a much different place. For underground cartoonist Matt Furie, that sensation was even more surreal. Furie’s comic creation Pepe the Frog, conceived more than a decade earlier as a laid-back humanoid amphibian, had unwittingly become a grotesque political pawn. FEELS GOOD MAN is a Frankenstein-meets-Alice in Wonderland journey of an artist battling to regain control of his creation, while confronting a disturbing cast of characters who have their own peculiar attachments to Pepe. Now, as Pepe continues to morph around the world – FEELS GOOD MAN offers a vivid, moving portrait of one man, one frog, and the very strange reality we’ve all found ourselves living in. Director Arthur Jones and Producer Giorgio Angelini stop by to talk about their mind-blowing journey into an internet / social media / 4Chan rabbit hole where a hippy-dippy cartoon character becomes an avatar and unfathomable messenger of hatred and bigoted propaganda. For news, updates and screenings go to: feelsgoodmanfilm.com To watch Feels Good Man go to: feelsgoodman.watch For more on Pepe the Frog creator mattfurie.com

We speak with ARTHUR JONES & GIORGIO ANGELINI, filmmakers of "FEELS GOOD MAN," which tells the story of comic artist Matt Furie and the wild journey of his character Pepe the Frog. Yet this set up is also a lens for telling an even broader and deeper story of the past two decades: one that spans intergenerational communication, magic and media, anti-authoritarian rebellion, and the volatility of signs. The documentary comes out August 28 to select audiences (and Sept. 4 everywhere). We nominate it Political Film of the Year. For more: https://www.feelsgoodmanfilm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/feelsgoodmanfilm/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97akfYZv28I

The new documentary Feels Good Man explores how racists, trolls and incels turned an innocuous cartoon character named Pepe the Frog into a symbol of hate. On the latest Low Key podcast, we talk about how the situation epitomizes many of the problems of the internet, where misinformation and propaganda choke out facts and helpful information. Feels Good Man, directed by Arthur Jones, goes deep into the backstory of Pepe. Once he was a simple creature drawn by artist Matt Furie, known by the dorky catchphrase "Feels good man," which Pepe used to explain why he pees with his pants down.The document shows how this innocuous creature was soon embraced by a depressing online community of do-littles who identify as "NEET" — an abbreviation for "not in education, employment, or training."When "normies" — including women — invaded their world by starting to embrace Pepe, the social outcasts rebelled, trying to make Pepe as repugnant as possible by affiliating him with Nazism, misogyny, and other repellant ideologies. To Furie's dismay, Pepe and hate soon became inseparable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From episode 137 of Sup Doc, my other podcast about documentaries.First-time director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini share the twisted tale of artist Matt Furie's most famous creation becoming a meme identified with the Alt Right. They chronicle Furie's attempt to reclaim Pepe the Frog for good and share the process of starting in comics and animation all the way to premiering at Sundance. Feels Good Man website. Jones debuted the film at Sundance and ended up winning the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award For Emerging Filmmaker. The film is on the festival circuit but if you have even a passing interest in online radicalization, intellectual property law, or comics culture, this is a story you will want to know.Follow Arthur on:Twitter: @futuresmellsFollow Giorgio on:Twitter: @giorgieangeliniInstagram: @giorgieangeliniFollow Sup Doc on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon

How did the innocuous indie comics character Pepe the Frog turn into a meme of the alt-right and join the Anti-Defamation League's list of hate symbols? Chilled out artist Matt Furie learns the hard way how a meme can run out of control and along the way we learn about the culture of 4chan and the evolution of trolling in Arthur Jones' debut feature documentary that was a cause celebre at Sundance 2020.George interviews director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini about their feature documentary film Feels Good Man. Jones details Furie's attempt to undo the wrongs done in his character's name, including a showdown with Alex Jones. First time director Jones debuted the film at Sundance and ended up winning the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award For Emerging Filmmaker. The film is on the festival circuit but if you have even a passing interest in online radicalization, intellectual property law, or comics culture, this is a story you will want to know.Follow Arthur on:Twitter: @futuresmellsFollow Giorgio on:Twitter: @giorgieangeliniInstagram: @giorgieangeliniFollow Sup Doc on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon

Here’s a little film I caught during this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It’s the story of a cute little cartoon character, co-opted by 4chan, then by hate groups, and inevitably blamed for Donald Trump’s election as president. I am, in fact, talking not about Kermit the Frog, but Pepe the Frog, created by easy-going artist … Continue reading Feels Good Man →

How does a frog cartoon become a hate symbol? Matt Furie is a comic book illustrator who created Pepe the Frog, a chilled-out character that ended up becoming a hugely popular internet meme. But this frog took on a sinister life of its own as it was adopted by far-right groups in the US. Neal Razzell finds out how this unexpected turn affected Matt and how he’s fought to reclaim his frog. Image: Pepe the Frog Credit: Matt Furie

Brian and John take a moment out of there busy schedules to rap about pop culture. John continued reading Occupy Avengers and Brian started reading Space Mullet and Boys Club by Matt Furie and discusses the storied journey of the pepe the frog meme! John checked out the new Jo Koy stand up special and it comes highly recommended! Brian continued watching Seattle Mariners games and watched the new Netflix movie Murder Mystery! Follow us on Instagram at Pops On Pop Culture, on Twitter @themicmaniacs, like the Facebook page, and send e-mails with comments, suggestions, and questions to popsonpopculture@gmail.com, also consider contributing to the new Patreon page at patreon.com/popsonpopculture.

This week on Super Skull Curtis, Nick, and Aaron discuss some of the biggest ideas in comics, double DC news, and the final chapter of Matt Furie’s lawsuit with InfoWars.Like what we do? Help support the show! Donate.Our Recommendo’s this week are:Broad CityToumThe Tides of History podcast: How Latin Became a Romance LanguageLink Dump!DC Stops Double Shipping TitlesBrian Michael Bendis teases Legion of Super-HeroesInfoWars Settles with Matt FurieThe Ultimate Galactus Trilogy

* ABC News Scorched For 'Wrong' Climate Predictions - 'It illustrates just how fear-mongering the entire climate-change crowd is' - Joe Kovacs. * Bloomberg Promises $500M to Help Close Every Coal Plant in US. * Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.: Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021. * Last Missouri Abortion Clinic Wins Reprieve In the Courts. * Infowars to pay $15,000 to Matt Furie to resolve a copyright infringement lawsuit over its sales of a poster featuring Pepe the Frog. The Anti-Defamation League branded Pepe as a hate symbol in September 2016 and promoted Furie's efforts to reclaim the character. * TPUSA High School Student, Dan Gallipoli: Teachers Triggered by ‘America Is the Greatest Country’ Signs. * Rand Paul: Deep State Ignored Order to Pull John Brennan’s Security Clearance. * Los Angeles Homelessness Crisis Worsens, 16,000 Living in Cars. * Homelessness becomes crisis among students - USA Today. * Cornyn Slams Trump’s Mexico Tariffs: ‘A Massive Tax’. * Kay Jewelers Store Refuses Service to Uniformed Deputy Because He Was Armed. * Woman Says She Is ‘Honored to Be Given Gift of Life’ as She Aborts Twins. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

This week, Shiva is back from Colorado and shares her adventures. We also talk about Isabelle and Nintendo's head fake, Matt Furie taking Alex Jones to court, Savrin's newbie convention organizers guide, that strange gamer story about the Spider-Man proposal, and more. Content warning: starting at 34:00 and ending at 39:00 we discuss Catholic child rape and pedophilia, so feel free to skip that.  LINKS Spider Man proposal - https://kotaku.com/wedding-proposal-hidden-in-spider-man-becomes-world-s-s-1828920048 Pepe vs Alex Jones - https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/09/13/creator-pepe-frog-gets-trial-date-case-against-alex-jones More pedo priests- http://fortune.com/2018/08/14/pennsylvania-priests-child-pornography-grand-jury-report/ Related post from 2014 - http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2014/06/archbishop-says-he-was-unsure-if-priests-raping-children-was-a-crime/ Help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/Southpawscast 

Lilian Banderas and Steve Saiz are the brains behind Dale Zine, a creative platform for artists of all ages and imaginations. Established in 2009, Dale serves its community as an independent publisher and host of community art workshops and events related to zines, among other art forms. ⠀ ⠀ Dale Zine has published work by artists such as FriendsWithYou, Michelle Weinberg, Ahol Sniffs Glue and Matt Furie and is stocked in Miami, Tokyo, LA, New York and Beijing, along with being available online.⠀ Cuban pastelitos in-hand, we discussed a number of things such as not compromising your values as creatives/not having to be everything to everyone, recognizing that kids are artists, learning by doing and bettering your community through your passion.

What is the most overrated sex position? Debate starts at 25:39. We're joined by two guests this week, Ela Darling (https://twitter.com/ElaDarling) and Dreadmere (https://www.youtube.com/user/Dreadmere). Since it's our big 69th episode and we're immature, we decided to make this a sex-themed episode. Though one could argue that every episode I'm on is sex-themed. We debated the most overrated sex positions, and I brought in a controversial choice that I knew would be dead in the water because everyone's a brainwashed idiot who's bullied into having the opinions they have. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our sponsor this week, HELLO FRESH! Get $30 off your first week of deliveries when you go to HelloFresh.com (https://www.hellofresh.com/) and use the promo-code "MADCAST30". And speaking of, here are some Hello Fresh meals I made: http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/68/e68_hf.jpg Rucka (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) proves himself to be a classy dude at the top of the show, and completely clueless about vaginas. Want more proof? Just watch his new video: https://youtu.be/hB1LVqIcYVo Mikey Bolts (https://twitter.com/MikeyBolts) is out this week because of a surprise family visit. Is that better or worse than the regular kind? Guess it depends on if you like your family. https://youtu.be/bcOiotq_5UE Also, a big you're-welcome to everyone who pre-ordered my book: F*CK WHALES: Petty Essays from a Brilliant Mind. The countdown has begun. October 17. Clear your year. Clear your life: We round out the episode with another poop story, the first lady bullying her home country and Pepe the Frog creator, Matt Furie has had enough of the alt-right's crap. Sources below. Also if you're in LA, my release-day book signing will be at Book Soup on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi More details and info to come... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). MLive.com - Swingers party foul NY Post - Poopman strikes car washes Fox2 Detroit - Manly fluid found in airport soap dispensers "Mining by Moonlight, Music to Delight" and "Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Cocktail Lounge) by Haim Mazar, Licensed Premiumbeat, Royalty Free

Kids hate going to school because they're idiots, but do they have a point? School kinda does suck, but without it, the foundations of democracy wouldn't work, so says one handsome badass named Maddox. So the debate this week: SHOULD SCHOOL BE MANDATORY? Should school be mandatory? Debate starts at 26:44. YouTuber and jack of some trades, Robby (https://www.youtube.com/user/RobbyEpicsauce). We discussed whether or not school should be mandatory and everyone in the room whose name starts with 'M' and ends with 'addox' thought I did a great job. Make the right choice when you vote this week. Watch the video version here at Madcast Media Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChMUFeIZ1l9uRJ4bIXuAKDg?sub_confirmation=1 Special thanks to our sponsor this week, HELLO FRESH! (https://www.hellofresh.com/) Get $30 off your first week of deliveries when you go to HelloFresh.com and use the promo-code "MADCAST30". And speaking of, here are some Hello Fresh meals I made: http://beta.madcastmedia.com/shows/bestdebate/68/e68_hf.jpg Rucka (https://www.youtube.com/user/itsRucka) is back this week and has a recap of the LA vs NY debate. It's like two episodes in one! Plus Mikey Bolts (https://twitter.com/MikeyBolts) released a new impression video, check out ya boi: https://youtu.be/bcOiotq_5UE Also, a big you're-welcome to everyone who pre-ordered my book: F*CK WHALES: Petty Essays from a Brilliant Mind. The countdown has begun. October 17. Clear your year. Clear your life: http://amzn.to/2oiF2xi We round out the episode with another poop story, the first lady bullying her home country and Pepe the Frog creator, Matt Furie has had enough of the alt-right's crap. Sources below. Also if you're in LA, my release-day book signing will be at Book Soup on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm: http://www.booksoup.com/event/maddox-discusses-and-signs-fck-whales-also-families-poetry-folksy-wisdom-and-you More details and info to come... The voicemail number is: 1-562-58-I-RULE (1-562-584-7853). BBC - Melania Trump in legal row with English-language school - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41317287 Vice - Pepe the Frog's creator goes legally nuclear against Alt-Right - https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/8x8gaa/pepe-the-frogs-creator-lawsuits-dmca-matt-furie-alt-right "Mining by Moonlight" and "Music to Delight" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Jingle Bells (Cocktail Lounge) by Haim Mazar, Licensed Premiumbeat, Royalty Free

Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe The Frog, joins the DTFH to talk about what happens when your meme gets away from you.

This week's episode features the premier of our new Taste Test (tm) segment, a discussion of Matt Furie's new kickstarter to reclaim Pepe the Frog, and a long swing through the history of Spider-Man.

Join host Greg Carlwood of The Higherside Chats podcast as he talks meme magick, Pepe the Frog, and Trump with guest, ATL Carver. We have spent plenty of time in past episodes exploring the potential influence of both magick and the immortal, archetypal beings it can conjure up. And although many of us can see there's something there, the line between otherworldly influence and potential coincidence often blurs too much to be sure what's what. As much as we might want to see things as black and white- it does seem increasingly obvious that we're living in a world of gray. So when we hear a story such as The Council of Nine, and realize that in the "oh so strange year of 1947"- prominent, influential members of the upper crust were experiencing ritual contact with beings that claimed to be ancient Egyptian gods, poised to work their will through these elite liaisons- we should probably pay attention. And when someone makes the case that, in the words of today's  guest "We live in a world where a group of internet misfits meme-magicked a celebrity madman into the White House with the help of an ancient Egyptian deity", wee should definitely pay attention. Today's guest, ATL Carver, is a thoughtful observer of mental phenomena, student of esoteric philosophy and author of the most prominent piece on today's strange subject "The Truth About Pepe the Frog & The Cult of Kek", as well as his first book on the power of personal magic called "You're Imagining Things". 2:37 To unravel the tangled web of totality required for understanding meme-magick's role in the election of Trump, one must start from the beginning by defining exactly what a meme is and how an image can be used to more fully define a truth. 5:15 Diving into the Pepe saga itself, ATL Carver explains the origins of the cartoon, from the artist Matt Furie to 4chan's co-opting and manipulation of the image dating as far back as 2008. They also specifically discuss 4chan's role, including relevant characteristics of the community, the anonymity it offers, the cataloging of posts, and the almighty dubs. 11:20 ATL Carver details how one of the boldest examples of dubs synchronicity relates to Pepe the Frog and the ancient Egyptian deity of chaos known as, Kek. They continue by discussing the parallels between Kek, a symbol of darkness and the unknown, and the archetype of Lucifer, the light-bringer and trickster. 21:15 After describing how the efforts of the 4chan community began manifesting into reality, ATL Carver explains the significance of Hillary Clinton's collapse on 9/11. 28:42 With the mainstream media acting as a branch of the Clinton camp, and their combined efforts to push the narrative that the Trump campaign represents an alt-right, Nazi, white nationalist agenda, Greg and ATL Carver discuss the use of the deity Kek, and the failed attempts to misrepresent Trump and his supporters by labeling them as racist, sexist, and xenophobic. 33:35 After examining some of the interactions of the 4chan community with this entity, ATL Carver details the personality of Kek and provides a few examples of encounters with this deity. 40:10 ATL Carver and Greg continue to discuss the power of the 4chan community and it's use of meme-magick. 50:15 Greg and ATL Carver revisit the Kek and Pepe meme, by discussing another fascinating synchronicity found in a fan made Pokemon game called Pokemon Chaos. 58:18 Although the elite's use and implementation of magick can be a bit disturbing, the fact remains, magick is a tool for self empowerment. Unfortunately, the other side to this coin is the personal responsibility that accompanies this empowerment. Greg and ATL Carver explore this topic and examine whether we are in a position to understand and use magick effectively. 1:06:10 Chaos magick is all about perspective and definition. Greg and ATL Carver consider pivotal moments in retrospect where magick may have been at work.

Fantagraphics Books and creator Matt Furie have released a statement condemning the appropriation of the character by racist fringe groups. Pepe the Frog, originally appearing in Furie's "Boy's Club comics" as a mild-mannered stoner, eventually became a popular meme expressing sad, smug and angry reactions across 4chan, Reddit, Imgur, Tumblr, and other social media sites. In the past year Pepe had been claimed and meme'd by white supremacist groups to joking spread their propaganda, and from there picked up steam with other groups as well. Now the original creators are speaking out. Fantagraphics and Furie reject the association of the character with racism. They are urging fans and others to "block, report, and denounce the illegal uses of the character by individuals and groups pirating him to foment hatred."

Mike & Zack introduce a special episode - Illustrator & cartoonist Matt Furie interviewed by Justin "Scrappers" Morrison, recorded at this year's 2016 Linework NW festival in Portland, OR. What follows is a great chat about Pepe the frog, creativity, parenting, and Aquaman. Shanna's in Japan, so no Weekly comics segment (but FYI that Dark Horse Moebius collection finally came out and it's pretty cool!) #savepepe!

Mike & Zack introduce a special episode - Illustrator & cartoonist Matt Furie interviewed by Justin "Scrappers" Morrison, recorded at this year's 2016 Linework NW festival in Portland, OR. What follows is a great chat about Pepe the frog, creativity, parenting, and Aquaman. Shanna's in Japan, so no Weekly comics segment (but FYI that Dark Horse Moebius collection finally came out and it's pretty cool!) #savepepe!

I was excited when I first saw Pepe popping up on strange corners of the internet. After years of spotting Matt Furie’s work at indie comics shows like SPX and MoCCA, the online community was starting to take notice of his work, albeit in that idiosyncratic internetty way. But after years of bizarre and benign appearances on body building forums and Kim Kardashian’s Twitter feed, the stoned frog character seemingly, suddenly took a strange turn, embraced by some of the internet’s darkest recesses. Over the past several weeks, Pepe was reference by presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, highlighted on the Rachel Maddow Show and, as of yesterday, designated as a symbol of hate by the Anti-Defamation League. Suddenly, the artist’s phone start ringing off the hook with dozens of calls from journalists asking Furie to defend his benign cartoon creation. Sure most artists would kill for a moment in the national spotlight, but practically overnight the cartoonist was in the incredibly unenviable position of having his name and creation linked with online hate groups. Furie kindly jumped on the phone for a quick chat while driving from his home in Los Angeles to an art showing in San Francisco. We talked about his unexpected and unfortunate fame, the power of simple symbols and his on-going efforts to steal Pepe back for the forces of good.

Hello babies! This week we are joined by artist and animator Matt Furie! We delve into the world of Simpsons foreign language translations and human garbage as nature! Matt talks to us about what he would do with his own planet and his dislike of Olaf! We are also joined by Leroy Hamms, who is an expert on... unconventional aliens. Enjoy!   Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Matt Furie Will Hines

One of our favorite artists in San Francisco, Matt Furie, stopped by Fecal Face with some of his favorite music these days and DJs them for you. Enjoy.

One of our favorite artists in San Francisco, Matt Furie, stopped by Fecal Face and answered some of your questions. We recorded the podcast live on January 25, 2011.

Faulty Skype connections and fritzy mics can't stop us from talking about stolen copies of Kramers Ergot #7 and Pigeon Press, shelf space, MAD, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Giant Robot #67 and Matt Furie, Rich Koslowski and J. D. Arnold's BB Wolf and the Three LPs from Top Shelf, Strange Tales 2 #1 and Rafael Grampa, Wolverine, John Sable: Freelance and Ashes of Eden by Mike Grell, old-style lettering, Turok: Son of Stone #1 by Jim Shooter and Eduardo Francisco from Dark Horse, Francis Manapul and the Legion of Super-Heroes, Knight and Squire #1,David Lapham and Kyle Baker's Deadpool MAX, Juan Doe, Sean Murphy, Darwyn Cooke's The Outfit, Grant Morrison, G.I. Joe: Cobra Special #2, Vertigo Crime: A Sickness in the Family by Denise Mina and Antonio Fuso, Howard the Duck and Spider-Man: Back in Quack, Steve Gerber, Die Hard: Year One from Howard Chaykin, Stephen Thompson, and BOOM!, Claws of the Panther and Doomwar, and a whole mess more!

Mix that played during the opening of Future Colors of America at FFDG featuring works from Albert Reyes, Matt Furie, and Aiyana Udesen Aug 2010

Our fourth podcast episode!!! Featuring Matt Furie, interview by Laura Perez-Harris. This episode also includes our weekly L-Train Missed Connections segment. Stay tuned for next week's episode!