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Meme Ranch

Hosted by provocative artist XVALA, Meme Ranch is your go-to podcast for unfiltered takes on current events, politics, memes, and art. Each episode dives into the hottest topics from around the world, blending humor, controversy, and XVALA’s signature artistic commentary. With a focus on how internet culture shapes our understanding of real-world issues, Meme Ranch offers a raw and unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking. Streaming live from the Meme Ranch Museum, this podcast is set against the backdrop of XVALA’s creative hub. The museum features themed art exhibitions, immersive podcast shows, and documentary films, all produced within this special space known as the Meme Ranch. More than just a podcast, it’s an ongoing cultural experience where art and commentary intersect, making every episode a part of a larger conversation on art and society.
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Make Art Great Again, Banksy, Jeff Koons, Defacing famous art & Silicon Valley

XVALA is an artist known for bridging the gap between the digital and physical realms of art, often sparking controversy through his use of technology, internet culture and memes. His experience with Banksy's street art murals comes from a shared interest in street art's capacity for social commentary, although XVALA's approach tends to be more directly confrontational with privacy issues as seen in his "Fear Google" campaign. In Silicon Valley, XVALA has made a mark by creating art that highlig...

Oct 02, 20241 hrEp. 14

Alex Jones the Meme Prophet. XVALA reacts to Tucker Carlson’s Live Tour in Reading, PA.

Dive into the electrifying atmosphere of Tucker Carlson's Live Tour in Reading, PA, where controversy meets comedy and politics turns into prophecy. In this video, we explore the moment when Alex Jones, dubbed by XVALA as "The Meme Prophet" for his uncanny ability to predict cultural phenomena, joins Tucker Carlson on stage. Whether you're here for the political discourse, the memes, or just to see how these two personalities mesh in real life, this video promises a mix of humor, shock, and raw ...

Sep 27, 202443 minEp. 13

Friend of Egon Cholakian Meets The Meme Ranch

Meme Ranch Meets Allatra: Join us for a live talk with Taliy Shkurupiy, an acquaintance of Egon Cholakian and a key voice in the Allatra movement. We’ll explore topics like global consciousness, human unity, and the cultural significance of Allatra. Get ready for deep discussions and new insights into the work and philosophy of Egon Cholakian and the movement’s global impact. Founded on April 1, 2020 by XVALA, Meme Ranch has gone from a concept to a full, living and breathing network of ideas an...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 12

Egon Cholakian is real and I got a call from him: A deeper look

TL;DR: Egon Cholakian called me. We’re doing a livestream to prove he’s real but has falsified his resume. Don’t miss it! You may have come across the strange man known as Dr. A Egon Cholakian online. He claims to be a particle physicist for CERN and worked for Reagan and three other presidential administrations among having 127 different educations, according to his LinkedIn. His videos are so uncanny and strange that many people believe he may not even exist, and that he's simply an AI tool. W...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 11

I got a call from Dr. Egon Cholakian: Down The Rabbit Hole

It happened to me the morning of Aug. 29, when I was at the checkout counter at CVS. I answered the phone, and on the other end was the man, the myth, the legend purporting to be Egon Cholakian. Brief background, I'm a reporter who has been investigating Cholakian/ AllatRa/ Creative Society for a little more than just 24 hours. The number that called me matched the one on the 2018 FBI lawsuit court document. Has this happened to anyone else yet? Egon also said he wanted to meet with a colleague ...

Sep 26, 20242 hr 34 minEp. 10

MEME RANCH Interview with Shane Cashman

Welcome to the latest episode of Meme Ranch Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Shane Cashman, a talented writer who has written several books including "Tales From the Inverted World,” "The F****ing Lunatic," "Joyless Kingdom," and many more great digital publications. Shane delves into topics such as the U.S.-Mexico border, the music industry, his talks with Kanye West, and even more details about his career that is inspired in part by the works of Hunter S. Thompson. Shane shar...

Feb 18, 20242 hr 4 minEp. 9

Perry Abbasi talks ALPHAS, TRUMP in Iowa, and VIVEK the 🐍

Meme Ranch interviews Perry Abbasi, an attorney who ran for office in Chicago’s 25th Police District. We also discuss the upcoming Iowa Caucuses Monday evening and our predictions for the remainder of the 2024 election primary for Vivek the Snake and Birdbrain Nikki. 🔗 Connect with Perry (Pericles) Abbasi: X: @ElectionLegal https://twitter.com/ElectionLegal 🎙️ Catch up with more friends of the tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyjC540Yrig&t=257s Leave a thumb and a comment about who sh...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 8

MAURO TALKS FISHTANK + LIFE AFTER GAMESHOW 007

Welcome to the first episode of the Meme Ranch in 2024! 🤠 Join your hosts XVALA and KAELAN as they dive into it with the one and only Mauro from Fishtank S1 🐟 Get ready for a laughter-packed session as they talk unfiltered thoughts about Fishtank, share hilarious clips from S2, and discuss the lighter side of life. 🔗 Connect with Mauro Canoh: Instagram: @maurocanoh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Maurocanoh X: https://twitter.com/Maurocanoh 🎙️ Catch up with more friends of the tank: https:...

Feb 05, 202458 minEp. 7

WORLD PEACE 2 DIRECTOR ALEX SCHULTZ (Be Nice to Me Productions) MEME RANCH PODCAST 006

In this exciting episode of Meme Ranch Podcast, we dive deep into the world of avant-garde entertainment as we sit down with Alex Schultz, one of the brilliant directors and producers behind the highly-anticipated show, "World Peace 2," created by the legendary Sam Hyde. 🎥 Join us as we explore the artistic vision and cultural impact of "World Peace 2" in this engaging conversation. Alex Schultz shares his insights on the creative process, the challenges of producing such a unique project. 🔔 M...

Feb 05, 202454 minEp. 6

SAM HYDE’S SECRET TRAINER SCOTT SULLIVAN: MEME RANCH PODCAST 005

This week at the Ranch, Scott Sullivan aka Sam Hyde's friend and MMA aficionado joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about dedication to one practice, faith, and some of his behind-the-scenes reactions to his time on fishtank. Scott has worked with Sam and other folks such as Brandon Buckingham and Harley Morenstein to help them train up for exhibition fights. Please welcome Scott to the Ranch. SCOTT'S YOUTUBE: / @scottsullivanmma PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ScottSullivan INSTAGRAM...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 5

WHO IS JAN. SIXER DANIEL GOODWYN: MEME RANCH PODCAST 004

On this episode of Meme Ranch, we rotate the clock back to Jan. 6, 2021 where Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn's life changed forever after spending less than a minute inside the U.S. Capitol. Daniel, who some thought criminals might consider a "political prisoner," appeared in only a handful of interviews including a spot on Tucker Carlson's show before he was severed from his network programming. His story is just one of many from the fateful day in the nation's capitol. LINK TO DANIEL’S FUNDRAIS...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 4

WHAT IS THE CHOOM ROOM?: MEME RANCH PODCAST 003

Griffin Patrick Davis of the Choom Room joins the Meme Ranch to discuss his origins and his life as an executive producer for Breaking Points, the popular political show hosted by Saagar Enjeti and Krystal Ball. HEAD TO THE CHOOM ROOM: / @choom_room Welcome to the Meme Ranch. Founded on April 1, 2020 by XVALA, Meme Ranch has gone from a concept to a full, living and breathing network of ideas and creations about the arts, politics, media, and the culture structures of society. With these pillar ...

Jul 01, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 3

JON LIVE FOR FISHTANK ENDGAME: MEME RANCH PODCAST 002

Meme Ranch Podcast: Finale of Fishtank ft. Contestant Jon Welcome to the Meme Ranch Podcast, where on this episode we continue our journey through the outrageous lore of Fishtank. In this exciting episode, we have a special guest joining us: Contestant Jon! Get ready for a wild ride as we witness the much-anticipated finale of the Stanford Prison-esque reality show. Join our hosts and meme aficionados as Jon guides them through unforgettable stories, exploring his origins, variations, and viral ...

May 30, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 2

SIMON (TAI NGUYEN) BWOKE THE FISKTANK: MEME RANCH PODCAST 001

Simon aka Austin-based comedian Tai Nguyen responds to our DMs and joins the Meme Ranch for an hour-long podcast, ranging from his takes on Frank Hassle to his reaction to Airsofatty getting denied by a hooker. He also accurately predicted that the matchup would come between two contestants -- Josie and Letty. TAI NGUYEN ( SIMON ) - BWOKE THE FISHTANK ( MUSIC VIDEO ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3C2KYR7yAU&t=0s WATCH THE FINAL DAYS OF FISHTANK.LIVE: https://www.fishtank.live Welcome to t...

May 30, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 1
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