Ep 136 "Taylor Swift, Smashing Machine & Riyadh Comedy Festival"

Broken Dishes Podcast
Ep 136 "Taylor Swift, Smashing Machine & Riyadh Comedy Festival"

Cody and Ivan discuss three major entertainment news stories: Taylor Swift's box-office dominance, Smashing Machine's box-office flop, and Bill Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. 

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Takeaways

Taylor Swift's new movie album grossed $46 million globally.
Cody believes Taylor Swift's new album lacks relatability.
Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' opened to only $6 million.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in entertainment and sports.
Comedians are facing backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia.
The hosts discuss the hypocrisy of Western entertainers.
Cody and Ivan joke about the absurdity of Saudi investments.



Chapters

00:00 Taylor Swift's Box Office Domination
03:28 The Smashing Machine's Disappointing Performance
06:36 Saudi Arabia's Comedy Scene and Cultural Commentary



Keywords

Taylor Swift, box office, The Smashing Machine, Saudi Arabia, comedy festival, Bill Burr, pop culture, music industry, film industry, celebrity culture, Dwayne Johnson, The Rock