The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1441

Dan, Stelios, and Nate discuss the rent-boy controversy, the Japanese culturemogging everyone, and how Youtubers are embarrassing Hollywood.

Reading List

• This is Remarkable, Just Remarkable

  • BBC News report on suspect charged over arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer - BBC News

  • Profile of Romanian model charged over arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer properties - LBC

  • Image of suspect referenced in arson case reporting - Discord image

• Total Japanese Supremacy

  • New York Post report on public disorder incident - New York Post (X)

  • Commentary and footage relating to public disorder incident - Andy Ngo (X)

  • Commentary on public disorder and crime concerns - End Wokeness (X)

  • Video footage from New York incident - ScooterCasterNY (X)

  • New York Post report on crime and public safety - New York Post (X)

  • Viral footage relating to New York incident - Viral News NYC (X)

  • Commentary on crime and public safety issues - Asian Dawn (X)

  • Commentary on public order and crime issues - Imtiaz Mahmood (X)

  • Commentary on crime and public safety concerns - Lord Bebo (X)

  • Commentary on current affairs and public safety - Katie Kim USA (X)

  • Commentary on crime and public order debate - Truth Fairy (X)

  • Commentary on criminal justice and policing - Eric Daugherty (X)

  • CBS News report on public safety incident - CBS Evening News (X)

  • Commentary and footage relating to public disorder incident - Jafkech (X)

  • Commentary on public behaviour and social norms - Tanpukunokami (X)

  • Follow-up commentary on public behaviour and social norms - Tanpukunokami (X)

  • Local news report on public safety incident - FOX4 News (X)

  • Commentary on culture, behaviour and civic responsibility - Life In The Metaxy (X)

  • International news update on current events - NEXTA (X)

  • News report on public safety incident - Kylen Mills (X)

  • Feature: what Japan can teach the world about cleanliness - BBC Travel

  • LBC discussion on public behaviour and social responsibility - LBC (X)

• YouTubers Embarrass Hollywood

  • Box office report: Obsession breaks horror film records - Deadline

  • Global box office analysis: Backrooms, Obsession and major studio releases - Deadline

  • Box office data and financial performance for Obsession (2026) - The Numbers

  • Box office data and financial performance for Iron Lung (2026) - The Numbers

  • Box office data and financial performance for Backrooms (2026) - The Numbers

  • Box office data and financial performance for The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026 - The Numbers

  • Feature: how YouTubers behind Backrooms and Obsession reached Hollywood - Variety