Cancel Culture 2025: Looks, Late-Night & Swift/Adele (pre-Bunny)

Bo finds out the “cancel” happened before he even spoke—the casting breakdown. From there we tear through where cancel culture actually lives in 2025: inside rooms, in specs, and in the business math behind late-night that looks “canceled” when it’s really “costly” (Kimmel/Colbert).

Then we get nerdy about programming: a Super Bowl halftime thought experiment pitting Taylor Swift’s reach against Adele’s vibe. Recorded before the Bad Bunny announcement (a timing note appears onscreen in the video), it’s not a news hit—it’s a who-wins-the-stage debate. Also on tap: why bloopers beat final cuts (Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Eastbound & Down), a jokey $1,000 Swift–Kelce bit, reading-out-loud panic, and the “Gary Goodman” cousin prank.

Highlights:
• Casting by spec: Bo’s “canceled by look” story
• Late-night economics vs “cancel” narratives (Kimmel/Colbert)
• Swift vs Adele halftime debate (pre-Bunny timing)
• Bloopers > finals, plus the $1,000 Swift–Kelce bit
• Reading-out-loud anxiety and the “Gary Goodman” prank

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Notes:
Opinions are the hosts’. The “$1,000 Swift–Kelce bet” is a comedy bit—not a real wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available: 1-800-GAMBLER (US). Chapters/time cues mirror the YouTube version; the halftime segment carries a pre-announcement note.