HiT 299: Orwell’s '1984' Gets a Woke Makeover. Really

Get ready for one of the most jaw-dropping trigger warnings yet — George Orwell’s 1984 has been given a woke reimagining, and the results are as cringe-worthy as they are unbelievable. In this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, host Christian Toto dives into the latest assault on literary classics by hyper-sensitive academia and cultural gatekeepers. We break down the embarrassing comments made for the book's 75th anniversary and what this means for free speech, satire, and the enduring power of dystopian fiction.

But that’s not all — we’re joined by writer, illustrator, and Babylon Bee alum Ethan Nicolle, who’s launching his most ambitious project yet: a hilarious and action-packed kids’ tome titled This Book Might Explode. Ethan shares the inspiration behind the book, how he's using Kickstarter to bypass gatekeepers, and the uphill battle conservative creators still face in today’s publishing world. From creative freedom to cultural commentary, this conversation is packed with insight, laughs, and a reminder of why storytelling matters — especially for the next generation.

"This Book Might Explode" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thisbookmightexplode/this-book-might-explode/

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