Actor, producer, and director Alex Winter, best known for his role in the "Bill & Ted” films joins Jason and Peter to explain how YouTube’s algorithm is a beast that really can't be tamed once it's been unleashed, and it's already been unleashed. Really, no really? Actually, the algorithm comment was made by Anthony Padilla the founder of Smosh in Alex Winter’s new documentary, "The YouTube Effect”. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022 and was just released worldwide on digital streaming services. Alex discusses YouTubes’ growth, his childhood acting years, his friendship with Keanu Reeves and all of the “stuff” just below what you’re reading right now↓ In this episode: All Tech is porn adjacent. It’s scary to be Keanu Reeves. YouTube’s dangerous business model. The child and YouTube creator who makes over 100 million dollars $$$. Internet anonymity. Alex’s decision to pull away from acting. What European and US regulators get wrong & the right way to regulate Tech! The surprising way that Bill & Ted 3 got made. Jason’s recommendations list. Magic camp? Follow Alex: Instagram: @alxwinter Facebook: @AlexWinterPage YouTube: @theyoutubeeffect6823 X/Twitter: @YouTubeEffect Follow us: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X (Twitter) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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