Bonus: Ed Sheeren's No Good Very Bad Week
Summary
This Icy Mi Plus bonus episode discusses the fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he gave a speech supporting Palestine. Hosts analyze the reactions from Pink, Ed Sheeran, and various opening acts who dropped out in solidarity. The conversation highlights the power of online organizing and includes a humorous Zach Woods video mocking Sheeran’s neutrality.
Topics discussed
Intro: Macklemore as a running song and episode welcome
Context: The Ed Sheeran and Macklemore tour controversy
Macklemore's speech supporting Palestine and broader message
Pink's statement and interpretation of the speech
Macklemore's statement on removal and stadium pressure
Ed Sheeran's neutral statement and shifting blame
Critique of Ed Sheeran's power and perceived cowardice
Domino effect: Opening acts and band dropping out
The role of Instagram and online solidarity movements
Comparison to 2016 and the 'bootlicker' narrative
Macklemore's 2014 blackface incident and Ed's response
Zach Woods' viral takedown of Ed Sheeran
Listener reactions and closing thoughts
Outro: Instagram perk for Plus subscribers
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