Have Celeb Interviews Gone Cringe?
Summary
David McCullagh and DJ Crossy discuss the evolution of celebrity interviews, highlighting how traditional press tours have shifted toward creating viral, lighthearted content. They reference Kim Kardashian’s confusion over a "jacket potato" and the success of shows like *Chicken Shop Date* to illustrate this trend. The conversation explores whether prioritizing funny, relatable moments over serious questions is changing the art of journalism and how audiences now consume entertainment.
Topics discussed
Kim Kardashian's viral jacket potato confusion
The changing landscape of celebrity interviews
Crossy joins to discuss the state of press tours
The grueling 60-interview movie junket process
Hiring influencers for viral moments vs. traditional media
Clips from the 'Chicken Shop Date' series
Content creation vs. traditional entertainment
Using Irish charm to relax celebrities in interviews
Irish vs. UK audience reactions to casual interviews
The BAFTA chicken fillet roll incident and hard questions
Matching interview tone to the film's genre
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