In this thought provoking episode, Diablo discusses recent controversies involving comedian Dave Chapelle and the infamous Will Smith "Oscar slap." He also shares a funny, painful incident from his youth in which racist comedy was used against him. Diablo tackles some tough, but important, questions in this Episode; has Cancel Culture has gotten out of control? Can comedy go too far, or is it a vital form of free speech that needs to be left uncensored?

This is one one episode that is sure to make you laugh... and think.

In this episode, Diablo shares a humorous and harrowing story from his youth growing up in Malibu when he was recruited by his friends to drive out a group "Vals" from a famous surf spot - and things went a little sideways! The story touches on how Malibu is misunderstood by outsiders and explores themes of community and violence against "outsiders".

In this thought-provoking episode, Diablo draws a connection between Twitter mobs and the killing of Frankenstein's monster. Diablo discusses a recent viral video involving a campus police officer and a defiant student as a talking point to explore the pros of cons of "internet justice" and cancel culture. Are we right to go after these alleged racist monsters, or is our outrage leading us to overlook the real monsters in society?

The roots of Putin's autocratic rule run very deep in Russian history and culture. In this episode, Diablo draw a parallel between Putin's war in the Ukraine and seminal "Grand Inquisitor" passage written by Russian novelist Igor Dostoevsky.

If you enjoy this episode, you can read this essay and other's at Diablo's blog and see more Diablo Stuff at our website www.diablocomics.com and don't forget to check out out our youtube channel.

Musical credits for this episode: the Main Theme Music "Beatbox Lighter" by Kwon, other background music: "Blue Mood" by Robert Munzinger, "Rain Fuse" by French Fuse, and "Dragon Rojo" by the Mini Vandals.

And remember our thought for the day: Don't take the bread...