Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
Wondery
When Elon Musk posted a video of himself arriving at Twitter HQ carrying a white sink along with the message “let that sink in!” it marked the end of a dramatic takeover. Musk had gone from Twitter critic to “Chief Twit” in the space of just a few months but his arrival didn’t put an end to questions about his motives. Musk had earned a reputation as a business maverick. From PayPal to Tesla to SpaceX, his name was synonymous with big, earth-shattering ideas. So, what did he want with a social media platform? And was this all really in the name of free speech...or was this all in the name of Elon Musk? From Wondery, the makers of WeCrashed and In God We Lust, comes the wild story of how the richest man alive took charge of the world’s “digital public square.”
Binge all episodes of Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/flipping-the-bird-elon-vs-twitter/ now.
1 Listener
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Extremely Hardcore | 4
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
05/15/23 • 34 min
After Elon decimates the workforce in one fell swoop, chaos reigns supreme. Will Elon's dreams for a free and open Twitter turn into everyone's worst nightmare?
Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
What To Listen To Next: Spellcaster - The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
06/06/23 • 9 min
When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really bad.
Listen to Spellcaster: Wondery.fm/FTB_SPELLCASTER
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
Maximum Amazing | 1
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
05/01/23 • 28 min
Twitter is at a crossroads. Its founder, Jack Dorsey, has stepped down from his role as CEO. The social media heavyweight is also under fire for alleged bias, censorship, and the roving army of bot accounts wreaking havoc on the site. In this moment of crisis, the only would-be savior to step up is also one of Twitter’s harshest critics: Elon Musk.
Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
Chief Twit | 3
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
05/08/23 • 34 min
Elon Musk seals his purchase of Twitter with a tweet: "The bird is freed." But everyone inside of Twitter soon starts to worry, will the bird soon be dead?
Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
Assassination Coordinates | 5
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
05/22/23 • 37 min
Elon goes on a banning spree. And even his most ardent supporters find themselves asking, is the battle over Twitter worth it?
Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
Tweets Aren’t Loading Right Now | 6
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
05/29/23 • 29 min
Elon changes Twitter's algorithm to make himself king of the hill, but can he protect himself from public opinion?
Support us by supporting our sponsors!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
I Am Supposed to Believe This Man Is a Genius? | 2
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
05/01/23 • 33 min
Elon Musk makes the Twitter board an offer they can’t refuse — a $44 billion offer, to be exact. But this won’t be an easy marriage. No sooner does Twitter accept than Elon starts raising doubts. Publicly, Elon can’t help taking shots at Twitter and its leaders, sending their stock into a spiral. And it’s the everyday employees of Twitter who are stuck in the blast radius.
Please support us by supporting our sponsors.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
#RIPTwitter | 7
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
06/05/23 • 29 min
Can Twitter survive? In this special episode, Business Wars host David Brown speaks to Rolling Stone culture writer Miles Klee about what makes Elon Musk tick, his views on free speech, and what’s next for Twitter.
Plus, Abbott Elementary showrunner and creator of the Sh*t My Dad Says Twitter account, Justin Halpern, looks back on how tweeting changed his life and what he misses about Twitter 1.0.
Support us by supporting our sponsors!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Listener
Listen Now: Six Trophies with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
10/11/23 • 7 min
Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion are back! And this time they’re combing through all the NBA news from the past week and handing out six pop culture-themed trophies to six basketball-related activities. Every week, superlatives will reign down on basketball culture like Steph Curry threes when Jason and Shea dish out hoops honors like they’re Stockton to Malone running a pick & roll. Was that too many analogies for one sentence? Hell yes, but get used to it!
On this new NBA pop culture show from Wondery, the guys will honor the most magical and messy moments from the NBA and beyond by handing out hardware like “The Step Brothers Catalina Wine Mixer” Trophy for the matchup they’re most excited about. Or “The Liam Neeson ‘I Have a Very Particular Set of Skills’ Trophy given to an aging player who proves they still got it. And on and on. Till the break of dawn.
Enjoy Six Trophies with Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/SIX
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen Now: The Al Franken Podcast
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter
08/21/23 • 8 min
On the Al Franken Podcast, a five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer & producer joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator - So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy with a sprinkle of political comedy. With guests like Neil Kochi, Joyce Vance, Paul Krugman, and occasionally comedians like Sarah Silverman, Conan O'Brien, and Chris Rock, there is never a dull moment on the show.
To stay up to date on politics with a bit of comedy, listen to The Al Franken Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/AlFranken_IP
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter have?
Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter?
The episode title 'Extremely Hardcore | 4' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter?
The average episode length on Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter released?
Episodes of Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter?
The first episode of Flipping the Bird: Elon vs. Twitter was released on Apr 24, 2023.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ