With billions of dollars raised, Kickstarter has singled itself out as the go-to site for creative crowdfunding. But not without some controversy along the way. Learn all about how this artistic business model operates in today's episode.
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Josh and Chuck dive into the world of Kickstarter, exploring how this crowdfunding platform has revolutionized the way creative projects get funded since its launch in 2009. They break down everything from the site's all-or-nothing funding model to the quirky projects that have found success, including the infamous potato salad campaign that raised way more money than expected. The hosts also discuss the controversies surrounding celebrity-backed projects and share practical tips for anyone looking to launch their own creative endeavor on the platform.
"David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show Hey Dude — Referenced in a promotional segment for another podcast."
"He did the TV show party down, which is my like. Top five all time favorites. — Josh mentioned it as one of his favorite shows while discussing Rob Thomas."
— Josh
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"the dial-up sound like poltergeist — Referenced in a promotional segment comparing dial-up internet sounds to the movie."
"not the guy who made a ton of money on scrubs — Referenced while discussing Zach Braff's Kickstarter controversy and his previous success."
— Josh
"Veronica Mars was canceled. It was a TV show that was canceled. — Discussed as an example of a Kickstarter project that successfully funded a movie adaptation."
— Josh
Waiting for "Superman"
2010
1h 51m
★ 6.9
"I've seen waiting for Superman man. I saw it seen that. — Josh mentioned seeing this documentary about education while discussing funding for schools."
— Josh
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