Podcast Summary
Daily Wire event: Matt Walsh signs autographed copies of 'Johnny the Walrus': Controversial children's book author Matt Walsh signs autographed copies for Daily Wire members, despite Amazon removing it from kids' category and internal employee backlash.
Matt Walsh, the bestselling children's book author of "Johnny the Walrus," is currently live on The Daily Wire, signing autographed copies of his book for Daily Wire members. The event has caused controversy after Amazon removed the book from its children's category, sparking backlash and leaked videos of Amazon employees expressing their disapproval. Despite this, Walsh finds humor in the situation and is enjoying the experience, even if it didn't turn out exactly how he expected. His book, which has been a top seller for over a week, has been a source of controversy and anger for some, but Walsh remains undeterred and continues to engage with fans and answer questions during the live signing event. If you're interested in getting an autographed copy, become a Daily Wire member and sign up at dailywire.com/johnny.
A children's author shares success of satirical book opposing woke narratives: A children's author's satirical book opposing gender ideology became a bestseller, highlighting the demand for alternative narratives. Parents feel overwhelmed by woke content in libraries and bookstores, and authors like this one provide relief.
There is a growing demand for children's books that offer an alternative to the "woke" narratives dominating the market. The speaker, a children's book author, shared his success with a recent book, "What is a Woman," which satirizes gender ideology and became the number one book in the country for a week. He emphasized the need for such books as many parents feel overwhelmed by the prevalence of woke content in libraries and bookstores. The author also shared his personal experiences and titles he holds dear, including becoming a philanthropist and the success of "What is a Woman" as a biology text on Amazon. He also expressed that it's impossible to be pro-life and a Democrat due to the Democratic party's core beliefs.
Matt Walsh's appreciation for fan interactions: Matt Walsh values positive fan interactions and even suggests ways to engage, such as becoming a Daily Wire All Access member. He also shared the origin story of his new signature and addressed fan questions during a livestream.
Despite the negative messages and hate received through various channels, Matt Walsh appreciates positive interactions with fans in person. He finds humor in the idea of being recognized and even jokingly suggests ways for fans to engage with him, such as becoming a Daily Wire All Access member. He also shared the origin story of his new signature and addressed some fan questions during the livestream. The discussion also revealed that the idea for his children's book, "Giant of the Walrus," was a collaborative effort with his wife, who suggested the concept and helped him come up with the name and animal metaphor. Overall, the conversation highlighted Matt Walsh's approachability and engagement with his audience, even in the face of criticism and hate.
Matt Walsh's Live Stream: Collaborating on 'Johnny the Walrus' and Welcoming New Members: Matt Walsh shared his experience of collaborating on his book 'Johnny the Walrus', welcomed new members, joked about inspiration for the book, and encouraged viewers to become Daily Wire members for exclusive merchandise.
During a live stream, Matt Walsh shared his experience of collaborating with a fellow artist on his book "Johnny the Walrus," which was a moment of creative synergy. He also welcomed new members to his community and expressed his appreciation for their support. Walsh mentioned his inspiration for the book came from the movie "Tusk," despite initially being unaware of it, and jokingly threatened to claim inspiration to annoy the director, Kevin Smith. He also hinted at differences between the book and documentary of "What is a Woman?" and encouraged viewers to become Daily Wire members for access to exclusive merchandise, including a signed copy of "Johnny the Walrus." Throughout the conversation, Matt's lighthearted and engaging tone showcased the growth and connection within his fanbase.
Matt Crafton discusses the role of mothers in gender identity situations and criticizes a mother's reaction to her child's pediatrician: Matt Crafton highlights the importance of parents' roles in children's gender identity decisions and criticizes a mother's response to her child's pediatrician's stance on hormone therapy, emphasizing that children lack the maturity to make such decisions.
Intentional absence of Johnny the Walrus' father in the story and the focus on the mother's role, as Matt Crafton explains that it's common for children in such situations to have absent or emotionally unavailable fathers. He shares his concern about children making decisions regarding gender identity and criticizes a mother's reaction to her child's pediatrician's stance on hormone therapy. Matt emphasizes that children lack the ability to make such decisions and that parents often play a crucial role in these situations. He also shares a personal anecdote about his own childhood and expresses gratitude for a listener's birthday gift and kind words about his podcast.
Insights from a children's author: The author shares her writing process, unique perspective, and potential expansion of her popular character, while fans show creativity and engagement in a lively and engaging discussion.
The children's author, despite her initial discomfort and reluctance, appreciates the support and enthusiasm from her fans. She shared insights into her writing process, her unique perspective, and the potential expansion of her popular character, Johnny the Walrus. The author's authenticity and connection with her audience were evident throughout the conversation. Additionally, the fans' creativity and engagement, as shown in their questions and comments, added to the lively and engaging discussion. Overall, the conversation highlighted the author's dedication to her craft and her genuine appreciation for her fans.
Homeschooling: Challenges and Rewards: Homeschooling requires shared values, moral support, and acknowledgement of challenges including social development and academic learning.
Homeschooling is a challenging yet rewarding experience for parents. Matt, who was being interviewed, shared that while his wife does most of the homeschooling, he provides moral support and acknowledges the difficulties of the process. He emphasized that people often underestimate the challenges of homeschooling, which includes taking on the responsibility of social development alongside academic learning. Matt also shared a personal story about proposing to his wife, emphasizing the importance of shared values and priorities in a successful marriage. The conversation also touched on the importance of considering what words and concepts are appropriate for young children in books. Despite controversies, Matt's book does not contain the word "bigot," as they aim to introduce only positive concepts to young readers.
Matt Walsh on the Use of 'Bigots' and His Children's Book: Matt Walsh believes children should learn the term 'bigots' in a lighthearted context early on and advocates for effectively teaching core subjects in schools.
Author Matt Walsh views the use of the word "bigots" as a meaningless term in today's society, and he believes it's beneficial for children to encounter it early on in a lighthearted context through his book "Johnny the Walrus." Walsh also shared his favorite children's books, including Dr. Seuss, and expressed his dislike for "The Giving Tree." Regarding a potential animated show for "Johnny the Walrus" on Daily Wire Kids, Walsh encouraged listeners to contact Jeremy Boring about it. Throughout the interview, Walsh discussed the importance of teaching core subjects like history in schools, emphasizing that they need to be effectively taught. Despite the heat, he managed to engage with listeners' questions.
Approaching challenging materials with open minds: Accept the authenticity of content and embrace individual identity, even if it's unconventional or controversial.
When faced with challenging situations or materials, such as a controversial book in a classroom setting, it's important to approach them with an open mind and accept the authenticity of the content. The book "A Big Meaningful Thing" is not about promoting harmful or offensive ideas, but rather teaching self-acceptance and authenticity. Regarding the question about what a walrus is, it's important to remember that identity is a personal and individual matter, and anyone who identifies as a walrus is a walrus. The speaker also shared his preferences and beliefs, such as his opposition to microwaves and his belief that leftovers are best consumed cold. Overall, the discussion emphasized the importance of acceptance, authenticity, and open-mindedness.
NASA and Alien Encounters: Jokes and Curiosity: Matt Walsh joked about NASA sending nude images and discussed Demi Lovato's potential extraterrestrial influences, highlighting the ongoing fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
There's ongoing speculation and intrigue surrounding the possibility of extraterrestrial life and contact. During a recent conversation, Matt Walsh jokingly expressed concern over NASA sending nude images into space as an attempt to entice aliens, likening it to sexual harassment. He also shared his belief that Demi Lovato may have had extraterrestrial influences, based on her public statements. The discussion also touched on the idea of humans turning into animals if they could choose, with Matt revealing his fear of birds. Despite the playful and sometimes absurd nature of the conversation, it underscores the enduring fascination and curiosity many people hold regarding the existence of life beyond Earth.
Matt Walsh's Animal Preferences and Livestream Shenanigans: Matt Walsh shared his dislike for birds and fondness for prairie dogs and koalas during a livestream, and the conversation led to joking about cardigans and merchandise.
During a livestream, Matt Walsh discussed his animal preferences, revealing that he's not fond of birds due to their association with seagulls and the fear of being eaten by an owl. Instead, he jokingly expressed his desire to be a prairie dog or even a koala. Walsh also shared an amusing anecdote about signing books and gifting a signed walrus plush toy to a new member. The conversation then veered off into a humorous direction, discussing cardigans and potential merchandise. Despite the lighthearted banter, it's clear that Matt Walsh's livestreams offer an engaging and entertaining experience for his fans.
Matt Walsh's Live Stream Discussions: Matt Walsh wore his infamous polka dot shirt during a live stream, discussed his popular book 'Johnny the Walrus', entertained science class ideas, and engaged in playful banter about marital relationships.
During a live stream, Matt Walsh discussed various topics including his infamous polka dot shirt, the popularity of his book "Johnny the Walrus," and fielded questions from viewers. He shared that he continues to wear the shirt as a response to past criticism and that his young children love the book. Walsh also entertained a question about incorporating "Johnny the Walrus" into a high school science class, suggesting that the basic scientific information could be beneficial for students. Additionally, Walsh engaged with a viewer who claimed to be the captain of the "Sweet Baby Gang" and discussed the importance of playful banter in marriages. Overall, the stream showcased Walsh's lighthearted and engaging personality while providing insights into his personal life and work.
Understanding and respecting each other's quirks in a long-term relationship: Clear communication and consistency are essential in a relationship, even if it means occasionally annoying each other. Approach interactions with compliments and brevity, and appreciate each other's unique qualities.
Consistency and clear communication are key in a relationship, even if that means occasionally annoying each other. Matt Walsh, the speaker in this podcast episode, shared his experience of operating in a way that may annoy his spouse but has worked for their marriage for over a decade. He also emphasized the importance of approaching him with compliments only and keeping interactions brief if approached in person. Additionally, Walsh expressed his pride in new members joining The Daily Wire community and encouraged affirming each other in moments of appreciation. Overall, the episode highlighted the importance of understanding and respecting each other's quirks and communication styles in a long-term relationship.
Exploring Topics: Woman Definition, Walruses vs Pandas, and Cults: Discussed the fundamental definition of a woman, admired walruses for their independence, considered starting a cult, and brainstormed ways to spread ideas through children's books.
During a conversation, various topics were explored, including the definition of a woman, the comparison of walruses and pandas, and the idea of starting a cult. A woman is defined as an adult human female, and while this may not encompass all aspects of a woman's identity, it is the fundamental definition. Walruses were discussed as impressive animals that have made their own way in the world, unlike pandas, which exist primarily because they are considered cute. The idea of starting a cult was also brought up, with the understanding that cults are typically insular and don't collaborate with one another. The conversation also touched on the idea of buying and donating children's books, specifically to libraries in liberal communities as a way to spread ideas. Fishing was mentioned as a current hobby.
Matt Walsh's Diverse Hobbies and Preferences: Matt Walsh, with his unique interests in beekeeping, low-maintenance aquarium, and whiskey, showcases his versatility and ability to engage with various passions.
Matt Walsh, the speaker in this discussion, is a multifaceted individual with various hobbies and interests. He shared his past experience with beekeeping and his current desire to get an expensive aquarium with low-maintenance fish. He couldn't explain the reason behind his new hobby but felt drawn to it. Walsh also mentioned his preference for whiskey, specifically Blanton's bourbon and 4 Roses single barrel. Throughout the conversation, he showed his ability to engage with the audience and answer their questions with ease and humor. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of supporting The Daily Wire to help create new alternatives and deliver great content.
