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Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide.Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet's most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podcast voices like Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon.From the AI bubble to the "Rogansphere," expect critical depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor!
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- Yesterday16 min
MUSK Documentary Maker Has A Brutal Elon Diagnosis
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a recent interview with the ‘Musk’ documentary maker Alex Gibney, about Elon Musk and the soon to be released film. He discusses Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD issues, and the way Elon has promoted it, as well as Elon’s seizing of political power with DOGE.Related episodes:Musk Doc: Is Universal Too Scared of Elon To Release It? https://youtu.be/L7GJShK2xoE“Megalomaniac With A God Complex”: Brutal Musk Doc Reviews https://youtu.be/l2X55as_PPIDamning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDYReferenced video:Alex Gibney ('Musk') on how Elon got so political: 'If Trump doesn't win, he might go to jail’ https://youtu.be/ISgepiLrfaUelon musk, alex gibney, musk documentary, musk film, elon musk documentary, tesla, tesla autopilot, full self driving, tesla fsd, doge, department of government efficiency, elon musk news, john johnston, jj reacts, tech news, politic——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.
- 3 days ago12 min
Musk Doc: Is Universal Too Scared of Elon To Release It?
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Universal may be getting cold feet about releasing the new Elon Musk documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Comcast-owned studio is being slow to commit to rolling it out internationally. Is political pressure being applied by Elon Musk and the Trump administration behind the scenes?elon musk, alex gibney, musk documentary, universal pictures, universal musk doc, elon musk documentary, the hollywood reporter, comcast, trump administration, elon musk trump, john johnston, jj, the johnston lounge, entertainment news, film distribution, movie news, political censorship, tech news
- 4 days ago10 min
How AI Broligarchs Plan to Profit from Collapse | Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the new book and companion video from Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor: ‘End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World.’ The book investigates how tech billionaires are preparing for “the end times,” even as they accelerate global inequality, political instability, and climate change. Related episode:The Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggAReferenced videos:How modern fascism works | End Times Fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor https://youtu.be/aK2nLNiFEAQ“End Times Fascism”: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on Billionaires, Bunkers, AI, Gaza & the Far Right | Democracy Now https://youtu.be/Qe7KB1AqhH4More ‘BAD S**T WILL HAPPEN’ if we don’t act: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor EXPOSE ‘End Times Fascism’ https://youtu.be/gIfX5qHorBQDo Tech Billionaires Want the World to Burn? | The Interview https://youtu.be/5GDKpDkieh0
- 6 days ago12 min
“Megalomaniac With A God Complex”: Brutal Musk Doc Reviews
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down some new reviews of the new ‘Musk’ documentary by Oscar-winning documentary maker Alex Gibney, which indicate the film is brutal for Elon Musk, as well as engrossing but also terrifying for viewers. The Musk documentary is set for release in mid-October 2026.Previous episodes in this ‘Musk” documentary series: Elon Musk ‘Offered $40M’ To Silence His Ex. She Refused! https://youtu.be/ty8D2QkmQFQThe Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggADamning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDYThe New Documentary Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See https://youtu.be/89-r1CEMWBwMUSK Documentary Maker: ‘I Don’t Care What Elon Thinks’ https://youtu.be/tr_HSz4hRyMElon Musk, Musk, Musk documentary, Alex Gibney, Elon Musk documentary, Alex Gibney Musk, Musk doc reviews, Elon Musk documentary review, Musk movie, Elon Musk news, Tesla, SpaceX, Elon Musk exposé, documentary review, film review, movie review, The John Johnston Lounge
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Elon Musk ‘Offered $40M’ To Silence His Ex. She Refused!
John Johnston (JJ) reacts to part of a recent podcast interview between Jennifer Welch and Elon Ex Ashley St. Clair, who discusses recent claims thrown at her by Elon, after she made some revelations about Elon in the Alex Gibney documentary Musk. The documentary which is due to be released publicly in October, after premiering at the Venice Film Festival to rave reviews.Related Episodes:The New Documentary Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See https://youtu.be/89-r1CEMWBwThe Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggADamning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDYMUSK Documentary Maker: ‘I Don’t Care What Elon Thinks’ https://youtu.be/tr_HSz4hRyMReferenced video:EXCLUSIVE! Elon MUSK OUTED with RECEIPTS as TELL ALL Threatens to EXPOSE HIM! | I’ve Had It https://youtu.be/2n_XgdB9OcwElon Musk, Ashley St. Clair, Alex Gibney, Musk documentary, Jennifer Welch, John Johnston, The Johnston Lounge, Venice Film Festival, Elon Musk ex, 40 million NDA, Elon Musk documentary, Ashley St. Clair podcast, reaction video, celebrity interview, tech billionaire news, pop culture podcast, Alex Gibney Musk, Elon Musk controversy
- 1 weeks ago9 min
MUSK Documentary Maker: ‘I Don’t Care What Elon Thinks’
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how the ‘Musk’ documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney says he doesn't 'really care' what Elon Musk thinks of his documentary. Elon has been lashing out at Gibney on his social media platform X. Elon’s legal team, including high profile lawyer Alex Spiro, is also threatening to take legal action over aspects of the documentary. The film has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a standing ovation and rave reviews.Related Episodes:Damning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue https://youtu.be/yuv0Tz7fLDYThe Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal. https://youtu.be/uF0DwtunggAThe New Documentary Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See https://youtu.be/89-r1CEMWBwElon Musk Just Helped Germany's Far-Right AfD Win https://youtu.be/-1lvjLkFN9oElon Musk, Alex Gibney, Musk Documentary, Alex Spiro, Venice Film Festival, Elon Musk News, Musk Documentary 2026, Alex Gibney Elon Musk, Elon Musk Lawsuit, Elon Musk Legal Action, Alex Spiro Lawsuit, Jigsaw Productions, Elon Musk Twitter, Elon Musk X, Documentary Film, Entertainment News, Tech News, John Johnston, The John Johnston Lounge, The Johnston Lounge, JJ Lounge——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Damning MUSK Documentary: Elon Melts Down, Threatens to Sue
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is clearly triggered by the new ‘Musk’ documentary by Oscar award-winner filmmaker Alex Gibney, which has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a standing ovation and rave reviews. Through his high profile lawyer, Elon is threatening legal action.Elon Musk, Alex Gibney, Musk documentary, Elon Musk documentary, Alex Gibney Elon Musk, Venice Film Festival, Elon Musk lawsuit, Elon Musk legal action, Elon Musk breakdown, Elon Musk meltdown, tech news, business news, documentary review, The John Johnston Lounge, John Johnston
- 1 weeks ago13 min
The Elon Musk Documentary Just Premiered. It’s Brutal.
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how “Musk,” a no holds barred documentary probing Elon Musk’s life and career, has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and received a long standing ovation and rave reviews. The new Musk documentary promises to have quite the impact when it’s released publicly. Referenced videos:Alex Gibney speaks on Elon Musk documentary https://www.youtube.com/live/jMPNCQx8y8sMusk - Official Teaser Trailer (2026) https://youtu.be/-52sVAzXwLMElon Musk, Musk, Musk Documentary, Alex Gibney, Venice Film Festival, Documentary, Tesla, SpaceX, Film Review, The John Johnston Lounge, Elon Musk Documentary, Movie Review, Entertainment News, Tech News, John Johnston——Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.
About The John Johnston Lounge
Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide.Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet's most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podcast voices like Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon.From the AI bubble to the "Rogansphere," expect critical depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor!
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