Oswin Vex

Born to British diplomats in Hong Kong, Oswin discovered wing chun at age 8 and never looked back. After a brief career in quantitative trading, he left the financial world to pursue his true passion: documenting the scientific basis behind traditional martial arts practices. With a background in data science and a certification in functional medicine, Oswin brings analytical rigor to Rude Vulture's wildest theories. He is notorious for self-experimenting with nootropics before sparring sessions and publishing the results.

AI slop is making millions while new shows accounted for zero of the 10 most-watched streaming original series this year

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The entertainment industry faces a troubling paradox: while audiences retreat to familiar comfort viewing and automated content floods platforms with minimal effort, investment in original programming is producing diminishing returns. Research from Kapwing reveals a startling truth about the modern content ecosystem. Analysis of YouTube‘s recommendation algorithm shows that roughly one-fifth to one-third of videos … Read more

Shane Gillis Slams ICE’s ‘Funny’ Deportation Videos on Joe Rogan: Fix Illegal Immigration, Don’t Try to Make It a Joke

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During a recent Joe Rogan Experience episode with comedian Shane Gillis, the topic of ICE deportation videos came up in conversation. When discussing various controversial actions by the current administration, Gillis stated: “There’s certain things the administration does that I’m just like, damn, you can’t defend it. I don’t think it’s the administration necessarily, but … Read more

Joe Rogan: You can either look like RFK Jr or Trump, Modern Science For the WIn

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During a conversation on The Joe Rogan Experience with comedian Tom Segura, Joe Rogan discussed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s impressive physical condition and transformation, touching on topics from fitness routines to the importance of maintaining health as one ages. The discussion began when Rogan and Segura were talking about how quickly 20 years passes and … Read more

Logan Paul Sold a $5.3M Pokemon Card, Blamed His Own Platform for the Rug, and Is Now Selling It Again

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Logan Paul finds himself at the center of another controversy, this time involving his cryptocurrency marketplace venture and a rare Pokemon card worth millions. The influencer, who co-founded Liquid Marketplace in 2022, is now distancing himself from the platform after users claim they cannot access their funds. Liquid Marketplace operated on a fractional ownership model, … Read more

YouTuber Internet Anarchist got caught repeatedly plagiarizing smaller channels

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Popular YouTube commentator Internet Anarchist faces mounting evidence of systematic content theft after creator Mr. Snowflake uncovered multiple instances of plagiarism spanning over two years. What began as one suspicious video has snowballed into at least six documented cases of copied scripts and stolen content structure. The controversy started when Mr. Snowflake noticed Internet Anarchist’s … Read more

Whitney Cummings suspected of faking podcast viewership

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Whitney Cummings’ “Good for You” podcast has recently posted numbers that place it among the biggest comedy podcasts in the world, but the engagement metrics are raising serious questions. After pulling view counts comparable to Joe Rogan and double those of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, many observers are openly questioning whether something unusual is … Read more

Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Half the U.S. Population Is Deficient in Magnesium

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A widespread nutritional deficiency affecting roughly half of all Americans may be silently increasing cancer risk and causing long-term health consequences that won’t surface for decades, according to biomedical scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick. In a recent discussion about mineral deficiency, Dr. Patrick revealed that approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population fails to meet the … Read more

China’s largest Comicon bans anime manga and cosplayers portraying non-Chinese intellectual properties

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China’s largest comic convention has announced a sweeping policy change that will dramatically reshape its upcoming event, requiring all content to focus exclusively on domestic properties. COMICUP, the nation’s premier doujinshi and fan-creation marketplace, revealed on December 19 that its December 27-28 convention will operate under a “New Chinese Style-only” format. The announcement means Japanese … Read more

David Choe: Nike Wouldn’t Pay Until I Threatened to Set Their Cars On Fire

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Artist David Choe has never followed conventional paths, and his approach to getting paid by major corporations is no exception. During a recent conversation on the Huberman Lab podcast, Choe shared a striking anecdote about working with Nike that highlights the challenges creative professionals often face when dealing with large companies. According to Choe, after … Read more

Men are a lot less disgusted by women who use tech to find companionship and intimacy than women

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A surprising double standard has emerged in the digital age, but it may not be the one you expect. According to new research, men who turn to technology for plasure and companionship face significantly harsher judgment than women doing the same thing. The study surveyed 371 participants to explore reactions to people using various forms … Read more