In this episode, Paul and Mesh reflect on uber-luxury in the world of athletes and entertainers, including the auction of a microscopic Louis Vuitton-inspired handbag by MSCHF for a staggering $63K. They then discuss the hype surrounding Mission Impossible 7 - "Dead Reckoning Part One", which is already boasting a 90+% on Rotten Tomatoes, is tracking to be the best performing film of the series and further cement Tom Cruise’s legacy. Next, they recap some executive restructuring at one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. Finally, they turn to a potentially impending SAG strike which may coincide with the WGA strike. The impacts of these labor issues are wide-reaching including on events like San Diego Comic Con which many of the major players have decided to sit out. 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices