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Part 10: Gary Owen on Aries Spears Banning Black Opening Comedians at His Comedy Shows
Part 1: Gary Owen: White UFC Fighter Dustin Poirier "Cracked the Code" Using N-Word to Black Cop
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Gary Owen sits down with DJ Vlad for a candid VladTV conversation about the fallout with Aries Spears and why a calm business discussion may have prevented the public dispute. Owen breaks down how pay negotiations, delivery, and respect matter, especially when Vlad says Spears was making $4,000 per appearance but claimed “five figures.” The interview also touches on Corey Holcomb’s criticism that Aries relies on jokes and impressions instead of personal material, sparking a wider debate about honesty in stand-up comedy and the careers of Chris Rock, Katt Williams, and Tony Rock. Vlad also revisits past payment controversies involving Boosie, explains how YouTube views factor into guest fees, and says he has paid over $1 million to interview guests, including during the pandemic. A revealing look at comedy, podcast money, ego, and how industry conflicts escalate online.
