Episode 91— It Do Be Like That: Emily Youcis on AI, Art, & the Future of Creativity
In today’s episode of The Backlash, Rebecca Hargraves and Dave Reilly are joined by Emily Youcis for a deep-dive into art, AI, and the surreal cultural moment we’re all living through. Emily walks us through the creative chaos behind her viral animation series, The Will Stancil Show, and explains how AI tools have radically transformed her workflow, her storytelling, and the future of satire itself.
We get into her philosophy of creation — including why she sees AI as a “divine act of creation” — and explore how tech, politics, and culture have collided to make her work explosively relevant. Emily breaks down the unexpected reactions from billionaires, public figures, and the media ecosystem that helped amplify her series far beyond its intended audience.
From writing and visual development to the strange psychology of going viral, this episode unpacks the state of modern art and the culture war with Emily’s signature mix of humor, honesty, and cutting insight. As she puts it: “It do be like that.”
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