Hawk Tuah Girl’s ‘Talk Tuah’ Podcast Spirals Into Chaos After Crypto Fallout
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mashable reported that the live recording of the podcast “Talk Tuah,” hosted by Haliey Welch and Chelsea Bradford, encountered significant disruptions during VidCon 2025. The event, held in Spotify’s Podcast Theater, featured comedian Whitney Cummings as a guest, but quickly devolved into chaos as audience members lost interest.
Welch, widely known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl, has been a controversial figure since her rise to fame, which includes her involvement in a high-profile cryptocurrency scandal in late 2024. Following the launch of her cryptocurrency $HAWK, the value plummeted, resulting in substantial losses for investors. Welch addressed the incident publicly in December 2024, but it continues to overshadow her career.
As the podcast began, the audience displayed enthusiasm, chanting “Hawk Tuah” upon the hosts’ entrance. However, as the conversation progressed, Cummings took a dominant role, directing the discussion while Welch appeared to fade into the background. Cummings attempted to steer the focus towards Welch’s content creation journey, but the lively atmosphere soon shifted.
Repeated attempts by Cummings to quiet the crowd, including expletive-laden remarks, seemed to alienate attendees. Many audience members began to leave, particularly as the conversation turned towards more explicit topics in Cummings’ comedy. Despite a brief lull in disruptions, Welch’s comment about her desire to die in a horror film prompted further walkouts, as Cummings encouraged her to create her own content.
Cummings expressed her views on the entertainment industry, noting the prevalence of nepotism and critiquing Hollywood’s culture. Her remarks, which included derogatory language, led to additional exits from the audience, drawing criticism from attendees and observers.
YouTuber Jack Manifold reacted to the situation on social media, expressing disappointment over the language used during the live taping. He tweeted about the slurs and shared his discontent with Welch’s behavior.
As the podcast transitioned into a Q&A segment, Welch was confronted by a fan regarding her cryptocurrency venture, which has led to legal ramifications. Welch said, “Does this look like the face of a girl who could talk to you about crypto?” Welch said that if the crypto scam had happened to a man, then it would have gone over differently and he “probably would have been promoted.”
By the end of the session, approximately half of the original audience remained, with some fans eager to engage with Welch about her experiences and work.
Source: Mashable
