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What does it really take to make a living (and an impact) on the Internet today? Join Matt Silverman (who has been covering online culture for 15+ years) in conversation with YouTubers, musicians, podcasters, streamers, journalists, TikTokers and more about turning creativity into a job, building community on ever-changing platforms, and their complex relationships with huge online audiences. INFL... more

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Feeling dismayed by U.S. politics in 2018, J.D. Boehninger (pen name) got advice from a friend who was writing self-published monster fiction for the Amazon Kindle. Many authors were making a good living writing paranormal stories, erotica, and thing... more

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By day, Amber Ivey uses big data to inform governmental policy decisions. Back in 2020, she was invited to tinker with a new tool from a young startup called OpenAI - two years before the public had ever heard the phrase "ChatGPT."

She knew right aw... more

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Brian Hull unlocked his super power at a young age. Mimicking the voices of the world's most recognizable cartoon characters earned him lots of social cred on the schoolyard.

In 2014, he uploaded a YouTube video of himself singing "Let It Go" from "... more

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Like many of us, the urban planning strategy game "SimCity" was an obsession for Diana Regan growing up. When she published YouTube videos about a modern incarnation -- "Cities: Skylines" and its sequel -- she grew a loyal audience around the games. more

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J.D. Boehninger
Author of Melania, Devourer of Men, writing erotic fiction as political satire.
Independent Author
Episode: 62 A Melania Trump Erotic Monster Fiction Book Is #1 on Amazon Thanks to Internet Protesters ✊ J.D. Boehninger
Amber Ivey
Podcast host, author, tech enthusiast
AI for Kids
Episode: 61 How Can We Teach Kids About AI When We Barely Understand It Ourselves? | Amber Ivey 🤖 AI for Kids
Diana Regen
Video creator known for absurd urban design content on YouTube and TikTok.
Cities By Diana
Episode: 59 Cities By Diana: Making Absurd Video Game Neighborhoods Became Her Fulltime Job
Luke Plunkett
Formerly of Kotaku, currently co-founder of Aftermath, a reader-funded video game journalism site.
Aftermath
Episode: 58 Luke Plunkett: Rebuilding Online Journalism, One Subscriber at a Time
Ana Valens
Games journalist covering internet culture and LGBTQ+ issues, particularly in video games.
Formerly contributed to Vice
Episode: 55 Banks Are Deciding What Video Games You're Allowed to Buy, and It's Not the First Time (w/ games journalist Ana Valens)
Logan MacGregor
Moderator of r/ChangeMyView
Episode: 52 The Alarming AI Experiment That Shook r/ChangeMyView to Its Core
Grace Helbig
Popular comedian, content creator, and author
YouTube
Episode: 51 The RE-Reinvention of Grace Helbig
Joss Fong
Experienced video journalist and science communicator
Howtown
Episode: 50 So ... Where Do Facts Come From, Anyway? | Joss Fong & Adam Cole of Howtown
Adam Cole
Video journalist with a background in science reporting
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Episode: 50 So ... Where Do Facts Come From, Anyway? | Joss Fong & Adam Cole of Howtown

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Matt Silverman
Host of INFLUENCE, focused on online culture and creator economy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Matt is a Phenomenal Host

    Matt Silverman’s the perfect host. He’s entertaining, informative, and knows how to get the best from his guests. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmalkoff
    United States2 years ago
  • Learning is FUNdamental with Influence

    I’m loving the new show format! Interviews are interesting and easy listens - exactly what you want in a podcast. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lfmccull
    United States2 years ago
  • A reason for living

    Matt Silverman is one of the great joys of the internet (as is this podcast).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nagikokiyohara
    United States2 years ago
  • Hilarious and super smart

    Such fantastic, weird and weirdly thoughtful conversations and interviews. Makes you laugh and makes you think — what else do you need in life? Highly recommend. You’ll thank me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahPMurphy
    United States4 years ago
  • Will make you think!

    I love this show. It’s hilarious, thoughtful and uncomfortable (in the best way.) The topics they discuss are discussed in a fair way and educate on those topics. There are more topics than I can list that, as soon as I read the title, made me think that this topic is just ridiculous and not even worth talking about. After listening to this show I realized I actually knew nothing about a topic that at one time (shamefully) upset me, and made me learn what The topic is really about, made me look ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HortonJay
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show offers fresh perspectives on online communities and the creator economy, often challenging conventional narratives.
Engaging and thought-provoking discussions with guests who live at the intersection of culture and tech.
Format is entertaining and informative, though some listeners note audio pacing and occasional overlaps among hosts.
Guests are generally high-caliber and relevant to current digital trends.
Very approachable host who brings out practical takeaways from varied guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

62 A Melania Trump Erotic Monster Fiction Book Is #1 on Amazon Thanks to Internet Protesters ✊ J.D. Boehninger
Q: Why are you writing erotic fiction about public political figures?
It was a form of protest during the first Trump administration to cope with the political chaos.
60 How the Man With 1,000 Voices Accidentally Became a Full-Time YouTuber 🎙 Brian Hull
Q: How do you feel about AI technology replacing voice actors?
I'm against replacing voice actors with AI but see it as a compromise when the original voice actor is unavailable.
60 How the Man With 1,000 Voices Accidentally Became a Full-Time YouTuber 🎙 Brian Hull
Q: What was the viral video that launched your career?
The video was my cover of 'Let It Go' featuring various Disney characters.
60 How the Man With 1,000 Voices Accidentally Became a Full-Time YouTuber 🎙 Brian Hull
Q: What was your plan before voice acting became a career?
I originally planned to work as a music minister at a church.
60 How the Man With 1,000 Voices Accidentally Became a Full-Time YouTuber 🎙 Brian Hull
Q: What do you say when someone asks what you do for a living?
I normally start off by saying I'm a voice actor and an online content creator.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INFLUENCE

What is INFLUENCE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, culture-technology oriented interview show that centers on making a living online while navigating rapidly changing platforms and communities. Episodes routinely explore creator economies, media literacy, online censorship, and the dynamics of modern internet culture through conversations with YouTubers, journalists, game writers, comedians, and subject-matter experts. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle provocative topics (satire, censorship, AI, digital ethics) with guests who live at the intersection of media, technology, and culture. This mix yields energetic discussions, practical lessons for audience members aiming to build influence or sponsorship-friendly brands, and a candid look at how online audiences respond... more

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1. J.D. Boehninger
2. Amber Ivey
3. Diana Regen
4. Luke Plunkett
5. Ana Valens
6. Logan MacGregor
7. Grace Helbig
8. Joss Fong

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