INFLUENCE
Matt SilvermanWhat 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 386 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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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
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
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
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
Greetings! I am couch/bed-ridden as my entire family recovers from Covid-19 (the BEST Covid!) While I waste away, I think you'll enjoy this episode from my other podcast.
- Original Show Notes | August 15, 2025 -
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Depending on what state or country you live in, logging into Instagram, Reddit, or (dare we say) Corn Hub might prompt you to submit a government ID to proceed. This fresh privacy nightmare is thanks to a variety of "online safety" laws going into ef... more
Greg Miller fell in love with Ghostbusters, Superman, and video games — as we all did — at a young age. But when he realized you could make money writing about his favorite things, he declared at age 9, in no uncertain terms, he would become a games... more
Hey friends! I'm bringing an important conversation over from my other feed, as this story has huge ramifications for protected speech, the LGBTQ+ community, and how powerful companies can change what's allowed on the Internet. While certainly alarm... more
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- 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 Podcasts5mmalkoff
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 Podcasts5lfmccullUnited States2 years ago - A reason for living
Matt Silverman is one of the great joys of the internet (as is this podcast).
Apple Podcasts5NagikokiyoharaUnited 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 Podcasts5SarahPMurphyUnited States5 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 Podcasts5HortonJayUnited States5 years ago - Years
How have you done this for years and only gotten 99 ratings? Anyway here is 100.
Apple Podcasts5SomeoneWhoLeftAReviewUnited States6 years ago - Good but Alli yells too much
I listened to the Something Awful episode and it was good. Alli yells a lot though and it makes it really hard to listen to the show. Obviously her excitement can’t be contained but can her audio be turned down?
Apple Podcasts3Wyoming JoUnited States6 years ago - Hilarious!
I always have a great time listening to their podcast. They put a lot of thought into it. The stories are always interesting.
Apple Podcasts5just let me post would you?United States6 years ago - Interesting but hard to listen to...
Seems interesting, but the v energetic girl is hard to listen to because she’s so loud and grating. You seem like lovely girls though! Great podcast idea, just wish the result was smoother. Maybe adjusting mic settings could help, it seems to be a bit off and hitting the top of the range.
Best of luck with future episodes
Apple Podcasts2Rstar 🌟
United Kingdom6 years ago - Wow
This is tight
Apple Podcasts5bimturbaUnited States6 years ago - Top notch
This pod always has new and cool topics each week and that paired with how much they interact with their fans make this a top notch podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Spinny Chaos
Canada6 years ago - Disappointing
I listened to episode 114 as I was interested in the discussion topic for that episde. Why is there a 25 minute introduction?? It was fine for the first few minutes and then it got old real fast. If you are going to go on and on about stuff that has nothing to do with your discussion topic than do it at the end of the podcast so people have the option to just stop the podcast instead of trying to keep skipping ahead to get to the actual program discussion.
Apple Podcasts2Commas4allUnited States6 years ago - A+
This podcast is seriously the best! ABSOLUTELY BINGEWORTHY! 💕💕💕 Highly recommend.
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Apple Podcasts5Paige87💕United States6 years ago - Super funny and informative!
First off, I love you guys (yes even Matt) and your content! However I do feel obligated to tell y’all about the time I accidentally played this podcast out loud (thankfully not during a nsfw episode) and my sister in the next room thought Ali’s voice was a creepy doll! Okay have a great day!
Apple Podcasts5spaceybonesUnited States6 years ago - Funny and Informative
My job is super stressful and this podcast just lifts my day. It makes me laugh and also teaches me about communities that I had no idea existed on the internet. I was drawn in by the North American Birds episode because I’m an avid birder. I’ve been hooked ever since.
Apple Podcasts5Meghart92blueUnited States7 years ago
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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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Recent guests on INFLUENCE include:
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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