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Search Engine

PJ Vogt
New York City
Cannibalism
Cannabis
Christopher Columbus
Taboos
Fish Fraud
Illegal Weed Stores
The Foray
Food Safety
Kuru
Armin Maives
Foodborne Illness
Rats
Legalization
Social Equity
Sushi
Chicken Bones
Chicken
Socio-Political Landscape
Willie Mack

We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. ***Named one of the best podcasts by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***

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Latest Episodes

Anthropic hired philosophers to teach its AI to be good. In their tests, the AI blackmailed a human to keep itself alive. Writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus went inside the company to figure out what's going on with Claude, and whether anyone can actually con... more

A question from a four-year-old tips us into an investigation of one of our most fundamental taboos: cannibalism. With help from New Yorker food critic Hannah Goldfield and writer Kelefa Sanneh.

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Two decades ago, bodybuilders on niche internet forums started injecting peptides. Now they're in the secret mini-fridges of some teenage boys. How did they get there? We track their crooked path from Silicon Valley to jaw-smashing influencers.

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A simple question leads us on a journey from the bowels of New York City through the courtrooms of South Carolina to the disgusting truth.

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Recent Guests

Jasmine Sun
Independent writer covering AI and Silicon Valley culture
Episode: How Peptides Conquered the Internet
Ezra Marcus
Reporter covering internet culture and trends
New York Magazine
Episode: How Peptides Conquered the Internet
Alejandro Velasco
Associate professor of history at New York University
Episode: The Venezuelan Curse (Part 2)
Nancy Updike
A noted radio reporter involved in the story shared by Dan.
This American Life, Serial Productions
Episode: Heavyweight x Search Engine
Doug McMakin
Former research engineer who led the team that developed millimeter wave technology for TSA scanners.
Pacific Northwest National Lab
Episode: A Perfectly Average Anomaly
Ezra Klein
Host of The Ezra Klein Show and co-author of the book Abundance.
Episode: How to talk (or not talk) politics at family holidays
Buddy Riser
A key figure in Loudoun County facilitating tech investment and data center growth.
Episode: Colossus 1
Ted Townsend
President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, involved in attracting tech companies.
Greater Memphis Chamber
Episode: Colossus 1
Anisa Gardizi
Reporter at The Information who covers developments in cloud computing and AI.
The Information
Episode: Colossus 1

Host

PJ Vogt
Host of Search Engine

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12.2k ratings
  • loyal supporter

    love this podcast. have been here since the start

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsay155
    United States3 days ago
  • Always Interesting

    The topics, guest, and format are consistently fascinating. PJ’s responses to his guests are really insightful too - he is one of the few podcast hosts who I feel contributes to his conversations in a way that helps the guest shine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boofenschmirtz
    Canada3 days ago
  • I used to like this podcast

    I used to like this podcast and rated it very highly a long time ago and followed. Then I stopped following and would only catch a stray episode because the quality seemed to be going down. It seemed like PJ just had all his friends on and the questions were just from all of his friends and it was some vanity project. This episode was not much different, as PJ sat there with another one of his friends. And the guy heavily insinuated that being autistic makes a person A-moral. Being neurodivergen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Here’s a Review!
    United States3 days ago
  • Yay!

    I recently found Search Engine. I’m so happy to have this podcast with PJ Vogt. New episodes brighten my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WendyQuilter
    United States5 days ago
  • Love the pod!

    Really interesting topics that I can engage with. Have you done or thought about doing an episode on why it’s IMPOSSIBLE to unsubscribe to emails?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S_nan_b
    United States5 days ago

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The show is highly regarded for its engaging storytelling, with many citing it as a refreshing alternative to typical media discussions.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's thought-provoking exploration of various topics, often expressing a desire to learn more after each episode.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some criticisms include concerns over certain episode choices and individual guests.

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Why don’t we eat people? (classic)
Q: What did Hannah think about the taboo against cannibalism?
Hannah reflects on how the taboo against cannibalism is so strong that even when explaining it to Otto, she found it difficult to articulate why it exists.
Why don’t we eat people? (classic)
Q: What was Otto's question about food?
Otto asked his mother why she doesn't eat human heads, leading to a discussion about food and cannibalism taboos.
Heavyweight x Search Engine
Q: Do you want to see the photo?
Yes, yes, I would, Jonathan, I'd like to see the photo.
Heavyweight x Search Engine
Q: Would you say that the woman sitting beside you was sort of like a cherub, but rather than carrying a bow and arrow, she was holding a camera?
I wouldn't say that, but I would support your saying that.
Heavyweight x Search Engine
Q: Given what a serious journalist Dan is, I'm surprised he's come to me for help. But then, his crisis is not one of national security. His is a crisis of the heart. What happened?
Dan's story all begins in the summer of 2003, the night he and his wife Nancy first met at a dinner party hosted by this American diplomat in Jerusalem.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Search Engine

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

This podcast explores a variety of intriguing questions and topics, encouraging listeners to think critically about the world around them. The episodes cover a vast range of subjects, from the cultural implications of food taboos and cannibalism to the controversial rise of peptides in the wellness industry, highlighting societal trends and individual experiences. Unique storytelling approaches and engaging guest insights allow for a rich exploration of themes such as politics, technology, and human relationships, making it suitable for those who enjoy deep dives into contemporary issues and personal narratives. The series is characterized by its informative yet entertaining style, often leaving listeners with thought-provoking ideas and cu... more

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Search Engine launched 4 years ago and published 135 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Ezra Marcus
3. Alejandro Velasco
4. Nancy Updike
5. Doug McMakin
6. Ezra Klein
7. Buddy Riser
8. Ted Townsend

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