Search Engine
PJ VogtWe 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...)***
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologySociety & Culture | |||
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The makers of the medical drama The Pitt have been sued. The allegation: that the show is an unauthorized copy of ER.
This week, investigative reporter Nicholas Kulish walks us through the ensuing drama, reads us the possibly damning private emails,... more
Not long after Alex’s wife Whitney dies, he looks at her obituary and discovers something strange. A sect of people online has hijacked her story and turned it into a disturbing conspiracy theory.
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A member of an unusual Bay Area community decides to try to have a baby in an unusual way – by putting out a very large prize for anyone who can help her find a mate. How the internet shaped one person’s decision-thinking.
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Garbage Day's Ryan Broderick traces the rise of this goopy green chocolate, and explains how Chinese social media is beginning to tug on US culture in unexpected ways.
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One of the best podcasts I've ever heard. It's truly addicting, in the best way a podcast can be.
Podcast Addict5a month agoShaka Blumenfeld- a far east listener
great topics with an approach that’s refreshing and funny
thank you for being part n m ears when i work in my field
Apple Podcasts5a far middle east listener
Israela month ago - No more chewing please
I love your podcast but the chewing sounds in the last episode made me want to commit murder. Never do that again.
Apple Podcasts5kbeksk
United Statesa month ago - Infotainment
Entertaining when it’s about trivial things. However, any discussion that remotely touches upon more substantial subjects—e.g. cultures, political economy, etc—it turns into juvenile thought experiments derived from establishment talking points and narratives.
Better stay away from those topics since the host is apparently oblivious of the propagandized milieu of his media consumption.
Apple Podcasts3CrystalashUnited Statesa month ago - Topics are interesting but episodes are seriously under-baked
To take this microplastics episode as an example, this is a 40 min show that doesn’t even begin to talk about the subject until 15 min in; then there is a total presentation of “both sithroughm when one of the “experts” is an ECONOMIST, not a health scientist, and literally no pre-research it seems done by PJ to actually discuss the growing consensus on the harm of microplastics, just incredulous “wow really???” when presented with easily google-able data on the petrochemical industry growth (no... more
Apple Podcasts3bookclubgoatUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #190 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #5 | United States/Technology |
Spotify | #23 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #175 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Technology |
Spotify | #149 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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The content focuses on exploring a wide range of topics while attempting to unravel the complexities of societal and technological questions. Episodes often include personal narratives, expert opinions, and humorous insights, making traditionally serious subjects accessible and engaging. Unique themes include discussions on the implications of microplastics, cultural phenomena like viral marketing, ADHD and prescription medication, the tensions between spirituality and skepticism, and economic insights into the U.S. national debt. This combination of personal storytelling and analytical discussions may attract listeners interested in understanding contemporary issues from various angles.
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Search Engine launched 4 years ago and published 112 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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1. Dr. Peter Mara
2. Bianca Harris
3. Dr. Rasmussen
4. Laurel Lynn Jackson
5. Mark Epstein
6. Amanda Hess
7. David Pierce
8. Nicole Williams
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