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A weekly podcast, hosted by Ryan Broderick, about how the internet warps our minds, our culture, and eventually reality.

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Are we watching the collapse of short-form video and on the cusp of yet another pivot to (a different kind of) video? Today we’re talking about the rise of livestreaming and what makes it different than the Vines and YouTube Shorts that you know. Fro... more

Today we’re talking about Aella the e-girl and “rationalist," who is probably also pretty smelly — at least if her birthday gangbang breakdown is to be believed. She's known for issuing controversial polls about sex and relationships, and then scrapp... more

Today we're joined again by journalist Kat Tenbarge to talk about one of the grossest guys on the internet. He’s also one of the most popular Twitch streamers there is. His name is Zack Hoyt, better known as Asmongold. His first video was in 2008, fe... more

The law Section 230 is maybe the invisible force that governs everything in our lives. With a California court ruling against Meta, what are we to do? How responsible should social media companies be for the content posted on them? Brian Reed joins u... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Reed
Host of Question Everything (not a QAnon podcast)
Question Everything
Episode: The internet sucks, and Congress might make it worse
Grant Irving
Producer and co-wacount
Courier
Episode: The internet sucks, and Congress might make it worse
Will Baths
Musician and ARG enthusiast
Baths / ARG community
Episode: Cicada 3301: The internet puzzle that might’ve been a psyop
Sam Seder
Gen Xer, host of The Majority Report (introduced as guest on the episode)
The Majority Report
Episode: Boomer brain rot started long before Facebook
Kitty Kimz
From Free Country USA podcast
Free Country USA
Episode: The people who think every celebrity is secretly trans
Hank Green
Expert on Internet culture and educator
Complexly / Hank Green
Episode: Who killed cool?
Siri Dahl
Podcaster, activist, adult industry performer
Self
Episode: How being straight became gay
Dexter Thomas
Co-host of the podcast Kill Switch
Kill Switch
Episode: Are we all going to end up in AI relationships?
Willa Paskin
Media critic and host of the podcast Decoder Ring
Decoder Ring
Episode: lonelygirl15 and when lies could be fun

Hosts

Ryan Broderick
Host focusing on framing internet culture and policy; frequent collaborator on investigative and critical tech discourse.
Grant Irving
Producer and co-host involved in shaping the show's investigative and cultural discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Internet’s grossest influencer was just gross

    I usually really enjoy this podcast, but I had to quit partway through this episode. I have never heard of this person before, so I am not defending him personally. It’s just that this was feeling kinda ableist, and that the guest just sounded like a “mean girl” made it verge on triggering.

    I actually was trying to clean my room while I was listening. Now I’m just sitting here feeling like strangers are mocking my private space

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CPTSD not a hoarder
    United States15 days ago
  • Give an email contact!

    You guys are my only social media feed. Give an email where luddites like me can send you ideas!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Whatchainsawsdo.
    United States2 months ago
  • Feels like a nice break from rotting my brain

    I was not familiar with Garbage Day or Panic World until sometime last year but I really like this podcast. So I’m finally leaving a review.

    This podcast has more bros per capita than 90% of podcasts I listen to, because the bros on this one have good stuff to say, do research, and are reporting from the dark corners of the internet in a way that is thoughtful. They get good guests and I also really wanted to shout out how you all went to Minnesota without making it all about you and really amp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    greenwhat792
    United States2 months ago
  • Paid subscriber with no reduction in ads

    I love the show, finally signed up for paid subscription, still listening to all the ads. Cancelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    M is Cancelling
    United States2 months ago
  • Essential listens

    I've been listening to Ryan and friends since the Internet Explorer days and there's no show out that does it like him

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Imisskatie
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's deep dives into online culture and political intersections.
Some critics feel the episodes lean heavily toward liberal perspectives.
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Guests and hosts are repeatedly described as well-informed and engaging, with strong production quality.

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BONUS: How Epstein broke the internet — and our lives
Q: If you had to do a 60 second explainer, how would you solidify this for the most normal person?
Epstein manipulated internet visibility to hide his crimes and collaborated with figures like Steve Bannon to undermine democracies using his financial networks.
BONUS: How Epstein broke the internet — and our lives
Q: What have most people been taking away from this deluge that you've seen?
Many people are oversimplifying the information and attributing origins of Bitcoin and other projects incorrectly to Epstein, rather than understanding his role as a financier.
The myth of the Antifa super soldier
Q: What can the average person even do?
Shift public opinion and engage in dialogue and activism based on pressing issues to influence political action.
The myth of the Antifa super soldier
Q: How seriously should the average person be taking this?
The average person should take the political climate seriously, especially concerning government labeling and scrutiny, but they should still feel empowered to express their views.
Meet the guy trying to release the Epstein files
Q: Why do you think the Epstein issue resonates so well with Trump's base?
Khanna explains that Trump's base feels betrayed by elites who escape accountability and connects their anger towards corruption with the Epstein case. It has become a significant issue for them, reflecting their disillusionment with the system.

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A weekly deep-dive into how the internet reshapes culture, politics, and everyday life. Episodes routinely explore internet subcultures, tech influence on society, and the entanglement of online narratives with real-world power, often featuring guests who bring critical or investigative perspectives. The show stands out for its edgy, critique-heavy approach to media, technology, and politics, paired with brisk banter and high-production polish that keeps complex topics accessible. Potential listeners who want thoughtful analysis of online ecosystems, digital propaganda, and the anatomy of internet-driven events will likely find it compelling, though the tone can skew provocative and opinionated at times.

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Panic World launched 2 years ago and published 93 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. Brian Reed
2. Grant Irving
3. Will Baths
4. Sam Seder
5. Kitty Kimz
6. Hank Green
7. Siri Dahl
8. Dexter Thomas

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