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Panic World

Garbage Media
Social Media
Tiktok
Donald Trump
Youtube
Mental Health
Pornography
Internet Culture
Conspiracy Theories
Misinformation
Silicon Valley
4chan
Charlie Kirk
Moral Panic
Covid-19
Transhumanism
Peter Thiel
Spotify
Elon Musk
Gen Z
AI Music

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

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Earlier this year, prolific and beloved actor Tim Curry passed away, and of course, his loss was the perfect time to kick off some discourse about his most well-known role: Frank-N-Furter.

While it's still spooky season, we've decided to answer the ... more

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In 2010, Hasbro launched a new generation of My Little Pony toys, and debuted a nice little television show to accompany it. It was called My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and over a million people tuned into its premiere. Although perhaps not th... more

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Have you ever been gang stalked? Or gang stalked someone?

Hopefully not. But if you don’t even know what that is, today we’re talking about a weird little thing called “gang stalking.” That’s when TIs (“targeted individuals”) believe they’re being f... more

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Why are food videos so popular online? And why are the most viral ones also the grossest?

Today we’re looking back at the history of food videos, from Food Wishes to the hands-only top-down video style pioneered by Tasty to making cereal in a toilet... more

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Recent Guests

Chelsey Weber-Smith
Host of American Hysteria, a podcast about moral panics, urban legends, conspiracy theories, and hoaxes.
American Hysteria
Episode: The internet is freaking out about Rocky Horror Picture Show again
PJ Vogt
Host of the Search Engine podcast
Search Engine
Episode: How Bronies won the internet
Carson Pace
Guitarist in Callous Daoboys
Band: Callous Daoboys
Episode: When the internet convinces you you're being followed
Petey USA
Musician and prolific TikTok/content creator
Self (Petey USA)
Episode: Why are we addicted to disgusting food videos
Max Ng
Creator of the YouTube channel Crimes New Roman
Crimes New Roman
Episode: The original looksmaxxer who created our hell world
Noah K
Noted guest referenced as part of the discussion on the looks maxing culture
Crimes New Roman
Episode: The original looksmaxxer who created our hell world
Connor Musarra
Musician, content creator, Internet person
Independent artist
Episode: BONUS PREVIEW: Is social media actually "dead" now?
Charlie Warzel
Guest, journalist and commentator on tech and media
Open accessible within episode
Episode: The sicko who invented prediction markets
Wyatt Cenac
Comedian and media commentator
Episode: Bad things happen when we let robots decide what’s good

Hosts

Ryan Broderick
Host of Panic World
Grant Irving
Co-host and producer with deep involvement in Panic World content

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Some parts of the Internet need to be viewed at a safe distance to remain sane, and Ryan and Grant are kind enough to dive into the gaping maw of the internet and dredge up topics of interest, digging into their origins and explaining their cultural impact. It's a fun, casual atmosphere most of the time but also knows when it must take the topics seriously. I also tend to really like the insightful and thought-provoking theories that Ryan has about what might explain internet trends.

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    5
    solidfang
    a month ago
  • Pretty sexy. Fr fr

    Podchaser
    5
    fiveironandy
    a month ago
  • its like having an anglerfish mama-bird the deep dark parts of the internet into my surface-dweller gullet. Thank you for making sure i get big and strong without ever having to go down there

    Podcast Addict
    5
    alertgator
    a month ago
  • Yay indies!

    Omg yay indies! Please make more meme and trend content and fun internet niche backed with impeccable journalism. Actually, just whatever yall want. Maybe less democrats tho, thats been the least interesting, but still fine

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeyFootballhead!
    Australia2 months ago
  • Meaty Discussions, Keeps it Fresh

    Found the pod after Claire Parker guested and have been loving it. Thorough discussions that feel like they get to the interesting heart of the matter, and enough variation on themes to keep each episode feeling fresh. Many insightful takes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    game_theory14
    United States3 months ago

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The internet is freaking out about Rocky Horror Picture Show again
Q: What is your sense of the back half of this movie and what it's trying to say, if anything?
Weber-Smith says the film is complicated to interpret outside its historical context: it contains problematic portrayals but also offered rare, meaningful queer representation, and viewers can hold both perspectives.
The internet is freaking out about Rocky Horror Picture Show again
Q: Which Rocky Horror Picture Show character do you identify as?
The hosts and guest choose characters including Rocky, Eddie, and Frank-N-Furter, relating their choices to their personalities and past experiences with the film.
How Bronies won the internet
Q: Have you gone down this rabbit hole before? Do you know much about the Brony world?
Vogt recalls covering the subject during his time at Reply All but says he no longer remembers much about the fandom.
How Bronies won the internet
Q: Do you have any idea what we're talking about today?
PJ Vogt says he knows little about Bronies beyond the fact that some online fans have more complicated feelings about My Little Pony than its creators likely intended.
The original looksmaxxer who created our hell world
Q: What sparked the Zyzz phenomenon and how did it evolve?
Zyzz started as a real person who became a myth online, with communities on bodybuilding sites and 4chan turning his image and quotes into an aspirational, problematic blueprint for male improvement and online identity, which then morphed into a broader, monetizable culture.

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A sharp, culturally attuned examination of how internet dynamics influence culture, politics, and media. Episodes frequently probe topics like AI, online ecosystems, prediction markets, platform regulation, and the attention economy, often through provocative guests and candid critique. The show stands out for its fearless, takes-no-prisoners style, deep dives into niche online phenomena, and a willingness to challenge tech and media narratives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want context and critique about how digital life shapes real-world outcomes.

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2. PJ Vogt
3. Carson Pace
4. Petey USA
5. Max Ng
6. Noah K
7. Connor Musarra
8. Charlie Warzel

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