
A weekly podcast, hosted by Ryan Broderick, about how the internet warps our minds, our culture, and eventually reality.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTechnology | |||

Where did the "tradwife" trend come from — you know, aside from the 1950s — and why has it become increasingly popular online? Today, we’re talking about not just how men aren’t doing that well, but maybe women aren’t either. This question, of course... more
Remember Chewbacca Mom, Damn Daniel, BeanDad, or most recently, Chappell Roan? These are just some examples of people who have become the “main character” on the internet — for better, or mostly (maybe always) worse. Today we’re talking about the old... more
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
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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
You guys are my only social media feed. Give an email where luddites like me can send you ideas!
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
I love the show, finally signed up for paid subscription, still listening to all the ads. Cancelling.
I've been listening to Ryan and friends since the Internet Explorer days and there's no show out that does it like him
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Apple Podcasts | #43 | |
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | |
Apple Podcasts | #92 | |
Spotify | #18 |
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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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Recent guests on Panic World include:
1. Elizabeth Plank
2. Taylor Lorenz
3. Josh Fialsted
4. Brian Reed
5. Grant Irving
6. Will Baths
7. Sam Seder
8. Kitty Kimz
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