Panic World
COURIERA weekly podcast, hosted by Ryan Broderick, about how the internet warps our minds, our culture, and eventually reality.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNews | |||
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Where did prediction markets come from, and why are they more popular than ever?
Charlie Warzel joins the pod once again to discuss the proliferation of these strange companies like Kalshi and Polymarket that allow you to bet on nearly anything — mo... more
Why does culture feel so much less... human than it used to? Wyatt Cenac joins Ryan to discuss the “crisis of taste” — or how, in the past 10-15 years, tech companies have flipped media on its head.
People used to spend more time making things and s... more
Why did the Democrats lose so badly in 2024?
Rob Flaherty joins us to dissect the "DNC autopsy" — the formerly internal report about what went wrong in 2024 — about which he gave his own thoughts on The Bulwark in May. Rob was the deputy campaign ma... more
Did you catch Peter Thiel's Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on May 24th? You know, the libertarian-minded, steroid-fueled, biohacked Olympics. No? Still nothing?
After recruiting mostly ex-Olympic athletes from track & field, swimming, and weightlifting... more
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- Interesting cultural examination with a side of unintentional reputation destruction
This is an often-interesting podcast that goes to some fascinating places (culturally). They do a good job of explaining niche internet dynamics that either reflect broader "real life" dynamics or actually presage/become broader "real life" dynamics.
I have to specifically call out the most valuable service they have provided for me personally, though; the Casey Newton episode. Before then, I was vaguely aware of him, and had the impression that he was a pretty smart guy who writes about techno... more
Apple Podcasts3DerBard
United Statesa month ago - Great Podcast, but…
After a Reddit suggestion about this show a year ago, I decided to check it out on Spotify, and ended up binging the entire podcast on audio. Fast forward to today, where I’m currently listening to the “AI cats” episode, where Chelsey Weber-Smith’s description of the videos were so on point I had to drag up the video version on Spotify just to see the chaos for myself. Chelsey’s narrative was 10/10, no notes.
Great show to listen to during work.
However, I do have one complaint. In my 2025 Spo... more
Apple Podcasts5AuntBandaidUnited States2 months ago - Ahhh millennial men
Bless Grant for his cishet millennial man need to make sure we all know that HE doesn’t like MCR 😂
Apple Podcasts5HeyFootballhead!
Australia2 months ago - Very Well Done
Excellent podcast w great info. Show flows smoothly. Lots of cool pop culture topics that are just off the beaten path. Recommend
Apple Podcasts5Ak-215United States2 months ago - Nope
Bad show. Bad people
Apple Podcasts1starshipsfordaysUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #27 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #74 | United States/Technology |
Spotify | #28 |  United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #46 |  Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | United Kingdom/Technology |
Spotify | #28 | Australia/Technology |
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What is Panic World about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show digs into how online platforms, memes, and internet culture shape thoughts, culture, and society, often through sharp historical context and critical analysis. Episodes frequently dissect online phenomena—from AI and viral moments to moderation, policy, and fringe communities—blending sober analysis with humor and candid debates. Guests tend to be prominent reporters, researchers, and industry commentators, offering diverse viewpoints on media ecosystems, tech policy, and digital culture. A notable strength is its willingness to pull back the curtain on platform dynamics, virality, and the economics of attention, making it a strong fit for listeners who want nuanced, sometimes provocative takes on the internet's impact on real life... more
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Panic World launched 2 years ago and published 111 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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Recent guests on Panic World include:
1. Charlie Warzel
2. Wyatt Cenac
3. Rob Flaherty
4. Sam Eagan
5. Ben Collins
6. Mikey Smith
7. Joe Supan
8. Claire Atkin
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