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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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Latest Episodes

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

Venerable satirical Chicago-based outfit The Onion is truly on a mission to save democracy — and it starts by relaunching FKA Alex Jones’s InfoWars, which The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron LLC, acquired via bankruptcy auction. CEO Ben Co... more

This past weekend, Ryan & Grant went down to see what the UFC Freedom 250 fight on the White House lawn was all about. What they found was $30 margaritas, $120 graphic tees, one (1) mechanical bull, and a whole lot of people who just wanted to watch ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Collins
CEO of The Onion
The Onion
Episode: The Onion's big plans for InfoWars
Mikey Smith
Deputy Political Editor for The Mirror (UK)
The Mirror
Episode: We went to the UFC fight at the White House lol
Joe Supan
Senior reporter at CNET, technology and broadband journalist
CNET
Episode: Fauxbituaries (Hyperfixed)
Claire Atkin
CEO of Check My Ads, digital advertising watchdog
Check My Ads
Episode: Fauxbituaries (Hyperfixed)
Joshua Braun
Professor of Journalism at UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst
Episode: Fauxbituaries (Hyperfixed)
Craig Silverman
Investigative journalist, known for digital deception reporting
Self/Media
Episode: Fauxbituaries (Hyperfixed)
Clare Parker
Host of The Good Noticings Podcast
Good Noticing
Episode: New York hipsters and the antichrist
Elizabeth Plank
Host of Boy Problems, journalist
Hazlitt/Boy Problems (publicly introduced as guest)
Episode: How trad wives took over the internet — from 4chan to TikTok
Taylor Lorenz
Technology and culture journalist
The New York Times / previously The Washington Post and others
Episode: You're one post away from becoming the internet's main character

Hosts

Ryan Broderick
Host of Panic World; prominent writer/curator of internet culture and technology policy content
Grant Irving
Producer and co-host; handles show production flow and guest coordination

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Ahhh millennial men

    Bless Grant for his cishet millennial man need to make sure we all know that HE doesn’t like MCR 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeyFootballhead!
    Australiaa month 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 Podcasts
    5
    Ak-215
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nope

    Bad show. Bad people

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    starshipsfordays
    United States2 months ago
  • I like hearing about what’s happening on the platforms I refuse to engage with

    Hey guys,

    I spend a lot of time on the internet as well. Almost all of it is now using RSS feeds to listen to audio in podcast form (some of it about stupid video platforms), or doing boring work Zoom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith Duddy
    Australia3 months ago
  • Gen X bosses are responsible for Clavicular’s popularity?

    Because Gen X is so radicalized. Like in a bad way. I don’t think the math is mathing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Li’l P
    United States3 months ago

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Fans value strong guest lineups and thoughtful analysis of the online ecosystem.
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We went to the UFC fight at the White House lol
Q: Did you enjoy the fighting?
I found the fighting boring personally, while others in the group had fun watching live.
We went to the UFC fight at the White House lol
Q: Let's start here. Why were you interested in going?
Because you got tickets.
Fauxbituaries (Hyperfixed)
Q: Why do these AI obituary sites exist and who profits from them?
They exist as a clickbait-driven scheme that leverages AI to generate obituaries and exploits grieving families for ad revenue, with profits flowing to a network of middlemen and sites that monetize page views.
You're one post away from becoming the internet's main character
Q: What makes someone a main character today as opposed to earlier eras?
The conversation outlines how visibility has shifted from mostly celebrities to a broader set of individuals, including ordinary women, with platforms and monetization shaping what counts as a main character.
You're one post away from becoming the internet's main character
Q: Taylor, how are you?
Taylor describes feeling the pressure of being a public figure online, the way scrutiny ramps up, and how perspective on being the 'main character' has evolved over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Panic World

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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2. Mikey Smith
3. Joe Supan
4. Claire Atkin
5. Joshua Braun
6. Craig Silverman
7. Clare Parker
8. Elizabeth Plank

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