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Panic World

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Silicon Valley
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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

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

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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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Recent Guests

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
Josh Fialsted
Production coordinator/guest
Ill Conceived Podcast
Episode: When sex is "optimized"
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?

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 1.1k 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 Statesa month 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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.
Deliberate pacing and humorous banter are noted, though some reviews call for tighter focus on topics.
Guests and hosts are repeatedly described as well-informed and engaging, with strong production quality.

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Talking Points

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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.
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.

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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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1. Search Engine
2. Taylor Lorenz’s Power User
3. Kill The Computer
4. Hyperfixed
5. In Bed With The Right

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Panic World launched 2 years ago and published 97 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. 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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