
A weekly podcast, hosted by Ryan Broderick, about how the internet warps our minds, our culture, and eventually reality.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTechnology | |||

You may have heard Ryan and Grant mention the term “Kitchencels” a few times throughout this year. Or maybe several times. Or every other episode (second only to gooning). But what is r/Kitchencels, and why are we so obsessed with it?
In this specia... more
2025 wasn’t exactly a “good” year, but how “bad” was it? Well, that depends on what you think is good or bad. We’ve reconvened the connoisseurs of the worst things on the internet together again to look back at the year and make a call. Katie Notopou... more
Today, we’re examining the idea that the Republican Party and its co-option of extremist online culture like 4chan and Kiwi Farms — and all of their posters and lurkers alike — has turned into one of their key political weapons. June Sternbach and Jo... more
Even now our beloved host Ryan doesn’t know what he thinks about Russian interference in the 2016 election. So, he is joined by Garrett Graff, a journalist and author who continually re-examines the question: What is the truth behind the “Russia, Rus... more
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Found this podcast after Internet Explorer I saw at the very bottom of my podcasts!I used to listen to it religiously! Love this new podcast and especially the most recent episode with Katie!
Garbage day and panic world are the most important production and research projects to understand culture and how that change in culture is changing politics
What is this episode about? I desperately tried to find two sentences that related to one another but failed. Too much irrelevant esoteric information too much jargon too many interruptions. Terminally online people are tedious.
Don’t stare directly at the void. It’s bad for your health. Let these podcasters stare at the void and summarise it for you. It’s probably bad for their health, but that’s fine.
I’ve been a longtime subscriber to Garbage Day and I finally decided it was time to enjoy listening to this podcast. I think I was initially worried that it was just Garbage Day read aloud… which is on me for misunderstanding. First of all, Garbage Day doesn’t have Grant.
Second of all, the cast of guests really enrich this podcast and dive deeper into issues that Garbage Day might also cover. Since I began listening to this ‘cast in September, my eczema has cleared up and I can finally relate t... more
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This podcast provides a captivating exploration of how the internet intricately influences human behavior, societal norms, and cultural narratives. It tackles a range of topics from online trolling and misinformation to the dynamics of political engagement and emerging conspiracy theories. Each episode invites insightful guests to contribute their expertise, promoting an engaging dialogue that raises awareness about the implications of digital culture. The format is characterized by both humor and serious discourse, making it accessible yet thought-provoking for listeners interested in the intersection of technology, media, and society.
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Recent guests on Panic World include:
1. Katie Notopoulos
2. June Sternbach
3. Josh Boerman
4. Garrett Graff
5. Katelyn Burns
6. Christine Grimaldi
7. Maxwell Frost
8. Bridget Todd
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