
A weekly podcast, hosted by Ryan Broderick, about how the internet warps our minds, our culture — and reality.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNews | |||

Earlier this year, prolific and beloved actor Tim Curry passed away, and of course, his loss was the perfect time to kick off some discourse about his most well-known role: Frank-N-Furter.
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In 2010, Hasbro launched a new generation of My Little Pony toys, and debuted a nice little television show to accompany it. It was called My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and over a million people tuned into its premiere. Although perhaps not th... more
Have you ever been gang stalked? Or gang stalked someone?
Hopefully not. But if you don’t even know what that is, today we’re talking about a weird little thing called “gang stalking.” That’s when TIs (“targeted individuals”) believe they’re being f... more
Why are food videos so popular online? And why are the most viral ones also the grossest?
Today we’re looking back at the history of food videos, from Food Wishes to the hands-only top-down video style pioneered by Tasty to making cereal in a toilet... more
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Some parts of the Internet need to be viewed at a safe distance to remain sane, and Ryan and Grant are kind enough to dive into the gaping maw of the internet and dredge up topics of interest, digging into their origins and explaining their cultural impact. It's a fun, casual atmosphere most of the time but also knows when it must take the topics seriously. I also tend to really like the insightful and thought-provoking theories that Ryan has about what might explain internet trends.
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its like having an anglerfish mama-bird the deep dark parts of the internet into my surface-dweller gullet. Thank you for making sure i get big and strong without ever having to go down there
Omg yay indies! Please make more meme and trend content and fun internet niche backed with impeccable journalism. Actually, just whatever yall want. Maybe less democrats tho, thats been the least interesting, but still fine
Found the pod after Claire Parker guested and have been loving it. Thorough discussions that feel like they get to the interesting heart of the matter, and enough variation on themes to keep each episode feeling fresh. Many insightful takes!
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Apple Podcasts | #90 | |
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Spotify | #27 |
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A sharp, culturally attuned examination of how internet dynamics influence culture, politics, and media. Episodes frequently probe topics like AI, online ecosystems, prediction markets, platform regulation, and the attention economy, often through provocative guests and candid critique. The show stands out for its fearless, takes-no-prisoners style, deep dives into niche online phenomena, and a willingness to challenge tech and media narratives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want context and critique about how digital life shapes real-world outcomes.
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3. Carson Pace
4. Petey USA
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7. Connor Musarra
8. Charlie Warzel
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