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Panic World

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Social Media
Donald Trump
Tiktok
Mental Health
Youtube
Pornography
Internet Culture
Conspiracy Theories
Misinformation
Silicon Valley
Moral Panic
4chan
Covid-19
Peter Thiel
Spotify
Elon Musk
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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

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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Today we’re talking about the D4vd murder case, one of the darkest

stories in pop culture at the moment. D4vd — or David Burke — got his

start as one of the original Fortnite streamers, who then built a big Discord community around himself, includi... more

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What would the internet look like if major tech companies like Meta and Google were no longer usable?

With Google more deeply integrating AI into Search and changing how it’s worked for the first time in 25 years, many fear “Google Zero,” where webs... more

Why is everything online just clips now?

We’ve reached a point with digital video that’s made it impossible even for a normal, non-sicko to ignore: we’re awash in slop (whether AI-created or not).

Ryan works through his thinking with Grant about ho... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Goldman
Host of Hyperfixed, problem-solver on the show
Hyperfixed
Episode: Fauxbituaries (Hyperfixed)
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
Josh Fialsted
Production coordinator/guest
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Episode: When sex is "optimized"

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!
    Australia11 days 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 States14 days ago
  • Nope

    Bad show. Bad people

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    starshipsfordays
    United Statesa month 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
    Australia2 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 States2 months ago

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A chunk of listeners want practical contact options and sponsorship opportunities.
Fans value strong guest lineups and thoughtful analysis of the online ecosystem.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into internet culture and platform dynamics.
Some critique perceived bias or misogynistic humor in episodes.

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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.
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.

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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. Joe Supan
3. Claire Atkin
4. Joshua Braun
5. Craig Silverman
6. Clare Parker
7. Elizabeth Plank
8. Taylor Lorenz

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