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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
Transhumanism
Peter Thiel
Spotify
Elon Musk
Gen Z
AI Music
Facebook

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

Happy (?) Kirkiversary. One year ago today, Charlie Kirk was killed by someone the right-wing wasn’t able to effectively use for fearmongering. Ryan & Grant look back at what Kirk’s legacy is now — the martyr he wasn’t able to become, and the guy who... more

Will we ever get another new platform to communicate with on the internet?

Today, we’re talking about the various eras of social media platforms — from Myspace to Facebook, Twitter to Instagram, and Vine to TikTok — and their biggest moments in cult... more

Where did prediction markets come from, and why are they more popular than ever?

Charlie Warzel joins the pod once again to discuss the proliferation of these strange companies like Kalshi and Polymarket that allow you to bet on nearly anything — mo... more

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Why does culture feel so much less... human than it used to? Wyatt Cenac joins Ryan to discuss the “crisis of taste” — or how, in the past 10-15 years, tech companies have flipped media on its head.

People used to spend more time making things and s... more

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Recent Guests

Connor Musarra
Musician, content creator, Internet person
Independent artist
Episode: BONUS PREVIEW: Is social media actually "dead" now?
Wyatt Cenac
Comedian and media commentator
Episode: Bad things happen when we let robots decide what’s good
Rob Flaherty
Former deputy campaign manager on Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign; digital strategist to Biden
Kamala Harris 2024 campaign / Biden administration projects
Episode: Our autopsy of the DNC autopsy
Sam Eagan
Reporter, producer; writes about sports and politics and masculinity
Kaleidoscope Media (Superhuman)
Episode: BONUS PREVIEW: Enhanced masculinity crisis
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
Jennifer Swann
Journalist; contributor to Wired, author of Panic World piece
Wired
Episode: This celebrity murder case feels like fan fiction
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)

Hosts

Ryan Broderick
Host of Panic World
Grant Irving
Co-host and producer with deep involvement in Panic World content

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Meaty Discussions, Keeps it Fresh

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    game_theory14
    United Statesa month ago
  • fix your audio

    Amazing show, but PLEASE. Your podcast is so quiet compared to the ads. It is only your show, no other podcast I listen to is like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Olallieberry
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting cultural examination with a side of unintentional reputation destruction

    This is an often-interesting podcast that goes to some fascinating places (culturally). They do a good job of explaining niche internet dynamics that either reflect broader "real life" dynamics or actually presage/become broader "real life" dynamics.

    I have to specifically call out the most valuable service they have provided for me personally, though; the Casey Newton episode. Before then, I was vaguely aware of him, and had the impression that he was a pretty smart guy who writes about techno... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DerBard
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast, but…

    After a Reddit suggestion about this show a year ago, I decided to check it out on Spotify, and ended up binging the entire podcast on audio. Fast forward to today, where I’m currently listening to the “AI cats” episode, where Chelsey Weber-Smith’s description of the videos were so on point I had to drag up the video version on Spotify just to see the chaos for myself. Chelsey’s narrative was 10/10, no notes.

    Great show to listen to during work.

    However, I do have one complaint. In my 2025 Spo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AuntBandaid
    United States3 months ago
  • 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!
    Australia3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rigorous, culturally sharp conversations and strong guest lineups.
Some episodes are noted as intense or controversial, with polarizing reactions.
Fans value the depth of analysis on online culture and tech platforms, and the frequent use of insider perspectives.

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BONUS PREVIEW: Is social media actually "dead" now?
Q: Question for you, Connor. What was the last time you saw something on the Internet that was inspiring or interesting?
Connor explains that inspiration comes from fresh, high-concept music videos and DIY approaches that feel timely, with a focus on how the internet rewards clever reaction-building and timeless appeal, rather than simply high production value.
Bad things happen when we let robots decide what’s good
Q: How do you see AI changing the creative process in TV and film?
Cenac explains that while AI writers or assistants can be useful as a brainstorming tool, he remains skeptical about AI's ability to replace human writers entirely, emphasizing the value of human judgment, context, and the social dynamics behind collaboration.
Bad things happen when we let robots decide what’s good
Q: What do you enjoy about the internet?
Wyatt Cenac talks about liking nostalgia, especially compilations of old TV commercials and 1970s-1990s ads, and how that content is pushed to him by the algorithm; he also notes a fascination with the way these old moments evoke a sense of comfort and context that contrasts with today's feeds.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Panic World include:

1. Connor Musarra
2. Wyatt Cenac
3. Rob Flaherty
4. Sam Eagan
5. Ben Collins
6. Mikey Smith
7. Jennifer Swann
8. Alex Goldman

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