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Join Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay twice a week as we gaze deep into the online abyss—and tell you what’s gazing back. Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen.

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On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Spitfire News writer Kat Tenbarge to discuss how reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death are prompting us to reexamine free speech. In her piece, “Is anyone going to defend free speech on... more

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama between Vlogbrothers star Hank Green and the online knitting community. Earlier this month, Green posted an educational SciShow episode about the knitting community’s contribution to physics. What the... more

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On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by sociologist and content creator Josh Lora, who goes by @tellthebeees on TikTok and Substack. In his viral piece, “The Mainstreaming of Loserdom,” Lora explores how a generation of people is becoming ... more

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On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Slate senior writer Ben Mathis-Lilley to say goodbye after eleven years at Slate. Ben was responsible for iconic stories like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice to Get Knocked Out Cold With a Shovel for Exactly Si... more

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Hosts

Candice Lim
Co-host, known for engaging discussions and exploring the intricacies of internet culture and media trends.
Kate Lindsay
Co-host, recognized for her insightful commentary on current trends and pop culture dynamics, contributing to the show's engaging dialogue.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • do your research pls!

    there seriously needs to be some fact checking, more research, or experts on these episodes! for example, you talked about dan and phil and said when they both came out they also announced they were together? that certainly never happened lol. also in your latest SNL episode, you claim that Jeremy Culhane is a viral tik tok comedian, but you fail to mention that he’s been performing with UCB for years (the normal SNL route). sad because i love the topics you choose and the hosts are fun to liste... more

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    clare rey
    United States19 days ago
  • Please get rid of Kate Lindsay

    Kate Lindsay constantly feels like she is preaching and lecturing at me, as opposed to offering analysis of internet culture. Also, if you’re a host of culture, you should probably know most of the pillars of culture, and hg does not. Poor Candice is constantly trying to make the show light and fun and thought- provoking, while Kate drags it under water and sounds like a hall monitor telling me why I shouldn’t like something. She really has nothing to say and is very boring/ annoying. Liked the ... more

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    anon 1739385$83927
    United Statesa month ago
  • Tried to like it

    I thought it would be a quippy show following trendy topics with an elevated commentary. The show turned out to be ran in a way for elder millennials or boomers to connect with their kids. At no point did I feel like I was actually listening to cultural critique or just fun banter. A true runt of the litter in all the other fab slate pods.

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    glassballoons
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stay informed without the brain rot

    This is how I hear about cultural trends and events that are happening on the internet without having to ingest insane amounts of content and rot my brain. Thanks for summarizing and talking about this stuff in an intelligent way.

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    Night_City
    United Statesa month ago
  • I’ve listened since the beginning…

    And I’m rage quitting now after listening to the commentary on this show get progressively dumber. This show stop being cultural commentary/analysis a long time ago and is now just inane hosts reciting gossip— no analysis, no takes of any kind, much less hot ones.

    I’ve just listened to the JoJo Siwa episode— in which all the (fully adult) hosts giggled like fan girls over an elementary age child talking about having to dye her hair blonde since she was a literal toddler. Instead of interrogati... more

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    gatitamonster
    United States2 months ago

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Q: What is your media diet like? How do you keep up with news?
Ben uses platforms like Blue Sky and Reddit to follow trusted sources while acknowledging the overwhelming nature of consuming online content.
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Q: What is your first internet related memory?
Ben recalls chatting with a stranger on America Online about basketball as a teenager, with a chance that he was speaking to future NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter.
ChatGPT Has Ruined the Em Dash
Q: Why do people accuse each other of being bots?
The hosts discuss the distrust towards AI and how it's become a shorthand for delegitimizing opposing views online.
ChatGPT Has Ruined the Em Dash
Q: What do people use to confirm they are not a bot?
The conversation describes the concept of CAPTCHAs and how they evolved to confirm that a user is human.
ChatGPT Has Ruined the Em Dash
Q: What do you think is an indicator that a piece of writing is AI-generated?
The em dash is discussed as a rumor for indicating AI writing, though the hosts refute it by affirming its usefulness in human writing.

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A contemporary exploration of internet culture, this podcast dives into various facets of online life, media trends, and the intersection of pop culture with social issues. Each episode combines sharp analysis with humor, as the hosts unpack everything from viral sensations to significant events shaping the digital landscape. With a focus on understanding the complexities of modern media consumption, the show often features discussions about noteworthy figures, controversies, and innovative storytelling in online spaces, making it an engaging listen for those who want to be informed about current trends without wading through excessive content themselves. The hosts' dynamic and relatable commentary adds an entertaining layer to the analysis... more

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