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Join Kate Lindsay twice a week as we gaze deep into the online abyss—and tell you what’s gazing back.

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One of the internet’s top fanfiction platforms, Archive Of Our Own, is down and could stay that way for weeks. Devoted readers have been rushing to save their favorite fics in the event that AO3 might not return. But now scammers are coming in to try... more

On one of the biggest political nights of the year, audiences weren’t turning into traditional networks for their news. Instead, they were on YouTube and Twitch, where streamers like Hasan Piker dominated with up to over 200,000 concurrent viewers at... more

A major vulnerability is threatening the entire internet as we know it. Should we let it? As talk of an internet apocalypse looms, some users can’t help but feel it’s high time to turn the whole thing off and on again. On today’s episode, host Kate L... more

Conversations about screen addition are almost always about kids. Entire governments have mobilized in pursuit of offsetting the negative effects of being too plugged in, but there’s one demographic we never talk about. On today’s episode, host Kate ... more

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Recent Guests

Max Tani
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Episode: Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Twitch Streamer?
Tony Ho Tran
Senior tech editor at Slate
Slate
Episode: So Is The Internet About To Explode Or What?
Jessica Lucas
Writer whose New York Magazine story examined older adults' screen habits.
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Episode: The Boomers Turned “Screenagers”
Scaachi Koul
Slate senior writer
Slate
Episode: An Internet Boyfriend Just Made The Movie Of The Year
Anne Helen Petersen
Author and creator of the Culture Study newsletter and podcast
Culture Study
Episode: The “Tradwife” To Girlboss Pipeline
Christina Wyman
Author and writer
Episode: The Toxic FB Groups For Estranged Parents
Steffi Cao
Writer, Slate columnist and modern dating columnist
Slate
Episode: The Labubufication of AI Agents
Kat Tenbarge
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Episode: Jane Doe Deserves Better From The Internet
Molly Olmstead
Slate staff writer
Slate
Episode: The Conspiracy Theory Your Parents Are Falling For

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Kate Lindsay
Slate writer and long-running host of the show's ICYMI iterations, with focus on internet culture and creator economy.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Awful Podcasting Mean Girls

    Not worth even a minutes listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Step1167879
    United States25 days ago
  • Jane doe

    Teach your boys to be good people, not “nice guys”. You really have to get into the nitty gritty of consent, not just the surface level stuff. Parents need to do the work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fiveonforth
    United Statesa month ago
  • No value add

    More entertainment than information or journalism, but also isn’t entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    devonsmorris
    United States2 months ago
  • Unfollowed after irresponsible AI coverage

    Extremely disappointed in the episode w Ed Zitron about the AI-apocalypse which basically regurgitates unfounded conspiracy theories. No one knows for sure what’s happening, don’t act like there are absolute truths. Had to unfollow after what I feel like is irresponsible reporting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cecele84
    United States2 months ago
  • Experts in nothing

    Pod has gone downhill over time, and no longer actually helpfully fills me in on anything.

    Having Ed Zitron on to conspiracy-away the threats and potential of AI, while talking about the industry being a bunch of grifters might be the height of irony. That they’d have him on in the first place is kind of ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
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    GvilleAlchemist
    United States2 months ago

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The host and guests are praised for thoughtful takes on internet culture and clear insights into creator economy dynamics.
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So Is The Internet About To Explode Or What?
Q: What do you think people are craving relief from?
Ho Tran says people are overwhelmed by being connected to everyone's opinions and anxieties. A break from the internet would narrow attention to the immediate world around them.
So Is The Internet About To Explode Or What?
Q: Tony, what is PHP?
PHP is a programming language used behind the scenes to power websites and handle tasks such as retrieving information from databases. It is widely used across the web, including by WordPress and many major sites.
Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Twitch Streamer?
Q: Do you see this shift as more of the rise of streaming or representative of the downfall of cable news or a bit of both?
Tani says both forces are at work: fewer people subscribe to cable, while high-quality, lower-cost livestreams offer a compelling alternative.
Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Twitch Streamer?
Q: Where do you watch your news?
Max Tani describes watching multiple cable news channels and political livestreams, especially during major election nights.
The Boomers Turned “Screenagers”
Q: What from your conversations, what's showing up for them? What is the content that they are seeing?
Lucas says feeds vary by interest but can include AI-generated religious sermons, fabricated Amish wellness advice, fake stories about family scams, animal rescue videos, and other synthetic content.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ICYMI

What is ICYMI about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on internet culture, digital fame, and online discourse, with frequent explorations of gender dynamics, misinformation, and platform ethics. Episodes span influencer culture, AI in creation, online harassment, privacy and surveillance, and the economics of the creator economy, often through candid host-host and guest conversations that blend cultural critique with practical insights for audiences navigating chronically online life. Notably, guests range from journalists and technologists to scholars and content creators, enabling nuanced discussions about labor, ethics, and power in the digital age. The format tends to pair sharp analysis with contemporary case studies (viral moments, brand partnerships, and policy de... more

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