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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.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, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Slate Good Job columnist Laura Helmuth. In a recent Slate piece, Kate spoke to employees who say their bosses’ use of AI is making their work life harder. Laura and Kate discuss why bosses are using ... more

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by creator Annie Rauwerda, who runs the popular @depthsofwikipedia account, to talk about 25 years of Wikipedia and the platform’s recent decision to ban AI. While Wikipedia has long been seen as an inf... more

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Slate contributing writer Imogen West-Knights to talk about Shy Girl, the controversial novel whose U.S. publication was cancelled over suspected AI use. The incident reveals just how unprepared the ... more

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by writer and content creator Josh Lora, who goes by TellTheBees on Substack, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. After yet another meaningless Chappell Roan controversy, this time involving a young fan and ... more

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Episode: Wikipedia Is The Most Human Place On The Internet
Imogen West-Knights
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Episode: "Lip Filler Accent" Is Infecting TikTok (and Us)
Melanie Hamlett
Journalist and TikToker/YouTuber, writer for The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar and Slate
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Episode: The “My Husband Hates Me” Influencer
Lorena O'Neill
Investigative news journalist who wrote about Celebrity GoFundMe campaigns for Rolling Stone
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Episode: Our Celebrity GoFundMe Dystopia
Sonia Weiser
Writer focusing on tech and online dating topics.
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Episode: The Best Dating App Profile? A Sh*tpost
Mia Sato
Reporter at The Verge
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Episode: This Country Runs On Slop
Alex Kirchner
Contributing writer at Slate and co-host of Hang Up and Listen
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Episode: Is Digital Detoxing Being "Performatively Offline"?
Laura Wheatman Hill
Writer who discusses TikTok and its recent changes
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Episode: I Miss The Old TikTok

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Kate Lindsay
Host who engages deeply with internet culture and societal discussions.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Mixed but generally good

    My kingdom never to hear a first internet memory again, and occasionally some of the guest picks are astoundingly lacking in self-awareness (whoever the “well MY husband brags about me” pick-me on a recent ep was seemed so oblivious I had to switch off for my own sanity) but the show has massively improved since Kate Lindsay took over and it’s generally a solid listen with some good insights into online discourse.

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    4
    Guru-102
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Pop culture candy

    Jump scare EVERY episode ending. It’s always just over. Sometimes I feel like the wrap up cuts off the last speaker 😂Seriously love the show, though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trekofalltrades
    United Statesa month ago
  • Friction maximum

    Leaving this five star review required me to download the Apple podcast app and at first I bailed on the whole enterprise when I realized that but then I remembered the exact episode id just listened to and persevered thru inconvenience lol I like yalls content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilshep77
    United States3 months ago
  • Great way to stay in the know when you’re no longer chronically online

    I deleted all my social media a year ago to let my mind breathe, but I do miss the gossip of the online world. This show is a great way to know what’s up without getting sucked into it. The hosts are smart, funny, and show a lot of compassion, even to the wildest weirdos who are currently enjoying their 15 minutes of internet fame.

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    5
    SophiedeParis
    France4 months ago
  • Drives me nuts

    Alright, I honestly cannot stand the amount of times the word "like" is said in every episode. It makes it unlistenable. Just listened to today's episode and it was said 4 times in one sentence. It's just beyond annoying. That combined the weird topics sometimes that made me stop listening now.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hghjhguj
    United States5 months ago

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Overall, it is seen as a valuable resource for those wanting to stay informed about internet culture without being overly reliant on social media.

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"Lip Filler Accent" Is Infecting TikTok (and Us)
Q: What purpose does lip filler accent serve in the internet age?
She suggests it functions as a status symbol and a signal of grooming and upkeep, reflecting broader social dynamics around aesthetics and comfort with cosmetic procedures.
"Lip Filler Accent" Is Infecting TikTok (and Us)
Q: What is lip filler accent? How did you come up with it?
Alex explains she started saving videos showing the pattern, realized it was a distinct way of speaking tied to pursed lips and reduced lip movement, and later argued it represents a broader influencer voice trend rather than a standalone quirk.
The AI Book Scandal Rocking Publishing
Q: Why would a Big Five publisher publish and then pull a self-published work believed to be AI-assisted?
The discussion points to a pipeline where popularity from self-publishing gets a traditional deal, followed by a realization that AI involvement may violate new or unclear guidelines, prompting a pull to reassess authenticity and authorial control.
The AI Book Scandal Rocking Publishing
Q: What is this book about, and how did it become a topic of AI controversy?
The book centers on a financially struggling woman who enters a sugar baby arrangement and experiences animalistic shifts; the controversy centers on whether AI wrote portions of the text and how such claims emerged from online discussions and a key YouTube analysis, leading to scrutiny by a major publisher.
Our Celebrity GoFundMe Dystopia
Q: What inspired you to write about Celebrity GoFundMe campaigns?
Lorena explains she wanted to examine the phenomenon without moral judgment, focusing on how health care costs, parasocial dynamics, and celebrity status intersect to drive the crowd-funding trend and public reaction.

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This podcast engages listeners in discussions surrounding internet culture, the intricacies of social media, and the overlap between technology and personal experiences. Episodes explore various themes, such as the impact of viral trends, online dating, internet memes, and digital detoxing, while also examining the psychological dynamics involved in these topics. The hosts present a mix of humor and critical analysis, often incorporating guest perspectives to enrich conversations on contemporary issues related to the internet. The podcast is designed to keep audiences informed and entertained about current online phenomena without requiring them to drown in the considerable amount of content available on social media.

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