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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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Women’s health is being yassified online, from ill-advised marketing campaigns by companies trying to go viral to creators pushing anti-abortion agendas under the guise of “natural” birth control. It feels like there’s no one to trust when it comes t... more

In a matter of days, Jimothy the raccoon went from a neighborhood mascot to a viral sensation. But unlike the internet animals who came before him, Jimothy has no owners, and isn’t protected by a zoo. On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined b... more

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The app-ification of dating has made meeting people even more difficult. But no one ever talks about what comes after: when you are in a relationship with someone, and have brand new digital etiquette to decipher. When do you hard launch? How much sh... more

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Recent Guests

Bridget Todd
There Are No Girls On The Internet host and author of Love At First Prompt, AI in the Future of Intimacy
There Are No Girls On The Internet; Simon & Schuster (book)
Episode: Do Healthy Relationships To Chatbots Exist?
Saatchi Koul
Guest discussing Barstool Sports and its founder
Writer/Commentator
Episode: Everything Is Barstool
Austin Evans
Content creator who covers tech
Episode: Prediction Markets Are Coming for Everything We Love
Matt Bernstein
Political and cultural commentator on Instagram, host of A Bit Fruity
Instagram / A Bit Fruity
Episode: Surveillance Glasses For Girls!
Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick
Writer and founder of the Trend Report newsletter
Trend Report
Episode: Influencers Are Hitting Retirement
Will Oremus
Tech writer who contributed to The Atlantic piece on World Cup authenticity
The Atlantic
Episode: Your Favorite World Cup Moment Might Be Fake
Beth Pinsker
MarketWatch columnist, CFP
MarketWatch
Episode: My Decade-Long Payment App Feud
Lizzie Post
Co-president at the Emily Post Institute
Emily Post Institute
Episode: My Decade-Long Payment App Feud
Bridget Read
Features Writer at New York Magazine; author
New York Magazine
Episode: Your Group Chats Are Now Blackmail

Host

Kate Lindsay
Host of ICYMI; engages in cultural and media analysis with a focus on internet culture and online discourse.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Kids and social media

    One of the issues I have with kids being online is when you’re talking to someone let’s say in a comment section of a YouTube video you don’t know if you’re talking to a minor or not. I do not want to get into a conversation or an argument with a minor no matter what the subject matter is. I think there should be some kind of badge on the account name letting you know that the account belongs to a minor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fiveonforth
    United States20 days ago
  • Hosts and guests with their “like”

    I generally like the episodes but find both the hosts and their guests use the word “like” way too often in their sentences to the point that it distracts what they are articulating. I wish they could tone it down.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sweater Bowl
    Canada2 months ago
  • Unthought out thoughts

    You guys don’t know what you want to say. Are these recorded live? Put some thought into it, make coherent statements.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🦊🐶🐻🐱
    United States2 months ago
  • love niche internet content

    speak on it!! it’s nice to listen to rational people break down some of these insane trends. also i feel like y’all are getting review bombed for some reason

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    l1lyhumm
    United States2 months ago
  • Shocking, so many ads

    Interesting topic, personable host, but the episodes are hard to listen to because of how many ads there are in relation to how long the actual discussion is. I think this podcast concept would have a better shot on a network like Vox or NyMag.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mari_hendrix
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners note ads can be frequent, but value the insights and guest expertise.

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#201
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#208
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#250
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Do Healthy Relationships To Chatbots Exist?
Q: What drew you to study AI intimacy with such curiosity and care?
Bridget explains that approaching the topic without judgment allows for a deeper understanding of why people form attachments to AI, and for examining broader social and technological dynamics rather than caricaturing those relationships.
Prediction Markets Are Coming for Everything We Love
Q: How do Kalshi and Polymarket differ from traditional gambling, and what regulatory framework applies?
The hosts discuss that prediction markets are regulated as futures-like instruments rather than gambling in many jurisdictions, with Kalshi under CFTC oversight and a structure that requires outcomes to be clearly verifiable.
Prediction Markets Are Coming for Everything We Love
Q: What is your earliest internet memory and how does that tie into this conversation?
Austin shares nostalgic memories about Pokemon and early online communities, illustrating how tech nostalgia contrasts with today's predatory-feeling, data-driven markets that monetize attention and entertainment.
Influencers Are Hitting Retirement
Q: Kyle, are you familiar with Zoella?
Yes, I am familiar with Zoella; she was a major early UK YouTuber whose career evolved from beauty and fashion to broader lifestyle content, and her hiatus became a focal point for discussions about why creators step back and how audiences react.
Surveillance Glasses For Girls!
Q: What is your earliest memory of the internet?
A reflection on childhood activities online, like Cartoon Network and Yahoo Games, used to illustrate how early internet experiences shape today's attitudes toward online content and privacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ICYMI

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

A sharp, culturally literate show that analyzes internet culture, media ecosystems, and contemporary politics through a critical but accessible lens. Episodes span right-wing media dynamics, fan communities, live-tainment economics, the ethics of leaks, and the evolving rhetoric around personal essays, spirituality, and AI in publishing. A recurring strength is connecting industry trends to everyday online behavior, with guests ranging from journalists and editors to creators and subject-matter experts. Notable since the show's relaunch is a more measured, research-informed approach, paired with candid storytelling and timely takes on how platforms, algorithms, and sponsorship shape online discourse. This mix makes it useful for listeners w... more

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