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SomethingAwful.com is one of the foundational websites of modern internet culture: the earliest memes, inside jokes, and modes of communication that grace and plague the internet today can trace their roots back to the sprawling forums of this illustrious website.

Hosted by Jay Brandstetter and Winslow Dumaine, this podcast dredges up the most notable threads from the depths of the forums. We delv... more

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150 episodes, can you believe it? What better way to mark the occasion than talking about the world of horny video game mods! Specifically, the infamous Cinematic Mod for Half-Life 2. A German man spent his 40s lovingly adding everything Half-Life 2 ... more

Selling independent media on the internet has always been difficult. With recent angst about the lack of success for indie game developers on platforms like Steam, we look back at one of 2016's most forgotten titles: Tuebor, a Michigan-themed cyberpu... more

We resume with Nathen losing Garfield and rebounding with Scooby-Doo. No, I didn't get this podcast mixed up with my AO3 account; We're entering the wonderful world of third party licensing!

Winslow's recording got a little rough in the back half, ... more

If you follow weird internet stories, you've probably heard of Garfield Eats. The improbable Garfield-themed Toronto pizzeria and its manic founder made headlines when the restaurant was founded and closed, but he's been up to some real mischief in t... more

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Recent Guests

Frost of Rivia
Special guest, noted in-show as friend of the pod
Episode: The OUYA (with Frost of Rivia) (Part One)
K. Thor Jensen
Founding editor of Portal of Evil and independent t-shirt designer
Episode: Todd Goldman Is Stupid, Throw Rocks At Him (Part One) (with K. Thor Jensen)
Kyle Kinane
Comedian and good friend of the pod
Episode: RIPline: A Machine To Kill Children (Part One) (with Kyle Kinane)
Robert Evans
Host of Behind the Bastards
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Episode: The Life and Times of Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka (Part One) (with Robert Evans)
Adam Bumas
Head of research at Garbage Day, a newsletter about internet trends
Garbage Day
Episode: The Fred Durst Society Of The Humanities And Arts (Part One) (with Adam Bumas)
Andy Sell
Comedian and podcaster
Episode: The Dumbest Boy On The Forums (with Andy Sell)
Vanessa Guerrero
Giga Maiden and horror expert
Episode: Duke's Bros Forever (Part Two) with Vanessa Guerrero

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Winslow Dumaine
Comedian, illustrator, and co-host of the show; frequently described as a disgraced or punished comedian in episode metadata, with a broad history in internet culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • A corner of the world I never knew about

    The is an interesting look back on weird corners of the internet that I never knew about growing up. The intriguing intersections of culture, technology, and politics that criscross this show make for a fun listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kemmer13
    United States2 months ago
  • Mighty fine podcast about the history of Something Awful and the early internet.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Boxchucker
    4 months ago
  • host dynamics need work

    It seems like Winslow needs to learn how to engage in conversational give-and-take on this show without relating everything back to himself. Is that mean? Probably, but it's kind of whack that he won't stop talking about himself even on the eps about his co-host's dead partner. I want to like this podcast--it should be right up my alley--but the chemistry between the hosts just kind of isn't there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    unknownengines
    United States4 months ago
  • This is the good stuff

    The history of the SA forums is something that needs to be chronicled sort of like the Zimbardo prison experiments

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KirkmanBrandon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Could be so much more

    I’m a goon(ette) from early 2000’s and was excited to hear this. But it’s just…missing something? A big part of it is that it’s doesn’t seem to even try to be funny. Most episodes consist of one of the guys telling some story from SA and the other reacting, but for the most part it’s very flat.

    Jay is pretty inoffensive and vanilla, whereas Winslow has a tendency to be pretentious and self-serious, constantly tying the topic back to himself and his own interests and side projects. I’m sure he’... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Landeez
    United States2 years ago

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Garfield Eats (2018-2021) (Part One)
Q: What sparked Nathan Masri's Garfield Eats concept and why Dubai as the launch location?
Masri leveraged his licensing and branding background to pursue a food venture tied to a beloved character; Dubai provided licensing feasibility and a favorable market for ambitious, novelty concepts, enabling Masri to turn Garfield into a full restaurant experience.
The OUYA (with Frost of Rivia) (Part One)
Q: What was the core idea behind the OUYA?
To create an affordable, Android-based console with a storefront that allowed indie developers to publish games directly to living-room audiences, blending mobile hardware with traditional console experiences.
Duke's Bros Forever (Part Two) with Vanessa Guerrero
Q: Vanessa, what was your biggest gaming disappointment?
I would probably say Bioshock 2.
Submurdered (Part Two)
Q: What kind of regulations are there with home-constructed civilian submarines?
People were speculating about the ridiculousness of regulating submarines, with some humorous comments about the absurdity of robbing an underwater bank.
RIPline: A Machine To Kill Children (Part Two) (with Kyle Kinane)
Q: How did the RIPline situation get so out of hand?
A series of poor decisions led to the construction of a dangerous zipline, which ultimately resulted in the camp's bankruptcy.

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Two hosts with a deep focus on early internet culture guide conversations through notable forum threads, memes, and pivotal online moments. Episodes blend history, media literacy, and sharp, often acerbic humor as they dissect online communities, platform histories, and influential personalities from the Something Awful ecosystem and beyond. The show stands out for its niche subject matter, detailed archival approach, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives with candid commentary from internet historians and comedians. Potential listeners who crave behind-the-scenes context on how online culture formed, and who enjoy a no-holds-barred, conversational tone, will likely find it compelling.

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