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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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Recent Guests

Frost of Rivia
Special guest
Episode: The OUYA (with Frost of Rivia) (Part Two)
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
Episode: RIPline: A Machine To Kill Children (Part Two) (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
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Episode: The Fred Durst Society Of The Humanities And Arts (Part Two) (with Adam Bumas)
Andy Sell
Comedian and podcaster
Episode: The Dumbest Boy On The Forums (with Andy Sell)
Vanessa Guerrero
Special guest known for her work with Game Grumps and Everything
Episode: Duke's Bros Forever (Part One) 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 96 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 States19 days ago
  • Mighty fine podcast about the history of Something Awful and the early internet.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Boxchucker
    2 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 States3 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

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    Landeez
    United States2 years ago

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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.
The Late, Great Fredrick Brennan (Part One)
Q: Do we still want to do that?
Yeah, we can totally do that. I have one at the end because for basketball I have other ones I can do over there.

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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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