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Artist and internet culture writer. patreon.com/joshuacitarella joshuacitarella.substack.com

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My guest is Gianmarco Soresi, a comedian and host of the Downside Podcast. We discuss comedy’s right-wing pivot and the long arc of entertainment merging with real world politics.

In 2026, every big talk show is hosted by a comedian and this format ... more

We explore the current crisis and recent history of the Democratic party. Emma describes her background and early entry into the world of politics. Doomscroll is confirmed “best produced show” but gets a -3 penalty on all Charisma rolls by the host. more

My guest is Emma Vigeland, a co-host of The Majority Report. We discuss Jefferey Epstein’s sick obsession with “jerky”, nationalist affordability and the shifting media landscape. Later, we explore some of the most difficult topics on the left; popul... more

We dive deeper into pseudo-archaeology’s racist classifications and implicit myth structures. Later on, we explore the concept of sortition, Greek democracy and the early Aztec parliamentary system.

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscr... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Vigeland
Co-host of The Majority Report
The Majority Report with Sam Seder
Episode: Doomscroll 42: Emma Vigeland
David Wengrow
Archaeologist and professor at University College London
University College London
Episode: Doomscroll 41: David Wengrow
Ro Khanna
Congressional representative from California
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Doomscroll 39: Ro Khanna
David Adler
A political scholar and activist engaged in discussions on financial colonialism and international relations.
Progressive International
Episode: David Adler on the Pink Tide & Financial Colonialism
Liz Franzcak
Co-host of the TrueAnon podcast
TrueAnon
Episode: Doomscroll 38: Liz Franzcak
Felix Biederman
Co-host of the Chapo Trap House podcast
Chapo Trap House
Episode: Doomscroll 36: Felix Biederman
Mike Israetel
Episode: [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 34.5: Mike Israetel
Taylor Lorenz
Journalist, author, and content creator
Episode: Doomscroll 33: Taylor Lorenz
Emily Jashinsky
Political commentator and co-host of Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Episode: Doomscroll 32: Emily Jashinsky

Host

Joshua Citarella
Host of the show and a commentator on internet culture and politics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 849 ratings
  • Always informative

    Well researched and excellent interview questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acyl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the pod

    Great conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States2 months ago
  • Fascinating and Smart

    I really enjoy almost every episode of this podcast. So hip and I feel like I always get a new insight into media, the internet, and political possibilities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yehaawww!
    United States2 months ago
  • Right Wing Bull

    Basically just parrots a lot of right wing bull. Doesn’t deal with the stupidity of Hesgeth Vance and Trump.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States4 months ago
  • Keep it Up

    Finally. In a glut of bloviation, we find a podcast where the host asks precise and thought-generating questions instead of using a guest as grist for aimless ranting. The host actually serves his guests and audience! Such a tonic right now. Please keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aravail
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Broad range of guests keeps episodes fresh and provocative.
Thoughtful, well-researched interview style that challenges guests and listeners.
Smart, engaging discussions on media, internet culture, and politics.
Some listeners feel occasional bias or style preferences in guest selection and framing.

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#220
Canada/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#125
New Zealand/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#176
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[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 41.5: David Wengrow
Q: What do you attribute this recent genetic view onto archaeology and human civilization?
There are significant financial interests that are funding much of this research, which tends to push outdated or problematic views.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 41.5: David Wengrow
Q: How does the narrative of people developing cognitive capacity as they move to colder climates match up against existing historical records?
There is no evidence supporting this narrative; it is rooted in outdated racial theories.
Doomscroll 41: David Wengrow
Q: Is there a specific name for that population?
It gets murky, as conversations about historical linguistics often focus on proto-languages, which are constructions rather than actual spoken languages.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 39.5: Ro Khanna
Q: Was Blizzard wrong to nerf SLSL locks during season 3 of World of Warcraft?
The guest argues that such centralized decisions can lead to discontent and highlights how it motivated the creation of philosophies supporting decentralized governance in cryptocurrency.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 27.5: Tim Heidecker
Q: How do you choose these figures that you're going to parody?
Tim discusses selecting political figures that he finds either bothersome or fascinating for parody, mentioning the absurdity of their traits.

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