Top Comment
BBCThe story behind your social media feed, from BBC correspondent Marianna Spring and investigative journalist Matt Shea.
Top Comment investigates what's blowing up online. From global events that go viral across social media, to bizarre moments that spill into real life, Marianna and Matt unpack the trends, theories and digital chaos shaping our world.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTech News | |||
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You may already think crypto is overexposed online, but is what we're experiencing just the tip of the iceberg? On this episode, Matt talks about his new BBC documentary in which he meets some of the tech billionaires who believe blockchain can be us... more
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One year on from the BBC's investigation into the death of 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani - and two years since it happened - this episode of Top Comment explores what the case tells us about the dangers of medical misinformation.
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After achieving 7% of the vote in last week's Makerfield by-election, the social-led strategy of emerging right-wing party Restore Britain has come under the spotlight. Various anecdotal reports have concluded that their relative success feels dispro... more
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- Don’t waste your time!
Wouldn’t even give it one star but no option to give zero. Absolute rubbish, nothing fact checked, who gave these liars a platform?!
Apple Podcasts1Nadosal
United Kingdoma month ago - Vacuous
Such a vacuous commentary. Very white and rich centered. Would not recommend a single minute of this podcast.
Apple Podcasts1Josefp78United Kingdoma month ago - Misuse of Kelechi’s content
Without requesting permission, you took a creator’s consent, misconstrued what she said and used it to form dumb statements against the black community.
Apple Podcasts1Abdul.said.thatUnited Kingdoma month ago - Racist white supremacy at its worst.
False uneducated narrow minded narratives coming out of thin lip, salt and pepper, receding hair line individuals
Apple Podcasts1moleface.United Kingdoma month ago - Decontextualisation and misinformation
This podcast decontextualises creator content without permission and spreads misinformation
Zero stars
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Apple Podcasts | #92 |  United States/News/Tech News |
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Apple Podcasts | #41 |  Canada/News/Tech News |
Apple Podcasts | #113 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  Australia/News/Tech News |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Italy/News/Tech News |
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Two BBC hosts explore how online trends, misinformation, and social media dynamics spill into real life. Episodes tackle topics like brand-sponsored online stunts, AI-generated content, internet sleuths, and the ethics of platform design, often with investigative guests or experts weighing in on media literacy and digital accountability. The show stands out for its practical take on virality, rigorous sourcing, and willingness to critique platforms, making it a useful listen for brands, publishers, and anyone navigating the noisy digital info ecosystem.
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Top Comment launched 3 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Top Comment include:
1. Rachel Connolly
2. Gabriel Shemirani
3. Charlie Downes
4. Chloe Palmieri
5. Hasan Piker
6. Cenk Uygur
7. Taylor Lorenz
8. Isla Rose Perfito
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