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A podcast about and for the internet, hosted by Mike Rugnetta

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Originally published on March 27th, 2024, enjoy Mike's conversation with Gabriele de Seta and Paolo Berti about how the “megadungeon” is a productive model for understanding the internet.

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Contributing producer Rose Witmer and her sister Maggie explore the nature of collecting — specifically, collecting Disney branded enamel pins — in an age where social media dominates hobbies across the board, and clicking "purchase" is easier than h... more

Mike talks with the German Federal Center for Digital Sovereignty’s Head of Open Source Product & Delivery about Digital Sovereignty and the process of divesting the German state from American technology products.

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Recent Guests

Gabriele de Seta
Sociologist and researcher
University of Bergen
Episode: The Internet Is A Megadungeon [Archive Pull]
Paolo Berti
Lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities
Cofuscati University of Venice
Episode: The Internet Is A Megadungeon [Archive Pull]
Rose Witmer
Contributing producer, sister of Maggie; appears as a featured participant
Never Post
Episode: Hunting for Trash in Disneyland
Maggie Witmer
Rose's sister; pin collector featured in the episode
Never Post
Episode: Hunting for Trash in Disneyland
Alexander Smolianitsky
Head of open source product and delivery at the Federal Center for Digital Sovereignty (Zendes)
Zendes (Federal Center for Digital Sovereignty, Germany)
Episode: How Hard Is It To Stop Using American Tech?
Carolina Bandinelli
Associate professor at the University of Warwick researching digital love and sexuality
University of Warwick
Episode: Why No One Wants to Hard Launch Their Man
Kit Pulliam
Business and finance journalist who analyzed MrBeast Financial
Business Insider
Episode: Should You Trust MrBeast With Your Money?
Aram Sinnreich
Author, professor, and digital piracy expert
American University, School of Communication
Episode: News Post: A Primer on Torrenting
Jess Rauchberg
Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Episode: Lolcows and the Internet's "Digital Freakshow"

Host

Mike Rugnetta
Host and producer with a focus on internet culture and technology, known for fostering engaging discussions about their implications.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Delightful

    What I appreciate most about this show is that a) it’s well made, and b) the people who make it seem to genuinely enjoy making it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mijustin
    Canada4 months ago
  • Another Intellectually Dishonest Political Show

    The show says it’s about the internet with unbiased takes, but it’s just another left wing political show. I really wanted to like it, but their coverage of Minnesota fraud was a joke.

    I genuinely appreciated the way they humanize the Somali community and show the harm in the stereotypes that have come as a result, but the fact they gloss over the reasons Nick Shirley and federal politicians think fraud is occurring is ludicrous.

    I appreciate that they included the Feeding our Future fraud ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ObscureOwl
    United States4 months ago
  • Weekly favourite

    This podcast always makes me think about the digital world in new ways, something I didn't know was possible at this point. 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LifeBetterGreen
    Canada6 months ago
  • One of the Best

    What is there to say? Nearly every episode will make you ask thoughtful questions about the world we live in. One of only a handful of podcasts I never miss an episode, one of the two I’ll drop everything for and listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guythatneedsaname
    United States10 months ago
  • You won’t be disappointed

    Genuinely one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to in years. Excellent personalities, stories, and voices. As a heavy podcast listener, this has quickly become my favorite. I will pause anything i’m listening to mid episode if a new one drops. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tatspep
    United Statesa year ago

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Many praise the podcast for its engaging discussions on contemporary internet issues that challenge their perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and well-produced nature of the content, highlighting its balance of humor and seriousness.
Some listeners express disappointment in perceived biases or narrow focuses in certain episodes, though this is countered by strong support for the overall quality and insights delivered.

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#57
Belgium/Technology
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#78
Brazil/Technology
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#92
Israel/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#137
India/Technology
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#151
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#184
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Internet Is A Megadungeon [Archive Pull]
Q: What is a Megadungeon?
Gabriele explains that a Megadungeon is a dungeon so large that it can represent an entire gaming world, containing an ecology, urbanism, and different zones, where you might start inside and never leave, which then becomes a framework for understanding contemporary media and technology.
How Hard Is It To Stop Using American Tech?
Q: Could you tell me a little bit about what Zendes is?
Zendes is a private German organization owned by the federal government focused on analyzing and solving critical digital dependencies and providing solutions to reduce reliance on external tech providers, aiming to create a sovereign and interoperable IT ecosystem for public administration.
Lolcows and the Internet's "Digital Freakshow"
Q: How do platform features like text-to-speech contribute to these dynamics?
Text-to-speech amplifies commentary by reading comments aloud to the whole stream, amplifying crowd reactions and increasing the likelihood of dramatic, provocative behaviors from the streamer.
Lolcows and the Internet's "Digital Freakshow"
Q: Could you define the quintessential LOLcow video for listeners who may not be familiar?
A LOLcow video centers on an internet persona perceived as highly exploitable, whose audience provokes and antagonizes them for entertainment, often escalating outrageous or harmful behavior on live streams.
News Post: On the Impending Silicon Goods Shortage
Q: What should the manufacturing and distribution process for video games and cars look like under normal circumstances?
Under normal circumstances, video games and cars are supplied by a variety of manufacturers on a just-in-time basis with careful planning of component stocks according to demand, but the current chip shortage disrupts this process.

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This podcast offers insightful discussions centered around the internet and its multifaceted impact on modern society. The episodes often explore concepts like internet culture, the dynamics of social media, and the implications of technology on personal and communal relationships. Through engaging dialogues with a diverse range of guests, topics such as online intimacy, the evolving landscape of adult content, mental health implications of social media, and the complexities of digital privacy dominate the conversation. Bringing a mix of humor and critical analysis, the podcast encourages critical thinking about the online experiences that shape daily life and invites listeners to question their relationship with technology.

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