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New York
Substack
William Banks
Celebrity Culture
Teen Suicide
Portland
Fan Culture
2016
Long-Form Writing
Internet Culture
Stan Culture
Brooklyn, United States
New York City, United States
Twitter
Dallas, United States
Arlington, United States
Comedy
Vine
Chase Rutherford

During conversations with artists/creators they grew up following, best friends Brittany Deitch & Sameera Rachakonda unpack what it means to be online.

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Dril, aka Paul Dochney, joins The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 111 to talk about how Twitter has evolved since 2008, his anonymity, Elon Musk turning the platform into X, why his Adult Swim show Truthpoint got cancelled, Weird Twitter and its... more

Tiffany Ferguson join The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 110 to talk about her evolution on YouTube, parenting content and letting her daughter on the internet, old VidCon experiences, the impact of internet girls like Emma Chamberlain and Tana... more

Thefakerothko, the soundgeist, and antiart join The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 109 to talk about starting their instagram meme pages, how the meme has evolved over time, Dimes Square and antiart's Peter Vack beef, music criticism, music com... more

Umru joins The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 108 to talk about being discovered by A.G. Cook on soundcloud, the minecraft concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic, how PC music has changed, the online music communities he grew up in, and collabor... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Ray
Teen Suicide member, musician
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Episode: teen suicide: from tumblr to 2026
William Banks
Guest; artist known for Jail Saga, Island Saga, and related online projects
Episode: interview with william banks but then we ended talking about relationships
Audrey Hobert
Singer-songwriter working with Ricky Gourmet
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Episode: ricky gourmet on producing audrey hobert's debut album, touring with finneas, & building his career
Ivy Wolk
Internet personality, comedian, and actress discussed in depth
Episode: the full internet history of ivy wolk
Blake The Man 1000
Debut album artist
Pizza Slime label
Episode: blaketheman1000 unpacks his debut album City of Careless Angels
Chase Rutherford
TikTok creator known for Four Freak Show and related projects
Four Freak Show / Slushy Noobs
Episode: covid tiktok with chase rutherford
Chloe Lmao (Contra Chloe)
Vine-era internet personality, formerly known as Contra Chloe
Vine/TikTok
Episode: contrachloe on how vine changed the internet forever
Chris Carroll
Friend of the hosts, Crohn's disease advocate, online creator
Episode: tiktok fame is fake w/ ihavecrohnsdisease
Ethan Mead
Comedian, internet creator
Episode: megan bitchell & ethan mead unpack their careers in comedy

Hosts

Brittany Deitch
Host of The Internet Is Dead, with a focus on intro and Q&A participation; frequently co-hosts and appears across episodes.
Sameera Rachakonda
Co-host and interviewer; frequent presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Soooo GOOD

    Really nice stuff

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    5
    Maxx🫡
    United States8 months ago

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Smart, topical discussions about online culture and creator economy.
High-quality conversations with thoughtful, candid insights.
Great guest mix—diverse perspectives on internet history.

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covid tiktok with chase rutherford
Q: What was the turning point that made you reassess your online presence and life choices?
Chase discusses the decline in views, the realization that the influencer path wasn't scalable as structured, and choosing to return to education and pursue roles like creative director to channel his experience into more traditional marketing and branding.
covid tiktok with chase rutherford
Q: How did For Freak Show and the group dynamics shape your career?
He describes the shift from informal Instagram lives to Twitch, the importance of group collaboration, and how the collective's lore and high-energy, unscripted streams built a loyal audience.
covid tiktok with chase rutherford
Q: What formed you early on as a creator and set the stage for your later success?
Chase explains that early YouTube and the culture around Casey Neistat inspired him to document his life and create content that felt authentic, which ultimately led to his breakout on TikTok during the COVID era.
interview with william banks but then we ended talking about relationships
Q: What was the turning point for your online following and why did certain projects gain more traction?
The interview highlights that viral moments and real-life collaborations, like the Jail Saga and Island Saga, built a following, with demographics skewing to international audiences, particularly Argentina.
interview with william banks but then we ended talking about relationships
Q: How did your evolution from school projects to major internet sagas shape your approach to authenticity?
Banks describes a shift from performative, character-based work to a preference for being himself on camera, valuing real moments over scripted personas to keep content believable and engaging.

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A candid, idea-forward show that unpacks online culture through conversations with artists and creators who grew up on the internet. Episodes weave personal histories of fandom, DIY communities, and the economics of attention with thoughtful takes on how platforms shape art, identity, and career trajectories. Notable angles include the evolution from early networks to algorithm-driven visibility, the tension between authenticity and persona, and the persistent impact of online culture on music, fashion, and media. The format tends to feature intimate storytelling, sharp cultural critique, and practical insights for creators navigating fame, communities, and collaborations in a digital-first world.

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2. William Banks
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