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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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Shaad D'Souza joins The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 117 to talk about the magazine he started on Instagram, Shaad Magazine and why it appeals to the internet's need for in-app storytelling. We also discuss the state of music journalism, The ... more

Harry Daniels joins The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 116 to talk about his upbringing on stan twitter, the psychology of online fandom, the 'You stan Zara Larsson' meme, the evolution of his singing videos, cringe humor, and his pop culture t... more

Sophie Cates joins The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 115 to talk about how she got signed to a label in college, The 1975, relationship lore, how her music has evolved, and her latest release "Chaos Exposure."

Adam Faze joins The Internet Is Dead Podcast for Episode 114 to talk about his early obsession with Hollywood, how he broke into the film industry, being featured in the New York Times as a teenager, online discourse about his height, producing Karee... more

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Recent Guests

Harry Daniels
Singing celebrity, podcaster, and prominent figure in Stan Twitter culture.
Episode: growing up on stan twitter with harry daniels
Sophie Cates
Musician; discussed as guest in an interview format
Episode: how sophie cates entered the music world
Adam Faze
Producer and filmmaker known for Keep The Meter Running and Boy Room
Episode: the return to long-form with adam faze
Sophia Anne Caruso
Actress and musician known for Beetlejuice, The Sound of Music Live, One Piece
Actor, Musician
Episode: sophia anne caruso on acting, fandom, and keeping her music sacred
Zane Kind
Creator of Silk Node
Silk Node
Episode: can silknode save the internet?
Tiffany Ferguson
Internet analysis creator; studied media and film; focuses on online culture
Independent creator
Episode: tiffany ferguson's youtube internet analysis
Sam Ray
Teen Suicide member, musician
Teen Suicide
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
Audrey Hobert (artist)
Episode: ricky gourmet on producing audrey hobert's debut album, touring with finneas, & building his career

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

3.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Like like like like

    Every other word was "like" – so distracting I had to turn off the episode

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    kpm1985
    United Statesa month ago
  • Soooo GOOD

    Really nice stuff

    Apple Podcasts
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    Maxx🫡
    United States10 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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#179
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how sophie cates entered the music world
Q: What was it like entering the world of music and fame at a young age, and how did that shape your early career decisions?
It felt simultaneously like a dream and a pressure cooker: the success was intense and immediate, but I also faced scrutiny and the need to prove myself, which pushed me to learn quickly and test different paths, including a shift to writing for others.
joan of arca on the history of meme culture
Q: How has running this meme account shaped personal identity and opportunities?
The growth provided opportunities and credibility, but also pressure and a sense of loss of anonymity; the host notes the balance between authenticity and public visibility while finding meaning in the work.
joan of arca on the history of meme culture
Q: What are the gender dynamics in meme culture, and how do they influence content?
Women-led meme spaces emphasized diaristic, aesthetically driven content and less traditional humor, challenging the male-dominated meme canon and illustrating different ritual and craft around meme-making.
joan of arca on the history of meme culture
Q: What impact did celebrity or media involvement have on the meme work?
Celebrity involvement, like Courtney Love sharing memes and NYT coverage, significantly amplified visibility and legitimacy, showing how online culture can intersect with mainstream media.
joan of arca on the history of meme culture
Q: How has meme culture evolved from its early roots to today?
Memes shifted from dank, 4chan-derived formats to more sincere, post-ironic content, with women-led, mood-board aesthetics and niche communities shaping the newer, more varied meme landscape.

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