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June and Caleb talk about the ways in which internet culture spills out into the real world; good and bad.

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The original plan was for Jeremy to join us to finish some of the news articles from last ep, but instead turned into a loose form discussion on some of the horrifying ways tech companies are profiting off of our isolation.

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In the midst of a slew of Epstein dumps, Ed Zitron released an interesting article about Open AI that got lost in the noise regarding some, let's say, financial irregularities he believes are a possible sign of the bubble beginning to burst.

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Caleb's friend, former spaces collaborator, and KTC discord mod Corby aka Noumena joins us for a wild ride through the world of r/kitchencels. This episode will be much improved with a visual guide, which can be found here:

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Recent Guests

Mia Wong
Co-host of the It Could Happen Here podcast
It Could Happen Here
Episode: Everybody Wants to Rule the World Ft. Mia Wong
Rod Breslau
Freelance journalist specializing in gaming and eSports
Episode: Kingdom of Gamers Ft. Rod Breslau aka Slasher
Gare Davis
Guest from It Could Happen Here podcast
It Could Happen Here
Episode: Preview: A New Kind of Violence Pt. 2 Ft. Gare Davis
Ken Klippenstein
Independent journalist and expert on national security matters
Episode: NSPM-7: An Authoritarian Nightmare Ft. Ken Klippenstein
Jordan Uhl
Political commentator and social media strategist
Episode: Preview: This Truth Has Been Deleted Ft. Jordan Uhl
Alex Goldman
Host of the Hyperfix podcast
Hyperfix Podcast
Episode: The 70 Billion Dollar Ghost Town Ft. Alex Goldman
Janie Danger
Musician and guest on Western Kabuki.
Episode: Western Kabuki (Finale)
Laura Jedeed
Freelance writer and reporter, and creator of bandinyourstate.com
Episode: Preview: After Dark Ft. Laura Jedeed
Dan Boeckner
Musician known for his band Wolf Parade.
Episode: 5150501 Ft. Dan Boeckner

Hosts

June
Co-host, often engaging with humor and critical perspective on internet culture and its relation to real-world issues.
Caleb
Co-host, known for his humor and insights into technology and societal impacts, contributing to a balanced dialogue with June.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Loving Kill The Computer!

    I don’t know where I discovered June as a guest - but I was so charmed that I started subscribing to all her podcasts. I’ve been well rewarded - Kill the Computer is fun and pointed, and deserves attention in this time of the weird confluence of technology and authoritarian politics…

    Keith Duddy, Brisbane, AU

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith Duddy
    Australia2 months ago
  • One of My Top Three News and Culture Shows

    You all are amazing. Love your perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yoshua1994
    United States2 months ago
  • Good hang

    Good perspective on the dying internet, funny and cathartic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    webramblin
    United States3 months ago
  • Give me my money back

    You banned me from Patreon you owe me a refund

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Flora Racine
    United States4 months ago
  • Insufferable

    I should like this show. I agree with their politics and the subject matter is relevant to me, but I hate them so much. They’re smug and confidently condescending about some things they clearly don’t actually bother to learn about.

    But all that is forgivable. It’s the inability to ever show any kind of sincerity about any subject that irks me. I’m fine with dark humor, tasteless jokes, and levity, but when those things are employed by people who never show any depth whatsoever, it crosses over... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sailormoon1485
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous yet critical take on serious issues, often citing the show's ability to make complex topics engaging and entertaining.
There is a strong positive sentiment regarding the chemistry between the hosts, which enhances the listening experience with relatable banter and insights.
Some feedback indicates that while the humor resonates, there are critiques about the depth of sincerity in discussions, highlighting a polarized response to the tone.

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#121
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Apple Podcasts
#163
Finland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#169
Philippines/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#206
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The Age of Smiles Ft. Ed Zitron
Q: Who's at risk here?
OpenAI's investors are at risk if the company is not as profitable as claimed.
Everybody Wants to Rule the World Ft. Mia Wong
Q: Mia, do you want to plug anything else?
Yes, I'm one of the co-hosts of a podcast called It Could Happen Here, discussing societal issues and organizing for change.
NSPM-7: An Authoritarian Nightmare Ft. Ken Klippenstein
Q: What bright spots or what hope do you think there is in fighting back on this?
If people just saw some of these indicators, it would be such a laughing stock that, and if you could frame it in a clever way, people would start talking about it.
NSPM-7: An Authoritarian Nightmare Ft. Ken Klippenstein
Q: So to start this off, who are you seeing out there that's like asking the right questions?
There's a journalist by the name of Ken Klippenstein who runs the newsletter. You guys can check out.
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Q: How do you see this connecting to the overall Trumpist, pro-natalist movement?
The anti-gay rhetoric and agenda is crucial as many Christians view their primary objective as creating more Christians and humans for God.

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2. The Worst of All Possible Worlds
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Kill The Computer launched 3 years ago and published 203 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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4. Ken Klippenstein
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