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Kill The Computer

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Donald Trump
Elon Musk
Social Media
Twitter
Internet Culture
Tiktok
Mr. Beast
Youtube
NFL
Gamergate
Cryptocurrency
Capitalism
Artificial Intelligence
4chan
Charlie Kirk
Conspiracy Theories
Gaming Culture
Taylor Swift
George Santos
Racism

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes266Founded4 years ago
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Have Americans reached a tipping point with data centers and AI? We discuss.

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MLYP takes us through the history of Palmer Luckey: gamer, founder of Oculus, and (alleged) war criminal.

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The digital safety organization Reset Tech released a 160 page study outlining how the "Manosphere" isn't an organic movement so much as it is a series of financial scams. Miles Klee of Wired Magazine jo... more

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Recent Guests

Parker Malloy
Writer of The Present Age
The Present Age
Episode: Preview: Nobody Did This Ft. Parker Molloy
Michael Maurino
Industry veteran, friend of the show
Former Riot Games concept artist and art director
Episode: Gamers, Ft. Michael Maurino
Maddy Madison
Guest commentator, referenced during intro
Episode: Preview: Worst Tweets of 2026 Pt. 2 Ft. Maddy & Marcos
Dan Friesen
Podcaster, interviewed on the show
Show Me State of Mind / Knowledge Fight (mentioned)
Episode: Unlocked: What is going on here? Ft. Dan Friesen
Aysha U. Farah
Workers Lit writer and podcaster
Workers Lit
Episode: Disaster Tags Ft. Aysha U. Farah
Mike Isaac
Journalist, The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: You're Terminated, Fucker Ft. Mike Isaac
Mia Sato
Senior reporter at The Verge who wrote about the clip economy
The Verge
Episode: Unlocked: The Clippening Ft. Mia Sato
Ben Bradford
Hosting creator of the Are We Doomed podcast
Are We Doomed
Episode: Preview: Are We Doomed? Ft. Ben Bradford
Ken Klippenstein
Independent journalist, guest on the episode
Independent journalism
Episode: Angels & Demons Ft. Ken Klippenstein

Hosts

Caleb
Host of Kill The Computer podcast; frequent co-host/guest contributor on the show.
June
Co-host of Kill The Computer; main on-air presence with extensive episode participation.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Worst episode contender

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Rubblizer
    a month ago
  • Disappointing

    I’ve been a listener for a while, but I think I’m done. It really grates on me when Caleb says fat and means it derogatorily. This has happened several times. And I don’t agree that “most Americans are stupid and selfish”. This is not a helpful talking point. Don’t we want people to see how the ideals of the left are more dignifying to them? Not a great start to be talking and thinking about people this way.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    claredelune32
    United States2 months ago
  • Cohosted by an unserious edgelord

    There are better leftist voices out there, don’t waste your time here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rhapsody9
    United States2 months ago
  • Lovely

    As a terminally online tankie podslop lover I can’t stop listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Rude
    United States4 months ago
  • Clueless

    For people who claim to be chronically online, why is every other sentence out of their mouths “well I haven’t seen…” “well I don’t know who that is…”. Feels like a show poking fun at subcultures they don’t care enough to do even the most basic research on.

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    kereyz
    United States4 months ago

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Humor and insights are a strong combo, though some listeners find banter polarizing.
Balanced, sharp takes on online culture and tech politics.
Fans appreciate diverse guests and industry-informed discussion.

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Apple Podcasts
#244
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#216
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#96
Argentina/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#149
Brazil/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#171
Poland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#189
Philippines/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Preview: Grievance Grifting Ft. Miles Klee
Q: What prompted you to dig into this a little bit more? Was it the arrest of Tristan and Andrew Tate, or something else?
It was timing and collaboration with Reset Tech and Equimundo, reframing how we think about the Manosphere as a grievance-driven, monetized machine rather than a purely radicalization story.
You're Terminated, Fucker Ft. Mike Isaac
Q: What was the core issue of the Altman/Musk case and why did Musk pursue it?
The hosts and Mike explain that Musk claimed he was defrauded during OpenAI's transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit, and that the case framed this as a betrayal of the original mission, while Musk sought to unwind the financial implications or redirect funds; the discussion emphasizes the strategic, publicity-driven nature of the claim rather than a straightforward financial recovery.
Preview: Are We Doomed? Ft. Ben Bradford
Q: Two questions to start us off, Ben. First, tell us a little bit about your show and then the follow-up question: are we doomed?
Ben explains that the show surveys existential threats with a nuanced, sometimes pessimistic but increasingly hopeful lens, covering topics from nuclear war to AI, and aims to explore credible pathways rather than sensationalism.
We Need to talk About Grok Ft. Maggie Harrison Dupré
Q: What would actual safeguards look like from this?
Safeguards should ensure the technology cannot facilitate non-consensual content, specifically preventing wide-scale generation of harmful material.
We Need to talk About Grok Ft. Maggie Harrison Dupré
Q: How did you get on this beat?
I ended up studying media messaging and became fascinated with how media works on society.

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The show blends sharp, humorous takes on internet culture, technology, and the way online discourse spills into real-world events. Episodes frequently tackle topics like AI, social media dynamics, right- and left-leaning media ecosystems, and the economics of online attention, often featuring guests who are industry insiders or culture commentators. The hosts' banter, willingness to tackle controversial subjects, and willingness to bring in guests with specialized perspectives make for provocative, timely discussions that skew thoughtful, skeptical, and entertaining. A notable strength is the affinity for cross-pollinating topics from tech, media, and politics with a culture-forward lens, which can be especially appealing to listeners who w... more

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