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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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Eoin Higgins, author of the book Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left joins us to discuss his book, the media landscape in 2026, and more.

Buy the book: www.amazon.com/Owned-Billionaires-Bought-Loud... more

We're back from our holiday break, thank you for sticking with us. More to come very soon, in the meantime, you can find the remainder of this episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

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Hussein Kesvani, freelance journalist, co-host of Trash Fut... more

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We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the history of alt-tech microblogging platforms like Parler, Gettr, Gab etc that, while failing, ultimately served to pave the way for Trump's Truth Social and Elon Musk's "X". As usual, along the way we di... more

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Recent Guests

Eoin Higgins
Author of 'Owned, How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left'
Episode: Owned Ft. Eoin Higgins
Hussein Kesvani
Journalist and commentator on internet culture
Episode: Preview: The Brainrot Economy Ft. Hussein Kesvani
Ella Yurman
Host of Going Down, a late-night comedy show
Going Down
Episode: Preview: The Most Terrible Time of the Year Ft. Ella Yurman
Parker Molloy
Writer of The Present Age newsletter
The Present Age
Episode: True Grift Ft. Parker Molloy
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
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
Ben Collins
Writer at The Onion
The Onion
Episode: America’s Finest News Source Ft. Ben Collins

Hosts

June
Co-host known for insightful commentary blending humor and critical analysis of internet culture.
Caleb
Co-host recognized for engaging dialogue and comedic reflection on technology and society.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Two previews back to back

    Could post one free episode consistently

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    flyingduck8103
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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
    Australia4 months ago
  • One of My Top Three News and Culture Shows

    You all are amazing. Love your perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yoshua1994
    United States4 months ago
  • Good hang

    Good perspective on the dying internet, funny and cathartic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    webramblin
    United States5 months ago
  • Give me my money back

    You banned me from Patreon you owe me a refund

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Flora Racine
    United States5 months ago

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Owned Ft. Eoin Higgins
Q: What was the research process like while writing your book?
The writing involved a lot of interviews, reading, and tracking various media narratives over time, which required intense focus and organization.
Owned Ft. Eoin Higgins
Q: Can you give us the core argument or elevator pitch of your book?
The book argues that influential tech billionaires are funding alternative media personalities to reshape the narrative and influence public opinion.
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.

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Discussions revolve around the complex relationship between technology and societal dynamics, particularly how internet culture influences real-world occurrences. A wide array of subjects is explored, from the impact of social media and AI on intimacy and relationships to satirical commentary on political figures and events. The hosts often blend humor with serious critique, creating a space that invites audiences to consider both the absurdities and the ethical implications of modern digital life. Noteworthy is the focus on how various online subcultures forge connections and drive public discourse, often employing a unique mix of observational comedy and cultural analysis that is designed to resonate with listeners who are both critical a... more

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