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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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What if instead of buying items from a store or website, "micro influencers" could host QVC/Home Shopping Network style streams you could buy from, with included gambling elements? The fine folks at the Whatnot app bravely answered. Spoilers: it suck... more

We discuss the history of celebrity clone replacement conspiracy theories and their place in the broader political moment.

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Maddy Joins us to talk about Erika Kirk in a loose, free-form ep. This was originally recorded about two weeks ago so the drama may be slightly behind.

Our lost show with Maddyson drops this month only at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

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Recent Guests

Arif Hasan
Guest and member of Wide Left
Wide Left
Episode: Preview: One Hour of Dogs Barking Ft. Arif Hasan
Matt Bernstein
Host of A Bit Fruity podcast
A Bit Fruity
Episode: When Leopards Eat Their Faces Ft. Matt Bernstein
Maggie Harrison Dupré
Senior Staff Writer at Futurism
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Episode: We Need to talk About Grok Ft. Maggie Harrison Dupré
Anthony Fantano
Internet's busiest music nerd and music reviewer of The Needle Drop
The Needle Drop
Episode: Preview: It’s Okay to Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car Ft. Anthony Fantano
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
Janie Danger
Musician, rock star, philanthropist
Episode: The Show Must Go On Ft. Janie Danger
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
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

Hosts

June
Co-host discussing internet culture and relevant social commentary.
Caleb
Co-host discussing internet culture and relevant social commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Twitter-addled Slopfest

    A podcast for and by terminally online tankies in the most derogatory sense. They try to cover serious topics but struggle to get even basic facts right and aren’t even entertaining while doing it.

    CZM has far better podcasts in this vein run by people whose brains haven’t been scrambled by Twitter.

    Apple Podcasts
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    QuintessentialQuince
    United States11 days ago
  • Yawn. Boring white boys yapping pointlessly

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    scottobear
    13 days ago
  • Flavors > Melania

    I just listened to the Melania movie review episode, and I must disagree with everyone saying it’s the funniest. Nothing tops “I don’t deserve flavors.” 🤣

    Months later, I recently thought about that sentence in a grocery store and had to pretend I was on the phone so I didn’t seem like a laughing lunatic. The Melania movie episode is easily second funniest, though.

    I really love this podcast. With the non-stop horrors bombarding our feeds these days, humor is the best way to snap us back to a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AntifaPauli
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shining a light into the dark corners of the online world.

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    yoyojedi@gmail.com
    2 months ago
  • Awful

    Awful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
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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.
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.

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This podcast explores the intricate interplay between internet culture and real-world events, often infusing humor into serious discussions. Each episode features lively conversations that dissect various aspects of modern life, including politics, social media, and the absurdities of contemporary society. Hosts June and Caleb approach both comedic and critical angles, addressing topics ranging from celebrity influence to the implications of technology on relationships. Listeners can expect a mix of irreverent humor, cultural commentary, and insightful perspectives on the evolving digital landscape and its impact on daily life.

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