a media criticism and commentary series, focusing on pop culture, social issues, and all things that are Extremely Online! hosted by Tiffany Ferguson AKA tiffanyferg
did millennials really have a better young adulthood than gen z? let's take a little blast to the past...
been working on this since the (temporary??) tiktok ban... social media is just such a mess!
Shari Franke, of the 8Passengers family, is sharing her side of the story.
the impossible beauty standard of the perfect chin + jawline!! i'm exhausted!
taking a quick break from maternity leave to rehash a tiktok argument from a month ago, so LET'S CHAT! unless... commenters don't say hi anymore?? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
my last upload before baby arrives, wowie!! let's talk about mommy marketing, endless baby product lists, and registry etiquette --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
romanticize the idea of... actually using the stuff you own? GROUNDBREAKING! (but really...) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
financial rage bait, let's get mad!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
absurd influencer to-do lists & the lifestyle creator paradox!! let's discuss --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's discuss how HGTV has impacted culture (and maybe even the housing market) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
is achieving "personal style" even possible?? if so... how do we actually figure it out? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's discuss super messy creators & Cleantok! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
please stop removing every ounce of character in these homes... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
why is blonde hair so highly valued??? & does it really matter if the blonde is natural? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
cue the comparison and self-consciousness! let's discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
why don't people pay attention... read the caption... ?? let's discuss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's explore communal living! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
the reality tv industry is overdue for big changes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
millennial culture, nostalgia, and child stars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
should we just split the bill?? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
ticketmaster, bad etiquette... questionable vibes all around! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's talk about student housing! dorms, off-campus apartments, etc. Why are they often so bad AND so expensive?? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's discuss age and the internet!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's talk about "ingredient households" and snacking culture! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
the ultra-rich are building luxury doomsday bunkers... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
internet analysis: WATERTOK! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's discuss... AFFILIATE LINKS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
Let's discuss BEAUTY TYPING SYSTEMS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's look into the "nomad" RV family lifestyle! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tiffanyferg/support
let's discuss home decor trends & deinfluencing!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
let's analyze MrBeast's philanthropy... (again!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
buccal fat removal, plastic surgery, and body "trends" -- it's a lot!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
a weird little dive into pop star mall tours! including 80s star Tiffany, Britney Spears, & Avril Lavigne --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
a meta-internet-analysis: how making video essays has affected me & my changing relationship with social media --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
let's analyze fall & the things we're sold along with it! the pumpkin spice industrial complex, dare I say... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
let's deconstruct our notions of laziness! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffanyferg/support
let's discuss mobile games! are they exploitative? are they worth spending any money on? why are fake ads such a problem??
Let's discuss the lottery! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:45 - so you won the lottery... what's next? 4:34 - today's vid is sponsored by thredUP! 6:34 - the curse of the lotto win 9:44 - how should lotteries support the winners? 10:26 - becoming part of the 1% 13:28 - the lottery is a ____ tax 14:34 - pro-lottery propaganda 17:40 - what about philanthropy? 22:09 - scamming the scammer (Jerry & Marge Go Large)
youtube's been feeling off for me lately, as a viewer and creator! let's discuss my recent viewing habits, youtube's algorithm, and how tiktok has affected my consumption.
let's discuss the struggles of renting! terrible landlords, maintenance issues, and the struggle of getting your security deposit back
let's discuss WEDDINGS! why are we willing to spend so much on them? and more topics including: social performance, comparison, and wedding burnout
why are people obsessed with Target? how is this store different from any other superstores??
yes I've fallen into the city-planning side of the algorithm!! let's discuss the car dependency of much of the US, some historical context about the suburbs, and the importance of walkability.
Let's discuss the evolution of youtuber merch, from simple printed t-shirts to collabs to entirely new companies!
what's the deal with "passive income" ?! let's discuss the commonly promoted ideas, potential scams, & whether passive income really even exists!
tbt to the "storytime" era of youtube!
let's discuss 'authentic' travel and the tourism industry.
(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) let's look at some dystopian real estate content! ridiculously expensive real estate, house flipping, house hacking, and tiny (barely livable) spaces.
(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) let's discuss why many influencers are leaving LA and moving to NYC!
(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) How we dress can have major impacts on how others perceive us, and how we feel. Today's episode explores the concept of "looking expensive" -- youtube and tiktok tutorials share tips on how to do so... but what does that really mean? and is "looking expensive" a worthwhile goal?
(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY!) Let's discuss the instagram account Deuxmoi, which features anonymous celebrity gossip and amateur paparazzi photos. We should reconsider our relationships with the gossip industry and give celebrities more privacy.