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Myles Toe returns to On The Gate to celebrate a historic week in New York sports history and break down the absolute madness that took over the streets of NYC after the Knicks NBA Finals win.In This Episode:The MSG Watch Party: Myles shares his firsthand account of the massive post-game crowds outside Madison Square Garden, the wild energy in Penn Station, and how he accidentally had to step in to rescue a rival fan from a chaotic mob.Knicks Basketball Realities: The crew discusses the incredible Cinderella run of Jalen Brunson, the massive wave of sudden bandwagon fans, and Spike Lee finally getting his ultimate moment.Internet Culture & Psyops: A deep dive into the weirdest corners of the internet, from the viral "Black Woody" video to the mystery of dollar store toys and "Kool-Aid Pineapples."Tech & Nature: Why massive AI data centers are quietly threatening the electrical grid, the reality of ecological anomalies like "goat spiders," and the future of bio-tech.Media & News Round-up: Honest takes on the latest headlines surrounding Charleston White, Zohran Mamdani, and Donald Trump's appearance at the recent UFC event.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 6/15/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In which Amanda makes the worst PowerPoint ever (it's about rationalists and fan fiction, iykyk), Isabel goes on book tour, and we experiment with flip phones.The PowerPoint in question: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ch0rBRdr8PGindVGa0cGQaKDiYR5rFmMiclL58CPci8/edit?slide=id.p#slide=id.pFind Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Concrete Genius Podcast with Sauce McKenzie.In this episode, Sauce discusses building Black economic power through supporting Black-owned businesses, creating a national directory of Black service providers, and strengthening community wealth. He also dives into modern relationships, confidence, masculinity, dating dynamics, social media culture, online disrespect, and the ongoing debate surrounding OJ Simpson.Topics include:• Supporting Black-owned businesses• Building community wealth• Hair industry and Black entrepreneurship• Marriage and relationships• Confidence vs money• Social media behavior• OJ Simpson debate• Marc Lamont Hill interaction• Las Vegas life• Black culture and communitySubscribe, share, and join the conversation.

Sometimes you just need an impromptu therapy session with absolutely no professionals present. From the adult who calls their parents by their first names to the person who orders a salad at a pub, Clare, Amelia and Em are unpacking the exact types of people we just don’t trust. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. Australia’s fertility rate has sunk to a record low, but researchers swear they’ve found the one simple trick to get women to have more babies. It does involve your home office’s proximity to the bedroom, but not quite in the way you might think. Plus, how are powerful women like Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan still being target with 300 year old Salem tropes like ‘Ditch The Witch’? Julia Gillard, like us, has thoughts. Also, Madonna just dropped a star-studded 10-minute musical short film called Confessions II. We’re breaking down every single celebrity cameo you might have missed. And, we explain the reason why Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller are in orange and blue all over your social media feed. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: 3 (Celebrity) Weddings And A Guest Drama Listen: Spoiled Pig Syndrome & Our List Of Things That Are Just Not Working Listen: Sorry Clare. There’s No Better Time To NOT Have A Baby Listen: The Boy ‘Mom’ Trap & Actually, We’ve Met Listen: The Married People Claiming 'Hot Divorce Energy' Listen: Don’t Go To Uni, Baby Doll Dresses & The World’s Coolest Wedding Hat Listen: Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: 'Five words from someone I trusted nearly broke me. Here's what I know now.' HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Want to start a fight in 3 words? Work from home. The real reason less of us are having babies in 2025. Your 5-minute news explainer to get you up to date on June 9, 2026. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 300th episode of What's My Thesis?, Javier Proenza is joined by Los Angeles-based artists and cultural workers Dakota Noot and Christopher Anthony Velasco for an informal conversation shaped by friendship, shared history, and long experience in contemporary art communities. The discussion reflects on public visibility, social media hostility, reputation, and the shifting dynamics of creative life in increasingly online cultural spaces. The episode also examines practical questions of artistic survival, including teaching, freelance writing, collaborative creative work, and the limitations of traditional institutional pathways. Moving between humor and critical reflection, the conversation offers a grounded portrait of how artists build careers, relationships, and parallel forms of legitimacy outside conventional gallery structures.

Dale is on vacation but still podding. My brother's desk. People move too much. Nuclear bombs. Adrian rides a bike without a helmet. The assasination of RFK. Adrian is good at remembering names. Star wars is spooked up. Peter Greene talk. Judgement Night Soundtrack. Adrian went to the press conference for Interstellar. Anjolina Jolie in Tomb Raider is the hottest actress EVAR. Dale is bad at remembering names. Danielle Smith realized that Alberta seperating from Canada would cost a lot of money. Stay Spooked up!Find us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

Do you suffer from 'Spoiled Pig Syndrome'? Honestly, maybe. We unpack Lena Dunham’s latest theory that we’ve all become a little too accustomed to getting the treat before we’ve even learned the trick. Plus, Former The Hills Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is officially running for Mayor of Los Angeles. We’re nominating our top contenders if Aussie celebs entered politics. SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and never miss a word of Out Loud. Plus get access to every story and our exercise app, MOVE. Also, paper straws, automatic taps, hand dryers and Bluetooth. It’s 2026. So why are there certain things that just don’t work? We have a simple request for the universe: be better And, we’re bedazzling now. Em is excited. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends Torriden Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Clare recommends The Crash documentary on Netflix. Holly recommends The Four Seasons on Netflix. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Don’t Go To Uni, Baby Doll Dresses & The World’s Coolest Wedding Hat Listen: Reading-Gap Relationships & The 'Daddy' Of It All Listen: A Woman Got Pregnant & ‘Betrayed Us All’ Listen: FREE SUBS TASTER: The One Big Lie Blown Up By The Kylie Doco Listen: Bed Shaming & A Terrible Excuse To Skip Your Son’s Wedding Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: The one thing happily married women have quietly stopped doing. 'My partner kept putting off trying for a baby. Then I got a text that explained why.' 'I spent years working in reconciliation as a non-Indigenous person. Here's the thing we never want to admit.' HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: The one question I really wanted to ask Jacinda Ardern. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Producer: Josh Green Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Random Waypoints, we take a look at the current state of the internet and the growing influence of social media on culture, entertainment, politics, and even our understanding of reality itself.We discuss the battle between traditional Hollywood and the creator economy, the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's role in Euphoria, the backlash against curated social media beauty standards, and the legal fight between Patagonia and Pattie Gonia.Then we go much deeper: What happens if humanity experiences a real alien first-contact event? How would religion, culture, and society respond if we discovered we're not alone in the universe?Plus, we wrap up with the latest developments in politics.The internet isn't just where culture happens anymore—it may be deciding what culture becomes.#RandomWaypoints, #Podcast, #Hollywood, #Creators, #CreatorEconomy, #SydneySweeney, #Euphoria, #OnlyFans, #Patagonia, #PattieGonia, #SocialMedia, #InternetCulture, #AlienLife, #FirstContact, #Religion, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #Culture, #Media, #News, #Commentary, #WayPointOverland, #Entertainment, #Influencers, #DigitalCulture, #UFOs, #CelebrityCulture, #TrendingTopics, #Society, #Technology

In this collab-isode, we're joined by Dr. Adam Becker of Dreaming Against the Machine, a podcast about envisioning a realistic and hopeful future in the face of tech oligarchs... or, as we call them, Horrible Little Guys.Sublimation is out now!!: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sublimation-isabel-j-kim/75bdbf4afed5475f?ean=9781250376794&next=tJoin our Patreon: https://patreon.com/wowiftrueListen to Dreaming Against the Machine: https://www.dreamingagainstthemachine.com/Also, ISABEL IS ON TOUR ! Dates below, and more info + tickets at https://us.macmillan.com/tours/isabel-j-kim-sublimation/VIRTUALLY: June 2 — I'll be on r/Fantasy doing an AMA more or less all day! Come ask me your burning questions, also, your unburning questions. You can just ask me whatever. June 7 — I'm going to be at The Back Room for a virtual event (details to come at their website)! PHYSICALLY: May 30 — PGH Bookfest in Pittsburgh (with John Scalzi) June 2 — Barnes and Noble, Clifton, NJ (with Neil Clarke)June 3 — The Strand, NYC (with Jinwoo Chong) June 4 — Harvard Books Store, Boston (with R.F. Kuang) June 6 — RJ Julia, Madison CT (with @redreadsreviews) June 10 — Center for Fiction, Brooklyn (on a panel with Joseph Eckert & Thomas Elrod, moderated by Yume Kitasei) June 20 — Bronx Book Festival, the Bronx (on a panel with Nicole Glover, Andrea Hairston, and Vincent Tirado) June 30 — Dungeon Books, Jersey City (with Yume Kitasei)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HAPPY SUBLIMATION PUBLICATION DAY! Or, Publimation Day! Isabel's long-awaited debut novel SUBLIMATION is out now. Everyone is very excited. We are proud of Isabel here at Wow if True HQ. Isabel did a billion other podcast interviews about the book, so we decided that on our podcast, we'll ask Isabel some questions that maybe people who are meeting her for the first time via podcast interview wouldn't ask. Also, for some reason Amanda goes on a tangent about cannibalism and Catholicism which is... kinda relevant? YAY SUBLIMATION!!Here it is. The link. The link to buy Sublimation: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sublimation-isabel-j-kim/75bdbf4afed5475f?ean=9781250376794&next=tAlso, ISABEL IS ON TOUR ! Dates below, and more info + tickets at https://us.macmillan.com/tours/isabel-j-kim-sublimation/VIRTUALLY: June 2 — I'll be on r/Fantasy doing an AMA more or less all day! Come ask me your burning questions, also, your unburning questions. You can just ask me whatever. June 7 — I'm going to be at The Back Room for a virtual event (details to come at their website)! PHYSICALLY: May 30 — PGH Bookfest in Pittsburgh (with John Scalzi) June 2 — Barnes and Noble, Clifton, NJ (with Neil Clarke)June 3 — The Strand, NYC (with Jinwoo Chong) June 4 — Harvard Books Store, Boston (with R.F. Kuang) June 6 — RJ Julia, Madison CT (with @redreadsreviews) June 10 — Center for Fiction, Brooklyn (on a panel with Joseph Eckert & Thomas Elrod, moderated by Yume Kitasei) June 20 — Bronx Book Festival, the Bronx (on a panel with Nicole Glover, Andrea Hairston, and Vincent Tirado) June 30 — Dungeon Books, Jersey City (with Yume Kitasei)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google is broken, and so is Amanda, apparently, because she is seeking validation from an AI chatbot. Also, video games. Sublimation is out on 6/2. This is what we have for you.We'll be back next week for the "Sublimation is out!" spectacular, but you should pre-order it now: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sublimation-isabel-j-kim/75bdbf4afed5475f?ean=9781250376794&next=tAlso, ISABEL IS ON TOUR ! Dates below, and more info + tickets at https://us.macmillan.com/tours/isabel-j-kim-sublimation/ VIRTUALLY: June 2 — I'll be on r/Fantasy doing an AMA more or less all day! Come ask me your burning questions, also, your unburning questions. You can just ask me whatever. June 7 — I'm going to be at The Back Room for a virtual event (details to come at their website)! PHYSICALLY: May 30 — PGH Bookfest in Pittsburgh (with John Scalzi) June 2 — Barnes and Noble, Clifton, NJ (with Neil Clarke)June 3 — The Strand, NYC (with Jinwoo Chong) June 4 — Harvard Books Store, Boston (with R.F. Kuang) June 6 — RJ Julia, Madison CT (with @redreadsreviews) June 10 — Center for Fiction, Brooklyn (on a panel with Joseph Eckert & Thomas Elrod, moderated by Yume Kitasei) June 20 — Bronx Book Festival, the Bronx (on a panel with Nicole Glover, Andrea Hairston, and Vincent Tirado) June 30 — Dungeon Books, Jersey City (with Yume Kitasei)About Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dale bought Crocs. Flies are satanic. Vancouver had a big protest against Data Centres. Hoot Suite. William Gibson. Dale has a baby brain. Where is our dark version of Star Trek. The Data Centres being planned for Vancouver are going to be a power drain. We all need to get together. Transhumanism. We're no longer calling it Conspiracy we're now calling them Parahistory. Danielle Smith's petition for a referendum on seperation got thrown out.Find us:Web outragefactory.comYoutube https://youtu.be/70OPCfw37DsTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

In this wild episode of Everyday Black Men, Riker, Sham, Reed, Whyte Collar Suge, Armstead, and the Black Libertarian bounce from Black Friday madness to debates about capitalism, poverty, and why people will abandon their families for a good deal. The crew jokes about military games, busted economic systems, and whether America's biggest companies have quietly become untouchable monopolies, while Reed and Riker clash over taxes, wealth, and what actually fixes society. Between serious conversations, the episode constantly swerves into chaos with Walmart jean deals, Armstead's legendary pants size, old-school shopping memories, and Whyte Collar Suge declaring that “two men on one horse is gay” for absolutely no reason. By the end, the guys somehow connect Nigerian tragedy, bargain shopping, and killing the Black Libertarian first into one perfectly unhinged conversation that only Everyday Black Men could pull off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyday-black-men--2988631/support.

Why do conspiracy theories capture the imagination of millions of people around the world—and what drives individuals to question widely accepted narratives? In this provocative and thought-provoking episode, Lee Austin discusses controversial claims surrounding flat Earth theories, the Moon landing, and narratives connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from his perspective and interpretations, Lee explores why some people distrust official explanations and institutions, particularly in areas involving science, government, media, and public health. The conversation examines the cultural and psychological appeal of alternative narratives and how information spreads in the digital age. This episode approaches controversial claims with openness to discussion while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, evidence evaluation, and media literacy. Why do conspiracy theories gain traction during periods of uncertainty and social change? How can listeners separate speculation from verifiable evidence? And what role do fear, distrust, and online communities play in shaping belief systems? Join us for a challenging and engaging conversation about belief, skepticism, and the modern information landscape—where difficult questions, controversial ideas, and critical inquiry intersect.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Party drugs are out, and injecting grey market peptides with your LinkedIn connections at Silicon Valley house parties is in. Yes, the biohacker tech bros have peptide dealers in China who are sending them dubious chemicals to construct things like "the Wolverine stack," which are supposed to make them more alert and/or younger and/or tanner? This doesn't make any sense, which is why we brought in our friends and actual scientists from Tiny Matters -- Dr. Sam Jones and Dr. Deboki Chakravarti -- to explain to us the science (or lackthereof?) behind the peptide craze. LinksTiny MattersFind Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We do math to figure out the genZ. Millenial problems. Roundup, Monsanto and that german company. Chemtrails. Kids are tricking Ai age regulations by drawing mustaches on their face. What if Ai actually isn't that great. Censorship. The Richard Albertini tapes. Pulp Fiction. Devout christians. Bruce Willis. Big recording artists are cancelling tour dates.Find us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

What happens when hyperfixation, fandom culture, loneliness, attraction, projection, and neurodivergence all collide online?In this wildly honest episode, Kristin sits down with Alicia Deer to talk about fangirling, parasocial relationships, emotional attachment, identity performance online, masking, attraction, internet intimacy, and why neurodivergent people often experience connection so intensely. Funny, uncomfortable, self-aware, and surprisingly healing — this conversation goes way deeper than celebrity crushes.She describes herself as "like both of the Property Brothers in one lesbian body" with a BA in Creative Writing (FSU) and a Realtor since 2018. But also a Matrix Breaker & Systems Decoder.Find Alicia on TikTok at @alicioliofficial or just Google "Alicia Deer Realtor" because she is all over!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

Philosophical and optimistic creators of We Love You, Andy Min and Thomas Sullivan, join us for a deep conversation about friendship, existential anxiety, loneliness, nature, spirituality, and what it means to stay hopeful online. We unpack Gen Z culture, the pressure of "aura," the mental health impact of social media, and why human connection may be the antidote to modern isolation. We also get into cringe culture and the battle between Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and...Boomers. SPONSORS!

We've had a spike in downloads which is curious. Everything is spooked up. Project hail mairy. Artemis. The Moon landing. HE3 on the moon. The challenger explosion. Info Wars is back in the hands of the Onion. The SPLC is being investigated for giving money to hate groups, Joe Rogan convinced Trump to make Ibogaine less illegal. John Foggerty. Dave Grohl. Uninformed tech speek. Find us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

From December 17, 2024: CNN correspondent Elle Reeve has spent the last decade reporting on extremism in the United States. Her book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society and Capture American Politics" provides an insider's glimpse into the "insidious"—and underestimated—world of alt-right internet culture that is now at the center of the Republican Party under Donald Trump. Lawfare Associate Editor Katherine Pompilio sat down with Reeve to discuss her investigative reporting and "Black Pill," incels, political violence, memes, what it's like to build working relationship with alt-right figures, the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right Rally, Jan. 6, the 2024 presidential election, and more.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did this influencer just tank their own interview? We break down the viral 60 Minutes interview with Clavicular and why it went completely off the rails—plus the bigger question: why do chaotic internet personalities keep getting more popular?Welcome to The Treehouse Show — a comedy podcast covering funny news, viral stories, pop culture drama, and ridiculous real-life moments.

Isabel and Amanda talk about raising $1,234,567 dollars for your startup, Giggles, that began as a meme, and also finding your cofounder in Minecraft, along with the latest analysis of which human person Satoshi might actually turn out to be, and also, turning down $175,000 dollars because you can't figure out the wifi, something that happened to a real human person last week. It's ok, though. Since recording, Helen Dewitt has found a new source of capital, and she doesn't even need to do any promo for it—not a bit, this is genuinely what happened. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeffrey Brown is suing the Toronto Star because he claims they burried news about Justin Trudeau being caught looking at terrible material. Adrian was cupid in a play when he was 14. The problem with MAID. Dale's narrative voice. Bill 36: https://citizenscongress.substack.com/p/bill-36-in-plain-languageFind us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

If you decided to go analogue this year but still find yourself doomscrolling at 2 a.m., then this episode is for you.In this latest episode, Tara sits down with Ria Chopra, writer, influencer, and Youth Advisor to Google, to unpack what it really means to grow up with the internet, how it builds identity, memory, relationships and sometimes completely messes with all of it in her debut book, “Never Logged Out.” Ria dives into the rebirth of antiquated notions of love through dating apps alongside the rise of trad wife content and femininity gurus. And then she questions the new norm for weddings and proposals, where we put on a show thanks to our ‘panopticon gaze', trying to make it all ‘Instagram worthy.'Ria also gets honest about what it means to build a writing career online, navigating how much of your life (and the lives of people around you) becomes content and how to stay authentic without feeling like you're ‘selling your soul' to the algorithm.Finally, they touch on some trends that might shape us, including AI influencers with millions of followers, the analogue revival (trend or genuine shift?), and why extreme gender polarisation online is something we should be paying closer attention to.Press play, and then maybe pause to check how you're actually using the internet.Books and documentaries mentioned in this episode: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtDon't Date Me, I'm Dalit by Christina DhanrajAlgo Speak by Adam AleksicInside the Manosphere by Louis Theroux (2026)‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms. 

We're talking about Shy Girl, the horror novel cancelled over alleged AI use, the conclusion of a romantasy lawsuit, recent Meta rulings, and a bunch of other random stuff in the middle because come on, you know us, we love to gab.SourcesShy Girl timelineWriters telling on themselves Meta lawsuitsFind Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adrian is too accommodating to guys with machetes. Indigent is the new word for hobo. If i say the right words does my assigned agent have to watch the whole episode? Adrian is too accommodating to Jehova's Witnesses. These kids don't even understand what being bored is. The Patterson-Gimlin film has been updated. Bigfoot talk. Logging road miles. The Scorpions are a terrible band. Glass bottom boats. Actors are really good at pretending. Dale's career path. Pee Pee (Pierre Poilievre) was on Joe Rogan. Find us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfyGZ_1wRPQ Check out the YouTube version!On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we actually get a NEW PODCAST! I'm working with occult researcher Joel Thomas from "Free the Rabbit's" podcast to launch a new quarterly show we're doing called "Kwarter Kwell" and our first episode is cover the occult background of US President Donald Trump! We'll trade topics and findings as we go through the financial families, Intel connections, occult meme magick, satanic architecture of Trump Tower, Charlie Kirk connections, Tarot archetypes, Pepe the Frog PsyOps and how it connects into the Nephilim ancient aliens!LINKS:Check out the YouTube video version- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfyGZ_1wRPQ Joel knocked the video edits out of the park!Follow Joel Thomas everywhere: https://linktr.ee/joelthomasmediaSusbscribe to Joel's "Free the Rabbits" YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@freetherabbitsNOW UP ON ALL PODCAST FEEDS! Join us for the YouTube premiere 3/26/26 at 7pm EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfyGZ_1wRPQ Show sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement!*CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1 WANT MORE?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE More from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" set the blueprint for the term "Pop Bible", six smash singles, five number ones, and cultural moments that defined a generation. But which 2020s pop album comes closest to claiming that throne? In Part 1 of Vinyl Drop's first Pop Bible, Keith Montena is joined by AJ Marks, host of Main Pod Girl and lead moderator at Reddit's Popheads, to break down what made Teenage Dream so defining, before diving deep into Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia. Released March 27th, 2020, just as the world shut down due to Covid-19, Future Nostalgia became one of the defining pop rollout of the pandemic era. We discuss the rollout, the music, the history, and whether this album holds a candle to Teenage Dream, before going head to head with Sabrina Carpenter's Short N Sweet later on. Which album wins? You'll have to listen to find out.

Text to speech tips (over $25): https://streamlabs.com/stutteringcraig/tipMelee K: https://linktr.ee/meleegames Mitsu: https://rumble.com/user/MitsuShow https://x.com/EricDziadzio RSVP For The Meetup: https://partiful.com/e/VGNC5azQF4ix87eOewYiJoin Side Scrollers Live! Welcome to another live episode of the Side Scrollers Podcast! Join Craig, Blabs, Phoenix, Kay and Mitsu (Eric) as we dive into the biggest stories in gaming, internet culture, and the creator economy. From the latest industry drama to deep dives into the world of VTubing, we're covering it all—live and uncensored.The Latest Gaming News: Stay updated on the newest releases and industry shifts.Internet Culture & Trends: Our take on what's trending across social media and the streaming world00:00 Intro06:30 IMPORTANT Housekeeping10:20 Today's Showdown20:25 Hard News20:42 Chuck Norris Vs Variety28:13 Iranian Wrestler31:24 Mitsu In Borderlands Movie38:50 Caleb Hammer Reaction Video54:08 Asmon's Illegal Immigrants Statement01:12:38 Cuba Adventures With Hasan01:41:05 Today's Sponsor01:42:59 Crimson Desert01:59:52 Gaming History

The internet shapes how we think, share, and connect — but most of us never stop to ask why. In this episode, I get into what Stop the Scroll is about, why I made it, and the kinds of questions we're digging into this season.Highlights:(00:00) Introducing Stop the Scroll(01:09) How media impacts society(01:33) What to expect from the show(03:28) Who the podcast is made for(04:07) How this podcast got its title(09:19) Creating community between the viral moments(11:05) What this show can do for listenersResources:Subscribe to the Stop the Scroll Newsletter: https://briannadoe.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-doe/ Verbatim's website: https://weareverbatim.com 

The internet has crowned a new It Girl who hasn't been alive for nearly 30 years. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is back at the center of culture, not through interviews or content, but through absence. As TikTok fills with 90s mood boards, Hulu ckips, and quiet luxury takes over fashion, we unpack why this era, and this woman, feels more aspirational than ever.Ryan Murphy's Love Story has reignited the mythology around Carolyn and JFK Jr., pulling a new generation into a version of the 90s they never actually experienced. In a world of constant posting, explaining, and performing, the 90s represent something we have lost: privacy, restraint, and a sense of intrigue.Carolyn Bessette has become the blueprint because she embodied everything the modern internet is not. Minimal, private, and impossible to fully access. In 2026, that kind of scarcity is the ultimate form of luxury. And for brands, creators, and anyone building a presence online, the takeaway is clear. The next wave of influence is about restraint and mystique.Janni and Christine discuss:How culture runs on a 20 to 30 year nostalgia cycleWhy Carolyn Bessette represents the anti influencer with no oversharing and no performanceThe anatomy of quiet luxury and why the 90s feels aspirational How always-on culture is driving a countertrend toward privacy slowness and offline energyWhy less personality, more aura and mystery creates desirability for brands

We have found the literal worst song: "Take the Lead" by Tilly Norwood, who is an AI actor, and is singing about overcoming the oppression that AI actors face. Yes, this is real. Also: we talk about Isabel's wedding. Yay parasociality! SourcesAI ‘actor' Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I've ever heardFind Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dale's double chin. Starfleet Academy is not woke trek, that's Discovery. Adrian loves Taxi Driver and Dale doesn't get it. MK Cinemas. The War in Iran is bad. Solomon's temple. The Catholic church. Tucker Carlson knows some stuff. Adrian has a bad reputation. The Copeland brothers and the alphabet agencies.Find us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

There's been a change in the weather in regards to the perception of China. Working for a local publication. The Tyee says that only 50 year old white men who are very gulible believe conspiracy theories... guilty as charged. Mexico "Cartel" violence. Interesting Books reviewed guy got a strike. Dale believes demons are real. Les Wexner said he was possesed by a Dybbuk. Tourette's at the BAFTAs. We bring you Disrepute. Omega man sausages. Lookout Mountain and secret films. Carradine brothers.   Find us:Web outragefactory.comTwitter @OutrageFactPodInsta @outrage_factoryTik Tok @dalederuiterFacebook www.facebook.com/outragefactpodReddit r/OutragefactorypodEmail Outragefactpod@gmail.comCheck out our redbubble swag https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/115481124

The Daily Shower Thoughts podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. [Promo] Check out the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ [Promo] Like the soothing background music and Amalia's smooth calming voice? Then check out "Terra Vitae: A Daily Guided Meditation Podcast" here at our show page [Promo] The Daily Facts Podcast. Get smarter in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Facts website. [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. [Promo] Check out the Get Happy Headlines podcast by my friends, Stella and Mickey. It's a podcast dedicated to bringing you family friendly uplifting stories from around the world. Give it a listen, I know you will like it. Pod links here Get Happy Headlines website. Shower thoughts are sourced from reddit.com/r/showerthoughts Shower Thought credits: OkRoad5574, gorginhanson, Kr0pr0X, TheOnlyEindrideInTx, churrascopalta, DadIsMadAtMe, ANAnomaly3, ChocolateHoneycomb, Geisha_Mercuriana, chiliNPC, walphin45, Weowy_208, Guardiansvn, Internet-Culture, MuskokaReel, LastofUs1296, Jack_12221, thomasthegreat050901, kellyatta, , kaszeljezusa, RocktheRebellious, VeZselin, the-great-jd, DreaminDemon177, OddlySpecificName, theLoneAstronaut- Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZNciemLzVXc60uwnTRx2e Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-shower-thoughts/id1634359309 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/daily-dad-jokes/daily-shower-thoughts iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/99340139/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a5a434e9-da18-46a7-a434-0437ec49e1d2/daily-shower-thoughts Website: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/dailyshowerthoughts Social media links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DailyShowerThoughtsPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DailyShowerPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DailyShowerThoughtsPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyshowerthoughtspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most intimate of filler injections, credit card fraud , Jake Paul crying at ice skating events and Snoop D-O-Double-G's minders getting physical with Dutch winter Olympic Royalty. How did this Blue Ribbon event turn into a low-brow meme-fest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Atlantic's Charlie Warzel published a piece titled "This Is What It Looks Like When Nothing Matters," and Hawk reads through it, unpacking how internet nihilism has moved from the fringes of 4chan straight into mainstream politics and culture. The article traces how trolling, once confined to anonymous message boards, became the dominant language of the internet and a tool of political power. Steve Bannon saw the trolls as a political constituency and helped pipeline their energy into the MAGA movement, and that same anarchic, rules-don't-apply attitude now shows up in everything from Department of Homeland Security social media posts to Trump sharing content depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.Hawk walks through the rise of figures like Clavvicular, a live streamer who hits his face with a hammer for attention and openly associates with white supremacist Nick Fuentes and alleged sex trafficker Andrew Tate. The concept of "nihilism by default" -- where the only purpose is self-promotion and feeding the social media machine -- connects these influencers to the chaos coming out of Washington.The Epstein files get the same treatment: three million pages released with no context, quickly turned into memes, AI slop, and fabricated screenshots. The files revealed just enough institutional rot to breed more cynicism without delivering justice to any of Epstein's victims or accountability for those connected to him. The kirkification phenomenon, the GameStop short squeeze, and ironic 9/11 memes all point to the same cultural collapse: events no longer have meaning, only content value. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

In this Replay episode, Matthew Lee Anderson, Derek Rishmawy, and Alistair Roberts are joined by Andy Crouch — Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis — to examine what the data on social media and video games reveals about the diverging formation of young men and women. The conversation turns on a pointed question: what happens when the skills adolescence develops are simulations rather than realities? And what does that mean for formative communities — home, school, and church — that bear responsibility for shaping persons, not just managing behaviors? - Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 30% of the Baker Book of the Month, R30 Key Moments in the History of Christianity: Inspiring True Stories from the Early Church Around the World, by going to: http://bakerbookhouse.com/pages/mere-fidelity Apply for a full-tuition scholarship for Beeson Divinity School's M.Div program that begins Fall 2026 here: https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships - Chapters 2:00 — Guest Introduction: Andy Crouch 3:00 — The Tweet: Social Media, Video Games, and Diverging Outcomes 5:30 — Why We Now Have Reliable Data 7:00 — Social Media's Harm to Girls 8:30 — Why Boys Seem Fine (At First) 11:00 — The Idolatry Framework: Things That Work at First 17:00 — Pornography as Formation Failure 19:00 — The Feminization of Internet Culture 25:00 — The Algorithmic Turn: From Chronological to Algorithmic Feeds 31:00 — The Algorithm Catches You at Your Worst 33:00 — Mobile Devices and the End of Distance 36:00 — Practical Applications: Give Resistors an Off-Ramp 40:00 — Banning Phones in Schools: A Framework 44:00 — "But They Need to Prepare for the Real World" 46:00 — Instruments vs. Devices: A Distinction 48:00 — Closing & Patron Teaser

Iz and Amanda talk about Moltbook, a forum only for AI agents (and the humans pretending to be them), which caused a brief moment of panic that our AI overlords were going to rise up against us. Special guest star Iz's fiance weighs in on the eigenvector of evil and also, whether sommelier-ing is anything.SourcesAmanda's Moltbook article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/16/after-all-the-hype-some-ai-experts-dont-think-openclaw-is-all-that-exciting/Find Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:44 The viral Vogue clip 03:46 Market Talk 07:13 Shoutout to Octant  11:29 AI Etiquette and Social Contracts 15:19 Gigi Claudid: Training our AI agent 20:49 Norwegian Athlete's Emotional Confession 23:34 Unpacking Relationship Drama 24:44 Messy Olympics: Scandals in Sports 25:32 Partner Shoutout: Anchorage Digital 27:27 Podcast Recommendation: The Rest is History 29:40 Interview with Tatum Hunter: Internet Culture Insights 30:06 Deepfakes and AI Ethics 38:43 Personal Surveillance and Trust Issues 48:52 TikTok's Mental Health Rabbit Hole 52:16 Shill Minute: Best Cookie in Crown Heights 53:08 Introduction to Octant: Innovating Funding Models 54:52 Funding Ethereum: Grants and Sustainability 56:50 Octant V2: Revolutionizing Community Funding 58:43 Sustainable Growth and the Future of Ethereum 01:05:56 The Intersection of Venture Capital and Sustainable Funding 01:11:25 Guest Nick Devor of Barrons on Prediction Markets 01:12:50 Gambling and Insider Trading in Prediction Markets 01:23:01 CFTC Challenges and the Future of Regulation 01:26:11 Free Groceries: A Marketing Strategy 01:29:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

This week, Emily K is explaining online moments to her offline friends. They didn't know about 'The Girl with the List'!

We made a collabisode with Dr. Matthew Gabriele of American Medieval, a real life historian of medieval history! It turns out that there's actually a significant crossover between internet culture and the middle ages. We are as surprised as you are. LinksAmerican MedievalHyperallergic article about crusadercoreFind Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Javah pulls up and him + Nelson get into the kind of dating talk that makes people argue in the comments: standards, ambition, and why “I don't hang with you anymore” usually translates to you've got no motion (plus the difference between being supportive vs. carrying dead weight). Then the convo swings into the real scary side of modern life—AI everywhere, data breaches getting brushed off with weak refunds, and platforms digging through your history like it's just “normal” now—while they joke through the fact that none of us are as private as we think.Find Javah at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/javah/the-super-angry-superstar-2

A polite “thank you” isn't consent—but online, it's often treated that way. This episode unpacks how social media blurs boundaries, why parasocial intimacy feels real, and when curiosity turns into entitlement. Laura shares what happened after going publicly single, including the moment a stranger crossed the line by contacting her hairdresser to ask for a date.Claire adds perspective shaped by years of media exposure as a close friend of Natalie Holloway, exploring harassment, cyberbullying, and the cost of visibility. Together, we lay out clear rules for healthier online boundaries: silence is an answer, block without guilt, and remember—visibility doesn't equal access.

Will you come to our cottage... to talk about Heated Rivalry with us? The beloved Queer Hockey Show™ has taken over the internet, so who better to talk to us about it than very online Multitude CEO and Heated Rivalry/romance novel superfan Amanda McLoughlin!? (For some reason my audio is ass, but I am saying it is an homage to the amount of ass that appears in Heated Rivalry.) Find Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back for the new year, joined by pop culture writer + narrative strategist Eteng Ettah to create a bingo card for the cursed events of 2026 that likely await us. We apologize in advance, both for mentioning possible horrors like "MrBeast IPO" and "Caroline Ellison book deal," but also, because Amanda was at her parents' house and recorded on AirPods. LinksBingo cards! Get your bingo cards!!: https://www.wowiftrue.com/2026-bingo/ (... we talk more about how we "made" this on the Patreon)Eteng's newsletter: https://www.etengettah.com/Eteng's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/considercomfortpod/Find Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown (but this episode was edited by Julia. Schifini!). Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do toned arms, “wonky” eyes, and collar bone angles prove about your gender? Nothing. Nevertheless, the digital phrenology of transvestigation persisted. But how?? Digital culture researcher Lexi Webster decodes the conspiracy genre where all celebrities (and most First Ladies) are “secretly trans” and skull-measuring pseudoscience rules, then political scholar Fran Amery connects transvestigation brainrot to very real organized transphobia, uniting feminist factions with the far right in the name of protecting women. Originally aired on Conspiracy, She Wrote in September 2024.~special thank you to Unladies' Room Patreon supporters! this wouldn't exist without you~ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.