The podcast revisits the early days of social media and MySpace through the people who lived it, the users. The podcast aims to share insider stories about the creation of MySpace and its impact on the digital world.
The interviewee expresses how it feels empowering to make a change in reality and see that the desired outcome is being achieved. She highlights how social media training conditions people to need instant feedback and that patience is key in achieving long-term results.
The host encourages listeners to tag him in their TikTok videos for a chance to be featured, and shares his love for wearing socks and sandals while eating hot, bagged sandwiches like White Castle.
The speaker discusses their frustrations with social media fame and the unequal distribution of brand deals, noting that people with fewer followers than them sometimes make more money off brand deals.
A discussion of the double standards on Instagram when it comes to posts that may be considered violations, with focus on celebrities such as 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg. The speaker also highlights the difference in reaction from the platform when Muslim-related content is brought up.
Two content creators discuss the evolution of social media and the shift towards sports-oriented content.
The host and guest both admit to creating fake social media accounts to stalk other people. They discuss the ethics and potential consequences of this behavior.
Young people believe that becoming an influencer on social media will lead to success and quick money, but this misconception can often lead to disappointment.
A deputy's social media presence is scrutinized after he is questioned by a lawyer representing the family of a man who died in his custody.
The Twitter feud started when All In Stats published an analysis showing J-Cal has been talking a lot on their podcast, and David Sachs commented calling out J-Cal's "piss poor moderation," leading to mean tweets and ultimately J-Cal blocking Sachs.
Social media can be a trap if you follow people only because they are beautiful or because you are envious of their lives. It can turn your feed into a torture device filled with beauty and perfection, making you feel inadequate and intolerant of real people's imperfections.
Researchers found that individuals who carry certain variants in oxytocin and oxytocin receptor genes seek out more social interactions on social media platforms, as evidenced by a social desirability index.
It is difficult to control how people perceive a piece of content on social media, as everyone has a different perspective. However, sharing content through various platforms can aid in growing a podcast.
In this episode, the host shares a personal story about seeking revenge on someone who annoyed her on social media, and how it reminded her of a soap opera quote.
The excessive use of social media has led to us being more anxious, depressed, and socially isolated. Turning off notifications, limiting social media usage, and focusing on the present moment can help us combat its negative effects.
Friends try to find a missing friend by logging into her social media accounts and dating platform, Tagged, to gather information to locate her whereabouts.
A new law in Utah will require parents to approve their child's use of social media, account by account. The law also allows parents to access their child's direct messages and other network activity, and requires social media companies to block minors' access to their accounts overnight unless a parent makes a change to the settings.
The rating system on Hot or Not dot com feels more explicit compared to other implicit rating systems like the People application. The podcasters discuss Koh Tao and the creation of the term "incels".
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the challenges of social media fame and the parasocial relationships that followers form with celebrities. They also talk about how social media provides a warped sense of self and the limitations it imposes on meeting new people.
The possibility of designing a platform that challenges the ad-driven model, recommender systems, and virality mechanisms while leading to growth and anti-fragility without causing depression, self-harm, and suicide among Gen Z kids who got on social media before puberty is discussed.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the dangers of unregulated social media and how it can lead to negative consequences like the Orwellian world. As a solution, he suggests uninstalling certain apps and committing to activities in the real world.
The hosts encourage listeners to share their podcast on social media with the promise of shirtless photos in return. They stress the importance of utilizing social media correctly and urge listeners to participate in their "50 50" game.
The government does not know how to handle the increasing popularity of social media and YouTube. They are fearful of the people giving their narrative, thus destroying people's reputations for voicing their opinion.
The speaker observes common themes in social media profile photos, including women posing in bikinis with pizza or dogs and men posing with children to suggest financial stability.
Podcast hosts discuss Elon Musk's recent comments regarding free speech on Twitter and manipulation tactics used by individuals on social media.
The speaker discusses how drama on TikTok may lead to negative perceptions of social media and lack of fulfillment for users, as well as potentially causing harm to the platform itself.
The speaker talks about receiving a message regarding a collaboration with TikTok, and later, she discusses the importance of setting boundaries for social media interactions.
Many people blame social media for corrupting the dream of what the internet could do for the world, and computer scientist Jaron Lanier argues that it poses a real threat to a pluralistic society, with some fearing that it shapes our politics, societies, and even sense of reality.
In this segment, the speaker talks about his concern over a potential run on Twitter data similar to what happened with FTX. Additionally, he discusses a person's obsession with Nathan Fielder and their desire to be part of the Hollywood cool crowd.
Kelsey Turner, like many others, believed that social media could help her achieve the high-status and glamorous lifestyle she aspired to. In the age of virtual fame, the number of followers you have can determine your level of success.
The speaker highlights their role in bringing social media interactions to the air during broadcasts and shares an anecdote about a commercial they watched. The transcript also briefly mentions an interview with Ben Affleck about his latest film project.
The speaker shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
Social media can create self-doubt, self-sabotage, self-criticism, and a loser mentality. To combat this, focus on curating a list of accounts that align with your goals and how you want to feel, and use social media as an additive to help you achieve those things.
The speaker shares her tactic for dealing with trolls, which involve going to their account and commenting on their personal pictures. She also plans to start calling out comments she receives and arguing back.
The speaker discusses the decision to keep relationships private on social media and highlights how this can show authenticity and depth of emotion. They also express difficulty in relating to celebrities who don't showcase their partners online.
The speaker thanks the listeners and promotes the show's social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
The best way to challenge absurd or despicable messages in a network is to kill the message in your part of that network, says Ethan Zuckerman. He emphasizes that anxiety can be a motivating emotion, and social media can heighten it instead of alleviating it, making us more sensitive to deviations from normal patterns and rhythms.
The host shares how she was comparing her relationship with others on social media and realized the similarities between her boyfriend's and listeners' relationships. Additionally, she explains how she changed her planned episode due to not feeling like it was the right time to post it.
The podcast discusses how finding information on targets' daily lives through their spouse's social media can be a better source of information than the target themselves. They also talk about how to find whistleblowers and coaxing them into testifying.
Comparing ourselves to others on social media can lead to feelings of loneliness, FOMO, and depression. Taking a moment to imagine ourselves as complete and lovable just as we are can help combat the negative effects of the comparing mind.
This Wondery series explores what happens when the world's wealthiest man acquires a powerful social media platform in the pursuit of free speech.
The speaker recounts a story of seeing a video on Facebook of influencer couples playing extreme pranks on each other, with one of the pranks involving a painful burning sensation.
In the Wondery podcast "Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter," host David Brown explores Elon Musk's unexpected bid to buy Twitter and the drama that followed as ex-employees, critics, and fellow CEOs denounced his actions.
The speakers discuss the different ways to get famous on social media, including hiring photographers and using hallucinogens for inspiration. They also touch on the topic of cultural appropriation.
The hosts discuss the importance of creating short, engaging clips to promote content on social media platforms like TikTok. Despite failed attempts at pitching their ideas to larger platforms, they continue to brainstorm new ways to promote creative content.
One person confesses to looking at Instagram for 23 hours a day, while another points out the importance of checking comments and being a "looksy" type of user.
The podcast discusses some instances of sensitive content warnings on social media, including accidental shares of disturbing photos and warnings for scary content.
A lifestyle influencer found herself in hot water after exposing a food delivery service's contaminated product on social media, receiving backlash and even losing some of her sponsorships. Her story highlights the risks of speaking up, even in the name of public safety.
The hosts analyze Instagram behavior and give insight into hints and clues that could be found on one’s Instagram account.
The relentless and sometimes mean comments from people on social media when someone loses a pet can be devastating to those already grieving. Meanwhile, an ad interrupts the episode promoting Sleep Number beds that claim to improve your well-being in multiple ways.
