The speaker discusses the pressure of creating content for social media platforms and how it can lead to feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction with one's work.
Brad Turnwald's studies analyzed the nutritional content of the top grossing movies and the most influential people on Instagram and showed that up to 90% of influencers would fail the legal standards for advertising in the UK. Researchers like Ana Lemke also discuss the impact of social media and influencer culture on shaping beliefs and behaviors related to nutrition and substance abuse.
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 promotes his podcast on various social media platforms and asks listeners to rate it with five stars.
The host and guest discuss how to handle negative comments and trolls on social media, stressing the importance of not internalizing them and realizing that they are often coming from a place of insecurity or jealousy.
People on social media often share false posts about missing people that can be emotionally devastating for their families, as random strangers share it and add sentimental messages that seem like they are saying goodbye.
The conversation revolves around people with large followings on Instagram who consider themselves influencers and how it affects their identity. They also discuss receiving emails without links and trying to guess the content.
In this episode, the speaker discusses their method of thirst posting and how it's a shameless act that can be deemed as cancelable. Additionally, they promote t-shirts from tpublic.com.
Two content creators discuss the evolution of social media and the shift towards sports-oriented content.
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.
Utah recently passed a package of laws that fundamentally change how children and teens use social media, making them safer online. These laws go further than any other in the U.S. and may be indicative of where the country is headed collectively in terms of online safety regulation.
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.
This podcast discusses how some individuals have used various media platforms such as podcasting, Instagram, and YouTube to build large empires worth tens to hundreds of millions of dollars by consistently producing and sharing quality content.
The speaker reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.
The speaker questions the proportion of real people on Twitter and suggests the need for establishing the number to determine platform authenticity.
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 speaker describes the overwhelming experience of gaining social media followers quickly after a video of him went viral, and expresses discomfort with the constant attention and updates on people's lives that social media provides.
Adam discusses how our desire for pleasure on social media platforms may not necessarily correlate with our actual happiness, using a study that examined the relationship between owning a dog and overall life satisfaction as an example.
Revisit the early days of social media through the people who lived it via Let's Start a Coup podcast.
A former writer for HuffPost reveals how he discovered that using profanity in article titles can increase Facebook's algorithm metrics.
The increasing awareness of the negative effects of social media has prompted significant changes in both government regulations and the actions of tech companies. The speaker also suggests that to combat these negative impacts personally, we should put our phones away and take the time to connect with those around us.
This podcast episode discusses the dangers of online social media usage, particularly on platforms like Twitter, which can expose users to stalking, doxing, harassment and other similar threats.
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.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Facebook posts that suggest sharing in order to prove one's belief in God, as well as the old-fashioned practice of talking on the phone and the intrusiveness of monitoring someone's Facebook account.
Podcast hosts discuss Elon Musk's recent comments regarding free speech on Twitter and manipulation tactics used by individuals on social media.
The speaker talks about the lack of reviews on social media platforms and how it reflects on people's character. Additionally, they mention that Audible books are currently for sale at a discounted price of six dollars.
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.
This podcast encourages creating intentional, courageous content on social media to attract people that you can serve, despite any fear of judgement.
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 conversation includes topics such as Instagram, karma, good versus evil, and the corporate world.
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 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.
This transcript discusses how heavy social media users may become less able to ignore distraction in general due to the easily accessible and constantly changing nature of social media. Additionally, unique algorithms for every user create individualized news feeds on social media sites that increase engagement with the platform.
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.
Users on OG users buy stolen usernames and immediately change the username to avoid any chance of the original account holder recovering it. This prevents the old username from being associated with the old account and reduces the risk of being caught.
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.
The speaker discusses how the validation received from social media likes may affect relationships, specifically on how it might make a partner feel inadequate.
Markiplier and Lordminion777 describe where to find them on social media, including YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. They also discuss the concept of scavenger hunts as a way to get people to go outside more and break bad indoor habits.
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 speaker talks about their own insecurities and habits around posting on Instagram, such as immediately deleting posts or feeling frustrated with weird DM requests.
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.
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.
Brian McKinney shares where to find him on social media and how to contact the Normal Gossip podcast.
Social media users are becoming experts at analyzing subtle cues to identify changes in people's lives, such as pregnancy, before they are announced. In some cases, users can spot clues from months-old posts to pinpoint the exact moment when something changed.
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.
