The RELEVANT Podcast Episode 1277: Can We Trust Anything Online Anymore? A Christian Look at AI, Social Media and All Those Rigged Charts
Nov 25, 2025
Dive into the chaotic world of online trust as the hosts explore AI artists topping the Christian charts and the impact of foreign troll farms on social media narratives. Kristen Bell's surprise involvement in a Fox News Bible podcast sparks debate, while Nate Bargatze's theme park plans bring laughter. They tackle quirky holiday topics like Thanksgiving pizza and whether pickleball should be banned. With unexpected stories and plenty of laughs, it's a holiday hangout that questions what’s real in our digital lives!
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YouTube’s Delayed Algorithmic Momentum
- YouTube episodes often show a delayed “slow burn” before exploding in views days later, making live-timed greetings unreliable.
- Cameron and Jesse note algorithmic opacity and frequent changes cause unpredictable growth patterns.
Turkey Fryer Gone Missing On Thanksgiving
- Jesse shared a traumatic Thanksgiving when the turkey fryer vat leaked and he frantically hunted for a replacement on Thanksgiving Day.
- He eventually borrowed a neighbor's fryer and still recommends frying for a juicy bird despite the stress.
Charts Can Be Manufactured Easily
- AI-generated music recently topped Christian and country sales charts, highlighting how new tools can produce chart-topping content.
- Hosts stress chart positions can be easily manufactured and paid-for, so rankings no longer guarantee authenticity.
