The Problem With... The Problem With The Internet: Jacob Hawley & Jake Farrell
Oct 28, 2025
Join UK stand-up comedians Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell as they dive into the chaos of internet culture. With their wit, they explore why the online world rewards outrageous behavior and how extreme personalities fuel viral success. They discuss the perils of the creator economy, from monetized trauma to the pressure of maintaining an online persona. Unpacking the bizarre characters that captivate audiences, they ask tough questions about morality, performative outrage, and what it means to stay sane in a digital landscape that never logs off.
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Algorithm Rewards The Lunatic Over The Competent
- The internet elevates chaotic, extreme personalities into viral superstars while competent creators chase trends.
- Jacob Hawley argues platforms reward lunacy and turn everyday life into performative content.
Serious Matters Become Clickable Content
- Jake Farrell highlights that previously off-limits subjects (law, crime) become entertainment as 'everything is content.'
- He warns this normalization blurs moral lines and desensitizes audiences.
Viral Clip Redirected A Career Path
- Jacob describes how one viral football clip pulled him toward becoming a football YouTuber before the podcast rescued him.
- He likens viral success to discovering a single technique and repeating it until stuck in a formulaic path.