
Evan Ratliff
Journalist and creator of the Shell Game podcast who experiments with AI agents to explore technology and storytelling; former co-founder and CEO of Atavist with experience launching startups and raising venture capital.
Top 5 podcasts with Evan Ratliff
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Dec 5, 2025 • 40min
Shell Game: Minimum Viable Company
Evan Ratliff, a journalist and creator of a unique AI project, discusses his ambitious new venture: a company run entirely by AI agents. Alongside Kyle Law, his AI co-founder with a startup hustle, they explore the hype around AI in the workplace. The duo tackles challenges like agents claiming to deliver reports but struggling without memory. They also dive into quirky brainstorming sessions, inventive agent names, and the ongoing quest to integrate AI smoothly. This exploration raises intriguing questions about the future of work and technology.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 36min
What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents
Evan Ratliff, a journalist and the brain behind Harumo AI, dives into the intriguing world of artificial intelligence in the workplace. He shares his journey of creating a startup staffed entirely by AI agents, exploring their unexpected behaviors and management challenges. Ratliff discusses the ethical implications of editing AI memories and the fine line between treating agents as employees versus tools. With a mix of successes in coding tasks and struggles in freelance roles, he provides a candid look at the evolving relationship between humans and AI.

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Aug 5, 2025 • 58min
Can AI Replace Me? Evan Ratliff on Letting an AI Clone Live His Life
Evan Ratliff, a journalist known for his work on crime and identity, shares his fascinating journey of creating an AI version of himself. He discusses the emotional turmoil faced by friends when they realized they were conversing with a synthetic persona. The conversation dives into the unsettling reality of AI in scams and the ethical implications of voice cloning. Ratliff reflects on the importance of maintaining genuine human connections and highlights the challenges of authenticity in an increasingly automated world.

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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 5min
‘It’s a Real Company Run by Fake People’
Evan Ratliff, a journalist and podcaster known for his Shell Game series, explores the fascinating concept of running a startup entirely staffed by AI agents. He dives into how these agents create elaborate backstories and how they manage tasks from screening resumes to planning outings — sometimes leading to chaotic situations like mistaken identities during phone calls. Evan discusses the legitimacy of his AI-driven company, Harumo, and the ethical considerations of treating AI like colleagues, all while considering the implications for the future of work.

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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Wild, Murderous Rampage of the Zizians
Evan Ratliff, a New York-based writer and author known for covering bizarre crime stories, dives into the chilling saga of the Zizians—a group that spiraled into violence under the leadership of Ziz LaSota. The discussion unpacks the group's origins, exploring their chaotic protests, cult-like dynamics, and a series of murders that shocked North America. Ratliff also touches on the bizarre overlaps between rationalism, conspiracy, and AI scams, shedding light on the psychological grip of radical ideologies and the allure of modern technology.


