Ryan Broderick, author of the Garbage Day newsletter and host of the Panic World podcast, dives into the curious world of jawmaxxing. He explores how an unconventional dental theory gained traction among young men online. The discussion touches on the influence of classic TV shows on masculinity and unpacks the rise of jaw-maxxing and mewing as social media trends. Ryan highlights the clash between self-improvement aspirations and the realities faced by today's youth navigating identity within fragmented internet culture.

Social media is in flux. The disruption started when Elon Musk acquired Twitter, purged most of the staff, turned the blue checkmark verification system into a pay for play system, and welcomed previously banned extremists and QAnon followers back onto the platform. To add to the chaos, last week Elon announced that Twitter is rebranding as “X.” His stated goal is to turn X into an “everything app,” an all-in-one platform for messaging, voice and video calls, social media posts, payment services, and more. This rebrand included erecting a giant metal flashing X on top of the former Twitter building, much to the discomfort of the building’s neighbors in San Francisco. On today’s episode we discuss how emboldened conspiracists are using their paid checkmarks to build clout and spread disinformation. This includes a newcomer to disinformation game named Dom Lucre, who was suspended for posting child abuse material before Elon personally restored his account. And General Michael Flynn and former 8kun administrator Ron Watkins working to revive pizzagate ahead of the coming election season. We also chat with tech journalist Ryan Broderick in an attempt to figure out why Elon Musk is doing all this. Subscribe for $5 a month to get an extra episode of QAA every week + access to ongoing series like 'Manclan,' 'Trickle Down,' and 'The Spectral Voyager': http://www.patreon.com/QAnonAnonymous QAA's Website: https://qanonanonymous.com Music by Pontus Berghe. Editing by Corey Klotz. Garbage Day Newsletter https://www.garbageday.email/ Christopher Beale’s Link Tree https://linktr.ee/realchrisjbeale REFERENCES https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/27/twitter-csam-dom-lucre-elon-musk/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/opinion/facebook-far-right.html https://twitter.com/MattBinder/status/1684670401027145728

Tech reporter Ryan Broderick discusses the sorry state of the internet in 2024, the challenges of SEO on Google, the dystopian aspects of online shopping, and the collective yearning for innovation in the digital realm.

Ryan Broderick is very online so you don’t have to be. His internet culture Substack ‘Garbage Day’ is a mix of thought-provoking analysis, trend reporting, and, when you read all the way to the end, dumb memes. In this wide-ranging coversation with Recode’s Peter Kafka, he talks about the big topic of the day: An explanation of NyQuil chicken. But before that, Twitter — and Ryan reminds us that there are some places on the internet where people are actually having a good time. Plus, a whole lot more. It’s a great conversation; tweet about it while you still can.Featuring: Ryan Broderick (@broderick), founder of the Garbage Day newsletterHost: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.We are conducting a short audience survey to help plan for our future and hear from you. To participate, head to vox.com/podsurvey, and thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Trump, an insightful author and commentator on the Trump family, joins Ryan Broderick, editor of "Garbage Day" and internet culture expert. They dive into how politics are influenced by online trends and the evolving media landscape. Mary highlights the misunderstandings surrounding Trump-era tariffs, while Ryan dissects the chaotic relationship between corporate media and electoral perceptions. They explore the impact of social media on political discourse and the allure of charismatic figures in contemporary politics, all with a splash of humor.