The Webby Podcast

Earlier this year, Chief Digital Officer of GLAAD Jim Halloran discovered that an online network of alt-right supporters was attempting to remove a YouTube video of the GLAAD Awards—and other LGBTQ-related content—using AI algorithms to flag and permanently label the video as offensive. Halloran dives into how that discovery is fueling GLAAD's work with tech companies, the importance of creating equitable tech platforms for LGBTQ communities, and more.Stay updated on GLAAD's advocacy efforts at @glaad, and keep up with Jim at @jimhalloran.Follow us on social @TheWebbyAwardsKeep up with David-Michel @dmdlikesOur Producer is Sebastian AdeOur Editorial Director is Nicole FerraroResearch and writing by Michael Charboneau and Jordana Jarrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our next guest, Thomas Kail is the Tony Award-winning Director of Hamilton, the theatrical mega sensation that has broken the Internet, as well as box office websites, time and time again with its brilliance. He sits down with our host David-Michel Davies to discuss the early days of Hamilton's creation process, the show's impact on how tickets are sold online, what it's like—as a creator—to have millions of young people engage daily with Hamilton's content on the Internet—and more.Follow the production at @HamiltonMusical. If you're in New York, catch Thomas' show Tiny Beautiful Things at the Public Theater through December 10th.Follow us on social @TheWebbyAwardsKeep up with David-Michel @dmdlikesOur Producer is Sebastian AdeOur Editorial Director is Nicole FerraroResearch and writing by Michael Charboneau and Jordana Jarrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jalak Jobanputra, Founder/Managing Partner of Future Perfect Ventures, has pioneered investment in tech and venture capital since the 1990s—from investing in Netscape's 1995 IPO to exploring blockchain in Africa and Asia. In this episode, our host David-Michel Davies talks to Jalak about venture capital, her thoughts on blockchain tech, and how a global perspective has informed her work.Learn more about Future Perfect at @futurepvc and find Jalak at @jalak.Follow us on social @TheWebbyAwardsKeep up with David-Michel @dmdlikesOur Producer is Sebastian AdeOur Editorial Director is Nicole FerraroResearch and writing from Michael Charboneau and Jordana Jarrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Lessig is a Webby Lifetime Achievement Winner, Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School, and our first guest for Season Two. As a professor, attorney, and political activist, Lessig has been fighting for the free and open Internet for much of his career. He sits down with host David-Michel Davies to discuss the failed legal battle that inspired Creative Commons, technology's impact on political discourse, his legal campaign Equal to reform the Electoral College, and more.Support the Equal Votes campaign at @EqualCitizensUS and keep up with Professor Lessig at @lessig.Follow us on social @TheWebbyAwardsKeep up with David-Michel @dmdlikesOur Editorial Director is Nicole Ferraro.Our Producer is Sebastian AdeResearch and writing by Jordana Jarrett Michael Charboneau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Webby Podcast is back for Season Two next Tuesday, October 24th! This season features interviews with amazing innovators from across the Internet, including past Webby Winners, award-winning directors, crusaders for a free and democratic Internet—and beyond.Our first episode out next week is with Creative Commons founder and Webby Lifetime Achievement Winner Lawrence Lessig. Other guests this season include Jalak Jobanputra (Future Perfect Ventures), Tommy Kail (Hamilton), the Internet Archive, Jane Metcalf (WIRED), and many more.Subscribe to The Webby Podcast, and be sure to enter your best work across Websites, Film & Video, Advertising, Media & PR, Mobile Sites & Apps, Social, Podcasts & Digital Audio, and Games in The Webby Awards before the Early Entry Deadline on Friday, October 27th: webbyawards.comFollow us on social @TheWebbyAwards and keep up with David-Michel @dmdlikes.Producer: Sebastian AdeEditorial: Michael Charboneau, Jordana Jarrett, Nicole Ferraro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been hard at work recording Season 2 of the Webby Podcast, but we’re sending out this episode a little early. Webby Lifetime Achievement Winner and WIRED magazine co-founder Louis Rossetto has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his new book, Change is Good—we discuss the project and the story of how WIRED became the publication of record for the tech revolution. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter campaign for Change is Good, and follow Louis at @rossetto. Follow us everywhere @TheWebbyAwards and keep up with David-Michel @dmdlikes.Our Editorial Director is Nicole FerraroOur producer is Sebastian AdeResearch and writing by Michael CharboneauMusic is Straight West by Kasket Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening to Season One of the Webby Podcast, where we’re telling the stories of the Internet in more than 5-word speeches. We’re breaking for summer and will be back in September with a new round of interviews with Webby winners, judges, and other people making the Internet awesome. Check out Season One interviews with Ben Smith, Alex Blumberg, Laurie Segall, Bob Bland, Vint Cerf, Reshma Saujani, and more.We'd love for you to rate us on iTunes, and we welcome your feedback anytime at podcast-at-webbyawards-dot-com or @ dmdlikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She achieved fame as a fashion blogger, launched a magazine, and started an acting career—all before her 21st birthday. Writer, actress, and Editor-in-Chief of Rookie magazine Tavi Gevinson is a powerful voice for teens online: We talk about how she built a thriving community with Rookie, publishing in the age of social media, and more.Check out Rookie at rookiemag.com and follow Tavi @ tavitulle Follow us everywhere @ TheWebbyAwards and keep up with David-Michel @ dmdlikes Editorial Director: Nicole Ferraro Research & writing: Michael Charboneau Music: "Straight West" by Kasket Club, courtesy of Audiosocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 21, 2017, nearly 5 million people marched for women’s rights all over the globe as part of the Women’s March. And it all started with a Facebook post. We sat down with Women’s March National Co-Chair Bob Bland and Communications Director Cassady Fendlay, to discuss what it was like to organize the march, intersectional feminism, and more. Keep up with The Women’s March at womensmarch.com & @ womensmarch Follow us everywhere @ TheWebbyAwardsand keep up with David-Michel @ dmdlikes Editorial Director: Nicole FerraroAdditional editorial help this week from Michael CharboneauMusic: "Straight West" by Kasket Club, courtesy of Audiosocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her video series “Mostly Human,” CNN senior tech correspondent Laurie Segall explores the darker side of tech—everything from leaving behind bots of ourselves after we die to Silicon Valley’s impact on mental health and more. We dive into those topics and try to answer some heavy questions about life’s intersection, or coexistence, with technology.Watch Mostly Human at cnn.comFollow Laurie at @ LaurieSegallCNNFollow us everywhere @ TheWebbyAwardsand keep up with David-Michel @ dmdlikesEditorial Supervisor: Nicole FerraroEditorial help this week from Michael CharboneauMusic: "Straight West" by Kasket Club, courtesy of Audiosocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.