INFLUENCE
Matt Silverman
What does it really take to make a living (and an impact) on the Internet today?Join Matt Silverman (who has been covering online culture for 15+ years) in conversation with YouTubers, musicians, podcasters, streamers, journalists, TikTokers and more about turning creativity into a job, building community on ever-changing platforms, and their complex relationships with huge online audiences.INFLUENCE is the relaunch of 2 GIRLS 1 PODCAST, a weekly comedy/interview show about fascinating online communities, which ran for 7 years and nearly 300 episodes.
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Apr 16, 2018 • 1h 7min
28 The most terrifying questions people ask on 'Is It Normal?'
Is It Normal? is a website where people anonymously share their uncertain proclivities about behavior, feelings, sex, and more, so strangers can vote on them. But what started as an experimental message board in 2004 has become an existential question about the definition of normalcy on the internet. Alli and Jen interview Udi Falkson, the creator of isitnormal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2018 • 1h 11min
27 Grandma Party Hotline
Telephone party hotlines are a relic of pre-internet teenage shenanigans. But if you post a phone number on the web and ask a lovable grandma to record the outgoing voicemail ... lots of people will call it. And they'll leave strange messages. Alli and Jen interview the mysterious creator of Grandma Party Hotline, where prank calls meet coping with mortality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2018 • 1h 6min
26 A dating network for conspiracy theorists
If you believe 9/11 was an inside job, or that the cure for cancer is hidden by drug companies, it might be hard to broach these topics with a new date -- let alone reconcile these deep ideological differences with a long term partner. That's where Awake Dating comes in. It's a network for "truthers" and conspiracy theorists to find like-minded love. Alli and Jen interview its founder, Jarod Fiddon. Support 2G1P on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/2G1P Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2018 • 16min
25 We got your emails VOLUME 1
Thanks for your tweets, emails, and voicemails! We love hearing from you, and wanted to respond to a few of our favorite electronic mail messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2018 • 1h 2min
24 Sugar Dating: Young women seeking men with money
Young, attractive women dating older men with means is nothing new, but there is an online cottage industry that connects "Sugar Babies" with their prospective "Sugar Daddies." Alli and Jen interview "John," a man who's had ups and downs on sugar dating networks. Support 2G1P on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/2G1P Email us: 2G1Podcast@gmail.com Call the show and leave a message! (347) 871-6548 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2018 • 1h 13min
23 Thousands of men on the internet really want to get pregnant
The fight for gender equality must never rest, but there's one important thing women have that men will never experience: the joy (and excruciating pain!) of childbirth. But there are thousands of men online who are hoping it will one day be possible. In the meantime, they're simulating baby bumps, labor pains, and drawing LOTS of fan art. Alli and Jen interview Justin Tobias, the admin of MPREG Central, the largest forum for male pregnancy enthusiasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2018 • 1h 9min
22 Bros before JNCOs: Where dudes help dudes master their look
Women are exposed to fashion media at an early age, for better or worse. But where should men turn to refine their style for a new job or a first date? Alli and Jen talk to Brad Webster, a moderator at r/MaleFashionAdvice, a place where men advise other men about putting together the right ensemble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2018 • 1h 18min
21 The Passions Network has every dating site you could imagine
If you're tired of swiping on looks and clever pickup lines, why not go a niche as possible? The Passions Network connects singles based on extremely focused interests, like driving trucks, The Walking Dead, SCUBA, and...herpes? Alli and Jen talk to Michael Carter about the evolution of online love, and how he grew his dating directory in the early days of Google search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2018 • 49min
20 Adult babies and diaper lovers
Age play (role playing as a child or baby) can be about comfort, re-connecting with your own childhood, or a fetish. Alli and Jen interview "Todd," the founder of Tykables, an online retailer and community that transformed the market and conversation around diapers and baby clothes made for adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2018 • 59min
19 Why are "Birds With Arms" so damn funny?
There are subreddits for all sorts of important issues and online communities. And then there's r/BirdsWithArms, where the Internet's most talented Photoshoppers replace bird wings with human arms just for the lulz. Jen and Alli interview Konstantine, one of the community's most talented and prolific bird 'shoppers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
