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Aidan Walker is an internet culture and meme researcher and writer, former editor at Know Your Meme, and self proclaimed ‘Slopimist’. He joins us to discuss Skibidi toilet and the surveillance state, the “War and Peace” of our times, John Pork lore, why he’s optimistic about Gen Alpha’s chances, historicizing memes, and how “God didn’t want us to drink slushies, red 40, or vapes that taste like crème brûlée”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adolescence on Netflix. White Lotus on Max. Bot on… bot? This week on the pod, people are having withdrawal symptoms from overuse of ChatGPT. Tinder is rolling out the opportunity to practice flirting with AI before moving into the real world, and we question whether or not too much conversational practice with a digital entity is turning every man into an incel. The one good use of AI: a new app that will make annoying customer service calls on your behalf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloé Desaulles is a multidisciplinary artist based out of New York. She specializes in using “new tools to tell old stories about people, habits and environments.” She previously held stints at The New York Times R&D with a focus on mixed reality and VR, and has also done work for Megan Thee Stallion, Apple, and Alicia Keys. She joins us to explore the ways AI is shaping the art world, rising interest in analog mediums, “hyper optimization,” Netflix shows made for you to fold your laundry to, and why hot yoga is a scam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laundry day but make it ~aesthetic~. Willy Wonka but make it a Netflix competition series. Today on the pod we discuss unoriginal ideas disguised as masquerading as new, trace Mr. Beast’s similarities to Jigsaw in ‘Saw,’ and mourn the loss of six-figure media jobs. We also take a moment for ‘White Lotus’ theories and predictions, like everyone else online.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the creative chaos of MSCHF with Kevin Wiesner and Lukas Bentel, who discuss their bold projects like the Big Red Boots and the Tax Heaven dating simulator. They emphasize the importance of authenticity over fleeting virality in marketing and dissect the role of antagonism in art. The conversation humorously critiques golf's cultural symbolism while reflecting on the complexities of creativity in today's world. They also delve into the ethical aspects of an AI project and share insights on future trends.

Today on the pod, Eli and Trey explore both ends of the content quality spectrum, between Slopaganda and our feeds being flooded with AI drudge and the founder-led menswear brands (Nude Project, Le Alfre, Elwood Clothing) doing it right on YouTube. We also get into the infinite scroll, the menswear labels that are unfurling their brand story in a way that isn’t possible through short form content, and why the future is unfortunately more AI slop (hope you’re hungry). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Park is a comedian, actor, writer and host of the Middlebrow podcast. He joins us to dissect the “corporate creative class,” his fear of being pretentious (Trey thinks it’s OK to be a little pretentious), LinkedIn baiting, why brands need to stop being people, being a Bryan Johnson apologist, knowing too much about Japanese selvedge denim, and much much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Jennings, a features writer at New York Magazine and author of 'Be the Bombshell,' dives into the quirks of social media and reality TV. She hilariously critiques the summer antics of the 'Summer House' cast while unveiling the absurdity of the Protector app, a rideshare service that offers bodyguards. Jennings also explores the complex interplay of culture, politics, and the rise of the right-leaning media landscape. Plus, she unpacks modern youth movements and the impact of influencer culture on authenticity.

Seal as a seal, Kendrick’s flared jeans, Taylor Swift being booed and the guy with a fleshy cowboy hat for… Tubi? This year’s Super Bowl proved (once again) that the real spectacle is in everything but the game. In this episode, we unpack our biggest takeaways from the big night, where 30 second $8M slots (or social conversation) were more memorable than the final score. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Chayka is a staff writer at The New Yorker covering the internet and technology, and the author of Filterworld, which explores how algorithms shape—and flatten—culture. He joins us to discuss the post-election, post-TikTok ban-unban internet landscape, Japanese sock newsletters, niche episodic TikTok account “Titanium Daydream,” media as a cult, and why delivery food is morally reprehensible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.