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Never Post is live streaming their very own Olympiad!Join us on Monday, February 2nd at 11:30am ET to watch intrepid competitors try to win the internet by doing various internet-related tasks for points.Want to compete? Go to neverpo.st/olympiad to find out how! Tryouts must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, January 28.To watch the 2026 Never Post Olympiad, head over to twitch.tv/theneverpost.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

To celebrate Never Post's second birthday, Mike, Jason, Hans, and Georgia gather to talk about how it went; and to break down how many people listened, how much money changed hands, and changes coming in 2026.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

Producer and Minnesota resident Hans Buetow talks with journalist and Minnesota resident Em Cassel about Minnesota - the fraud, ICE raids and killings, and how it’s all about the posts.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Eat Hot Chip, Post and Lie RacketMN Em Cassel on Bluesky 2024 Auditor Report on Department of Education Feeding Our Future timeline - Axios Feeding Our Future timeline - Sahan Journal FBI Investigates Autism Schemes - Minnesota Reformer DHS Suspends Housing Stabilization - MNDHS The Largest Funder of Al-Shabaab Is the Minnesota Taxpayer - City Journal Key Source Disputes Reporting - Star Tribune I Investigated Minnesota’s Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal - Nick Shirley Health Department Pauses Child Care Payments - NYTimes Child Care Centers Operating As Expected - MPR News Charlie Warzel Don Moynihan Cooper Lund  Ryan Broderick Right-Wing Influencers at Whipple Building - Ryan Broderick –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure and is distributed by Radiotopia

A three-round trivia game with 6 of our favorite internet professionals to send off 2025–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Our Esteemed Panel:The Dog Hots Akilah Hughes! Rebel Spirit on iHeart Jamie Loftus! The Bechdel Cast; jamieloftus.xyz 6-7 Nights At Freddy’s Ryan Broderick! Garbageday.email Adam Bumas! Garbageday.email 2 Nerds 2 Furious Lily Alexandre! youtube.com Tom Lum! tomlum.com –Special thank you to Annie Rauwerda from Depths of Wikipedia, Kurt White of the podcast Unravelling, and Morgan Sung of the podcast Close All Tabs.–Assorted links you may be interested in: NY City Mayoral Election Day Stats - Pornhub Le Poisson Steve The dice game Hazard - Wikipedia Act 2, Scene ii of Richard II –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

Dive into the remarkable story of Jeremy Busby, a journalist reporting from solitary confinement. He shares how contraband phones have empowered him to expose prison conditions during COVID-19. The impact of technology on prison life is explored, highlighting how tablets and social media can facilitate communication. Busby discusses the risks he faces for his reporting, including retaliation and isolation, while advocating for change for both inmates and staff. This conversation sheds light on the critical intersection of journalism and incarceration.

The hosts dive into the holiday mailbag, sharing laughs over misdelivered letters. They discuss the role of religious institutions as community hubs in a digital age. There's a fascinating examination of social norms in shared spaces like theaters and classrooms. They also tackle new Luddism, exploring ways to resist modern technology. Food writing trends and the concept of 'vibe posting' ignite lively banter, while reflections on brain rot highlight trivia's communal nature. Finally, they explore the internet's spiritual dimensions and the loss of real-life interactions to screens.

In a fascinating discussion with Drew Leighton, a software engineer and blogger passionate about self-hosting, they dive into the complexities of building a home cloud server. Drew shares his frustrations with digital content ownership after a Kindle change prompted him to regain control by creating his own infrastructure. He explores open-source tools, the nuances of maintaining a personal server, and his vision for community-hosted public cloud services. Together, they reflect on the potential for a more communal and trustworthy internet.

Meghal Janardan shares her journey to reclaim her attention span, revealing her struggles with excessive phone use. Emily Mazo and Mohamed Ali, both advocates of democratic control over technology, discuss the New Luddism movement and its focus on worker agency in tech. They emphasize the importance of unions advocating for AI protections and critique how everyday technology turns users into unpaid workers. The trio explores creating pro-social tech and the various forms of resistance against harmful industry practices.

In this discussion, Paul Levy, a public interest lawyer with Public Citizen, delves into the Pool World v. Prepared Food Photos case, shedding light on internet free speech and combating copyright trolls. He explains how discovery was used as a weapon against the troll's inflated licensing claims. Levy shares insights into PFP's questionable business model and how they relied on intimidation rather than fair practices. The conversation highlights the importance of legal strategies in defending against copyright abuse and the implications for future cases.

Mahigan St. Pierre, a practicing witch and founder of Kitchen Toad, dives into the complex world of online witchcraft. They discuss the motivations behind purchasing spells on Etsy, from desperation to performance, and critique how the platform can make witchcraft feel impersonal. Mahigan shares insights on building thoughtful client relationships and the unexpected burdens of being a public witch. Alex Frampton joins the conversation, sharing how online communities shape witch identities, offering a sense of belonging for marginalized individuals.