
Never Post
A podcast about and for the internet, hosted by Mike Rugnetta
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Jun 4, 2025 • 51min
Reanimator: AI and Shared Histories
Hans confronts the technological, moral, and philosophical impacts of using Artificial Intelligence to animate still photos, including those of both personal and historical significance.–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”–
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Why Academics Are Leaving Twitter for Bluesky
This Cybersecurity Startup Is Quietly Moderating X’s Community Notes to Fight Crypto Scams
Scam Sniffer
Nancy Mace ran bot army, had staff run fake accounts to boost profile, report claims: ‘It’s what she does for fun’
RFK Jr.'s MAHA Report Cites Research Studies That Don't Exist
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
Roblox’s Hit Farm Game Spurs Underground Digital Fruit Economy
–Animating History
Falcon Heights, MN City Council Meeting - March 26, 2025
Errol Morris at NYPL
Synthesis of a Vocal Sound from the 3,000 year old Mummy, Nesyamun ‘True of Voice’
Making a Dead Lion Roar
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Saigon Execution
Oral History with Eddie Adams
oldphoto.ai
Intersubject Synchronization of Cortical Activity During Natural Vision
Ways of Seeing
'I Loved That AI:' Judge Moved by AI-Generated Avatar of Man Killed in Road Rage Incident
–Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episodes contributing producer was Tori Dominguez Peek. 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

May 23, 2025 • 55min
Hentai and the Post-Platform Internet
Mike talks with Morgan Sung of KQED’s Close All Tabs podcast and PhD Media and Technology researcher Aurelie Petit about hentai and platforms. Georgia talks with WIRED gear reviews editor Boon Ashworth about the tariffs coming for your fashion microtrends. ALSO: Ask an Expert with Avery Dame-Griff.–Become a Never Post member for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”–
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Scientists Blasted Human Cells With 5G to See What Would Happen
5G-exposed human skin cells do not respond with altered gene expression and methylation profiles Open Access
The Hidden Game: How Scammers Use “Chameleon Ads” to Bypass Meta’s Moderation
23andMe Sale Shows Your Genetic Data Is Worth $17
Regeneron Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire 23andMe® for $256 Million; Plans to Maintain Consumer Genetics Business and Advance Shared Goals of Improving Human Health and Wellness
The Kids Online Safety Act is back
–Ask an ExpertAvery Dame-Griff–The Post-Platform Internet
Close All Tabs
Morgan’s website
Morgan on X
Aurelie’s website
The hentai streaming platform wars
Hentai Music 2018 AH OH UH
–MFW They Come for the Little Treats
Right to Repair in the age of tariffs
Find Boone Ashworth on Wired
Boone on X
Boone on Bluesky
To send in tips, contact Boone on Signal at Boone.10
–Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episodes contributing producer was Tori Dominguez Peek. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.This episodes poem was an excerpt of A Social History by Kim RosenfieldNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure and distributed by Radiotopia

May 7, 2025 • 54min
A Remembrance of Things Flash
Dr. Martin Shelton tells us what Signal is, and how end-to-end-encryption works. Then: was this show always going to devolve into a poetry reading? Probably. Finally: contributing producer Tori Dominquez Peek wonders what happened to the COUNTLESS FLASH GAMES of the early aughts. Also: Wildflowers!–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”–
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Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins
Next steps for Privacy Sandbox and tracking protections in Chrome
Google won’t kill third-party cookies after all
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive
Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump
Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effect
Epic v. Apple Contempt order
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
–What Is Signal?
Dr. Martin Shelton at Freedom of the Press Foundation
Signal, the secure messaging app: A guide for beginners
–Are You There, Chat? It’s Me, Mike.
Because one once willed you…, Rilke
Culture and Value, Wittgenstein
–A Remembrance of Things Flash
Flashpoint Archive
Video Game History Foundation
Tori Dominguez Peek
–Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episodes contributing producer was Tori Dominguez Peek. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.You are so opaqueto me your brief momentsof apparent transparencyseem fraudulent windowsin a Brutalist structureeveryone admiresThe effort your liferequires exhausts me.I am not kiddingExcerpt of They Were Not Kidding in the Fourteenth Centuryby Maureen N McLaneNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

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Apr 30, 2025 • 59min
Roundtable: Is The Internet Driving You To The Brink?
A lively roundtable discussion dives into the mental health effects of the internet, with humor and personal anecdotes highlighting coping strategies. The hosts share their screen time stats, revealing their struggles with technology reliance. They candidly explore the chaotic nature of social media, marking the fine line between connection and information overload. Engaging topics range from dog breeds and nostalgic tales to the complexities of navigating credible news online, fostering a rich dialogue about balance in the digital age.

Apr 23, 2025 • 57min
Smooth Moves
Jason talks with Hannah Pivo about charts, graphs, truth and proof; Georgia talks with Julian Chokkattu about where all the buttons went. And also: DATA CENTERS–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ –
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Google loses ad tech monopoly case
[2022] Judge says FTC’s antitrust case against Facebook can proceed
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case
Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
Nvidia to produce AI servers worth up to $500 billion in US over four years
France and Germany unveil Docs, a homegrown alternative to Google Docs
–Charts & CurvesFind Hannahhttps://arthistory.columbia.edu/content/hannah-pivo
–Where Have All the Buttons Gone?
Find JulianWired
Touchscreen rollback on cars
Car and Driver
Automotive News
The Verge
The LA Times
Haggerty
–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.The aim of constructive uncertaintylies in the corner between two windows. Such thatwe, welcoming the indistinct, unlocks the doorbecause it likes the sound.We abstracts the whistled bodyof the world. The hazards of this oppositionbecome clear: the ear listens to whatbecomes it, the blood flowing through it.Excerpt of Among the Living by Gary SullivanNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure, and is distributed by Radiotopia

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
Any Rigid Idea About Yourself Is a Prison
Contributing producer Youngna Park looks at why people talk *like that* on LinkedIn. Mike talks with psychotherapist Kurt White about how the internet may help us become ourselves. ALSO: The people united will never be defeated.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ –
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Elon Musk’s X Sues Twitch for Alleged Advertising Boycott
Elon Musk's X sues Twitch in lawsuit alleging advertisers conspired to boycott the platform
Twitch appears to have settled with X
Meta blocks livestreaming by teenagers on Instagram
Online Safety Act: explainer
The UK’s Controversial Online Safety Act Is Now Law
A deepfakes bill is flying through Congress. Critics say it’s flawed.
Fake Social Media Posts Can Tank The Stock Market Now
New York introduces data collection tax and digital advertising tax … again
Confirmed: Microsoft stops new data centres worldwide
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–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.Your business in this worldYour nakedness and terrorYour sanctity remainsthe crucial battleDearly beyondWe are scattered here todayamongst commoditiesThis town isn’t big enoughfor trustExcerpt of The Concept of Dread by Pam RehmNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure, and is distributed by Radiotopia

Apr 2, 2025 • 50min
Mailbag #7: On Ads, The RSS Resurgence and More
We respond to your comments!--Links:Head to neverpo.st to see OKRA and GarfiesIsaac Varzim's “Groovy” setsHumano Studio’s guest setsBoilerroom setsUltima ThuleVivrant Radio — Jeremy OlanderAbove and Beyond — Group TherapyReal Synthetic Audio — Todd ClaytonA State of Trance — DJ Armin Van BurenSong of the Day — The CurrentMorning Becomes Eclectic — KCRWVegetative Electron MicroscopySource Article from 1959Article with correctionThe Age of Surveillance Capitalism — Shoshana Zuboff--☎️ Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail🗣️ Drop us a voice note via airtable📧 Email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com🌐 Leave a comment at neverpo.stSee what interstitials we need submissions for--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.

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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Hardest Thing To Do Is Nothing
Mike Masnick, founder of TechDirt and Section 230 expert, dives deep into the complexities of online speech and platform regulation. He shares insights on the significance of Section 230, dissecting its role in balancing free speech with content moderation. Masnick humorously addresses bipartisan misconceptions about the law and explores its implications for digital rights. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evolving landscape of social media politics and the challenges posed by current legislative efforts, making for a thought-provoking discussion.

Mar 19, 2025 • 10min
Never Post is joining Radiotopia
We're very excited to let you know that as of today, Never Post is distributed by Radiotopia. We wanted to tell you what that means for us (hopefully a lot), for you (hopefully not too much) and what it changes about the kind of show we make, and how (almost nothing).–
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–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 – of this upload – distributed by Radiotopia.

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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 4min
F*cking Around, and Finding Out
In this engaging discussion, journalist Stephen Harrison examines how authoritarian governments view Wikipedia as a threat. He analyzes the platform's role in shaping reliable information against rising misinformation. Meanwhile, Kyle Chayka offers insights into the joys of internet creativity, challenging social media's algorithm-driven culture. They explore navigating platforms like TikTok and the way users can foster genuine community engagement. With candid anecdotes, they urge listeners to support individual creators and think critically about the content they consume.