What Future with Joshua Topolsky

Joshua Topolsky welcomes Katie Notopoulos, Senior Technology Reporter for Buzzfeed News. They discuss being internet experts and the influence of age. They talk about the ultimate troll move involving James Woods. They explore the trend of face filters on TikTok and the impact on body dysmorphia. They also discuss a crypto wallet security breach and potential wardrobe malfunctions at public events. The podcast ends with a discussion on internet perspective, body image, and ads.

Josh welcomes Washington Post columnist and author of 'The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America,' Philip Bump! Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, where are they and where are they going? You are one of them, but what does that mean for the country you grew up in and what happens next? Discussed: Stillness, '2000 Mules,' Florida Man See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[rerelease]: On the premiere episode Joshua explores Spooky Season with Jason Blum (founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions), a man behind some of the most iconic horror films of the past decade — like 'Get Out,' 'The Purge,' and 'Paranormal Activity.' Discussed: the horror of reality, the reality of horror, how data is killing art, the politics of hunting people, film industry lifehacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, writer, activist & organizer, Dallas Goldtooth, only got 3 hours of sleep last night, but he's up for a lively conversation with Josh. As "Spirit" on the FX series Reservation Dogs, Goldtooth subverts expectations and breaks down long-lasting tropes in American media. Discussed: Hell Let Loose, night owls, Avatar, Harry Potter the trust fund kidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Josh is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Josh is joined by the ever-insightful Rebecca Jennings, a senior correspondent for The Goods at Vox and a woman who isn't afraid to peer into the void. Josh and Rebecca cover the gamut of internet celebrities and influencers — from Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton to Andrew Tate to MrBeast, looking into who's really responsible for the cool state of social media today. Discussed: MrBeast's real age, influencer self worth, pick-me girls, hat people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this week Josh is joined by the illuminating and hilarious Baratunde Thurston (host of the PBS show America Outdoors, Puck News writer, and all-around genius) to discuss... the total breakdown of information in the world. Baratunde and Josh take the listener on a sprawling conversational ride, revealing unexpected truths about the future of all life on Earth. Discussed: Original conspiracy theories, the diversity of TikTok haters, Tim Cook's sense of well-being, deep breathing, being who you are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Josh is joined by longtime friend, collaborator, and Gawker editor-in-chief, the inimitable Leah Finnegan. Leah's adorable yet lethally uncouth dog Baby caused some disruptions early in the recording, forcing Leah to take drastic action to silence the creature (she put Baby in her bed). Luckily Josh and Leah were able to get things back on track despite the disturbance, leading to a shocking reveal regarding Leah's true feelings on certain members of the Royal Family. Discussed: Golden Globes, nicknaming your special someone, bus-riding dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not Josh's favorite time of year; but we can still find some trends to look forward to in 2023. Discussed: Las Vegas, CDs, Dry January, The Twilight ZoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well folks — that’s about it for the year 2022. But what a ride! Right! Right? There have been many things to lament this year, but it hasn’t been without its pleasures as well. Josh is saying goodbye to the year that brought us a reverse red wave, Alex Jones’ downfall, and multiple days of the world’s (former) richest man getting owned on the website he just bought for $44 billon U.S. dollars. But what else was good this year? Josh counts down his top ten. Discussed: Adam Driver’s hunk factor, Chinese food in Victorian England, The Sims, Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.