Offline with Jon Favreau
Crooked Media
Is the internet slowly breaking our brains, and if so, what can we do about it?
Offline with Jon Favreau is a place where you can take a break from doom-scrolling and tune in to smarter, lighter conversations about the impact of technology and the internet on our collective culture.
Intimate interviews between Pod Save America host Jon Favreau and notable guests like Stephen Colbert, Hasan Piker, Chimamanda Adichie, ContraPoints, Margaret Atwood, and Rachel Maddow spark curiosity and introspection around the various ways our extremely online existence shapes everything from the ways we live, work, and interact with one another. Together we’ll figure out how to live happier, healthier lives, both on and offline.
New episodes drop every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts and on the Offline YouTube channel.
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Offline with Jon Favreau is a place where you can take a break from doom-scrolling and tune in to smarter, lighter conversations about the impact of technology and the internet on our collective culture.
Intimate interviews between Pod Save America host Jon Favreau and notable guests like Stephen Colbert, Hasan Piker, Chimamanda Adichie, ContraPoints, Margaret Atwood, and Rachel Maddow spark curiosity and introspection around the various ways our extremely online existence shapes everything from the ways we live, work, and interact with one another. Together we’ll figure out how to live happier, healthier lives, both on and offline.
New episodes drop every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts and on the Offline YouTube channel.
Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Offline with Jon Favreau, Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, and Lovett or Leave It, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts.
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Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
The Neuroscience of Why We’re Susceptible to Lies, Outrage, and Fascism
Exploring habituation, authoritarian regimes normalization, paying to quit social media addiction, repeating lies belief, Meta's political content halt, Biden on TikTok, Selena Gomez deepfake scam, tech-induced comas impact, algorithm changes on social media, TikTok politics and deep fake scams, habituation in brain and stimuli perception, social media habituation neuroscience, political integrity post-Trump, unraveling misinformation impact, Julia Roberts empathy and Chinese perspective
Feb 11, 2024 • 57min
Authoritarians or A-holes? Kara Swisher on Tech's Biggest Egos
Tech reporter Kara Swisher talks about the self-importance of Silicon Valley, whether its leaders are more or less fascist than we think, and how big tech ate the media industry. They also discuss Apple's Vision Pro headset, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce saving American monoculture.
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Feb 4, 2024 • 1h 13min
What's Really Behind the Media Apocalypse?
Peter Hamby, host of Snapchat’s Good Luck America, discusses the challenges faced by the media industry, including mass layoffs and the decline in news consumption. They also explore the impact of tech companies like Facebook and Google, the addictive nature of TikTok, and the need for content moderation and regulations to protect children from harmful design in social media platforms. The podcast delves into the changing landscape of journalism, the success of the New York Times in transitioning to a subscription model, and the difficulties in balancing entertainment and reliable information in journalism.
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Jan 28, 2024 • 53min
Are Algorithms Making You Boring?
Author Kyle Chayka joins Jon Favreau to discuss how algorithms in online feeds push us into the mainstream, affecting what we consume and the quality of what gets made. They also explore the introverts economy, the return to popular content on streaming platforms, the impact of algorithmic feeds on the physical world and globalization, resetting our relationship with social media, and the effects of algorithms on boredom and dissatisfaction.
Jan 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
Were Trump’s Opponents Too Online? Plus, R. F. Kuang on Her Twitter Era Novel
Bestselling author R. F. Kuang discusses cultural appropriation, the impact of social media on writing, and the challenges of navigating feedback and reviews as an author. The conversation also delves into the importance of meaningful communication outside of social media, emphasizing the value of letter writing and in-person interactions.
Jan 14, 2024 • 53min
The Science of Achieving (and Enjoying) Your New Year’s Resolution
Wharton professor and author Katy Milkman shares the science behind habit formation, temptation bundling, and strategies for sticking to New Year's resolutions. The panel also discusses their own resolutions for 2024 and the challenges of behavior change.
Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 8min
Dry January, Cali Sober, Soft Sober: Why Gen Z is Breaking Up With Booze
Exploring the rise of sobriety among Gen Z, including the concept of 'soft sobriety' and the support systems available. Discussing the relationship between smoking and drinking and the role of alcohol in cooperation among primates. Delving into the effects of alcohol on social interactions, creativity, and mental well-being. Exploring the changing attitudes towards alcohol among Gen Z, alternative substances, and health consciousness.
Dec 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
Millennials v. Gen Z, Twitter v. Threads, Social Media Trends for 2024: Jon & Max Answer Your Questions
Jon and Max answer listener questions about millennial bias, screen time, and favorite social media trends. They explore the impact of social media, balancing screen time and social interaction, and the relevance of alternative social media platforms. They discuss navigating social media during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the tendency to focus on bad statements. They also talk about reducing phone usage and its positive impact.
Dec 10, 2023 • 50min
Best Of: How To Change Alt Right Minds, with ContraPoints
Natalie Wynn, known as ContraPoints, explains how she de-radicalizes viewers with right wing politics. They discuss the internet's turn towards fascism in 2017, incentivizing reactionary beliefs, the power of persuasion, balancing seriousness and joy in politics, and cancel culture's impact on personal growth.
Dec 3, 2023 • 51min
Is a $16 McDonald’s Order Going to Elect Trump?
Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter at the Washington Post, joins Jon Favreau to discuss the $16 McDonald's meal that captivated the internet and the economic disconnect facing Biden's re-election. They explore why voters still disapprove of Biden's handling of the economy despite positive indicators, the impact of social media on perception, and the difficulties of political messaging during economic frustration.
