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Cyrena Touros, writer of Dracula Daily newsletter, discusses the emergence of a fan community around the newsletter that sends daily passages from Bram Stoker's Dracula. They explore the potential of the newsletter to revolutionize book clubs and touch upon the popularity of Dracula-themed Substack. The chapter ends by discussing the appeal of serialized storytelling and the different interpretations of Dracula.

The podcast discusses the trend of studios and networks posting full movies and episodes on social media platforms like TikTok. They also explore controversies and gossip on TikTok, highlighting the power of social media in uncovering gossip. Additionally, they share a captivating story about a scamming minister and their surprising experience at a Waffle House.

Jessica Bennett and Susie Banikarim, co-hosts of In Retrospect podcast, join Rachelle and Candice to discuss the impact of nostalgia on our current cultural moment. They explore their first fandoms, embarrassing internet moments, and the complexity of nostalgia in the age of the internet. They also discuss the impact of social media on teenagers and the positive aspects of internet culture.

Bobbi Althoff, a rising podcaster, has interviewed big names in the entertainment industry. They discuss her rapid rise to fame, her controversial interview style, and the impact of unprepared interviews. The podcast also compares her interview style to other hosts and explores her personal life and online career.

Daisy Rosario joins Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton to discuss the resurgence of the TV show Suits. They explore the influence of TikTok, the involvement of Meghan Markle, and the reasons behind its immense popularity. They also delve into the characters, plotlines, and standout performances of the show.

Alexia Fawcett and Kendra Calhoun explore linguistic innovation and self-censorship on TikTok, discussing the rise of alternative language like 'unalived' and 'seggs'. They examine the implications of these neologisms on freedom of expression, political engagement, and content moderation. The podcast delves into the challenges of navigating censorship and the impact of linguistic creativity on marginalized communities.

Jane Marie, host of The Dream podcast, joins Rachelle Hampton to discuss the rise of life coaching, its connection to MLMs, the impact of social media on the industry, and controversial comparisons made by influencers. They also explore the phenomenon of life coaches on Instagram live and the illusion of perfection.

Guest Jane Friedman, author and publisher, discusses her recent battle with AI-generated books that were being published and sold under her name on Amazon. She explores the dangers this poses to authors and the publishing industry. The podcast delves into the concerns surrounding AI-generated books, the false attribution of authorship, and the challenges this poses for authors and the writing industry.

On today’s show, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton are joined by Slate business and tech writer Nitish Pahwa to describe his recent piece on the deranged world of vintage fast-food training videos. In the depths of Youtube, videos from companies like McDonald’s, Hardee’s, and Jack in the Box depict a bygone era where employees were trained by animated burgers and celebrity cameos.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice field a listener question about Bloom, the green powder nutrition company that’s popping up all over TikTok. They’re joined by health and wellness writer Julia Craven to talk about Bloom’s virality and what we should know before jumping on the green powder bandwagon. But first, they break down Tinder’s latest villain: the Tabi Swiper.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices