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On this week’s episode brought to us by Slate’s The Waves, Tory Lanez has been sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, and we have THOUGHTS. Scamfluencers co-host and former BuzzFeed reporter Scaachi Koul is joined by Refinery29 deputy director Kathleen Newman-Bremang to unpack why so many people turned against Megan despite Tory Lanez being a wasteman. They explain what exactly is a “Toronto Mans” and why this dangerous subsection of man is crossing American borders in the forms of Drake, the Weeknd, and more.If you liked this episode, check out: The World Record Book of Racist StoriesPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Scaachi Koul, Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakyn Carlton, sustainable stylist and fashion educator, joins Rachelle and Candice to discuss TikTok Shop, the new feature on the app. They compare it to QVC and Amazon, and highlight the negative consequences such as disingenuous commercials and stolen videos. They also explore the impact on small businesses and trust in influencers.

The podcast explores the drama surrounding BookTok's obsession with hockey-themed romance novels and the Seattle Kraken team. The hosts discuss the rise of hockey romance books on TikTok and the attention received by player Alex Wennberg. They also address the inappropriate behavior on social media and compare it to similar situations involving celebrities.

Addison Rae's rise to fame as a TikToker turned Hollywood star, her failed acting attempts and lukewarm reception to her music album, and the hosts analyzing her EP's surprising pop appeal in terms of relatability and themes in her lyrics.

Slate staff writer Luke Winkie joins the hosts to discuss his profile of Critical Role's Matthew Mercer. They delve into Critical Role's immense success, the 'Mercer Effect,' and the changing perception of Dungeons & Dragons. They also explore the appeal and impact of theatricality and voice actors in Critical Role, as well as discussing diversity in the fantasy genre.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the mystery surrounding Lil Tay, a controversial child content creator. They explore her alleged death and the potential coming revolution in child content creation. They also delve into the rise of Lil Tay in 2018, the connection between bad baby and the cash me outside girl, and controversies surrounding Lil Tay's behavior and credibility.

On today's show, the hosts dissect recent troubling events on 'Below Deck: Down Under', including incidents of sexual harassment and misconduct. They discuss the firing of two crew members and the positive response from viewers. The underappreciated spinoff is now being hailed as a sea of change for this toxic franchise. They also discuss first internet memories, shared love for 'Below Deck', and controversies surrounding social media posts.

On today’s show, Candice is joined by Vivian Yoon, the writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming. They dissect the hype surrounding K-pop viral sensation NewJeans, talk about the musical influences that make them stand out, and share their own experiences growing up with K-pop.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Rachelle Hampton, Candice Lim and Daisy Rosario, with special thanks to Emily Charash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast explores the controversy surrounding Doja Cat, including her problematic history with the internet, her non-apologetic response to allegations, and her continued success despite the controversies.

The mosh pit has a reputation as a violent place where (mostly) white guys vent their aggression. There’s some truth to that, but it’s also a place bound by camaraderie and—believe it or not—etiquette. In this episode, we explore the unwritten rules of this 50-year-old live-music phenomenon with punks, concertgoers, and a heavy-metal physicist.Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin with Katie Shepherd. This episode was written by Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Willa Paskin and Andrea Bruce, with help from Joel Meyer. Derek John is Slate’s executive producer of narrative podcasts. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director.Thank you to Vivien Goldman, Paolo Ragusa, and Philip Moriarty, whose insights and research on moshing were crucial to this episode. You can create your own mosh pit using this simulator developed by Jesse Silverberg and his colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices