ICYMI
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Join Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay twice a week as we gaze deep into the online abyss—and tell you what’s gazing back.Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 39min
How a 9-Year-Old Took Over TikTok
Topics discussed include a 9-year-old taking over TikTok, Twitter's bad bot decisions, drama surrounding TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee, and the rise of a 9-year-old TikTok star named Tofar
Feb 4, 2023 • 39min
The Anal Bead Cheating Scandal That Rocked the Online Chess World
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Slate’s Nitish Pahwa to discuss a major cheating scandal in the chess world this past fall between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, and how the story just keeps going. They talk about Niemann’s rise on Chess.com, ways people have tried to cheat in the past, and why anal beads entered the conversation. Plus, they talk about Mittens, the evil chess bot cat.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2023 • 40min
Has the Internet Made Parenting Easier?
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Jamilah Lemieux, one of the columnists for Slate’s Care and Feeding advice column, and the host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. They open up Jamilah’s internet diary, discussing how she got her career started online, what changed for her online after becoming a parent, and what sorts of online advice parents need right now.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2023 • 37min
TikTok Isn’t For Creators Anymore
Rachelle Hampton is joined by journalist and author Cory Doctorow to discuss the 'in shitification' of platforms like TikTok, the declining quality of the internet, and the challenges faced by content creators. They also explore Amazon's tactics to control the surplus and the constant rule changes within social media algorithms.
Jan 25, 2023 • 39min
American Girl’s Addy Is More Than a Slave
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by NPR’s Aisha Harris to talk about the return of the discourse about Addy Walker, the first Black American Girl doll. They discuss Aisha’s great piece from 2016, “The Making of an American Girl,” their own histories with the doll, and why this discourse pops up so frequently.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2023 • 37min
The Internet Won’t Let Austin Butler Forget Vanessa Hudgens
Austin Butler's persistent Elvis accent and the internet's obsession with him, the drama surrounding Irish butter shortage on Twitter, and Vanessa Hudgens' fans not letting Butler forget his ex-girlfriend.
Jan 18, 2023 • 37min
MrBeast Dethroned a Child to Become the Most Successful YouTuber
MrBeast, a successful YouTuber known for his philanthropic stunts and captivating blandness, is discussed in this podcast. They cover his rise to popularity, unique approach of combining stunts and philanthropy, massive earnings from ads and sponsorships, family-friendly content, and controversies surrounding his past behavior.
Jan 14, 2023 • 37min
RuPaul’s Drag Race Has Finally Logged On
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined again by Daisy Rosario to talk about the premiere of season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. They talk about how the season seems to understand more than ever how the pandemic has affected the lives of its contestants, how the series’ relationship with the internet has changed over the years, and if this is the real way forward for the show.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023 • 35min
Who Is Alix Earle And Why Are People Mad at Her?
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is back in the host chair. She’s joined by Daisy Rosario as they open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about Greta Thunberg’s involvement in the arrest of Andrew Tate, the rise of the corecore aesthetic, and TikTok drama about hair oil.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 7, 2023 • 38min
The Untalented Mr. Ripley
On today’s show, Daniel Schroeder is joined by Vox’s Alex Abad-Santos to talk about the gay scammers that emerged at the end of the year. First we answer a listener’s question about some gay drama on Twitter, then we discuss the wild rise of Congressman George Santos. We also cover the darker side of gay scams both on Grindr and in real life.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.Subscribe to Slate Plus at http://slate.com/icymiplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
