Here are some of the things we mentioned:We launched in December 2017, when Elizabeth was 15Y2K fashion is back?Zine cultureLilly Singh went from relatable YouTuber to out of touch late show hostThe painful “Gen Z slang” SNL skitDavid Foot and

CensorSHIP

Feb 1st, 2022 56m 30s

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode: Susan Sontag’s Notes On “Camp”Or a six-minute explainer if you don’t have the timeThe shortcomings of CinemaSinsThe even-shorter-comings of Nostalgia CriticAbout KiwiFarms, one of the m

New ways to own and be owned

Jan 1st, 2022 1h 2m

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:We are not actually an NFT RobloxWatch these videos from PeopleMakeGames on Roblox:Investigation: How Roblox Is Exploiting Young Game DevelopersRoblox Pressured Us to Delete Our Video. So

Conzoomerism

Dec 2nd, 2021 1h 3m

Here are some of the things we talk about or at least gesture at in this episode:How Bad Can I Be from The Lorax (2012) (in case you forget what a thneed is)Shein’s about us pageShein’s social responsibility pageReuters article about Shein’s la

Poltergeist schmoltergeist

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 18m

For more fears and jeers, consider the following:Callback to our episode on InsideCallback to our episode on analog horrorA needlessly thorough Wikipedia synopsis A list of other Bechdel Test passing moviesBathtubs Over Broadway and the consequ

Bury me in analog

Oct 1st, 2021 1h 13m

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:Black Mirror, a crowning jewel of “phones bad” cinemaVCR versus VHS, a distinction that was lost on ElizabethLand of the Giants episode on the iPhoneThe TV Tropes page on Analog HorrorAid

POV: You're listening to a podcast

Sep 1st, 2021 1h 2m

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:Elizabeth’s choose-your-own-adventure flowchartLip-sync style@noahjaywood@saramariecarstens@arxcelixOne- or two-part cliffhanger@jezellecatherine@baileyspinn@joe_masini@devincaherlyOne-sh

Watch out! Beware! Buy this!

Aug 1st, 2021 1h 2m

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode:Flare on TikTok and InstagramMom Friend on TikTokThe best slash proof bags can cost $169, and still might not meet your standardsSafetyDrip on TikTokThe Sarah Everard storyThe quest to de

(Bo)nus episode: Inside

Jul 26th, 2021 1h 41m

Here are some of the things that came up in our discussion:Content warnings: Adult themes, mature language, suicide, “content”Bo Burnham: InsideOn NetflixOn SpotifyWho is Bo Burnham: Wikipedia entry YouTube channelLeft Brain Right Brain animati

Do you read me?

Jun 30th, 2021 58m 17s

Here are links to some of the things we mention in the show:Lore episode featuring Moll Pitcher (timestamp 25:15)Couldn’t find a working version of a Buzzfeedesque Journal quiz, but it was like thisGo Out To Brunch To See Which Sex And The City

The cake is a lie

Jun 2nd, 2021 38m 49s

Here are some of the things we mentioned:Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle didn’t say thatThe Paris Review for Young ReadersRage-bait cooking videos - eg no-melt nachos, spaghetti in cold sauceBronies We were going to link t

Yahoo Answers — super bad and sorely missed

May 4th, 2021 52m 16s

Here are some of the things we mentioned:More information about the Yahoo Answers shutdownPregnancy questions video (NSFW)ICYMI episode on end of Yahoo AnswersQuoraThere’s a subreddit for every question you could possibly haver/relationshipsSar

Don't play me like that

Mar 31st, 2021 59m 56s

Here are some of the things we mentioned:We got to try out at home VR thanks to Laser CityFlash games were part of the browser game genreHere’s a snapshot from Elizabeth’s earliest gaming daysSuper Mario WorldLunar Magic, a Super Mario World le

We love you (but not like that)

Mar 1st, 2021 1h 30m

Here are the things we mentioned in the episode:Triple H: The counterculture-to-corporate pipelineSome influencers use their power for good — e.g. Linda HoangKaren doesn’t fangirl about podcasts, but she does recommend them on CBC Radio Active

Mysteries of the modern age

Jan 30th, 2021 49m 27s

Here are some of the things we mentioned in the episode:We talked about music last time, but then drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo happenedBizaardvark High School Musical: The Musical - The Series “Real life” drama among Disney kidsdrivers lic

TikTok bops and the transformation of pop

Dec 31st, 2020 56m 31s

Here are links to the things we mentioned:It’s been a long time since we talked about pop musicRIP CJYR, radio station of Karen’s youthAlso RIP Video Hits and Good Rockin’ ToniteBillboard Hot 100Hit Parade on one-hit wondersOne Hit Wonderland b

New life for Clone High, fake life for VTubers

Dec 1st, 2020 49m 57s

Here are links to the things we mentioned:Clone High on YouTube’s Retro Rerun (it’s a cartoon, but not for little kids)JFK compilationNothing bad ever happens to the Kennedys Episode 9: Raisin the Stakes: A Rock Opera in 3 ActsVincent Van Gogh

Who's the impostor here?

Oct 28th, 2020 48m 46s

Here are links to the things we mentioned:Defining creepypastaThe costumes we saw will be on Karen’s InstagramJeff the KillerZalgoWhat’s a screamer?What’s an Eboy?Laughing JackCallback to when Elizabeth said stealing was OKElizabeth’s Drawtober

Nostalgia, for kids!

Oct 12th, 2020 52m

Here are links to things we mentioned:DashConCall back to our Quibi episodeChan boardsRage ComicsWojak Comics Call back to our cottagecore episodeNPC and its politicizationReply All episode on the origins of QAnonCall back to our Karens episode

Is stealing wrong? (Or, The internet, Part 2)

Sep 8th, 2020 41m 32s

This episode will sort of make sense on its own, but it will be even more satisfying if you first listen to Part 1.Here are links to the things we mentioned:Steal Like an ArtistFor a refresher on praxis, listen to Episode 20Examples of meme acc

Why is the internet like this?

Sep 1st, 2020 49m 19s

Here are links to the things we mentioned:Tom Eastman’s tweet that perfectly encapsulates what this episode is aboutHow the blogosphere used to workThis new rating thing YouTube seems to be trying outVideo on Worlds Online, an early chat room w

But make it fashion

Jul 28th, 2020 1h 16m

Here are links to the things we mentioned, plus some extras that were in our heart:Article about the moon incidentWikipedia, a reliable resource for researchThe Twitter thread in questionUrban dictionary entries for speedcore, nightcore and har

An exit interview with the grads

Jun 30th, 2020 1h

Here are links to the things we mentioned:The kids were not into celebrity grad ceremonies.Elizabeth got Jon to read American Gods.We read Frankenstein out loud after reading Welcome to Night Vale.Alberta Ballet’s Frankenstein was really good.T

Four 'quick bites' on modern media

Jun 1st, 2020 53m 44s

Here are links to the things we mentioned:Bite 1: QuibiJeffrey Katzenberg Blames Pandemic for Quibi’s Rough Start (NYT)Some More News on QuibiPeter Kafka’s interview with Katzenberg on Recode MediaBite 2 (9:46): Some Good NewsEquals 3 (we said

What’s so funny anyway?

May 4th, 2020 1h 9m

Here are links to the things we mentioned:Sour Grapes (the wine fraud movie Elizabeth mentions)For a refresher on praxis, see Episode 20John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight David Letterman and Johnny CarsonElizabeth’s Letterman knowledge has not gr