Did Roganverse Podcasters Play Themselves By Fostering Communities That Love To Hate Them

Over the last decade, a strange pattern has emerged within the orbit of Joe Rogan‘s influence. Comedians who built their careers on the back of his platform, like Brendan Schaub, Bert Kreischer, and Tony Hinchcliffe, each followed a similar arc. They rose with Rogan’s help, became widely liked, and then gradually became the targets of … Read more

Conservative Women in Politics Called Out for Looking “More Plastic” Than Liberals

A viral sketch from comedian Druski has generated a massive conversation. Widely interpreted as a parody of conservative commentator Erika Kirk, the sketch quickly gained traction online, racking up millions of views and tens of thousands of retweets. Commentary duo Aba Atlas and Erich Preach later dissected the video on their show. In their view, … Read more

Comedian Got On The Phone With Tiktok Management After Views Dropped Off Only To Be Told They’re Not Interested In Pushing Standup Anymore

During his appearance on Club Shay Shay, comedian Matt Rife opened up about the sharp decline of his TikTok reach. Rife, who built a following of nearly 20 million on the app, admitted his relationship with TikTok was never a happy one. “I never wanted to do it,” he told host Shannon Sharpe. “I ha te … Read more

Venture Capitalist Marc Andreessen Claims R Slur Is Back, Talks R**ardmaxxing

During his appearance on Harry Stebbings’ 20VC podcast, Marc Andreessen brought up the concept of r**ardmaxxing unprompted, after a conversation about not reading online criticism. Stebbings had admitted he had seen the term flooding his comment sections whenever he announced Andreessen as a guest, but had avoided researching it, assuming it was off-limits. Andreessen quickly … Read more

Joe Rogan Guest Discusses Shrinking Alligator Reproductive Organs As Evidence of Endocrine Disruption In Wildlife

On the Joe Rogan Experience episode #2476, reproductive epidemiologist Dr. Shanna H. Swan brought up the work of a Florida scientist to illustrate just how far-reaching the effects of pesticide pollution can be on wildlife. Swan introduced the subject by referencing Louis Guillette, a researcher she described as no longer living. “There was a wonderful … Read more

Study Claims Car Seat Legal Requirements Had A Significant Impact On Birth Rates

A study published in the Journal of Law and Economics has found that laws requiring children to use car safety seats have contributed to a measurable decline in birth rates across the United States, particularly affecting families considering a third child. The research, conducted by Jordan Nickerson of the University of Washington and David Solomon … Read more