Sophie Hearns 
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
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
A few months after Hawk Tuah Girl (real name Haliey Welch) found herself down to nine viewers on a live and reportedly charging $20 to $50 for single images on a content platform, she sat down with Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5 News to discuss her 15 minutes of fame, the Hawkcoin (($HAWK) controversy, and … Read more
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
Madrid’s nightlife scene is taking a notable turn toward the morning hours, with one of the city’s biggest dance clubs hosting a “real dopamine” party that drew hundreds of attendees looking to combine fitness, wellness, and social connection without the pitfalls of a traditional night out. Sources say that the event attracted a crowd of … Read more
A 50-year-old Tennessee grandmother spent more than five months behind bars after an AI facial recognition program misidentified her as a bank fraud suspect in a state she says she has never set foot in. Sources state that Angela Lipps was at home on July 14, 2025, babysitting four young children when a team of … Read more
A Barbie-themed fan event called Barbie Dream Fest, operated by a company called Mischief Management, has drawn backlash from attendees who say the event failed to deliver on its heavily promoted promises. Tickets ranged from $66 for a basic adult day pass all the way up to $450 for the premium “Dream Pass,” leaving many … Read more
Comedian Ari Shaffir recently appeared on the Flagrant podcast, where he opened up about the falling out he had with Comedy Central after independently selling a stand-up special to Netflix. Allegedly, the network responded with threats and punitive measures against him and the crew of his storytelling show, “This Is Not Happening.” Shaffir explained that … Read more
The International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete in women’s events at the Olympic Games, effective with the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Sources state that the ruling was formalized after an IOC executive board meeting in Geneva. It establishes that participation in any female category event … Read more
On a recent episode of the Soul Boom podcast, host Rainn Wilson made some comments on his feelings about the show that made him famous. The conversation touched on a media moment that clearly stuck with Wilson. He described what happened after he made comments about certain episodes of The Office that he felt would … Read more
