Podcast
Kill The Computer
Hosted by mail@killthecomputer.com · EN
June and Caleb talk about the ways in which internet culture spills out into the real world; good and bad.
32episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Preview: Ignore All Previous Instructions Ft. Ed Zitron
1w ago00:32:42Tap to summarizeEd broke some very interesting news about Open AI's finances that could have an impact on its upcoming IPO + more. Follow Ed at www.wheresyoured.at Full Episode: Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
Transcribe →Disaster Tags Ft. Aysha U. Farah
2w ago01:26:53Tap to summarizeAysha joins us to talk about the wonderful world of fan fiction and erotica. Slide w/ links: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11QmLnXowsXY73tZSKjyU6yTasP_86DGrB7HsxRA9o3Q/edit?usp=sharing Follow Aysha: https://bsky.app/profile/ayshaufarah.bsky.social www.WorkersLit.com
Transcribe →Pumped Up Tricks Ft. Marcos
3w ago01:12:03Tap to summarizeMarcos is here to talk about some news stories: AI PACs are astroturfing, Pump.fun has a bounty system, Zohran Mamdani is fighting fascism by suspending bedtime for the Knicks playoff run, and more. Support Marcos: https://www.patreon.com/TheHomieCollective.
Transcribe →Preview: What is going on here? Ft. Dan Friesen
3w ago00:16:12Tap to summarizeDan Friesen, formerly of the podcast Knowledge Fight, joins us to talk about Tucker Carlson and how he and other right wing media figures are attempt to launder white nationalism under the guise of "sensible" positions on Palestine and more. Follow Dan's next project: https://www.showmestateofmind.com Listen to the whole episode: www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
Transcribe →You're Terminated, Fucker Ft. Mike Isaac
4w ago01:02:18Tap to summarizeMike Isaac is a technology reporter at the New York Times who watched the Musk v. Altman trial live this month. He joins us to discuss the high points, low points, and everything between. Follow Mike: www.Twitter.com/MikeIsaac Support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
Transcribe →Unlocked: The Clippening Ft. Mia Sato
May 2501:03:37Tap to summarizeMia Sato, Senior Reporter with The Verge, joins us to discuss the "Clip Economy" where streamers, podcasters, brands, and platforms themselves operate a shady secondary market of short form content whose ownership is unclear and is often not disclosed as advertising. Read Mia's Article: theverge.com/report/920005/social-media-clipping-podcasts-clavicular-marketing-mrbeast Note: This was originally recorded May 11th. Support us at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
Transcribe →Preview: Are We Doomed? Ft. Ben Bradford
May 2400:15:47Tap to summarizeListen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/killthecomputer Is the world ending? "Are We Doomed?" is the animated, video podcast (NPR Network) exploring nukes, AI, climate change, pandemics, and angry hippos, sorting catastrophic risks from fantasy. Award-winning journalist Ben Bradford investigates history, science, and technology to separate legitimate threats from doomsday hysteria. Today Ben joins us for a conversation about AI and how it (probably) isn't going to kill us any time soon. Follow Are We Doomed wherever you get your podcasts, or doompod.com
Transcribe →Angels & Demons Ft. Ken Klippenstein
May 1501:06:12Tap to summarizeKen returns to the show to discuss his previous reporting on UAPs as far back as 2023, the current UFO files, new counter-terrorism strategies from the Trump admin that may target Tucker Carlson, and more. Support Ken: https://www.kenklippenstein.com
Transcribe →Preview: The Clippening Ft. Mia Sato
May 1300:32:12Tap to summarizeMia Sato, Senior Reporter with The Verge, joins us to discuss the "Clip Economy" where streamers, podcasters, brands, and platforms themselves operate a shady secondary market of short form content whose ownership is unclear and is often not disclosed as advertising. Read Mia's Article: theverge.com/report/920005/social-media-clipping-podcasts-clavicular-marketing-mrbeast Listen to the remainder of this episode at www.Patreon.com/killthecomputer
Transcribe →In Memoriam: Club Chalamet
May 701:24:15Tap to summarizeMaddyson joins us to discuss the rise and fall of Simone Cromer, the 59 year-old behind the notorious Club Chalamet fan account who recently announced a sort of soft retirement from covering Timothée Chalamet. Please visit www.killthecomputer.com for fun, games, merch, and friendship.
Transcribe →