"'A podcast about the internet' that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it. " - The Guardian. Hosted by PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, from Gimlet.
A man takes on an impossible job: fixing the place you go before you die.
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Today we bring you episode one of Gimlet’s new show, “Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty.” It’s the story of the birth of hip-hop and a hip-hop legend, but it’s also about the darker side of the industry. It’s the story of how a kid from the Bronx, managed to rise so high. And how, when he got there, everything went so wrong.
Hear the entire Mogul series here.
An online diary used by American teenagers confronts a strange and terrifying enemy.
An email to the wrong address sends us hurtling into the world of professional cookie advisors. Plus, a new Yes, Yes, No. This is a rebroadcast of a story.
Our theme song and scoring is from Breakmaster Cylinder. Ad music is by Build Buildings.
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A mysterious thief has been using the internet to steal a bizarre array of items - watches, scooter parts, clown costumes. This week, Alex heads straight towards his hideout.
The last person on earth who has not heard about covfefe walks into a studio, and a strange journey begins.
For Jonathan Goldstein, YouTube offers endless nostalgia, but he always finds himself returning to the same subject – a precocious child actor from the early 70’s named Mason Reese. And then a few months ago, new clips of Reese began popping up on YouTube. What’s more, they appeared to be uploaded by Reese himself. Jonathan sets out to discover why – and why now, after 40 years. This is a rebroadcast of a story that originally came out in March of 2015.
Jonathan Goldstein is the host of the Gimlet Podcast Heavyweight
Heavyweight wants to hear about the moments you can’t let go of; the important thing you left unsaid; the decision that left you troubled for a long time to come. Call and tell Jonathan your story in a short voicemail: (347) 651-0822
Our theme song and scoring is from Breakmaster Cylinder. Ad music is by Build Buildings.
Mason Reese's Web Series, Life Interrupted.
A 1996 New York Times profile of Mason Reese.
The Kickstarter for Mason Reese’s new comedy series, Life Interrupted.
This week, Phia wonders what kind of person falls for phishing attacks. Is it only insanely gullible luddites, or can smart, tech savvy people get phished, too? To find out, she conducts an experiment on her poor, unsuspecting coworkers.
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Alex agreed to let PJ hack his phone, giving him 24/7 uninterrupted surveillance over his life. This week, everything you can learn about someone who completely surrenders their privacy.
A group of elite scientists prepare for the last conversation humans might ever have. Plus, we meet a corporate attorney who mediates family Thanksgivings.