TikTok: The Algorithm, The Bans, and The 2026 US Takeover
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of pplpod, we scroll through the turbulent history of TikTok, the platform that ...
5 Feb 29min
Don't Feed the Trolls: From Usenet Pranks to Information Warfare
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the dark and chaotic world of trolling, exploring how a ...
5 Feb 33min
The OnlyFans Story: Billions, Bans, and the Business of Intimacy
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of pplpod, we explore the rise of OnlyFans, the London-based subscription platfo...
5 Feb 26min
Broadcast Yourself: From "Me at the zoo" to a $30 Billion Empire
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of pplpod, we trace the explosive history of YouTube, the platform that revoluti...
5 Feb 33min
Fame: From David Bowie and Reality TV to Fatty Acid Methyl Esters
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!This week on pplpod, we are exploring the definition of Fame—a term that usually refers to "the ...
5 Feb 28min
The Influencer Economy: Trust, Fraud, and the Dark Side of Dubai
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!From unboxing videos to CGI avatars, "influencer marketing" has evolved from early celebrity end...
5 Feb 29min
The Attention Economy: Why Your Focus Is the World's Most Valuable Currency
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In an age of endless notifications and infinite scrolling, why does it feel like we have less ca...
5 Feb 33min
Your Best Friend You've Never Met: The Science of Parasocial Relationships
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Have you ever felt a genuine sense of friendship with a podcaster, YouTuber, or celebrity you ha...
5 Feb 29min
