Deep Divers: Internet's Weirdest Stories

"Cumtown" left a notable mark on the comedy podcast landscape, achieving significant popularity with its unique and often controversial style. The departure of Stavros Halkias in 2022, driven by burnout and a desire to focus on his burgeoning stand-up career , was a key factor in the podcast's conclusion. Halkias has since continued to find success with his stand-up and his own podcast, "Stavvy's World"....

We analyze the transcript from a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where Facebook (Meta) whistleblower Sarah Win Williams testifies about the company's dealings. Williams alleges that Meta prioritized profit and Chinese government favor over American values and national security. She describes Meta's cooperation with the Chinese Communist Party, including developing censorship tools, providing access to user data (potentially incl...

Scott Shriner's wife, Jillian, was shot by police and subsequently booked for attempted murder following an incident outside their Los Angeles home. Officers were initially responding to a hit-and-run suspect search when they encountered Jillian armed with a handgun. Police state that she refused repeated commands to drop the weapon and then pointed it at them, leading to the shooting. After being struck, she retreated into her...

Danny Sapko details further allegations in the Giacomo Turra scandal, serving as a follow-up to a previous video. Video presents new evidence of Turra plagiarizing smaller musicians without credit, including instances with his own former teacher and well-known songs. The video also reveals how Turra allegedly defrauded a custom guitar builder by selling a gifted instrument after limited promotion and failing to donate proceeds to c...

Colossal announces their successful de-extinction of the dire wolf on October 1, 2024, highlighting their innovations in science, technology, and conservation. This episode provides information about the dire wolf's unique lineage and their "Generation Zero" pack, including a development tracker. The podcast also emphasizes Colossal's commitment to animal welfare, their partnership with American Humane, and features statements from...

Part 2: The Languages of Power: Powertalk, Posturetalk, and Babytalk

Venkatesh Rao's "The Gervais Principle II" analyzes organizational dynamics through the lens of power relationships, categorizing individuals as Sociopaths, the Clueless, and Losers. The piece introduces four organizational languages: Posturetalk (Clueless), Powertalk (Sociopaths), Babytalk (Sociopaths/Losers to Clueless), and Gametalk (Losers). Powertalk, the focu...

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"The Gervais Principle, Or The Office According to 'The Office'" analyzes the workplace dynamics depicted in the television show The Office through a satirical management theory. This theory posits a three-tiered hierarchy: Sociopaths at the top who manipulate the system, Clueless middle managers promoted beyond their abilities, and Losers at the bottom who have made...