Talk of the Tavern — What Is Social Media Good For?
Is social media the greatest communication tool in human history—or just a dopamine slot machine with better memes?
In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Kevin sit down to debate whether our favorite platforms have made us more connected or just more confused.
From echo chambers to accidental fame, they dissect how social media shapes culture, fuels outrage, and still somehow tricks us into doom-scrolling for “research.” It’s an honest, hilarious look at how the digital tavern we all drink from might just be spiking the punch.
So grab your mug, silence your notifications, and join us for a chat about the beast that both builds and breaks us—one post at a time.
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What’s on Tap?
📱 The fine line between connection and addiction.
🧠 How algorithms manipulate curiosity (and outrage).
🍻 Why creators need it, but hate it.
💬 The illusion of conversation versus actual community.
🔥 Can social media ever not be toxic—or are we just too human for it?
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Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Travis admits he’s basically running a small media empire out of spite and caffeine.
🔥 Ed argues that social media is the modern version of shouting across the village square—with better lighting.
🔥 Kevin questions if social media was ever meant for “social” anything at all.
🔥 The crew discusses the ancient art of logging off… and why none of them can actually do it.
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Join the Conversation!
What do you think social media is good for—connection, chaos, or just killing time before the apocalypse?
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