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Posting Through It001: And... We're Back!After more than a year away, Jared Holt returns to “Posting Through It” with a new co-host: Michael E. Hayden. The duo takes a brief look at the post-election political scene, explain why they brought the show back, and share their thoughts on the years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com
2025-01-0625 min
Posting Through It#183: Alex Jones is living in hell (feat. Michael Hayden)Michael E. Hayden joins the show to talk about text messages the Southern Poverty Law Center obtained from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The messages reveal a conflict between the on-air persona that Jones embodies and the real Jones that lives in "hell."Mike’s favorite thing online: @goth_videosIt's Gonna Be a Long Night newsletterLinks:NYT: DeSantis/Trump pollVanity Fair: ‘RON DESANTIS SUCCESSFULLY BULLIES THE COLLEGE BOARD INTO TAILORING AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES TO THE NEEDS OF FRAGILE WHITE PEOPLE’Reason: National Conservatives Can't...
2023-02-0657 min
Posting Through It#180: Christian nationalism logs into America (feat. Dr. Anthea Butler)Dr. Anthea Butler is a historian of African American and American religion who serves as the Chair of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She joins the show to discuss the influence of Christian nationalism in American politics and how it expresses itself online. Host Jared Holt and Dr. Butler discuss the uprising of the movement, its impacts on modern politics, and the white supremacy in its subtext.Follow Dr. Anthea Butler on Twitter: @AntheaButlerhttps://www.amazon.com/White-Evangelical-Racism-Politics-Morality/dp/1469661179Support the show...
2022-12-1933 min
Posting Through ItYour January 6th Hearing Questions, Answered — Kristen Doerer (7/16/22)Kristen Doerer is the managing editor of Right Wing Watch, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to cataloguing the goings-on of the American far-right. (Jared used to work there, and Kristen was his boss!) Kristen joins the show this week to discuss recent January 6th Committee hearings that broached far-right extremists’ and the online communities’ roles in the Capitol riot. In the first half, Jared and Kristen talk about takeaways from the hearings so far. In the second part, they field the questions listeners sent on Substack and Twitter.Follow Kristen on Twitter: @k2doe
2022-07-1644 min
Posting Through ItOnline privacy at the impending death of Roe v. Wade — India McKinney (5/30/22)India McKinney is the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s director of federal affairs. She joins the podcast this week to talk about privacy and data protection at a time when many anticipate the Supreme Court will roll back reproductive healthcare rights. In this episode, India and Jared talk about concerns that online data could be used by those wanting to punish people seeking abortions. Then, they share their takes on the letter Democrats in Congress sent to Google, concerned that Google’s location tracking practices could enable that threat. Later on, India and Jared go over what...
2022-05-3036 min
Posting Through ItElon Musk, the crypto crash, 'Ultra MAGA' and more — Michael E. Hayden (5/16/22)Michael E. Hayden is a senior investigative reporter at the Southern Poverty Law Center and good friend of the podcast. Mike joins SH!TPOST this week to chat about all the stories the show missed while it was on break. In this episode, Mike and Jared discuss Elon Musk bidding for Twitter, the far-right laundering fascist aesthetics via “Ultra MAGA”, a right-wing YouTube star who was caught on tape spewing racist and antisemitic language, cryptocurrency markets taking a tumble, white nationalist movement figures clashing over cum stains, and Rep. Madison Cawthorn getting the brunt of a na...
2022-05-161h 04
Posting Through ItThe Joe Rogan misinformation experience — Ryan Broderick (2/2/22)Ryan Broderick is a journalist covering technology and internet culture. He’s also the author of the Garbage Day newsletter. Ryan joins Jared this episode to discuss the latest standoff in ongoing debates over COVID-19 misinformation on major tech platforms. In one corner stands Joe Rogan and Spotify. On the other side of the ring is a cohort of musical artists, researchers, and dissatisfied Spotify customers. Ryan and Jared break down what’s going on, where they feel many conversations are lacking detail, and how the results of this clash could effect other platforms’ responses to pandemic misinf...
2022-02-0227 min
Posting Through ItDoomed x SH!TPOST: Storming the Capitol, One Year LaterOn the one year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Jared Holt and Matt Binder teamed up for a discussion of the state of play in far-right politics. This conversation originally aired live on Matt’s YouTube channel.Jared talked about his latest report published with the Atlantic Council, which outlines the ways domestic extremist movements have evolved since January 6, 2021. You can read it here: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/after-the-insurrection-how-domestic-extremists-adapted-and-evolved-after-the-january-6-us-capitol-attack/If you’d prefer to watch this episode, you can find it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/9Pnz1FWzI90...
2022-01-081h 31
Posting Through ItOur Modern Moral Panics (10/26/21) ft/ Michael HobbesMichael Hobbes is a writer and co-host of the podcast “Maintenance Phase.” You may also recognize his voice from the acclaimed podcast “You’re Wrong About.” He joins SH!TPOST to discuss the steady stream of stories and columns from national American media about the supposed rise of an “illiberal left”—something he argues to be a modern moral panic reinforced by thin hype. Jared and Michael talk through the ways this decades-old right-wing talking point has been laundered through respectable press using the moral panic starter kit and why it’s important to push back against it.Follow Michael on...
2021-10-2643 min
Posting Through ItCPAC in Texas (7/13/21) ft/ Zachary Petrizzo(Note: Because host Jared Holt is traveling, his audio quality on this episode is less than normal episodes. He’ll be back in his home studio in August.)Salon reporter Zachary Petrizzo joins SH!TPOST to share observations from his weekend covering CPAC’s 2021 summer gathering in Dallas, Texas. Petrizzo describes the scenes in the conservative movement’s Lonestar State gathering as an anything-goes spinoff of the national flagship event, where fringe and far-right cultural elements jockeyed for prominence over a receding movement conservatism.Follow Zachary Petrizzo: @ZTPetrizzoRead some of Zach’s reporting at Salon...
2021-07-1432 min
Posting Through ItExtra: Jared Holt x Matt Binder on the future of QAnonThis episode was also broadcast to YouTube, here: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com
2021-06-191h 30
Posting Through ItThe (Second) Trump Impeachment Trial (2/13/21) w/ Matt BinderBack again, it’s another SH!TPOST x DOOMED crossover episode! This one’s about former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial and its anticlimactic end. DOOMEDs Matt Binder and host Jared Holt share reactions to the trial, reflect on the four days of arguments, and ponder what Trump’s acquittal could mean going forward. This episode was recorded and broadcast live on YouTube on Feb. 13, 2021.Follow Matt Binder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBinderListen to DOOMED (Apple Podcast Link): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doomed-with-matt-binder/id1333711260You can also watch th...
2021-02-141h 18
Posting Through ItAttack on the Capitol: Part One (1/17/21) ft/ Michael E. HaydenOn January 6, pro-Trump rallygoers attacked the U.S. Capitol building in protest of the certification of electoral college results solidifying Democrat Joe Biden as president-elect. In part one of this two-part series, Southern Poverty Law Center senior investigative reporter and spokesperson Michael E. Hayden joins to discuss the build-up to the attack.Follow Michael E. Hayden: https://twitter.com/MichaelEHaydenIf you’d like to support this show, you’ll receive a biweekly newsletter in between episodes. You can use this button to subscribe: This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...
2021-01-1741 min
Posting Through ItModern Day Extremism and Public Shame (12/7/20) ft/ Jon RonsonJon Ronson is the acclaimed journalist and author behind books including “Them,” “The Men Who Stare At Goats,” and “So You've Been Publicly Shamed.” Ronson joins host Jared Holt in conversation about modern day conspiracy theorists and online public shaming in an era where “cancel culture” has become a buzzword.Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonronsonJon’s website: http://www.jonronson.com/Jon’s favorite thing online: The Annotated Fallhttp://annotatedfall.doomby.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...
2020-12-071h 02
Posting Through ItMAGA Copes (11/13/20) ft/ Brendan Karet & Michael E. HaydenBrendan Karet of Media Matters for America and Michael E. Hayden of the Southern Poverty Law Center join SH!TPOST to discuss the MAGA movement’s reaction to the election.Follow Brendan: https://twitter.com/bad_takesFollow Michael: https://twitter.com/MichaelEHaydenLike the show? Sign up for the new bi-weekly newsletter! Starting next week, it’s behind a paywall. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through...
2020-11-141h 17
Posting Through ItEat the Rich: Right Wing Update with Jared HoltThe good news is we talk about Proud Boys in this episode. The bad news is we recorded it before the debate and wish it weren't so relevant. This week Jared Holt talks with Eat the Rich about the Proud Boys, white supremacist infiltration of law enforcement, and the election.This episode was recorded on Sept. 27. It originally aired for Eat the Rich, which you can subscribe to here: https://www.patreon.com/EatTheRich This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
2020-10-021h 21
Posting Through ItJack's A Million (9/7/20) ft/ Michael E. HaydenAs neo-Nazi collaborator and disinformation specialist Jack Posobiec celebrates achieving 1,000,000 followers on Twitter, Southern Poverty Law Center senior investigative reporter Michael E. Hayden joins SH!TPOST to discuss his investigative reporting series on Posobiec’s collaborations with white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and anti-Semites.Read the SPLC investigative series here: https://www.splcenter.org/splc-investigation-far-right-oann-anchor-jack-posobiecs-rise-tied-white-supremacist-movementMike’s favorite thing on the internet: the Twitter account @brisk_godSH!TPOST Fan Discord: https://discord.gg/h5ZE6PkCall-in voicemail inbox: (202) 630-0580Twitter: twitter.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would l...
2020-09-081h 18
Posting Through ItRNC Day Four (8/27/20) w/ Matt BinderHost Jared Holt joins Matt Binder of DOOMED for post-game summary and analysis of the Republican National Convention’s third day on Aug. 27, 2020. This episode was originally broadcast live on YouTube.Watch live after the RNC each night HEREFollow Matt Binder: https://twitter.com/MattBinderListen to DOOMED: https://doomed.simplecast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a pub...
2020-08-281h 31
Posting Through ItRNC Day Three (8/26/20) w/ Matt BinderHost Jared Holt joins Matt Binder of DOOMED for post-game summary and analysis of the Republican National Convention’s third day on Aug. 26, 2020. This episode was originally broadcast live on YouTube.Watch live after the RNC each night HEREFollow Matt Binder: https://twitter.com/MattBinderListen to DOOMED: https://doomed.simplecast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a p...
2020-08-271h 17
Posting Through ItRNC Day Two (8/25/20) w/ Matt BinderHost Jared Holt joins Matt Binder of DOOMED for post-game summary and analysis of the Republican National Convention’s second day on Aug. 25, 2020. This episode was originally broadcast live on YouTube.Watch live after the RNC each night HEREFollow Matt Binder:https://twitter.com/MattBinderListen to DOOMED:https://doomed.simplecast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a p...
2020-08-261h 04
Posting Through ItRNC Day One (8/24/20) w/ Matt BinderHost Jared Holt joins Matt Binder of DOOMED for post-game summary and analysis of the Republican National Convention’s first day on Aug. 24, 2020. This episode was originally broadcast live on YouTube.Watch live after the RNC each night HEREFollow Matt Binder: https://twitter.com/MattBinderListen to DOOMED: https://doomed.simplecast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a...
2020-08-251h 05
Posting Through ItQAnon Ain't Going Away (8/19/20) ft/ Will Sommer & Travis ViewHost Jared Holt sits down with The Daily Beast political reporter Will Sommer and QAnon Anonymous host Travis View to discuss the week that mainstream press seemed to decide that this QAnon stuff was actually a serious threat to democracy. The gang recounts their experiences covering QAnon from its early days to now, the all-but-certain election of a QAnon believer into the U.S. Congress, where the conspiracy theory movement is headed, and what—if anything—there is to be done about it.Esteemed GuestsWill Sommer, The Daily BeastTwitter: https://twitter.com/willsommer...
2020-08-2051 min
Posting Through ItMinion Death Cult: Save The Children w/ Jared HoltHost Jared Holt appeared on Minion Death Cult for an episode about the sudden right-wing focus on child trafficking and pedophilia as a counter narrative to the popular BLM and #MeToo movements, the different subsets of the right wing and their specific reasons for employing this campaign, and how it's trickling into normie corners of social mediaAlso, far-right Christians respond to Jerry Falwell Jr. stepping down as president of Liberty University.Listen to Minion Death Cult: https://miniondeathcult.libsyn.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2020-08-121h 28
Posting Through ItWhat's Happening in Portland (8/6/20) Interview with Shane BurleyHost Jared Holt interviews journalist and author Shane Burley, who has been covering protests in Portland, Oregon, on the ground. Demonstrations in the Rose City have taken place for 70 consecutive nights, drawing the attention of national press and the brutality of federal officers. Burley explains the scene at the protests, what some national media coverage is missing, and the problems with right-wing media spin about what has happened so far.Burley is the author of Fascism Today: What It Is and How to End It and his work has appeared in publications including NBC News, Jacobin, The Daily...
2020-08-0632 min
Posting Through ItCorona Skeptics (8/3/20) w/ Minion Death CultAlex and Tony from Minion Death Cult join host Jared Holt to take a look at COVID-19 pandemic skeptic Alex Berenson and the larger cottage industry of media figures who have found success offering counter-narratives to public health recommendations and media coverage of the disease. Then, the crew examines arguments about coronavirus being passed around the right-wing internet.To support this show, subscribe on Substack. It’s normally $5 per month, but here’s a discount available for the next week:Listen to Minion Death Cult: http://thatawfulsound.com/miniondeathcultStories Referenced:With litt...
2020-08-031h 12
Posting Through ItProgramming Note (4/17/20)SH!TPOST will be temporarily moving to a biweekly release schedule until further notice because the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has dominated all news and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This schedule change will start immediately; the next full-length episode will release on April 27, 2020. SH!TPOST will return to its normal weekly release schedule when news pertaining to the show’s coverage area picks back up.I have paused Substack paid subscriptions for SH!TPOST until I resume weekly releases as normal. Your payment information and subscription status will be saved in Substack, so th...
2020-04-1702 min
Posting Through ItCorona Boys (3/24/20) ft/ Caleb Ecarma & Juliet JeskeThis episode is half coronavirus, half profile. Host Jared Holt speaks to Vanity Fair reporter Caleb Ecarma about whether Trump's conspiracy theories about the coronavirus have doomed his strongest base of supporters. Then, he's joined by Juliet Jeske, an amateur researcher responsible for exposing and crippling Gavin McInnes and the Proud Boys. Jeske has not revealed her role publicly until now.Follow Caleb Ecarma: https://twitter.com/calebecarmaFollow Juliet Jeske: https://twitter.com/JulietJeskeSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/corona-boys-3-24-20-ft-caleb-ecarma-juliet-jeske/ This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
2020-03-241h 06
Posting Through ItQuarantine Crew (3/10/20) ft/ Will SommerThis one is all about the coronavirus. Jared talks to The Daily Beast’s Will Sommer about the right-wing response to the Trump’s administration’s handling of the global pandemic.Follow Will Sommer: https://twitter.com/willsommerSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/quarantine-crew-3-10-20-ft-will-sommer/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...
2020-03-1037 min
Posting Through ItCPAC and Signs (3/3/20) ft/ Molly Jong-Fast & Lindsey EllefsonJared talks to The Daily Beast editor-at-large Molly Jong-Fast about this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and its attacks against socialism--a boogeyman seemingly around every corner. Then, media reporter Lindsey Ellefson joins to speak about astrology's growing intersection with politics and the 2020 Democratic candidates.Follow Molly Jong-Fast: https://twitter.com/MollyJongFastFollow Lindsey Ellefson: https://twitter.com/ellefs0nSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/cpac-and-signs-3-3-20-ft-molly-jong-fast-lindsey-ellefson/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack...
2020-03-0355 min
Posting Through ItMemes Like Bloomberg (2/25/20) ft/ Taylor LorenzJared talks to New York Times reporter Taylor Lorenz about Mike Bloomberg's meme outreach campaign and how it might shape the future of online politics.Follow Taylor Lorenz: https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenzSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/memes-like-bloomberg-2-25-20-ft-taylor-lorenz/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
2020-02-2643 min
Posting Through ItI-O-Wonk (2/3/20) ft/ Cari Hernandez & Jordan UhlJared talks to Cari Hernandez and Jordan Uhl about the Iowa Caucus and what it can tell us about where online politics and real life politics do and don’t sync up. Also discussed: Jeff Bezos being awful, Baby Nut, and an investigative piece published on Right Wing Watch.Follow Cari: https://twitter.com/eatinginmycarFollow Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanUhlStories Referenced:Hiding in Plain Sight: The White Nationalist Who Toiled Inside a Right-Wing Media Powerhouse (Right Wing Watch)Twitter boots Planters’ Baby Nut meme accounts for violating its rules (The...
2020-02-041h 06
Posting Through ItThe Arrest of Chris Cantwell (1/27/20) ft/ Daniel Harper & Emily GorcenskiJared talks to "I Don't Speak German" co-host Daniel Harper and First Vigil creator Emily Gorcenski about the arrest of neo-Nazi Christopher Cantwell and the very, very bad year white supremacists have been having so far. SHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/the-arrest-of-chris-cantwell-1-27-20-ft-daniel-harper-emily-gorcenski/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2020-01-2848 min
Posting Through ItFrom Richmond, With Guns (1/21/20) ft/ Sebastian Murdock & QAnon AnonymousJared talks to HuffPost senior report Sebastian Murdock about Monday's contentious gun rally in Richmond, Virginia. Then, the hosts of QAnon Anonymous stop in to talk about their trip to a pro-Q rally in Tampa, Florida. SHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/from-richmond-with-guns-1-21-20-ft-sebastian-murdock-qanon-anonymous/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2020-01-2254 min
Posting Through ItPokémon Go Away (1/13/20) ft/ Kelly WeillJared leads a jam-packed news segment, catching you up on the biggest stories of the last few weeks. Then, The Daily Beast reporter Kelly Weill joins SH!TPOST to discuss her piece: “What Do You Do When Neo-Nazis Crash Your Anti-War Rally?” Follow Kelly: https://twitter.com/KELLYWEILLSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/pokemon-go-away-1-13-20-ft-kelly-weill/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This...
2020-01-1447 min
Posting Through ItIran So Far Away (1/6/20) ft/ Tom McKayJared is joined by guest co-host Jordan Uhl to honor LA Chargers RB Justin Jackson, to shame an ICE detention center captain outed as a Nazi, and say “f*ck you” to Alex Jones after he is ordered to pay $100,000+ in court sanctions. Gizmodo writer Tom McKay to fill us in on the information overload that happened after the U.S. killed a top Iranian military leader.Follow Tom McKay: https://twitter.com/thetomzoneCo-host: @JordanUhl This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...
2020-01-071h 02
Posting Through ItMoves Like Bloomberg (12/19/19) ft/ Nick Ciarelli & Brad EvansJared is joined by guest co-host Jordan Uhl to walk through impeachment, whether Minions have spinal structures, the fall of a shitposter, and whether we can ever rescue ourselves from Amazon’s corporate claws. We’re joined by Nick Ciarelli and Brad Evans, the creators of the viral “Moves Like Bloomberg” satirical video, which was treated as legit by members of our nation’s political press for some dumb reason.Follow Nick Ciarelli: https://twitter.com/nickciarelliFollow Brad Evans: https://twitter.com/bradfordevansCo-host: @JordanUhl This is a public episode. If you would like...
2019-12-191h 01
Posting Through It80: Elon Musk Tweets Himself into a Court Battle (12/9/19) ft/ Ryan Mac & @Skeptical7thJared issues a moratorium on Baby Yoda memes and then speaks to BuzzFeed News senior tech reporter Ryan Mac about Elon Musk's courtroom success against a defamation lawsuit filed against him by a British diver whom Musk called a "pedo guy." Later, we're joined by the author of the blog The Seventh Degree for a closer look at Jordan B. Peterson's awful new content platform. Follow Ryan Mac: https://twitter.com/RMac18Follow Skeptical7th: https://twitter.com/skeptical7thSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/80-elon-musk-tweets-himself-into-a-court-battle-12-9-19-ft-ryan-mac-skeptical7th/ This is a...
2019-12-1054 min
Posting Through It79: Quid Pro Post (11/26/19) ft/ Michael Edison HaydenI took a critical look at Jordan Peterson's new "Thinkspot" social media site, and folks is it bad. This interview includes a portion of a conversation I had with one of my favorite people on this earth, SPLC senior investigative reporter Michael Edison Hayden, about his reporting on 900+ emails that White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller sent a Breitbart News editor in 2015 and 2016. Subscribe to our Substack page to hear the full interview.SHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/79-quid-pro-post-11-26-19-ft-michael-edison-hayden/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2019-11-2756 min
Posting Through It78: STEAKGATE (11/18/19) ft/ L0G1c9UYJared is joined by a shitposter who sent Dave Rubin into a rage spiral by posting a fake image that suggested Rubin had Googled and shared a picture of a steak to prove he wasn't mad after he was owned by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. It appears that Rubin did, in fact, cook a steak, but what happened will forever exist in Rubin lore.Our Guest: https://twitter.com/L0G1c9UYSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/78-steakgate-11-18-19-ft-l0g1c9uy/ This is a public episode. If you would like to...
2019-11-191h 01
Posting Through It75: Mods! Mods! (10/21/19) ft/ April Glaser & Will SommerOn this episode, Jared Holt speaks to Slate technology writer April Glaser about Mark Zuckerberg's speech to Georgetown University about free speech on Facebook. Then, Holt is joined by The Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer to chat about the state of MAGA in wake of the impeachment inquiry. Follow April Glaser: https://twitter.com/aprilaserFollow Will Sommer: https://twitter.com/willsommerSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/75-mods-mods-10-21-19-ft-april-glaser-will-sommer/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit s...
2019-10-221h 01
Posting Through ItUNLOCKED: People's Party of Canada ft/ Michael BueckertI spoke to Michael Bueckert, a Canadian graduate student and writer who does excellent work covering the far-right in his country and abroad, on October 2, 2019. We chatted about a then-recent event where American “liberal” podcaster Dave Rubin and other figures associated with Glenn Beck’s BlazeTV network traveled across the northern border for an event with far-right Canadian political leader Maxime Bernier.Follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbueckertLearn about the “free speech” activist suing Michael for accurately calling him “alt-right”:https://www.gofundme.com/f/legal-fees-for-free-speechAnd Michael’s favorite thing online is…
2019-10-1528 min
Posting Through It73: Canceled? (9/23/19) ft/ Molly Conger, Osita Nwanevu & Ali BrelandOn this episode, Jared Holt is joined by a trio of guests. Molly Conger talks about the federal arrest of Daniel McMahon (aka "Jack Corbin") after McMahon spent years as a blood-lusting Nazi. Osita Nwanevu joins to talk to us about the phenomenon of "Cancel Culture." Then, Ali Breland chats with us about "r/The_Donald" as a MAGA organizing hub and recent turmoil in its ranks. Follow Molly Conger: https://twitter.com/socialistdogmomFollow Osita Nwanevu: https://twitter.com/OsitaNwanevu/Follow Ali Breland: https://twitter.com/alibrelandSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/73-canceled-9-2...
2019-09-241h 17
Posting Through It68: The State Department's White Nationalist (8/19/19) ft/ Tess Owen & Michael HaydenOn Episode 68 of sh!tpost, Jared Holt runs through a few news items before we speak with Vice News’ Tess Owen, who fills us in on the scuttlebutt surrounding last weekend’s far-right rally in Portland, Oregon. Then, we’re joined for an extended interview with Michael E. Hayden, senior investigative reporter for SPLC’s Hatewatch, who walks us through the story of a white nationalist organizer identified working in the U.S. State Department.Follow Tess Owen: https://twitter.com/misstessowen Follow Michael E. Hayden: https://twitter.com/MichaelEHaydenSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/68-the-state...
2019-08-201h 08
Posting Through It67: Quillette Owned (8/12/19) ft/ Aaron Freedman, 'Archie Carter' & Madeline PeltzOn Episode 67 of sh!tpost, Jared Holt talks about the death of Jeff Epstein, the blacklisting of 8chan, and the second anniversary of Unite the Right. We're joined by writer Aaron Freedman to learn about how the Intellectual Dark Web's favorite publication got tricked by a hoax, then we'll speak to the hoaxster himself! Later in the program, we're joined by Madeline Peltz of Media Matters to talk about Tucker Carlson's sudden "vacation" after claiming on air that white supremacy is a "hoax." Our GuestsAaron Freedman: https://twitter.com/freedaaron 'Archie Carter': https://twitter.c...
2019-08-131h 10
Posting Through It66: EpsteinAnon (7/29/19) ft/ Julian FeeldOn Episode 66 of sh!tpost, Jared Holt has a bad voice, but that doesn't stop him from working through the news of the day. Later in the podcast, we're joined by Julian Feelds of the podcast QAnon Anonymous to talk about the arrest of Jeff Epstein.Follow Julian Feeld: twitter.com/julianfeeldFollow QAnon Anonymous: https://twitter.com/qanonanonymousSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/66-epsteinanon-7-29-19-ft-julian-feeld/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport th...
2019-07-3050 min
Posting Through It65: The Sued Stormer (7/22/19) ft/ Luke O'BrienOn Episode 65 of sh!tpost, Jared Holt walks through news updates on the president’s racist tweets, Proud Boys, QAnon, and the smear that Rep. Ilhan Omar secretly married her brother. We’re joined by HuffPost reporter Luke O’Brien for a debrief on the state of neo-Nazi blogger Andrew Anglin and his website The Daily Stormer, which were recently ruled against in court to the tune of $18,000,000 in damages to two plaintiffs. O’Brien will walk us through the lawsuits, what’s happened since, and where the world’s most-trafficked Nazi blog goes from here.Follow Luke O’Brien: htt...
2019-07-2350 min
Posting Through It64: Netroots Nation (7/15/19) ft/ Nandini Jammi, Sean McElwee, Jordan Uhl & Kim KellyOn episode 64 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt travels to the Netroots Nation political conference in Philadelphia and speaks with activists, journalists, and change-makers in the left-of-center political world about the work they're doing and how people can get involved. Nandini Jammi: twitter.com/nandoodlesSean McElwee: twitter.com/SeanMcElweeJordan Uhl: twitter.com/JordanUhl Kim Kelly: twitter.com/GrimKimSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/64-netroots-nation-7-14-19-ft-nandini-jammi-sean-mcelwee-jordan-uhl-kim-kelly-2/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit s...
2019-07-1656 min
Posting Through It63: Freeze Peach (7/8/19) ft/ Will SommerOn episode 63 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt is joined by The Daily Beast's Will Sommer to discuss the July 6 far-right "Demand Free Speech" rally in Washington, D.C. This episode also includes a preview of a conversation that Jared had with Matt Binder of the DOOMED podcast about an "antifa journalist" list circulated in right-wing media circles. Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSommerListen to DOOMED: http://www.doomedpod.com/SHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/63-freeze-peach-7-08-19-ft-will-sommer-2/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...
2019-07-091h 04
Posting Through It62: Drugs & The Internet (7/01/19) ft/ Matthew HodgesOn episode 62 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt is joined by Matthew Hodges to give an oral history of drug subculture as it relates to the development and creation of the broader internet. (Disclaimer: This episode is not an endorsement or encouragement of drug use.)Follow Matt: twitter.com/MattTheGweatSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/62-drugs-the-internet-7-01-19-ft-matthew-hodges/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter
2019-07-0254 min
Posting Through It61: Tracking Proud Boys (6/24/19) ft/ Samantha KutnerOn episode 61 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt is joined by countering violent extremism researcher Samantha Kutner, who fills us in on the latest efforts the Proud Boys have been making to plug themselves back into the mainstream GOP.Follow Samantha: twitter.com/ashkenaz89SHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.com/61-tracking-proud-boys-6-24-19-ft-samantha-kutner/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a p...
2019-06-2548 min
Posting Through It60: 8chan vs The Feds (6/17/19) ft/ Shoshana Wodinsky & Caleb CainIn episode 60 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt runs through the week’s most pertinent stories inloving OJ Simpson, Alex Jones, 8chan, law enforcement, and a deceased state senator. We’re joined by AdWeek reporter Shoshana Wodinsky to learn about a federal search warrant filed against internet image board 8chan. Later we’re joined by Caleb Cain, who was radicalized on YouTube and now works to help others walk away from racist politics. SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/60-8chan-vs-the-feds-6-17-19-ft-shoshana-wodinsky-caleb-cain/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...
2019-06-1857 min
Posting Through It57: Funding Cesspools, Tossing Milkshakes (5/20/19) ft/ Judd Legum & Joe MulhallIn episode 56 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt is joined by journalist Judd Legum, host of the podcasts Popular Info newsletter. Judd did some stellar reporting on the financial apparatus supporting 8Chan. They talk about rising extremism in America and what that means going forward. Later we’re joined by Hope Not Hate senior researcher Joe Mulhall for an update on U.K. far-right politics. SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/57-funding-cesspools-tossing-milkshakes-5-20-19-ft-judd-legum-joe-mulhall/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...
2019-05-2157 min
Posting Through It56: Extremist Tendencies (5/12/19) ft/ Robert EvansIn episode 56 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt is joined by journalist Robert Evans, host of the podcasts Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here on the How Stuff Works podcast network. They talk about rising extremism in America and what our fate could look like going forward. SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/56-extremist-tendencies-5-12-19-ft-robert-evans/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter
2019-05-131h 00
Posting Through It55: Our Digital Selves (ft/ Charlie Warzel & Garrett Davis)In episode 55 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt attempts to tackle the dynamics between our IRL and online selves. New York Times writer-at-large Charlie Warzel joins us to discuss the disconnects people feel in our new digital world, and where we can go from here. Garrett Davis joins to talk specifically about the idea that moderation can save the internet and why that may not be the best place to put our bets.SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-55-at-what-point-is-this-killing-us/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
2019-05-071h 02
Posting Through ItWe've Been Muelling This Over...In episode 54 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack discuss THE REPORT, changes coming to KickStarter and Indiegogo, and a resurgence in accelerationist thinking among racist extremists. Anna Merlan joins us from the desert (where we presume she is hunting aliens) to talk to us about her new book about conspiracy theories in America. We’re going to a brief break next week, so we’ll see you in May.SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-54-weve-been-muelling-this-over/ This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at shtpost.substack.com...
2019-04-231h 05
Posting Through ItWe've Been Muelling This Over...In episode 54 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack discuss THE REPORT, changes coming to KickStarter and Indiegogo, and a resurgence in accelerationist thinking among racist extremists. Anna Merlan joins us from the desert (where we presume she is hunting aliens) to talk to us about her new book about conspiracy theories in America. We’re going to a brief break next week, so we’ll see you in May.SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-54-weve-been-muelling-this-over/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...
2019-04-231h 05
Posting Through ItFlat Earth & Fancy ThingsIn episode 53 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack discuss Julian Assange's arrest, new photos of a black hole, and a shoddy Capitol Hill hearing featuring TPUSA's Candace Owens. The Daily Beast's Kelly Weill joins us for a two-part interview. First, we discuss threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar. Then, we chat about flat earth conspiracy theorist drama. Follow Kelly Weill: twitter.com/KellyWeill Show notes: shtpostpodcast.com/episode-53:-flat-earth-&-fancy-things This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sh...
2019-04-1556 min
Posting Through ItHonx News, Eh?In episode 52 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack discuss Fox News losing advertisers, white nationalism on Facebook and the point of Dave Rubin's "classical liberalism." Acadian Driftwood debriefs us on Canadian politics and Michael E. Hayden gives us the skinny on the latest dumb meme “honking” around the web.SHOW NOTES: shtpostpodcast.com/episode-52:-honx-news,-eh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter ...
2019-04-091h 15
Posting Through ItMussolinious Feuds (4/2/19) ft/ Matt BinderIn episode 51 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack discuss news of the week, including the firing of DC McAllister, Alex Jones' sworn deposition, and the burn of World Net Daily. Matt Binder from DOOMED joins us for an extended interview exploring the ethos, pathos, and logos of the right-wing internet (or at least it starts like that).SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-51-mussolinious-feuds/Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
2019-04-031h 11
Posting Through ItNOT CLICKBAIT: It's Mueller Time (3/25/19) ft/ Josh Russell & Christian VanderbroukIn episode 50 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt discusses THE MUELLER, new Apple releases, a Fox News/QAnon pipeline, and other stories of the week. Josh Russell joins us to debrief us on foreign disinformation in the 2016 campaign and what we can do to stay vigilant in 2020. The Bulwark's Christian Vanderbrouk talks to us about the mainstreaming of civil war rhetoric in the GOP and paths forward.SHOW NOTES: www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-50-show-notes/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
2019-03-261h 09
Posting Through ItSalvaging Ourselves (3/18/19) ft/ Becca LewisThis one begins pretty grim. In episode 49 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack discuss the New Zealand terrorist attack carried out by a white supremacist. Data & Society research affiliate and Stanford PhD student Becca Lewis joins us to talk further about networks of extremism online. We then move on to some lighter topics like Egg Boy, Shane Dawson's cat-sex denial, and Rep. Devin Nunes' LOLsuit against Twitter shitposters.SHOW NOTES: www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-49-show-notes/Join the discussion at Discord: discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580The Patreon...
2019-03-1959 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 48: What Is, In Fact, Bappin? (3/12/19) ft/ "Tankie" and Dan from Knowledge FightIn episode 48 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack talk about Megan McCain crying on national television, why people are throwing cheese at infants, and those Tucker Carlson archive tapes. Twitter user and resident expert @Tankie_Vaciedo joins us to talk about "was bappin?" and Dan from Knowledge Fight helps us break down news that Paul Joseph Watson is leaving Infowars.SHOW NOTES: www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-48-show-notes/Join the discussion at Discord: discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580The Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/shtpostpodcast
2019-03-121h 26
Posting Through ItEpisode 47: CPAQ (3/4/19) ft/ Aída Chávez & Christopher MathiasIn episode 47 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack talk about the "Momo Challenge," Notch supporting QAnon, and of course CPAC. The Intercept's Aída Chávez and HuffPost's Christopher Mathias join us to share their takeaways from the annual conservative conference.SHOW NOTES: https://www.shtpostpodcast.com/episode-47-show-notes/Join the discussion at Discord: discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580The Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
2019-03-0556 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 46: Not Even an Episode (2/25/19) ft/ Chris JamesIn episode 46 of sh!tpost, host Jared Holt talks about Roger Stone apologizing for posts, the Blippi bombshell, and a Mar a Lago pastry chef's support for QAnon. Chris James of Not Even a Show joins the show to talk to us about pranking right-wing radio hosts.Follow Chris: twitter.com/thecjsSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/episode-46-show-notes/Join the discussion at Discord: discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580The Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If...
2019-02-2650 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 45: Cool Cat Saves the President (2/11/19) ft/ Sebastian Murdock & Luke O'NeilIn episode 45 of sh!tpost, hosts Jared Holt and Jack unpack Candace Owens' Hitler comments, the unmasking of a neo-Nazi podcaster, and the arrest of a prominent Gamergate icon. We're joined by Luke O'Neil, who is our guide through Hell World (support his newsletter here), and HuffPost senior reporter Sebastian Murdock, who got in a Twitter fight with Cool Cat.Follow Luke: @lukeoneil47Follow Sebastian: @SebastianMurdocSHOW NOTES: https://shtpostpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/02/12/episode-45-show-notes/Join the discussion at Discord: discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580The Patreon: patreon.co...
2019-02-121h 09
Posting Through ItEpisode 43: Stoned Roger (1/28/19) ft/ David Neiwert & Lindsey LedfordEpisode 43 of sh!tpost examines the posting Pope, more YouTube headaches, and Roger Stone's indictment. Jack fills us in on Shaggy memes and Jared speaks with David Neiwert and Lindsey Ledford.Show David some love: twitter.com/DavidNeiwertLindsey too: twitter.com/deborahlindseylJoin the discussion at Discord: discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the...
2019-01-281h 07
Posting Through ItEpisode 40: WikiFeet Mods United (1/7/19) ft/ Krang T Nelson & Connor GoldenWe're back from the break with episode 40 of sh!tpost, with your hosts Jared Holt and Jack. We talk about data breaches, WikiFeet, and Mafia memes. Jared talks to Krang T Nelson about horny MAGA grandpa reply guys and Connor Golden about the new year of leftist shit-posting.Show Krang some love: twitter.com/KrangTNelsonConnor too: twitter.com/CNNRGLDNJoin the discussion at Discord: https://discord.gg/zWzUBbeThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2019-01-081h 29
Posting Through ItEpisode 35: Rent Boiz (11/19/18) ft/ Matt BorsIn episode 35, host Jared and co-host Jack mourn the Honda social media accounts taken over by The Grinch, talk about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Twitter game, and answer the burning question: are birds real? Matt Bors, editor and cartoonist at The Nib, joins Jared as this week's fallen poster.Show Matt some love: twitter.com/MattBorsThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to...
2018-11-2058 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 34: The MilCaps Debate (11/13/18) ft/ Millennial Capitalists of America & Karen GeierIn episode 34, host Jared engages in robust debate with the founder of Millennial Capitalists of America and honors fallen poster Karen Geier. We talk about Juul rollbacks, Amazon HQ2, and the comeback of Vine as "Byte."Show Karen some love: twitter.com/karengeierDebate the MilCaps: twitter.com/milcaps_USAThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through...
2018-11-1459 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 33: Sh!tpost Intelligence (11/5/18) ft/ Diana ThirstIn this episode, host Jared takes on a job from Surefire Intelligence. To complete this mission he must team up with Agent @CockSailor, an absolute posting legend. Show Diana some love: twitter.com/cocksailorThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
2018-11-0649 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 32: LikeWar (10/22/18)ft/ Emerson BrookingIn this episode, host Jared talks about witches cursing Kavanaugh, YouTube education measures, and Jake Paul. Emerson Brooking joins us for an extended sit-down about a book he co-authored, "LikeWar."The book: https://www.amazon.com/LikeWar-Weaponization-P-W-Singer/dp/1328695743Show Emerson some love: twitter.com/etbrookingThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter
2018-10-231h 19
Posting Through ItEpisode 28: NPC Cat (9/24/18) ft/ Luke BarnesIn this episode, host Jared and Jack explore the day's news and break down a couple fresh memes off the block. Luke Barnes, of ThinkProgress, joins Jared to talk about a report he and Jared wrote about tech companies processing payments to hate groups and then briefly dive into Euro politics.Show Luke some love: twitter.com/lukebarnes_92The call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Support this show: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack...
2018-09-251h 14
Posting Through ItEpisode 26: Infowars And 1A(9/3/18) ft/ Ken "Popehat" White & Travis ViewIn this episode, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack explore the day's news. Ken White (a.k.a. Popehat) joins us to talk First Amendment law and Alex Jones. Then, Travis View breaks down how QAnon went unhinged after it hit the mainstream.Show Ken some love: twitter.com/popehatTravis, too: twitter.com/travis_viewThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Support this show: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport...
2018-09-041h 08
Posting Through ItEpisode 25: South Africa Is For...(8/27/18) ft/ Micheal BueckertIn this episode, host Jared Holt and co-host Jack explore the day's topics. After that Michael Bueckert helps us understand why Western far-right activists have become obsessed with South Africa and how Trump's tweet legitimized a fringe movement.Show Michael some love: twitter.com/mbueckertThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Support this show: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter
2018-08-2856 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 24: Flexin' On The Krassensteins (8/20/18) ft/ Michael, Jordan Uhl & Max Tani"Drone Chomsky" joins us to talk about his Twitter dot com suspension, Jordan Uhl talks about his dream to meet the Krassenstein brothers, and Max Tani talks streetwear culture. This episode is co-hosted by Jared Holt and Jack.Show Jordan some love: twitter.com/JordanUhlMax, too: twitter.com/maxwelltaniThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Support this show: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the...
2018-08-211h 04
Posting Through ItEpisode 23: Boiled Alive! (8/13/18) ft/ Alex KotchSludge money-in-politics reporter Alex Kotch joins us to answer the question, "Ben Shapiro owns the libs ... but who owns him?" Hosts Jared Holt and Jack talk about the Proud Boys being booted from Twitter, Unite the Right 2, and Alex Jones de-platforming.Show Alex some love: twitter.com/alexkotchThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Support this show: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It...
2018-08-1453 min
Posting Through ItBONUS: Online Magic Culture: It's Not What You Think (8/9/19) ft/ Davis RichardsonObserver magazine writer and hobbyist magician Davis Richardson joins host Jared Holt to explain how magicians gather online and the state of magic culture.Show Davis some love: twitter.com/DavisOliverRThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Support this show: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2018-08-1021 min
Posting Through ItBonus: SH!TPOST Host Jared Holt On DOOMED with Matt Binder (8/6/18)Support and follow DOOMED: https://www.patreon.com/mattbinderhttp://doomedpod.comDOOMED is "a leftist politics and culture podcast for our terrible times." On this episode of DOOMED, Jared Holt joins host Matt Binder to discuss Alex Jones' recent ban from Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and iTunes. Later, Holt and Binder talk about last weekend's Patriot Prayer rally in Portland, Oregon. Reposted with permission This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe...
2018-08-081h 01
Posting Through ItEpisode 22: She Was Married To Alex Jones (7/30/18) ft/ Kelly JonesIn this episode, host Jared Holt takes a look at the "Keke Challenge," new proposals to regulate social media, and Elon Musk parody accounts. We're joined by Kelly Jones, who is enduring a nasty custody battle against her ex-husband, who happens to be Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Then, we cringe at Owen Benjamin's latest PragerU video and run through rapid-fire news bits.Show Kelly some love: twitter.com/alexjones_exThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2018-07-3152 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 21: Proud Boys and the Last Groypers(7/23/18) ft/ Luke O'BrienIn this episode, host Jared Holt examines the latest controversy surrounding Juul e-cigs, Mark Zuckerberg's Holocaust denial sympathies, and the reason everyone is talking about pedophilia online. HuffPost reporter Luke O'Brien joins us to talk about The Daily Stormer, Twitter harassment, and the right-wing "Proud Boys" gang.Show Luke some love: twitter.com/lukeobrienThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to...
2018-07-2456 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 20: From Facebook With Love (7/16/18) ft/ Elisa Hategan & NesterIn this episode, Jack co-hosts with Jared Holt. Together, Jack and Jared break down the resuscitation of a Gamergate subreddit, address conspiracy theories on Facebook and induct The Washington Post into the SH!TPOST Hall of Fame. Nester, a media facilitator for anti-fascist action in Nebraska, walks us through the extensive discography of pro-fascist parody songs on YouTube. Then, Elisa Hategan shares her story as a former right-wing extremist.Show Nester some love: twitter.com/antifa_neElisa, too: twitter.com/elisahateganThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast ...
2018-07-171h 26
Posting Through ItEpisode 19: A New Fleet Of QAnon Activists (7/9/18) [Short Episode]In this abbreviated episode, host Jared Holt runs down the news you missed while the podcast was on pause. This episode includes a deep look at a new fleet of QAnon activists emerging from the cult of MAGA. An extended episode is on deck for next week to celebrate 20 editions of SH!TPOST!The call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting...
2018-07-1035 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 18: Alex Jones Breaks Up With Joe Rogan (6/25/18) ft/ Jon Levine & Will SommerHost Jared Holt is joined by co-host Jack to talk about Instagram's pivot to... television? The Wrap's Jon Levine joins to break down the ways that national news outlets botched their chances to have a meaningful discussion about immigration last week. Later, The Daily Beast's Will Sommer breaks down the Joe Rogan/Alex Jones breakup. Finally, we take a call from Robert!Jon: https://twitter.com/LevineJonathanWill: twitter.com/WillSommerThe call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
2018-06-251h 24
Posting Through ItEpisode 17: Sharknados N' Stuff (6/18/18) ft/ Max Tani & Natalie MartinezHost Jared Holt talks about the unjust treatment of Walugi, a patent Uber filed to find out if you're calling a car while drunk, and disturbing audio of children crying after ICE agents separated them from their parents (unearthed by Propublica). The Daily Beast's Max Tani joins to talk about Dennis Rodman's North Korea trip and Natalie Martinez guides us through all things Sharknado. The call-in voicemail inbox is (202) 630-0580Show Max some love: twitter.com/maxwelltaniAlso Natalie: twitter.com/natijomartinezPatreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If...
2018-06-191h 14
Posting Through ItEpisode 16: All The President's Typos(6/11/18) ft/ Alex Thomas & Kelly WeillIn this episode, host Jared Holt mourns the death of net neutrality and offers a non-shitposty message about mental health in the wake of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade's suicides. Alex Thomas joins to talk about Trump tagging the wrong people in tweets and The Daily Beast's Kelly Weill explains how an online alt-right activist achieved elected office IRL.Show Alex some love: twitter.com/alexthomasdcDon’t forget Kelly: twitter.com/kellyweillPatreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
2018-06-1256 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 15: Internet Outrage Mobs (6/4/18) ft/ Charlie Warzel, Rob Rousseau & Michael BueckertIn this episode, host Jared Holt gives a rundown on the latest online culture news. Buzzfeed’s Charlie Warzel joins to talk about Roseanne Barr’s crazy tweet and Elon Musk, the online boy. Then, writer Rob Rousseau shares his story being at the center of a right-wing outrage mob and offers tips for listeners who find themselves in similar situations. After that Michael Bueckert helps us understand why Western far-right activists have become obsessed with farm murders in South Africa.Show Charlie some love: twitter.com/cwarzelDon’t forget Rob: twitter.com/robrousseauMichael, too: t...
2018-06-051h 26
Posting Through ItEpisode 14: RIP Young King Dave (5/21/18) ft/ Chris CaesarIn this episode, host Jared Holt fills you in on news about net neutrality laws, whether Tinder helps get you laid, and the death of the Laurel/Yanny meme. We profile Chris Caesar in a SH!TPOST Profile In Courage and then sift through the cesspool before wraping things up with some rapid-fire news.Show Chris some love: twitter.com/ChrisCaesarPatreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to...
2018-05-2141 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 13: Troll Nation & Sticking A Fork In QAnon (5/14/18) ft/ Amanda MarcotteIn this episode, host Jared Holt fills you in on some news that the machines are one step closer to killing us all. Amanda Marcotte, a senior political writer at Salon and author of the new book "Troll Nation" joins to talk about the decline of conservative discourse. This week's episode also features an excerpt of my conversation with Matt Binder of DOOMED! last week.Show Amanda some love: twitter.com/AmandaMarcottePatreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
2018-05-151h 02
Posting Through ItSH!TPOST Host Jared Holt On DOOMED! With Matt Binder (5/10/18)SH!TPOST host Jared Holt joins DOOMED! host Matt Binder.link to our chat: https://youtu.be/2GB88jsJ5N8link to DOOMED!: doomedpod.comDOOMED! patreon: patreon.com/mattbinderMy patreon: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Posting Through ItEpisode 12: Political Gamers And Alt-Right Things (5/7/18) ft/ Hasan Piker & Michael E. HaydenIn this episode, host Jared Holt talks about "Lil' Tay" and Facebook's new dating feature. Hasan Piker of The Young Turks joins to talk about Kanye West-gate and the intersection of gaming and politics. Then we learn about Trump's secret behind-the-scenes agenda before Michael Hayden from Newsweek joins to give us an update on alt-right internet drama.Show love to Hasan: twitter.com/hasanthehunAnd Michael: twitter.com/michaelehaydenSupport this podcast: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
2018-05-081h 13
Posting Through ItEpisode 11: Diamond & Silk Go To Washington (4/30/18) ft/ Asawin SuebsaengIn this episode, host Jared Holt hopefully gives his last take on Kanye West and The Daily Beast's White House correspondent Asawin Suebsaeng joins to talk about Diamond & Silk's Congressional testimony. Also, Jared takes a look at what the extremists are up to on YouTube nowadays and offers some closing thoughts about the notion that conservatism online is a "counter culture."Show Swin some love: twitter.com/swin24Support the podcast: patreon.com/shtpostpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
2018-05-0159 min
Posting Through ItEpisode 10: The State of the Internet (4/23/18) ft/ Dave Weigel, Elizabeth King & Noah KulmanIn this episode, host Jared Holt explores the state of online culture with Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel, freelance journalist Elizabeth King and tech reporter Noah Kulman. Show Dave some love: twitter.com/daveweigelAnd Elizabeth, too: twitter.com/ekingcDon't forget Noah: twitter.com/nkulw This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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Posting Through ItEpisode Nine: The YouTube Shooter And Kiddos On The Web (4/9/18) ft/ Paris Martineau & Taylor LorenzIn this episode, host Jared Holt issues a definitive "fuck you" to Mark Zuckerberg for his irresponsibility handling Facebook. Paris Martineau joins to discuss the years-long trajectory of a women who shot YouTube employees and the development of the #QAnon conspiracy theory. Later, Taylor Lorenz talks about the condom snorting challenge and how teenagers are using the internet.Show Paris some love: twitter.com/parismartineauAnd Taylor, too: twitter.com/TaylorLorenz This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack...
2018-04-1058 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Eight: The Internet Is More Dangerous For Sex Workers(4/2/18) ft/ Jordan UhlIn this episode, host Jared Holt explores news of the week, including Sinclair Broadcast Group's weaponization of local news stations and an online vigil supporting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange after he lost his internet privileges. Later, Jordan Uhl from Rust Belt to Beltway joins the show to talk about how new legislation disarms sex workers of one of the few online tools they had to stay safe.Show some love to Jordan Uhl: twitter.com/JordanUhlCheck out Pam Vogel's work uncovering Sinclair: mediamatters.org/authors/pam-vogel/288 This is a public episode. If you would...
2018-04-0345 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Seven: Is Facebook OK? Can The Left Can Meme? (3/26/18) ft/ Justin Hendrix & Sam KnightIn this episode, host Jared Holt and NYC Media Lab's Justin Hendrix digest news about Cambridge Analytica's use of 50+ million users' profile data and the need to regulate social media. Jared also looks at conspiracy theories surrounding last weekend's March for Our Lives rallies. Then, The District Sentinel's Sam Knight joins (with Brendan Karet riding shotgun) to help breakdown right-wingers' claims that the Left "can't meme."Show some love to Justin Hendrix: https://twitter.com/justinhendrixand Sam Knight: https://twitter.com/samknight_one This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
2018-03-2750 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Six: Doggos Rise, Nazis Fall (3/19/18) ft/ Jack Smith IVIn this episode, host Jared Holt explores a mysterious voicemail, the misogyny brewing online around the star of the latest "Tomb Raider" reboot, and Elon Musk's hire of The Onion staffers. Mic.com senior writer Jack Smith IV joins the show to talk about neo-Nazi's god awful week. We end the show with some musings about the rise and fall of "doggo" memes and what it says about the state of online culture.Show Jack Smith IV some love: https://twitter.com/JackSmithIVMic, too: mic.com This is a public episode. If you would...
2018-03-2059 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Five: Men Are Going Their Own Weird Way (3/12/18) ft/ Dan FeidtIn this episode, host Jared Holt talks the possibility of presidential nudes, Jake Paul's efforts to end gun violence, and the way far-right internet personalities executed a devastating self-own in the UK. Jared speaks with Dan Feidt of the site Unicorn Riot, which has worked to uncover private communications of white nationalist activists, and takes and in-depth look at "Men Going Their Own Way"--a fringe men's separatist movement online.Check out Unicorn Riot's work at: https://www.unicornriot.ninja/Their work uncovering alt-right organizing behind the scenes: https://www.unicornriot.ninja/2017/charlottesville-violence-planned-discord-servers-unicorn-riot-reports/ This is...
2018-03-1357 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Four: Horseshoes And Ban Brigades(3/5/18) ft/ Will SommerIn this episode, host Jared Holt talks about reloaded Seth Rich conspiracy theories, how Trump betrayed gamers, and the overnight crash-and-burn of a social media site called "Vero." Will Sommer joins in-studio to talk about the YouTube battle between right-wing content creators and social media community moderators.Follow Will: twitter.com/willsommer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost.substack.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Posting Through It newsletter This is a public episode. If...
2018-03-0640 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Three: The Pro-Trump Internet On Parade(2/26/18) ft/ Charlie Warzel & Caleb EcarmaIn this episode, host Jared Holt talks about Tim “Baked Alaska” Gionet’s suspension from YouTube live streaming, Buzzfeed senior tech reporter Charlie Warzel joins the show to discuss pro-Trump media’s feud with the survivors of the Parkland high school shooting and what the exchange says about internet culture at large, and the broadcast gets some unexpected interference. To wrap things up, Mediaite reporter Caleb Ecarma sits in to talk about the IRL shitpost that has become CPAC in the Trump era.Give Charlie a follow:https://twitter.com/cwarzelCaleb, too:https://twitter.com/cale...
2018-02-2749 min
Posting Through ItEpisode Two: The Alt-Right Is At It Again (2/19/18) ft/ Cristina LopezIn this episode, host Jared Holt explains how alt-right trolls punk’d the media after a shooting at a Florida high school that killed 17 people. He also takes a look at the “Spermgate” conspiracy theory, delivers an intimate reading of a QAnon encounter in a Fortune 500 workplace and speaks with Media Matters senior researcher Cristina Lopez about conservative social media users’ retaliation against perceived censorship.Show Notes: shtpostpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/02/19/episode-two-the-alt-right-is-at-it-again-2-19-18-ft-cristina-lopez/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shtpost...
2018-02-1939 min