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Frames of SpaceKatherine Dee on the Nature of Internet SubculturesKatherine Dee is an internet culture reporter who writes the Substack "default.blog," which observes the quirks and tendencies of various subcultures on social media.
In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her about her history covering different facets of the internet, how she approaches AI, and the different incentives of online interaction compared to in-person interaction.
Show Notes
"The Billionaire, the Influencer and their Baby" by Katherine Dee, Wisdom of Crowds
2025-05-0858 min
Medspa MayhemInside the Wild West of Med Spas: Neurotoxins, Lasers, and Legal Chaos with Amanda LemmageIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, host Dr. Kate Dee interviews Amanda Lemmage, owner of Skingevity Med Spa. They discuss their preferences for different FDA-approved neurotoxins like Dysport and Botox, detailing the pros and cons of each. They then delve into their favorite laser and RF microneedling treatments, highlighting the superior technologies from Korea and the importance of avoiding high-risk treatments like CO2 lasers. Lastly, they touch upon the confusing and inconsistent legal landscape governing med spas, emphasizing the necessity of medical directors and ethical practices. Dr. Dee also introduces a new initiative, the Medspa Board, aimed at certifying...2025-04-3052 minMedspa MayhemInside Medspa Marketing: Tactics, Strategies, and Industry Insights with Middle Way MarketingIn this episode, Dr. Kate Dee interviews Brett Chikowski (COO) and Connor O'Rourke (CEO), co-founders of the med spa marketing firm Middle Way Marketing. They discuss their backgrounds, how they met, and the inception of their company. The conversation delves into effective marketing tactics for med spas, including foundational digital strategies, the importance of high-quality content, and the significance of a well-trained staff. They also compare the effectiveness of Google ads versus social media ads, highlight common pitfalls in the industry, such as leased websites, and share their approach to reputation management and reviews. Both industry veterans offer valuable...2025-04-1651 minMedspa MayhemWhat’s next after weight Loss with GLP-1’s?In this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee discusses the intricacies of weight loss using GLP-1 agonists with naturopathic doctor Ashley Millhiser. They delve into the importance of complete body optimization, the benefits and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs, and strategies for sustainable weight loss. Key topics include the significance of monitoring fat loss over weight loss, individualized patient care, and supplemental treatments such as strength training and advanced muscle-building devices like Emsculpt Neo. Both experts emphasize the necessity of working with knowledgeable providers to avoid the common mistakes in using these medications and ensure long-term success. 2025-04-0235 min
Varn VlogCultural Shifts in the Age of Social Media from Art Bell to TikTok with Katherine DeeKatherine Dee, the writer behind the "Default Blog" on Substack, joins us to explore the unexpected legacy of Art Bell and how his non-political, free-form radio style contrasts with today's charged conspiracy culture. Discover the intriguing intersections between Bell's approach and modern figures like Joe Rogan and Alex Jones, and how these dynamics have shaped contemporary internet culture. We reflect on the transition from Bell's open dialogue to a more politically saturated landscape, offering insights into how these shifts impact cultural narratives.Our conversation navigates the evolving world of internet fame, where politics and media collide, shaping...2025-03-241h 38
The Common ReaderKatherine Dee. Finding life where others don't.The Shakespeare Book Club meets tonight to talk about A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Zoom link here for paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can also join this chat thread and ask me (or other subscribers) whatever they want. Tell us what you are reading, what you disagreed with me about this month. Ask niche questions someone here might be able to answer. Ask me anything you like (I might not answer!) This is an experiment... let's see where it goes... Join the chat.Katherine Dee InterviewWhen we have strong feelings about literary characters, is...2025-03-2354 minMedspa MayhemLiposuction and Weight Loss with Dr. Giselle Prado-WrightIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee interviews Dr. Giselle Prado Wright, founder of Exert Body Sculpt in Florida, to discuss the intricacies of liposuction and weight loss. Dr. Wright shares her unique journey from aspiring dermatologist to liposuction specialist, emphasizing the importance of resilience and mentorship in the medical field. The conversation covers various aspects of liposuction, including patient candidacy, procedural details, post-operative care, and the impact of weight loss medications like GLP-1 agonists. Dr. Wright also highlights the common complications associated with liposuction, particularly seromas, and the critical need for proper follow-up care. Additionally, Dr...2025-03-1936 minMedspa MayhemFat Mascara: the hidden dangers of the Med Spa IndustryIn this special bonus episode of Med Spa Mayhem on the Fat Mascara Podcast, Dr. Kate Dee discusses her journey from diagnostic radiology to owning a med spa after a successful career in breast cancer imaging. Co-hosted with Jen Sullivan, the episode dives deep into the legal and safety challenges within the med spa industry, including the frequent headline-making abuses like counterfeit Botox and illegal practices. Dr. Dee provides critical advice on how to find reputable and legal med spas, the importance of good faith exams, red flags to watch out for, and the potential dangers of common procedures...2025-03-051h 05
The Computer RoomWhat Is the Cultural Script For Six-Armed Babies? ft. Dr. Josie ZaynerToday on The Computer Room, Katherine talks to Dr. Josie Zayner of the Los Angeles Project about genetic engineering and building the impossible. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2025-02-211h 00
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget PhetasyE326. Touch Grass vs Transhuman: The Battle of the New Digital Age - Katherine DeeBuckle up for a wild ride through the digital apocalypse with Katherine Dee, where influencers are dying, AI’s churning out slop, and Substack’s the artisanal Etsy of writing in a world drowning in fluff. From the collapse of legacy media to TikTok as "digital fentanyl," she’s got the scoop on how we’re all losing our humanity to screens—yet craving real connection so bad we’re anthropomorphizing our toasters. Touch grass or go transhuman? Hollywood’s fleeing LA, kids are Wild Westing online, and nobody beats Gen X when it comes to phone brain rot. It’s a postmod...2025-02-201h 26
TastelandEp. 30: Mammalian E-girls ft. Katherine DeeThis week Daisy and Francis are joined by Katherine Dee, a reporter and internet culture writer since 2018. She's here to discuss the evolution of e-girls, their cultural significance, and the changing landscape of media and online identity.Katherine's X: https://x.com/default_friendKatherine's Substack: https://substack.com/@defaultfriend00:00:00 Unique art museum experiences00:04:15 Defining e-girls and their evolution00:10:50 Shifting media forms and declining media literacy00:19:55 The anti-woke movement is an entertainment genre00:27:07 Dolphin accelerationism00:31:00 The ethics of interacting...2025-02-191h 08Medspa MayhemThe GLP-1 Journey: From Semaglutide to Tirzepatide and back?In this episode, Dr. Kate Dee and her best friend Felicia discuss their personal experiences with GLP-1 medications, specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide, which are gaining popularity for weight loss and diabetes treatment. The conversation covers the impact of these medications on weight loss, hunger, and alcohol consumption, as well as the importance of medical supervision, proper nutrition, and maintenance strategies. Felicia shares her journey of losing weight post-menopause and how she navigated the side effects, while Dr. Dee provides insights on best practices for using these medications. Together, they emphasize the significance of prioritizing protein intake, staying active, and...2025-02-1930 min
The Computer RoomAI NativesOn today’s episode of The Computer Room, Katherine talks to Philip Rosedale, founder of Linden Lab, not just about Second Life, but about other synthetic lives. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2025-02-0758 minMedspa MayhemInnovation in Aesthetics 2025 with Nicole GregoryIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, host Dr. Kate Dee chats with Nicole Gregory, CEO and co-founder of Urban You Beauty and Wellness in Michigan. Gregory shares her journey into the med spa industry starting with her entrepreneurial background. They discuss the growth and regulation of various trends such as medical weight loss, hair restoration with exosomes, and the integration of wellness services. The episode ends with a look ahead to emerging trends and potential innovations in the aesthetics industry. Reach out to Dr. Dee Email Dr. Kate Dee at info@drkatedee.com2025-02-0542 minMedspa MayhemTackling Mayhem & Legal Compliance in the Med Spa Industry with Nicole GregoryIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee discusses the chaotic landscape of the medical aesthetics industry with Nicole Gregory, co-founder and CEO of Urban You Beauty and Wellness. They highlight the prevalence of illegal and unsafe practices, stressing the need for legal compliance and better industry standards. They introduce initiatives like the Michigan Med Spa Association and the proposal for a national certification to bring regulatory oversight and ensure patient safety. Dr. Kate Dee shares her vision for the Med Spa Board, which aims to certify med spas nationwide, ensuring they operate legally and safely. Nicole Gregory...2025-01-2229 min
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergDating & Relationships Deep Dive w/ Noah Smith and Katherine Dee (Default Friend)This week on Upstream, we’re releasing an episode of Econ102. Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith talk with Katherine Dee (@default_friend) about dating in the 21st century, differences in dating markets, the impact of feminism, technology's influence on cultural creativity, societal shifts, and the state of online subcultures.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —RECOMMENDED PO...2025-01-1657 minMedspa MayhemTirzepatide Weight Loss in ChaosIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee discusses the turmoil surrounding the weight loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide, focusing on recent FDA regulations and the ongoing legal battles involving compounding pharmacies. Dr. Dee explains the benefits and side effects of these drugs, particularly the differences between semaglutide and tirzepatide, and shares her personal and professional experiences with them. The episode also covers the impact of FDA decisions on med spas across the country, potential shifts in drug availability, and the ethical and legal dilemmas faced by practitioners. Furthermore, Dr. Dee provides an update on Dr. Sagan’s on...2025-01-0819 min
The Computer RoomAI and the Return of the UnknowableJoin Katherine and producer Taylor McMahon as they discuss Meta’s plans for AI-generated users. Gio returns next week for his regular hosting duties.Read Katherine’s article on the same topic here.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:39 Meta’s AI Generated Users02:47 Implications of AI in Social Media04:56 Human Element in Social Media08:17 AI's Impact on Culture and Taste21:39 Fictosexuality and Imaginary Relationships24:27 The Influence of Environment on Human Behavior26:01 The Future of AI and Human Intimacy27:55 Emotional Attachment to Techno...2025-01-0646 minMedspa MayhemDebunking Back Pain Myths with Dean VolkIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee talks with Dean, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, about innovative approaches to treating sciatica and back pain. Dean shares his journey from traditional physical therapy to finding new methods that improved his success rate significantly. They discuss the common misconceptions surrounding sciatica, the limitations of traditional treatments, and how to recognize and address body imbalances contributing to pain. Dean also offers insights into how he transitioned his practice online and the success he's had with virtual consultations. They also touch on the role of diet in managing...2025-01-0136 minMedspa MayhemThe Year's Top Episodes: Disfigured Beauty Krysta Carson, also known as Disfigured Beauty, shares her traumatic experience with dermal filler that led to disfigurement. She had been getting filler injections for five years without any issues until the last injection in 2020. After the injection, she experienced numbness and tingling on the left side of her face, which worsened over time. Her face turned black, blistered, and eventually, a portion of her nose fell off. Krista now uses prosthetics to cover the disfigurement. In this conversation, Dr. Kate Dee and Krysta Carson discuss the complications Krysta experienced after receiving a filler injection. They talk a...2024-12-2550 minMedspa MayhemNavigating Chaos in the Beauty Industry with Christine SherwoodIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee hosts Christine Sherwood, a salon and spa owner, life coach, and podcast host. They dive into the unpredictable world of medical aesthetics, sharing personal experiences and uncanny stories from their careers. Discussions range from the importance of continued education and sanitation in the beauty industry to bizarre client encounters, including a photographer who crossed many boundaries and a spooky Brazilian waxing incident. With insights on how to spot red flags in salons and spas and the necessity of self-awareness and self-belief, this episode is packed with both entertaining and educational...2024-12-1941 min
"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik TorenbergRelationships, Gender Wars, and Online Culture with Katherine Dee (Default Friend)This week, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith discuss modern dating dynamics, cultural shifts, and the impact of technology and social media on relationships with author and former dating advice columnist Katherine Dee, exploring generational differences contributing to the gender war and the broader societal implications.--🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse.--RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Check out Modern Relationships, where Erik Torenberg interviews tech power couples and leading thinkers to explore how ambitious people actually make partnerships wor...2024-12-1857 minMedspa MayhemNavigating Chaos in the Beauty Industry with Krystine SherwoodIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee hosts Krystine Sherwood, a salon and spa owner, life coach, and podcast host of the BeautyPro Podcast. They dive into the unpredictable world of the beauty world, sharing personal experiences and uncanny stories from their careers. Discussions range from the importance of continued education and sanitation in the beauty industry to bizarre client encounters, including a photographer who crossed many boundaries and a spooky Brazilian waxing incident. With insights on how to spot red flags in salons and spas and the necessity of self-awareness and self-belief, this episode is packed...2024-12-1807 minMedspa MayhemArrest of a MedSpa Owner for Illegal Injectables and Posing as a NurseIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee delves into the recent arrest of Rebecca Fadaneli, a 38-year-old esthetician and owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa in Massachusetts. Fadaneli was accused of importing counterfeit Botox and fillers from China and Brazil, operating her med spa unlawfully by posing as a nurse, and performing thousands of illegal injections. She allegedly earned over $900,000 while putting her clients' health at serious risk. Dr. Dee discusses the legal consequences Fadaneli faces, the implications for the med spa industry, and critical advice for patients on how to spot and avoid illegal med spas.2024-12-1123 min
Prudent Observations with The PrudentialistThe Closing of the Digital Frontier(?) with Katherine DeeWriter, Columnist and Computer Room Podcast Host Katherine Dee joins me to discuss the future of online ecosystems, AI companions, and the future of online political spaces. Find Katherine Dee Her Blog: https://default.blog/ Twitter: https://x.com/default_friend Support the ChannelSubscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-prudentialist Twitter: https://x.com/MrPrudentialist Merch: https://mr-prudes-wares.creator-spring.com/ All other links: https://findmyfrens.net/theprudentialist/2024-12-101h 32Medspa MayhemTreating Med Spa Complications: A Plastic Surgeon’s Experience with Cory GoldbergIn this conversation, Dr. Kate Dee speaks with Dr. Corey Goldberg, a plastic surgeon, about the complications arising from MedSpa procedures, particularly focusing on Botox and fillers. They discuss various cases from the emergency room, highlighting the risks associated with these cosmetic treatments, including infections and the dangers of permanent fillers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of patient safety and the need for qualified practitioners in the aesthetic field. In this conversation, Dr. Cory Goldberg and Dr. Kate Dee discuss the complexities and risks associated with cosmetic procedures, particularly focusing on the dangers of unregulated practices and the evolution...2024-11-2748 min
The Computer RoomTraumagotchi Redeemed?Leah Prime from our fantastic Art Bell episode and of the blog We Own the Night and I talked about my initial reaction to friend.com’s chatbot launch… and why I might be wrong about it after all. This is an experimental format I’m releasing to paid subscribers only right now. Please share your feedback! It’s very likely that a more polished version will be un-paywalled later in the week… But I wanted to get a temperature check first. Do you guys like it? Should I do more? Articles referenced:Avi Schiff...2024-11-1841 min
Book Club From Hell#108 Pro-Ana w/ Katherine DeeFor this episode, we were joined by the reigning Empress of Internet Anthropology, Katherine Dee!Pro-ana, or pro-anorexia, is a largely-online subculture based on the experience of anorexia nervosa. At times promoting this illness, at times offering a refuge for those struggling with eating disorders, the broader eating disorder subcultures offer us a way to explore our relationship with food, control, body image and more.Katherine DeeX: @default_friendSubstack: https://default.blog/VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATIONJack has published a novel called Tower!Amazon...2024-11-171h 30
The Kainos PodcastThe Internet vs Real Life with Peter Limberg and Katherine DeeThere are just two places left for our breathwork and sensemaking course ‘Breathing in Culture’ which begins on 13 November - join here. Trish Blain and I are also offering a free ‘NonOrdinary Sensemaking’ session around the US election on 14 November which you can sign up for here and read more about at the end of this page.In my recent pieces, I’ve been making sense of the US election through the lens of where we get our news from, exploring the growing split between the legacy and alternative media. This has been a big focus of my work si...2024-11-121h 01Medspa MayhemExpert Insights: Aesthetics and Skincare with Aesthetician Lindsey HolderIn this insightful episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee collaborates with Lindsay Holder, an experienced esthetician and CEO of Lapree Beauty, to delve into the multidimensional world of skincare and aesthetics. The conversation covers the importance of finding reputable estheticians, individualized consultations, the impact of diet and lifestyle on skin health, and the advantages of medical-grade skincare products. They also highlight the dangers of seeking unlicensed beauty services and provide practical advice on safe and ethical practices in the beauty industry. Key discussion points include personalized care, professional licensing, thoughtful dietary considerations, and maintaining a trusted relationship with...2024-11-0644 min
The Computer RoomBe My EscapeKatherine talks to Sam L. Barker about the enduring legacy of pop-punk and emo, and crucially, about how it all coalesced online. You can also listen to this on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Read Katherine’s article about blink-182’s unique brand of humor here.Subscribe to Sam’s Substack here.A note from Sam:Be My Escape is an essay and podcast project where I look over some of the most enduring emo (I use the term culturally and loosely) and pop-punk albums of the 00s. I want to give this selection of albums...2024-10-2935 min
The Prevailing Narrative with Matt BilinskyDonald at McDonald's - Transgender Youth Medical Scandal - & Culture Writer Katherine Dee on the Intersection of Politics, Social Media, and CultureTrump's staged shift at McDonald's has dominated the news cycle all week, with his fans wildly exuberant and the media predictably losing its mind. What does this tell us about how the race is shaping up?The biggest story you are NOT hearing about is the exposure of falsehoods peddled by the transgender movement, revealed in a Supreme Court case. These are so scandalous they have even inspired notorious Trump-hater Andrew Sullivan to consider voting for him.Katherine Dee is a brilliant culture writer and she joins me to discuss some of her best pieces...2024-10-251h 28
The Computer RoomAdam Lanza Fan ArtPaid subscribers are receiving this a little bit earlier than free subscribers.Katherine reads her Tablet article, “Adam Lanza Fan Art,” a deep dive into the elusive True Crime Community (TCC), a small fandom of mostly adolescents and young adults who treat school shooters and serial killers in the same way other fans might treat boyband members. After the show, in a special Q&A with producer Taylor, Katherine talks about her experiences with hostile people online, why she chose to write about Adam Lanza, and her reflections on her past work and its interpretation in the medi...2024-10-0957 minMedspa MayhemSpeaking Truth to PowerIn this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee shares a personal story from her medical school days, highlighting the challenges and consequences of confronting discriminatory behavior in a hospital setting. She discusses the difficulties of maintaining integrity in a meritocracy-devoid environment and how her experience shaped her approach to the aesthetic medicine industry. Dr. Dee emphasizes the importance of knowing legal practices in the med spa world and sheds light on how unlicensed practitioners can harm patients unwittingly. She concludes with a call to action for consumers to be vigilant and informed about their medical care. 2024-09-2517 min
The Computer RoomFirst Time Caller: An Art Bell TributeIn this episode of The Computer Room, Katherine and friends talk about Art Bell's legacy. We meet Leah Prime, who's writing a book about Art Bell, John Steiger who on a mission to hand transcribe every single episode of Coast to Coast AM, and Joseph Matheny, the mind behind Ong's Hat. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-09-1850 minMedspa MayhemUnderstanding Vascular OcclusionIn this episode of Medspa Mayhem, Dr. Kate Dee, along with physician assistants Paige Savage and Hannah West, delve into the critical issue of vascular occlusions in the field of medical aesthetics. They explain what vascular occlusions are, the protocols for treating them, and the importance of being prepared with the right materials, such as hyaluronidase. The discussion also highlights real-life experiences, including a case study showcasing the steps and teamwork required to manage such an event effectively. Additionally, they underscore the importance of patient awareness and the crucial questions one should ask before undergoing filler treatments to ensure...2024-09-1825 min
VaporwareEpisode 6: Katherine DeeThis week, Chase Van Etten & Daniel Keller talk with renowned internet culture chronicler, Katherine Dee (@default_friend). Katherine is known for her provocative commentary and insights into the psychology of internet subcultures. She has bylines in numerous publications including Tablet, Unherd and Compact and is host of the podcast The Computer Room.
In this wide ranging conversation, we discuss algorithmic feedback loops, alt-internet history timelines, pre-singularity parenting, Katherine’s recent purchase of the Friend AI wearable, the coming rise of humanoid robots, auditioning for dark forest group chats, and different ways we can introduce some more...2024-08-141h 29Medspa MayhemUnveiling Medspa Mayhem: Dr. Dee's Journey into the Aesthetic IndustryThe tables are turned today as Dr. Judith Borger interviews Dr. Kate Dee, owner of Glow Med Spa in Seattle and author of the newly released book 'Med Spa Mayhem'. They discuss Dr. Dee's accidental yet fulfilling journey into the aesthetics industry, the impetus behind writing her book, and the critical need for consumer education in an unregulated market. Highlighting the good, bad, and ugly facets of the industry, the book aims to arm consumers with the knowledge they need to make safe, informed decisions. Alongside discussing personal anecdotes and notable industry malpractice cases, the episode underscores the risks...2024-07-3147 min
The Hope Axis by Anna GátKatherine Dee: Internet, Free Speech, HappinessThe great Katherine Dee (Default Friend) joined me for this lively discussion (debate?): we talked about happiness, free speech, online creativity, subcultures, why the internet is a good thing, what the kids do on social media these days, 90s digital anthropology, Tumblr, wokes, and more!
2024-07-2557 min
The Computer RoomWould You Still Love Me If I Swallowed a Worm?Katherine and Gio discuss “Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke,” a novella by Eric LaRocca about a complex BDSM relationship between two women that unfolds through emails, forum posts, and instant messages in 2000. They talk about what it meant to “log on” in 2000, lesbian media, and whether online relationships are uniquely suited to BDSM dynamics. Gio also reveals that, somehow, he didn’t know Katie Herzog of BARPod is a lesbian.Help make “number go up” by subscribing: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscrib...2024-07-0956 min
The Computer RoomThe Digital Is Deceitful Above All Things“The most un-American thing you can do is reject fame.”In a recorded phone call, Katherine and Laura Albert, the writer best known for JT Leroy, explore the fuzzy boundaries of truth and fiction in our digital era. They discuss the telephone as a medium, catfishing, imagination, and lying as a form of storytelling. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-06-262h 21
The Computer RoomMy Little PolemicalKatherine talks to a brony Zoomer about being online, mediated friendships, the fantastical world of My Little Pony, and the revival that the fandom is experiencing right now. Buy your Mare Fair tickets here, read the infamous MLP fan fic “The Lunar Rebellion” here, and watch the first four seasons of MLP here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-06-211h 22
The Computer RoomThe Internet Is PowerKickstarter and Metalabel cofounder Yancey Strickler walks in on Gio and Katherine gossiping. Together, they talk about the meaning of gossip, the Internet as a source of power, and what happens when everything moves from main to the group chat.Check out Metalabel.Read Yancey's writing:The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet The Post-Individual This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-06-171h 10
The Computer RoomGrady and the Real GirlLauren and Grady are Chicago’s hottest couple. Katherine and Grady talk about playing a role that’s not yourself but based on yourself, their appearance on Help! I'm In a Secret Relationship, where all the weirdos have gone on the Internet, if those chamoy pickles were worth it, and his relationship with Lauren. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-06-101h 20
The Computer RoomThe Millennial Left as a Moment in Internet HistoryThis week, Gio and I are joined by Benjamin Studebaker, a writer, political theorist, leftist, and former co-host of the infamous podcast “What’s Left?” to discuss the Millennial Left.One question I wish we had asked, and I invite our audience to leave their thoughts about, is whether there is/was a meaningful difference between the Millennial Left and the Tumblr Left. Was the latter a subset of the former, or did it have its own unique character?In the future, I’d like to explore the contours of the political communities on SomethingAwful, Tumblr...2024-06-071h 41
The Computer RoomWhat Was the Alt-Right?What exactly was the alt-right? A digital subculture? A political movement? An umbrella term encompassing several contradictory movements? What did the press get wrong? Katherine and Gio sit down with Scott Greer and attempt to demystify What Happened eight years ago… BTW, if you’re reading this, and you know who you are, YOU WILL come on this show and talk to us about the #GamerGate/imageboard component of the history of fringe right-wing politics. This is a threat…I will stop at nothing until you come on this podcast…you promised… in 2022… This is...2024-04-122h 06
The Computer RoomA Cyberethnography of ImaginationKatherine sat down with cyberethnographer and artist Ruby Justice Thelot and discussed the role of imagination in computer-mediated communication, paracosms, building durable relationships with AI, and more. * Ruby's book, A Cyberarcheology of Checkpoints * Ruby's Twitter* Ruby's blog * A really cool video Ruby made, Why Aliens Love America This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-04-081h 21
Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise PerryTikTok Culture - Katherine Dee | Maiden Mother Matriarch 67This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is the writer and expert on online culture Katherine Dee, also known as Default Friend. We spoke about why TikTok isn't as bad as everyone thinks, how the internet is warping women's sexuality, and what journalists misunderstand about femcels (that is, female incels). In the extended part of the episode, we spoke about whether elite polit…2024-04-0745 min
The Computer RoomMy Husband Lives In Another Reality... LiterallyI spoke to 23-year-old reality shifter Maddie about her experiences traveling to other timelines. You may have heard of reality shifting before—probably through the lens of the now-familiar genre of ”this dangerous TikTok trend is endangering your kids” clickbait. ‘Reality shifting’ is, simply put, when people shift their consciousness to another timeline—an alternate reality—including ones with fictional elements. My friend Esmé Partridge has written about reality shifting extensively through the lens of occult studies, and contributor Clinton has touched on it (though unintentionally) through the lens of media studies in some of his articles on this very we...2024-04-0528 min
The Computer RoomDating 6 Women at Once Is the Most Fun a Podcast Bro Can Have Without Getting CancelledKatherine and Gio discuss the Cut's Andrew Huberman profile, what does and doesn't count as "being political," emo kids, and which up-and-coming public intellectuals they want to model themselves after. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-04-012h 04
The Computer Roomseduction.comRoss Jeffries, the author of How to Get the Women You Desire into Bed, The Secrets of Speed Seduction Mastery and webmaster of seduction.com and speedseduction.ai, is considered the Godfather of the Red Pill. In his own words, he "doesn’t know s**t about relationships, but he can teach you how to get laid."Gio and Katherine sit down and talk to him about the first PUA newsgroup, alt.seduction.fast, seduction.com, and how the PUA community evolved and the Manosphere developed into what it is today. This is a pub...2024-03-091h 22
The Unspeakable PodcastHow Tumblr Memes Became Political Ideas: Katherine Dee decodes the manosphere, Tumblr feminism, anime activism, and morePaid subscribers get full access to my interview with Katherine Dee. The first half of this episode is available to all listeners. To hear the entire conversation, become a paying subscriber here. Katherine Dee is a writer, cultural commentator, and a phenomenally astute observer of online culture. If you want to understand the rise of the “tradcels,” the “girl boss” trope (and subsequent backlash), and how identity concepts like “otherkin” become connected to social justice politics, Katherine is the one to explain it. In this conversation, she talks with Meghan about how ideas on places li...2024-02-2649 min
The Computer RoomComing of Age as a Gay Nerd Who's Afraid of SexKatherine and Gio review the wonderfully weird film Rukus (2018), which is one part of coming of age story and one part mockumentary about furries. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-02-121h 55
The Computer Room"Friends in your head disorder."Katherine sat down with Tal from the Tally Mark System to discuss the much-misunderstood Dissociative Identity Disorder and its complementary TikTok community. You can find Tal here."Windows have become a powerful metaphor for thinking about the self as a multiple, distributed system," Turkle writes. "The self is no longer simply playing different roles in different settings at different times. The life practice of windows is that of a decentered self that exists in many worlds, that plays many roles at the same time." Now, real life itself may be, as one of Turkle's subjects says, "just...2024-02-0933 min
The Computer RoomPretty Intense New Year EpisodeIn our first episode of 2024 (naturally recorded in September), we interview pretty intense early Japanese language YouTuber applemilk1988 about Stickam, Encyclopedia Dramatica, proto-e-girls, and living in Japan.* That McDonald’s ad from forever ago* applemilk1988's YouTube channel* applemilk1988's Twitch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2024-01-051h 28
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget PhetasyE266. The Business of Content Creation - Katherine DeeKatherine Dee returns to break down the overwhelming apathy many seemed to feel during 2023 and look ahead to what we might be facing in 2024. She and Bridget discuss her culture war burnout prediction, why the Zoomers feel like the internet belongs to them, the pressures of being a content creator, treating it like a business yet being unable to admit to other content creators that it is a business, kids who are growing up with their parents putting their lives online, the trick to being uncancellable, the effects of Elon taking over Twitter, the pressure to always weigh in...2024-01-041h 39
The Computer RoomMan and Animal and OtherkinGio and Kat discuss Agamben's book The Open: Man and Animal and what it has to do with otherkins. They read some of it out loud and may or may have not butchered some of the pronunciations. If you need to fast-forward through those parts, peep the PDF of the book here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-12-051h 33
The Computer RoomA Conversation With a Young Woman In a Relationship with a Cartoon CharacterFictophilia. Today, I spoke to fictophile/fictosexual Cait Calder about what it’s like to have a fictional crush. When I first talked about fictosexuality over at UnHerd, I got a lot of pushback: Why does this need to be labeled? Don’t all women do this? To some extent, sure. The success of Twilight and Fifty Shades is illustrative. Before that, Stephen King wrote an entire book about women's tendency to fall in love not only with fictional characters but with fiction itself—Misery. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth both labeling a...2023-12-0428 min
David GornoskiKatherine Dee on How Media Affects CultureDavid Gornoski is joined by Katherine Dee for a fascinating conversation on how media is shaping the collective around us. What do we make of the Osama Bin Laden trend on TikTok? What do we make of Elon's reply to advertisers pulling out of X? Which social media company is driving the culture right now? Where do fandoms come from? Follow Katherine Dee on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more2023-12-011h 07
The Computer RoomFictional Soul in a Human BodyA couple of weeks ago, I interviewed nabby (@inviteonlycomic on Instagram), a former fiction-kin. You can listen to it here or on The Computer Room main feed.Before I explain what a fictionkin is, we first need to understand what an otherkin is.Otherkin refers to an identity category where one’s soul does not match one’s body. There are human otherkin, like is often the case with fictionkin, mediakin, or otakin/otakukin, who identify with fictional characters, and historykin, who identify with historical figures (you may remember the non-binary TikTok personality who...2023-11-2037 min
Infinite LoopsKatherine Dee — On Attention, Astroturfing and the Nostalgia TrapKatherine Dee is a writer, journalist, and internet culture reporter. A contributor to publications such as UnHerd, Tablet, and Blaze Media, she is also the proprietor of the Default Wisdom Substack, where she writes about a wide range of topics, including internet history and culture, digital communities, millennial nostalgia, and online fandom. Katherine joins the show to discuss why you’re never leaving Twitter, how to escape the nostalgia trap, whether it’s possible to heal our attention spans, and MUCH more! Important Links: Default Wisdom Why You’re Never Leaving Twitter; by Katherine Dee Everything I Know...2023-11-0251 min
The McGill International ReviewMIR Meets: Katherine DeeHost Blaise Brosnan sits down with Substack writer and internet culture reporter Katherine Dee, to discuss the causes of sex negativity, the cultural landscapes of the digital ecosphere, and the underlying motivations of right-wing subcultures online.
References
"The coming wave of sex negativity" by Katherine Dee, Default Wisdom
"Among the Spiritual Psychotics" by Katherine Dee, Tablet
"Self-Made: Creating Our Identities from Da Vinci to the Kardashians" by Tara Isabella Burton
"Mass Shootings and the World Liberalism Made" by Katherine Dee, Contra
"Who Does Saudi Better: Go...2023-11-0150 min
The Computer RoomWhy Don’t You Take a Seat In Lucas' Room?Gio and Katherine discuss the 2005 film Hard Candy, To Catch A Predator, Lucas' room, and the moral panic around and reality of chatroom pedophiles. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-10-261h 33
The Computer RoomThe Myth of "Girl Internet"Katherine is DONE with Zoomers re-writing Internet history and being smug to her about it. It is NOT a girl's world, ladies -- at least online. Gio has some other ideas. She and Gio discuss WIRED's "Everyone Is A Girl Online," miladys, Biggie Slonk, pregnant Megumins, and the myth of the "Girl Internet." They collectively mispronounce Tiqqun at least a dozen times. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-10-072h 25
The Computer Roomthe e-boy's guide to e-dating, e-girls, and e-ating disordersVers and Lukas drop by and talk about e-dating, e-girls, e-ating disorders, and secret political Facebook groups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-09-261h 48
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningKatherine Dee: Is Twitter just our default?On this episode of the Unsupervised Learning podcast, Razib talks to internet commentator formerly known as default friend who is perhaps better known today as the internet culture writer Katherine Dee. Dee is a regular contributor to Retvrn, The Washington Examiner, The American Mind, Tablet Magazine and UnHerd. She has also recently written a piece for Compact: Why You’re Never Leaving Twitter. But first, Razib and Dee discuss how they have known each other for nearly a decade, going back to 2015 on the site formerly known as Twitter, and more substantially as residents of Austin in the late teens. S...2023-09-131h 08
Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm CollinsAre Internet Friends Better than IRL Friends? With Katherine Dee (Default Friend)Journalist Katherine Dee joins Simone and Malcolm for a deep dive on mediated relationships. They discuss intimacy via screens, "real" internet friends, social media personas, roleplaying communities, and lessons from Katherine's experiences with online dating.Katherine Dee: [00:00:00] In the kind of environment we live in, either you have no friends and only very perfunctory relationships, or you have, or you're, like, isolate, you're physically isolated but you have these deep internet relationships.Katherine Dee: Um, and I think that's sort of like an interesting, like what is the value of someone who like...2023-08-3029 min
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningKatherine Dee: Is Twitter just our default?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.razibkhan.comOn this episode of the Unsupervised Learning podcast, Razib talks to internet commentator formerly known as default friend who is perhaps better known today as the internet culture writer Katherine Dee. Dee is a regular contributor to Retvrn, The Washington Examiner, The American Mind, Tablet Magazine and UnHerd. She has also recently written a piece for Compact: Why You’re Never Leaving Twitter. But first, Razib and Dee discuss how they have known each other for nearly a decade, goi...2023-08-2409 min
Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm CollinsHow the Internet is Changing Gender and Sexuality with Katherine Dee (Default Friend)Journalist Katherine Dee joins Simone and Malcolm for a deep dive on how the internet is impacting gender expression, identity, and sexuality. They discuss the origins of sissy hypno, disconnects between biology and gender theory, polyamory trends, and more effects of online disembodiment.Katherine Dee: [00:00:00] I think maybe we overrate how much awareness people had of their gender identity in prior periods.Katherine Dee: And just so much of it was related to things that we were doing and the way we were engaging in our communities. And now that those things are...2023-08-1527 min
Compact PodcastCompact Conversations: Katherine DeeKatherine Dee (Default Friend) joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss her latest Compact contribution "Why You're Never Leaving Twitter."2023-08-1235 min
The Computer RoomNo One Is Talking About Fake AccountsSteff and Katherine discuss Lauren Oyler's Fake Accounts and Patricia Lockwood's No One Is Talking About This. Warning, Katherine struggles through a Harper's review. She got a little too big for her britches with the whole "reading quotes out loud" thing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-05-1056 min
ManifoldKatherine Dee: Culture, Identity, and Isolation in the Digital Age — #33Katherine Dee is a writer, journalist, and internet historian.Steve and Katherine discuss:0:00 Introduction1:15 Katherine’s early life and background21:52 Mass shootings, Manifestos, Nihilism, and Incels59:35 Trad values, Sex negativity vs Porn and Fleshlights1:28:54 Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter1:33:00 TikTok1:41:41 Adderall1:44:07 AI/GPT impact on writers and journos1:49:30 Gen-X generation gap: are the kids alright?References:Katherine’s Substack: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/“Mass Shootings and the World Liberalism Made”: h...2023-04-131h 56
The Computer RoomChat-GPT: Lonely When It's Alone?Is Chat-GPT sentient? What does it think about when you log off? Steff and Katherine explore new developments in AI, as only non-technical people can. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-04-0841 min
Chris WilliamsonThe Rise And Fall Of The Girlboss Meme - Katherine DeeKatherine Dee is a writer, journalist and internet historian.
There are lots of male subcultures. Incels, RedPill, Pickup Artists, Soy Boys. But what are women getting up to? Trends like Hot Girls Have IBS. Hot Girls Eat Fish. And most well known, the girlboss meme. Katherine is here to explain just what is happening in the oestrogen-fuelled underbelly of the internet.
Expect to learn why the girlboss meme came about, why there is a coming wave of sex-negativity, whether it really is possible to be hot while you have IBS, Katherine's biggest red flags when choosing a partner, whether it...2023-03-251h 14
Modern Wisdom#606 - Katherine Dee - The Rise And Fall Of The Girlboss MemeKatherine Dee is a writer, journalist and internet historian.There are lots of male subcultures. Incels, RedPill, Pickup Artists, Soy Boys. But what are women getting up to? Trends like Hot Girls Have IBS. Hot Girls Eat Fish. And most well known, the girlboss meme. Katherine is here to explain just what is happening in the oestrogen-fuelled underbelly of the internet.Expect to learn why the girlboss meme came about, why there is a coming wave of sex-negativity, whether it really is possible to be hot while you have IBS, Katherine's biggest red flags when...2023-03-251h 14
Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry4: The Coming Wave of Sex Negativity - Katherine Dee | Maiden Mother Matriarch 4My guest this week is journalist Katherine Dee. She’s a culture reporter and writes an advice column at her Substack defaultfriend.substack.com. Her work can be found in the Washington Examiner, Tablet, UnHerd, and many other places. Katherine has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the internet: contemporary internet culture, the history of the internet, and the effect that it’s having on society. We spoke about Katherine’s theory on the political importance of Tumblr, the so-called ‘male-to-male transsexual’ as a product of the internet age, why Chinese kids aren’t allowed on TikTok, and much more. Kath...2023-03-051h 08
The Computer RoomClam Chowder For IdiotsKatherine and Steff are joined by Perry Abbasi, a Chicago-based lawyer whose Twitter presence recently "made headlines" -- in other words, revealed just how reliant on Twitter modern-day journalists are. Katherine has also, once again, fucked with the theme. Someone help her.Pieces cited:Police district candidate’s social media full of racist and misogynist postsHow the Online Right gave up on reality This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-02-161h 06
The Computer RoomNo CowtippingA little stroll through the history of the Internet's favorite gossip sites: Pretty Ugly Little Liars, KiwiFarms, The Dirty, lolcow.farm, Perez Hilton, and Lipstick Alley. And of course...honorable mention, the Encyclopedia Dramatica. This was recorded weeks before Katherine had her moment of enlightenment about random Internet strangers.Theme: Computer Love, covered by Envelope Generator This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-02-0643 min
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget PhetasyE217. Katherine Dee Needs To Log OffKatherine Dee, writer and internet historian, sits down with Bridget to discuss the strange corners of the internet she's explored and how she manages to predict coming trends in our culture. They talk about internet culture & internet history, whether you can really tell who someone is via Twitter, drunk Tweeting, the definition of a lolcow, feedback loops, the coming wave of sexual negativity, and how we don’t truly appreciate how much AI might change things. They also cover the coming trend of middle and upper class women having babies younger and staying closer to home, how Twitter changed bo...2023-01-261h 57
The Computer RoomOverworked, Overpaid, UndertaxedOverworked, overpaid, and probably undertaxed: today, we dive into the world of /r/overemployed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit default.blog/subscribe2023-01-1748 min
The Computer Room(ed)ietsHappy New Year! Steff and Katherine the wonderful world of Internet fad diets: keto, paleo, carnivore, frugivore, Bulletproof Diet, Ana Boot Camp, Ray Peatism, Raw Egg Nationalism, and Whole30.Correction: At some point, Katherine incorrectly states Susun Weed was pro-raw veganism! Susun Weed merely debated raw vegans. Stuff gets fuzzy that far back.Link:Salo Forum ArchiveTheme: Computer Love by Kraftwerk, covered by Envelope Generator (This is the final, static theme. I promise.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2023-01-061h 01
Blocked and ReportedEpisode 140: Katherine Dee (@Default_Friend) Explains The Internet To JesseJesse’s been off in Israel resolving and/or exacerbating tensions between the Israelis and Palestinians, FAR too busy to talk to some distant goy like Katie, so here’s an interview he recently conducted with Katherine Dee, an extremely smart and perceptive writer and podcaster on internet culture. Topics include the very… *particular* nature of rationalist gatherings, the perils of parasocial relationships, and the question of what identity means when it’s severed from any sort of embodied, real-world existence.Links:Aella comes on BARPod: Some of Dee’s favorite articles that she has wr...2022-11-2156 min
Subversive w/Alex KaschutaKatherine Dee (@Default_Friend) - Liberalism's Homegrown ShootersI speak with Katherine about a bizarre, relatively new outgrowth of the American psyche, the phenomenon of the school shooter. Beyond the "we need fewer/more guns" debate, there is a numb silence about the worldview that fuels the actual motivations of these young men. They are labeled and put away in the monster pile. But could it be that, in some ways, they see further than we can?
Katherine Dee is *the internet historian* bar none, and she's been doing some necessary spelunking in the neglected digital footprints of people like Adam Lanza, with startling results...2022-11-091h 00
David GornoskiTHINGS HIDDEN 86: Katherine Dee on Digital Desolation and Midnight RadioWhat if Adam Lanza went to church? David Gornoski is joined by Katherine Dee, a.k.a. Default Friend; for a conversation on serial killers; how media depictions of violence influence us; how church can strengthen communities; how media serves as a "babysitter" to our children; Gospel media technology; the interplay between the work of Rene Girard and Marshall McLuhan; the lack of substance in modern movies; the American church's complacency on war; Art Bell, and more. Check out Katherine Dee's substack here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com2022-10-151h 24
GIRLBOSS, INTERRUPTED#015 | Millennial Cringecore: Girlboss, Deconstructed with Default Friend (Katherine Dee)In this episode, Helen chats with internet historian Katherine Dee about the rise and fall of the girlboss meme and what the future holds for online feminism.
Follow KD on Twitter: @default_friend
Subtrack: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/
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Counterflow with Buck JohnsonEp. 221: Mass Shootings and the World Liberalism Made, with Katherine DeeThis week, my guest Katherine Dee and I discuss a couple of the topics that she has tackled in her writings over at her Default Friend blog. We discuss what she sees as a sexual counterrevolution coming our way. Katherine writes, "If there's one drum I've been beating for a minute now, it's that I believe the pendulum with sexuality is going to swing, big time. And seriously, if you guys remember me for anything, have it be this." We dive right into that, and I think it helps bridge us to our discussion on the dark nihilism that pervades...2022-08-1049 min
Tipping Point with Kara McKinneyJune 15, 2022: Katherine Dee, Dr. Sumantra Maitra, Michael Cloud, Matthew R.J. Brodsky, and E.J. AntoniJoin Kara McKinney as she sits down with Katherine Dee, Dr. Sumantra Maitra, Michael Cloud, Matthew R.J. Brodsky, and E.J. Antoni to talk about the issues of the day.2022-06-1653 min
New WriteEpisode 25: In the Default Friend Zone w/ Katherine DeeRecorded 4/27/22Matt chats with Default Friend, AKA Katherine Dee, about the role of technology in our lives, the intersection between the internet and the occult, how her work compares and contrasts with Frog Twitter, her excellent new advice column with Delicious Tacos, and other topics.Default Friend TwitterMatt Pegas TwitterDan Baltic Twitter2022-05-121h 54
New WriteEpisode 25: In the Default Friend Zone w/ Katherine DeeRecorded 4/27/22Matt chats with Default Friend, AKA Katherine Dee, about the role of technology in our lives, the intersection between the internet and the occult, how her work compares and contrasts with Frog Twitter, her excellent new advice column with Delicious Tacos, and other topics.Default Friend TwitterMatt Pegas TwitterDan Baltic Twitter Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-121h 54
System of SystemsWe Are Avatars (PREVIEW) (w/ Katherine Dee)Happy New Years, Motherfuckers! For the first show of 2022, Adam, Will and reoccurring guest host Sandra are joined by writer Katherine Dee, aka Default Friend, specifically to discuss the limitations of the "dissident" branded publishers that have sprouted up throughout Covid in response to a renewed enthusiasm for anti-mainstream thought. Can there be genuine dissidence when art is tethered to political backing of any kind? Who the fuck knows. Whatever. We also talk about cinema and celebrity and plastic surgery and Zac Efron's fake jaw making him look like a mongoloid. Sorry for...2022-01-0514 min
Incel67: After the Orgy w/ Katherine DeeTW: a bit of discussion of eating disorders! Hello, world and Happy Thanksgiving, America. On today’s episode we talk to Katherine Dee, AKA @default_friend, about dating before apps, narrativizing our lives, pro-ana internet, sex positivity, porn, and of course, incels. Check out her substack: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/ and her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-orgy/id1560522568 ——————————————————————— —————————————————————— Please check out my all new Patreon for ad-free, uncensored episodes and weekly blogs! https://www.patreon.com/NaamaKates —————————————————————— INCEL is created and produced by Naama Kates for Crawlspace Media. Music by Cyrus Melchor. —————————————————————— If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, or having a hard time, please call someone, or contact one of the excellent resources provided below. —————————————————————— Suicide Prevention Life...2021-11-221h 05
Incel67: After the Orgy w/ Katherine DeeTW: a bit of discussion of eating disorders! Hello, world and Happy Thanksgiving, America. On today’s episode we talk to Katherine Dee, AKA @default_friend, about dating before apps, narrativizing our lives, pro-ana internet, sex positivity, porn, and of course, incels. Check out her substack: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/ and her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-the-orgy/id1560522568 ——————————————————————— —————————————————————— Please check out my all new Patreon for ad-free, uncensored episodes and weekly blogs! https://www.patreon.com/NaamaKates —————————————————————— INCEL is created and produced by Naama Kates for Crawlspace Media. Music by Cyrus Melchor. —————————————————————— If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, or having a hard time, please call someone, or contact one of the excellent resources provided below. —————————————————————— Suicide Prevention Life...2021-11-221h 04
Narratives64: Internet History, Tumblr and the Marketplace of Ideas with Katherine DeeIn this episode, we talk with Katherine Dee aka Default Friend about how the marketplace of ideas is seeded by internet communities.. Specifically, the example of Tumblr feeding attitudes towards social justice on college campuses. We also talk about social atomization and the future of the internet. Katherine blogs at https://defaultfriend.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willjarvis.substack.com2021-10-1831 min
Narratives w/Will Jarvis64: Internet History, Tumblr and the Marketplace of Ideas with Katherine DeeIn this episode, we talk with Katherine Dee aka Default Friend about how the marketplace of ideas is seeded by internet communities.. Specifically, the example of Tumblr feeding attitudes towards social justice on college campuses. We also talk about social atomization and the future of the internet. Katherine blogs at https://defaultfriend.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile
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THE FEDPOSTEP 76: Pendulum Swings (Feat. Katherine Dee) - PART 1/2Sex Positivity / Banning Porn / Addiction / Religion
CREW: CRK (@BLCKD_COM_PILLD) / SLAV (@TrustWorthySlav) / COH (@in_cohgnito)
GUEST: Katherine Dee (@default_friend)
PART 2 ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/posts/ep-76-bonus-feat-57102295
Recorded: 9/26/212021-10-121h 04
The Comedy Cellar: Live from the TableLook at Me I'm Katherine DeeKatherine Dee is an internet historian and writer based in the Midwest. You might also know her as Default Friend on Twitter. Jordan Jensen is from upstate NY where she started started doing stand up then after a brief love affair with Nashville, she moved to Brooklyn where she was selected to be a new face of Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. She is a Comedy Cellar regular and opens for Louis CK. 2021-10-081h 13
One American PodcastKatherine Dee Discusses The Future Of Dating In America, Film, Anime, & The Occult | OAP #41Chase Geiser Is Joined By Katherine Dee.Katherine Dee (@default_friend) is a writer and the Co-host of "After The 0rgy".Episode Links:Chase's Twitter: @RealChaseGeiserKatherine's Twitter: @Default_FriendKatherine's Substack: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit c...2021-08-0556 min