Shows
The Internet is CrackCory Doctorow: How the Internet Was Stolen (Encore)Cory Doctorow explains how tech giants seize control of the web and lock the rest of us out. He tells us what it will take to break their grip and reclaim the internet for everyone.
2025-12-0147 minThe Internet is CrackBitcoin Breakdown: Dr. David Yermack on the Future of FinanceBitcoin: brilliant innovation or pure speculative smoke? NYU’s David Yermack breaks down the blockchain hype, the real economics, and whether the bubble is finally ready to burst.
2025-11-2458 minThe Internet is CrackDissecting the algorithm: a discussion with Dr. Motahhare EslamiWe talk with Dr. Motahhare Eslami about the invisible algorithms that shape our online lives and how to manage their influence. This episode breaks down how these systems drive addiction, control, and what we experience.
2025-11-171h 00The Internet is CrackIs AI Alive?: A Conversation With Dr. David GunkelDr. David Gunkel joins us to explore whether AI can truly create on its own and what that answer means for human originality. We discuss how the law is already shifting to recognize machines and why failing to keep up with this technology could have serious consequences.
2025-11-1057 minThe Internet is CrackThe Grind Behind the Glory: A discussion with Adam Rodnitzky (Encore)Adam Rodnitzky shares his journey of building businesses in Silicon Valley, from securing funding to scaling his startup's success. We get the inside scoop from the capital of the internet.
2025-11-0356 minThe Internet is CrackSecrets of Silicon Valley: A Discussion with David Rodnitzky (Encore)David Rodnitzky offers an insider's look at Silicon Valley's culture, power dynamics, and what shapes success in the tech world.
2025-10-2757 minThe Internet is CrackAI Is Not Human: A Conversation with Maribeth Rauh (Former Google DeepMind)This week’s guest, Maribeth Rauh, formerly of Google DeepMind, breaks down why so many people treat AI like a person. She explains how that illusion can distort judgment and lead to real-world harm.
2025-10-201h 06The Internet is CrackAI vs. Human Creativity: A Conversation With Feelies Bassist Brenda Sauter (Encore)Brenda Sauter of the legendary bands The Feelies and Wild Carnation talks music, piracy, and the internet's influence on creativity.
2025-10-1348 minThe Internet is CrackTech, and Music’s Future: A Conversation With Vanessa Briscoe Hay (Encore)Vanessa Briscoe Hay, lead vocalist of "Pylon Reenactment Society" and formerly of the legendary Athens, Georgia band "Pylon" joins "The Internet is Crack" to talk about the intersection of technology and music. From the evolution of music to the rise of AI, we discuss how artists adapt to technology, and we even create an AI-generated song together.
2025-10-0645 minThe Internet is CrackData and AI: A Conversation with Professor Taha YasseriThis week, we sit down with Professor Taha Yasseri to discuss how AI shapes the data we see and the ways we interpret it. We explore how small changes in data and design can create major real-world outcomes, from chatbot gender to data privacy.
2025-09-2945 minThe Internet is CrackPower Play: A Conversation with Dr. Aram SinnreichThis week, we sit down with Dr. Aram Sinnreich to talk about AI’s viability in a world increasingly dominated by corporate interests. Our conversation examines how powerful institutions influence and control this transformative resource, and how ordinary people can challenge and push back against overwhelming systems.
2025-09-2240 minThe Internet is CrackThe Whole Story: A Discussion with Anita Say ChanThis week, we sit down with Anita Say Chan and discuss the past, present, and future of the use and misuse of data, along with the ethical lapses that have happened, are happening now, and will continue to emerge. We also talk about the sense of superiority this misuse fosters and the marginalization of groups who are most harmed by it.
2025-09-151h 18The Internet is CrackYour Data Their Data: A Discussion with Dr. Michael ZimmerThis week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Zimmer to discuss data ethics: who has your data, and what they’re doing with it. We also dive into the Zuckerberg Files and the ethical challenges of studying digital data.
2025-09-0849 minThe Internet is CrackFree Expression: A Conversation with Jillian YorkThis week, we sit down with Jillian York, Director for International Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). We discuss her work defending digital rights and the EFF’s broader mission to keep the internet free, open, and accessible for people around the world.
2025-09-0135 minThe Internet is CrackStepping Back from the Screen: A Discussion with Professor Luke StarkThis week we sit down with Professor Luke Stark and discuss how humans interpret and make sense of digital technology, the ways we calculate and often miscalculate what these systems can actually do. Our conversation explores the messy, human side of digital life.
2025-08-2545 minThe Internet is CrackThe Web We Deserve: A Discussion with Professor Sarah T. RobertsThis week, we sit down with Professor Sarah T. Roberts of UCLA and discuss how Big Tech has twisted the internet into a tool for profit and control. Our conversation asks what it means to push back and reclaim a web that serves people, not just powerful corporations.
2025-08-1848 minThe Internet is CrackAI, the Internet, and the Future of HollywoodThis week, we sit down with Glen Reynolds, a veteran producer’s rep who has helped countless independent films find their way to audiences. With experience spanning production, sales, and distribution, Glen shares insights from every corner of the indie film business.
2025-08-1144 minThe Internet is CrackAI 101: A Conversation with Professor Michael LittmanThis week, we sit down with Professor Michael Littman of Brown University to break down the basics of AI and reinforcement learning. He does a brilliant job of explaining how it works, why it works, and whether AI is actually intelligent or just really good at faking it.
2025-08-041h 00The Internet is CrackAngel Down: Talking to Author Daniel Kraus About His Newest BookThis week, we sit down with acclaimed author Daniel Kraus and discuss his new book, Angel Down. We talk about AI, the internet, and writing and creativity in the digital era.
2025-07-2840 minThe Internet is CrackiPredator: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, PsyDThis week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, founder of iPredator, to talk about the dark side of online behavior. From cyberstalking to internet trolling, he walks us through the disturbing ways people weaponize the web.
2025-07-2147 minThe Internet is CrackI’ll Never Say Goodbye to My AIThis week, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Digital Marketing Consultant. We talk AI, the internet, and everything in between and how it all shapes the way we live, work, and think.
2025-07-1452 minThe Internet is CrackAI Bill of Rights: A Discussion with Dr. Suresh VenkatasubramanianThis week, we sit down with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Professor at Brown University and co-author of the AI Bill of Rights, to talk about AI, fairness, accountability, and the future of algorithmic decision-making.
2025-07-0735 minThe Internet is CrackHuman Intelligence vs. Non-Human IntelligenceThis week, we sit down with the amazing Jason Jenn to talk about art, AI, the Internet, and how technology is transforming creativity. Can there even be art without a human artist behind it?
2025-06-3039 minThe Internet is CrackInternet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free!Dr. Dustin Weissman joins "The Internet is Crack" to discuss the addictive nature of gaming, pornography, and online gambling. He shares insights on how to use the internet as a tool rather than becoming trapped.
2025-06-2343 minThe Internet is CrackHooked!We sit down with Dr. Justin Romano, a child psychiatrist and digital addiction expert, for a no-holds-barred conversation about how the internet is rewiring the minds of both kids. From toddlers to tech-addicted parents, this lively episode dives into why we’re all hooked and what it will take to break free.
2025-06-1652 minThe Internet is CrackBuilt to DivideThis week we had the honor of speaking with Alice E. Marwick, Director of Research at Data & Society, a nonprofit research institute that examines the social, political, and legal implications of data-driven technologies. We explored how online communication is warped by profit-driven systems, why bad actors thrive in digital spaces, and what makes civil discourse so elusive in the age of algorithmic manipulation.
2025-06-0948 minThe Internet is CrackCruising the Internet SuperhighwayThis week on “The Internet is Crack,” we cruise the digital superhighway with Shaun Steingold, CEO of Healthi, a longtime tech innovator and internet guru. From his health platform to artificial intelligence, we explore how the internet is evolving, what AI is enabling, and what it means for the future of connection, creativity, and control.
2025-06-0246 minThe Internet is CrackAddiction, or Just High-Frequency Use?This week, we sit down with Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths, a leading expert on behavioral addiction, to explore what truly separates addiction from intense internet use. Whether you see internet obsession as a soul-sucking addiction or just an intense habit, this episode will challenge what you think you know about digital compulsion.
2025-05-2633 minThe Internet is CrackActor-director Andy Lauer joins us for a conversationThis week on "The Internet is Crack," we talk with renowned actor/director Andy Lauer about raising kids in a screen-saturated world and the collapse of job security for actors in the age of internet streaming.
2025-05-1939 minThe Internet is CrackConsumers to Creators: AI and the Revolution in Human ExpressionIn this week’s episode, Professor Kembrew McLeod joins us to explore how AI and the internet is transforming not just art but humanity itself. From activism to algorithms, we unpack what it means to create in a world increasingly defined by code.
2025-05-1244 minThe Internet is CrackFriend or Foe? The Economic Forces Behind AI and the InternetIn this week's episode, we talk with Professor Joseph Bailey about the powerful economic forces shaping the internet and artificial intelligence. From network effects to the winners and losers in the digital economy, we uncover how money, power, and data collide to steer the online world.
2025-05-0553 minThe Internet is CrackAlgorithms and AI, Oh My!This week we speak with Professor Brian Ekdale about his groundbreaking research on social media algorithms. He shares how these systems shape human behavior in ways even their creators don’t fully understand, and how his study aims to uncover their hidden influence.
2025-04-2840 minThe Internet is CrackInternet Survival: What Happens When We Forget How to Be HumanProfessor Niko Poulakos of the University of Rhode Island joins "The Internet is Crack" to explore how the internet is reshaping human connection. In a passionate and urgent conversation, he warns of a future where survival may depend on reclaiming our ability to truly interact face-to-face.
2025-04-2125 minThe Internet is CrackBitcoin, Blockchain, Stablecoins: The Future Is Now and It’s Getting DecentralizedIn this episode, Dr. Bina Ramamurthy breaks down what blockchain actually is, how stablecoins work, and whether Bitcoin has intrinsic value. It’s an honest, wide-ranging look at the future of money from one of the leading minds in the field.
2025-04-1440 minThe Internet is CrackHarvard Business School Economist Shane Greenstein on Web 2.0 and the Rise of AIWe sat down with Harvard Business School economist Shane Greenstein for a lively and eye-opening conversation about Web 2.0 and the rise of AI. His perspective offered a fresh and thoughtful look at how the internet has evolved and where it might go next.
2025-04-0751 minThe Internet is CrackThe Future, Simply ExplainedProfessor Alberto Segre, Chair of the University of Iowa’s Computer Science Department, joins us to break down big ideas like AI, the history of the internet, and quantum computing in ways anyone can understand. From machine learning to the real-world impact of emerging tech, this episode makes the future feel a little more human.
2025-03-3141 minThe Internet is CrackBitcoin Is Resistance Money: A Conversation with Dr. Bradley RettlerDr. Bradley Rettler tells us how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for justice. Join us to explore how people living under authoritarian regimes or facing extreme inflation are using Bitcoin to fight back and how it’s unexpectedly fueling green energy innovation. Check out Dr. Rettler's new book "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin."
2025-03-2451 minThe Internet is CrackAI, Tech, and Music’s Future: A conversation with Vanessa Briscoe HayVanessa Briscoe Hay, lead vocalist of the band "Pylon Reenactment Society" and formerly of the legendary Athens, Georgia band "Pylon" joins "The Internet is Crack" to talk about the intersection of technology and music. From the evolution of sound to the rise of AI, we discuss how artists adapt—and even create an AI-generated song together.
2025-03-1745 minThe Internet is CrackInternet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking FreeDr. Dustin Weissman joins “The Internet is Crack” to discuss the addictive nature of gaming, pornography, and online gambling. He shares insights on how to use the internet as a tool rather than becoming trapped.
2025-03-1043 minThe Internet is CrackAI, the Internet and Creativity: A Discussion with Leighton PierceThe world renowned filmmaker Leighton Pierce joins us to explore how AI and the Internet are reshaping cinema. We discuss how the tech revolution will affect the future of cinematic storytelling and human existence.
2025-03-0343 minThe Internet is CrackBitcoin, Blockchain, and the Future of Finance"The Internet is Crack" sits down with Professor David Yermack to explore the revolutionary impact of blockchain on the financial world. From digital currencies to decentralized finance, we dive into where blockchain is taking us and what the future of money and finance might look like.
2025-02-2458 minThe Internet is CrackElon Musk, DOGE and Can Blockchain Save the Planet?In this episode, Professor Lee McKnight of Syracuse University dives into the cybersecurity dangers surrounding Elon Musk’s actions with DOGE, revealing how the last breach led to fatal consequences. He also discusses his research into blockchain technology and its potential to create accurate carbon emissions data, enabling real carbon markets that are crucial for environmental healing. He also gives information on how you can donate and get involved.
2025-02-1759 minThe Internet is CrackFighting Back Against Big Tech’s TyrannyThose who own your data own you. In this episode, Aral Balkan exposes how billionaire corporations have seized control of the internet, turning us into products, and why reclaiming our digital rights is the fight of our time.
2025-02-1058 minThe Internet is CrackPicks, Shovels, and Digital Chains: Cory Doctorow on Tech’s Power GriftIn a world where the rich write the rules and the rest of us are trapped in their walled gardens, Cory Doctorow breaks down how monopolies have turned the internet into a corporate prison. From the digital stranglehold of Big Tech to the systemic rot that keeps the powerless powerless, this conversation exposes the rigged game we’re all forced to play—but also explores the cracks in the system that could lead to something better.
2025-02-0353 minThe Internet is CrackSocial Media Responsibility and the Future of the InternetAri Lightman, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, joins us to discuss the role social media plays in shaping our world. From its responsibilities to its impact on the future of the internet, we explore what it means for users and the companies behind it.
2025-01-2758 minThe Internet is CrackHarmony or Takeover: AI and the Fate of HumanityA programmer who’s as skilled with code as he is with music sees AI as the key to humanity’s future, while Seth and Caroline wrestle with what it might mean for our species. Join a lively conversation about whether technology will amplify our potential or change our tune forever.
2025-01-2038 minThe Internet is CrackStart-up StoryAdam Rodnitzky shares his journey of building a business in Silicon Valley, from bold beginnings to securing funding and scaling success. Hear firsthand insights on navigating the highs and lows of launching a startup from the ground up.
2025-01-1356 minThe Internet is CrackSilicon Valley: Tech, Marketing, and PowerIn this episode of The Internet is Crack, we talk to David Rodnitzky, founder of 3Q Digital, a leading marketing company in Silicon Valley. David shares insider insights on the culture, power dynamics, and the realities of success in the tech world.
2025-01-0657 minThe Internet is CrackHollywood UnfocusedCraig Wyrick-Solari a veteran Hollywood producer discusses how the Internet and social media have eroded attention spans and reshaped the film industry. Discover how streaming platforms and viral content are redefining storytelling and Hollywood’s financial future.
2024-12-2945 minThe Internet is CrackThe Digital DilemmaA thought-provoking look at how A.I. and the Internet are transforming education, with both uplifting and troubling impacts on students and teachers alike. A candid conversation with professor Tara Allen about the highs and lows of living with artificial intelligence and the internet.
2024-12-2343 minThe Internet is CrackHow the Internet and A.I. Are Changing the Way We ThinkIn this fascinating interview, Dr. Ofir Turel explores how the internet and A.I. are transforming our thinking, decision-making, and everyday lives. From digital habits to societal shifts, he unpacks the profound impact of technology on our modern world.
2024-12-151h 07The Internet is CrackExploring the Internet’s Boundless Possibilities with Karen WoodwardIn this episode, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Social Media Consultant Strategist, to talk about how the internet is shaping the way we live, work, and connect. From the ever-changing trends on social platforms to the challenges of keeping up in a world that never logs off, it’s a fun and engaging conversation. Tune in for practical insights and plenty of moments that will feel all too familiar!
2024-12-0941 minThe Internet is CrackMIT professor Alex Byrne on How the Internet Distorts RealityIn this episode of "The Internet is Crack" Dr. Alex Byrne, philosopher and MIT professor, joins us for a provocative conversation on the impact of the internet on our minds and society. We discuss how digital environments shape perception, influence thought, and create new challenges for our understanding of reality. With his expertise in philosophy of mind, Dr. Byrne provides a unique perspective on the psychological and philosophical consequences of our online lives. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on how the internet is reshaping human cognition and behavior.
2024-12-0143 minThe Internet is CrackDigital Echos: AI, Piracy, and the Future of MusicIn this episode of ‘The Internet is Crack,’ we explore the intersection of technology and music with the special guest Brenda Sauter from the legendary bands, The Feelies and Wild Carnation. Join us as we dive into how AI is reshaping the music industry, the challenges of digital piracy, and what the future holds for artists and listeners alike. It’s a deep dive into the digital soundscape of tomorrow.
2024-11-2448 minThe Internet is CrackThe Internet connects us, AI defines us.In this episode, we dive into the future with professor Joseph Kendall-Morwick who unravels what might come next in the world of Artificial Intelligence. It’s as thrilling as it is unnerving.
2024-11-171h 07The Internet is CrackHow to stay sane in the digital age.Join us as we speak with the inspiring life coach and author Lisa Victoria. She talks to us about how to protect your mental health in the digital age.
2024-11-1035 minThe Internet is CrackCan the Election be Hacked?Professor Douglas Jones author of “Broken Ballots: Will Your Vote Count?” dives into the vulnerabilities and safeguards of election integrity in the digital era. We explore the real risks to democratic systems and what’s being done to protect them. Dr. Jones is one of the leading experts on election security. He has testified before the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the United States House Committee on Science and the Federal Election Commission on voting issues. Additionally the Election Assistance Commission appointed Dr. Jones to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee.
2024-11-0358 minThe Internet is CrackCell Phone Addiction: A Conversation With Dr. Justin RomanoJoin us as we explore the grip cell phone addiction has on our lives. We talk to Dr. Justin Romano a psychiatrist who’s seen the disturbing effects firsthand. From sleepless nights to a haunting dependence on notifications, this episode reveals how our screens might be changing us in ways we can’t control. We uncover just how easy it is to slip into an addiction you just can’t shake. Is your screen time reprogramming your brain? Tune in to find out.
2024-10-2652 minThe Internet is CrackStart Here: The Internet is Crack TrailerWelcome to The Internet is Crack. the podcast that asks the question...can we coexist with our creation? We explore the growing influence of AI, the internet, and robotics on our lives, uncovering how they are changing the way we think, work, and interact. From ethical dilemmas to futuristic possibilities, we take you on a journey through the exciting—and sometimes unsettling—realities of our tech-driven future. Let’s dive into the rabbit hole together!
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