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"About Something" Podcast

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This podcast reads, explores, and occasionally debates the essays from the "About Something" Substack in a conversational, thoughtful way. About Something is a podcast for people who like their big ideas served with a side of lateral thinking. Each episode takes a cultural myth, historical misunderstanding, or linguistic accident and pulls the thread until the whole thing unravels, revealing what happens when humans confidently build meaning on top of shaky foundations. And in the end, every episode is, quite literally, about something — maybe not something you expected, maybe not something you’d choose to bring up at dinner, but always… about something. <br/><br/><a href="https://aboutsomething.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">aboutsomething.substack.com</a>

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12/19/2025

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January 9, 2026

The Cult in Your Pocket

<p><strong>In Season 1, Episode 5: </strong><strong>The Cult in Your Pocket</strong>, we dive into the strange new world where everyone is the star of a show nobody asked to be in. Learn why your phone has quietly become a portable spotlight, how algorithms manipulate your need to be “relatable,” and why we’re all performing like method actors trapped in a never‑ending reboot of The Truman Show. Discover why constant visibility reshapes your identity, how platforms manipulate your need for connection, and why we mistake surveillance for affection. This episode unpacks the psychology behind online performance, the illusion of consent, and the billion‑dollar attention farm we’ve all been herded into — and shows you how to step out of the frame before you accidentally go viral for crying into sponsored Coke and cookies.</p><p><strong>This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</strong></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to "About Something" at <a href="https://aboutsomething.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">aboutsomething.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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January 1, 2026

The Sickness of Enshittificationitis Explained

<p>In <strong>Season 1, Episode 4</strong>: <strong>The Sickness of Enshittificationitis Explained</strong>, we deliver a shocking diagnosis of a cultural disease: <strong>Enshittificationitis</strong>. We examine the rapid spread of this systemic decay, which is turning our favourite digital platforms into cluttered, unusable messes. If you feel like your products and services are actively working against you, you aren’t crazy—you’re witnessing a viral decline of modern capitalism. We go beyond the headlines to dive deep into the pathology of digital rot. Using our unique <strong>Prion-like disease framework</strong>, we explore why platforms are biologically wired to prioritise profit over people, eventually suffocating the very users that made them successful. This episode breaks down the lifecycle of the <strong>Enshittificationitis</strong> pathology: a wild ride through the economics of platform collapse, the psychology of user frustration, and the mental toll of digital degradation. Tune in as we diagnose why the internet we loved is disappearing right before our eyes and find out if there’s a cure for this "enshittified" world, or if we’re just waiting for the next thing to break.</p><p><strong>This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</strong></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to "About Something" at <a href="https://aboutsomething.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">aboutsomething.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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December 25, 2025

Why Your Brain Is Bad at Risk

<p>In <strong>Season 1, Episode 3: </strong><strong>Why Your Brain Is Bad at Risk</strong>, we reveal how your “rational” mind secretly sabotages your decisions. Discover why the human brain is biologically terrible at judging real danger, and <strong>learn the psychology</strong> behind cognitive biases like Loss Aversion and the Availability Heuristic. This episode breaks down the mental shortcuts that cost you money, time, and peace of mind — and shows you how to stop fearing the wrong things and <strong>start making smarter choices.</strong></p><p><strong>This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</strong></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to "About Something" at <a href="https://aboutsomething.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">aboutsomething.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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What is "About Something" Podcast?

This podcast reads, explores, and occasionally debates the essays from the "About Something" Substack in a conversational, thoughtful way.

About Something is a podcast for people who like their big ideas served with a side of lateral thinking. Each episode takes a cultural myth, historical misunderstanding, or linguistic accident and pulls the thread until the whole thing unravels, revealing what happens when humans confidently build meaning on top of shaky foundations. And in the end, every episode is, quite literally, about something — maybe not something you expected, maybe not something you’d choose to bring up at dinner, but always… about something. <br/><br/><a href="https://aboutsomething.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">aboutsomething.substack.com</a>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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