We’re Paul and Mia. We both live and work on the internet. The internet feels too big sometimes. It’s hard to find things that are meaningful when there’s just so much out there. So we’re sharing a few things each week that were exciting, inspiring, or meaningful to us. Maybe one of those things will inspire your next project, or maybe you’ll find your next favorite creator. This is Gems of the Internet.
Podcast Overview
We’re Paul and Mia. We both live and work on the internet. The internet feels too big sometimes. It’s hard to find things that are meaningful when there’s just so much out there. So we’re sharing a few things each week that were exciting, inspiring, or meaningful to us. Maybe one of those things will inspire your next project, or maybe you’ll find your next favorite creator. This is Gems of the Internet.
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August 21, 2025
6 gems we found on the internet this week
A conversation about unhinged ads, an SNL-worthy podcast moment, a unique interview on the creative process, and much more. Gems we cover in this episode: Amtrak’s unhinged ad: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLIjDBroiMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Make Typos’ video, “He Started in a Dorm Room. Now His Music is on Netflix”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQNZZaBMPH0 Rooter Plumbing Skate Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8pV1Sagc9g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTFwbTFzb2JiOXBkdg== Rachel Dratch on Good Hang with Amy Poehler: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKfWWgPuet-/ Oscar Boyson’s video “A Return to L'Isola di Sleepy Jones”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuyvRO7IFPs Billy Oppenheimer’s email newsletter, Six at 6 on Sunday: https://billyoppenheimer.com/june-22-2025/ And a secret bonus gem: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNVpVDLMUCS/?img_index=1 Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:48 Amtrak's Unhinged Viral Video 00:04:45 Dorm Room to Netflix Composer 00:08:46 Roto-Rooter Skate Plumbers 00:10:09 Comedy Chaos: Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, and Rachel Dratch 00:13:53 A Return to L'Isola de Sleepy Jones 00:16:10 The Six at 6 Newsletter 00:19:00 Thank you for watching!
July 31, 2025
6 things from the internet we're obsessed with this week
A conversation about Lorde’s newest project, the magic of street photography, and the “new media circuit”. Gems we cover in this episode: Can I Walk With You? https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Mrf3Rp/ Derrick Gee x Lorde https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRSNSf4E4SU Karl Shakur on Street Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuzQvPJmjU Lorde on the Therapuss podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YWnzz56Iz4 Basquiat’s Work Ethic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G9pnE0bnfE Lorde’s Seven Artifacts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H3RXcSWngU&t=4s&pp=ygUUbG9yZGUgcm9sbGluZyBzdG9uZXM%3D And a bonus gem: Dodford’s newest doc on Pedro Pascal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APeXNIvEJu4 Chapters 00:00:00 Intro and Today's Gems 00:00:12 Can I Walk With You: Street Podcasting 00:05:51 The Derrick Gee and Lorde Interview 00:09:26 YouTube as the New Media Circuit 00:12:38 Mastering Street Photography with Karl Shakur 00:16:15 Jake Shane and Lorde: Therapuss Podcast 00:20:06 Make Art Not Content: Basquiat's Work Ethic 00:25:53 Rolling Stone: Lorde's Seven Artifacts 00:28:34 Wrap-Up and Reflections
July 8, 2025
This TikTok has vine energy (+5 cool things we found this week)
A conversation about vine energy, making art out of the mundane, and what makes effective creative feedback. From a silly bologna video to a heartwarming internet moment, we bring you gems that are sure to spark creative conversation. Gems we cover in this episode: balleronibolonga https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Mrf3Rp/ Ali Gallop’s Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad0scjzvgoI Stripe - A Conversation with Jony Ive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLb9g_8r-mE Garrett Animate’s animated voicemail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpmLSSNC6Nk Original Skateboards longboarding video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXqmRAUsn9U&t=3s Poolhouse x Rachel creating “Could Be Love (Rachel’s Version)” https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj4fKFKF/ And a bonus gem: Artist Lije Morgan’s collaboration with Patreon - a relaxing moment to stop your scroll: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLlIe_KTo4k/ Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Overview of the Episode 00:00:09 Viral TikTok: Spinning Lunch Meat & Vine Energy 00:03:04 Gem 2: Creative Q&A with Ali Gallop 00:07:33 Gem 3: Jony Ive’s Design Philosophy 00:12:47 Gem 4: Talking Pigeon by Garrett Animates 00:14:13 Gem 5: Nostalgic Longboarding Video & Community 00:17:37 Gem 6: The TikTok Song Collab – 'Could Be Love (Rachel’s Version)' 00:20:03 TikTok vs Reels: Why Do Creative Moments Happen? 00:21:46 Wrap Up
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