Dark Mode with John Coyle
Dark Mode is a business podcast with ecommerce, digital marketing, and influencer marketing origins. We talk about the unpopular opinions, and share the truths nobody else will tell you about growing a business and growing a social media...
Modern Commerce
Show overview
Dark Mode with John Coyle has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 165 episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 51 min and 1h 8m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 70 episodes published. Published by Modern Commerce.
From the publisher
The "dirty little secrets" nobody else will tell you about growing a social media following, creating content, and building a business.
Latest Episodes
View all 165 episodesMorons ft. Dave Smith, Chris Cuomo, & CB Bucknor | Dark Mode 91
Reacting to Matt McCusker on His Time as a High School Counselor | Dark Mode 90
Casey and John react to Matt McCusker talking about his time as a high school counselor intern providing therapy to students while finishing his Master’s in Social Work. As the stories unfold, the discussion turns into a trip down memory lane, with John and Casey recalling their own high school moments, counselors, and experiences that relate to the video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Freezers vs Rippers Slapball Game | Dark Mode 89
Casey and John react to the chaotic Freezers vs Rippers slapball game, where the rule is simple: no man-to-man coverage. What follows is confusion, questionable defense, and some surprisingly clutch plays. We break down the funniest moments and try to understand what strategy is even happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to "DO NOT BURY TURTLES" Shorts Video | Dark Mode 88
Somewhere out there, someone buried a turtle… and now we have this video. Casey and John react to one of the most unexpected PSA-style shorts we’ve seen in a while. Simple message. Big confusion. Endless questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Russell's Paradox | Dark Mode 87
Math shouldn’t be this chaotic — yet here we are. Casey and John react to Professor Jeffrey Kaplan explaining Russell’s Paradox, the logic glitch that changed how humans think about numbers forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Tony Star Winning His Kill Tony Golden Ticket | Dark Mode 86
He crushed stand-up, then shocked everyone with a musical finale. Casey and John react to Tony Star’s unforgettable performance that had the crowd losing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Youtuber decoy and to Governor Tim Walz dropping out | Dark Mode 85
Politics meets YouTube chaos — we’re reacting to Youtuber decoy and to Governor Tim Walz dropping out. Fraud? Drama? It’s all here. Minnesota politics has never been this entertaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Joe Rogan and Shane Gillis “Going Off” On Trump | Dark Mode 84
We watched Joe Rogan and Shane Gillis absolutely unfiltered on Trump, and our reactions say it all. From punchlines to pointed takes, this one keeps getting crazier. Stick around for our honest breakdown and drop your thoughts in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Should People Still Trust the Media in 2025? | Dark Mode 83
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest questions of our time — can people still trust the media in 2025? From bias to algorithms to viral misinformation, we react to the most thought-provoking takes and share our unfiltered thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to Viral YouTube Shorts | Blind Fill, Wrong Sister and Rubik's Cube In 0.103 Seconds | Dark Mode 82
John and Casey are back reacting to a fresh batch of viral YouTube Shorts. Games, fails, wild twists, and moments that made us pause, laugh, or yell at the screen. This episode is full of surprises from start to finish. 00:00 - Blind Fill Game 20:06 Month To Number Mismatch 25:26 Viral Beer Jacket 31:07 Wrong Sister 32:59 Ranking Sora Ai Disney Trailers 45:45: Speed Got Humbled After A Backflip 47:39 Drone Drama 49:11 Snow Jump 51:42 Frame Job 53:33 Escaping The Escape Room 55:06 Words My Boyfriend Cant Pronounce 56:51 Whitney Houston Challenge 59:02 Craziest Ending To A Football Game Ever 1:04:02 Professional Hammering Games 1:06:47 Rubiks Cube In 0.103 Seconds 1:09:39 Ranking Best Pixar 1:13:05 How To Pump Gas For Beginners 1:16:15 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to the Wildest TikToks of the Week | DoorDash, Thai Ads, and Giant Hotdogs | Dark Mode 81
We went down the TikTok rabbit hole and found way too much chaos. From a DoorDash driver’s shocking story to the most unhinged Thai snack ad you’ll ever see — nothing was off-limits this episode. We also react to a subway handshake theory, 30-year-old roommates mic’d up, and one guy who eats only giant hot dogs in a day (yes, really). Stick around for the carnivore diet confession at the end — it’s wild. 00:00 Door Dash driver that was SA'd 39:20 Only Thai Ads can Peak Madness: Snack Jack 43:55 Subway Take: Consolidate Handshake 51:05 30-Year-Old Roommates Mic'd Up 54:02 What I Eat In a Day as a CisMale (giant hotdogs the entire day) 55:17 Carnivore Diet Changed my Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to a AI Robot Doing Improv — It Actually Broke Us 🤖😂 | Dark Mode 80
We watched a robot try to do improv — and it was way better (and stranger) than we expected. The AI actually delivered some sharp punchlines, wild timing, and a few moments that genuinely broke us 🤖😂 Stick around till the end for our full reaction, and tell us in the comments — do you think AI could ever replace human comedians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caleb Hammer x Theo Von Podcast Crossover | Dark Mode 79
We’re reacting to the hilarious and unexpected crossover between Caleb Hammer and Theo Von! Watch as two totally different worlds collide in this podcast moment — finance meets comedy, logic meets chaos. Grab your popcorn and join the conversation in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
She Made $1M in a Year Posting on TikTok?!? | Dark Mode 78
They tried filming short-form videos for every product in one sitting — from Dr Pepper Blackberry to Nerdy Nuts. Things quickly went off the rails, and somehow we ended up talking about an affiliate who made $1 million on TikTok. Root Labs, Ball Wash, Goli, Dad Gang — it’s chaos, caffeine, and content creation in real time. 00:00 Intro 13:47 49ers Jersey 18:13 Dr Pepper Blackberry 33:41 Root Labs 45:40 Neuro Gum 1:02:24 Triple Threat 1:22:21 Dad Gang 1:30:41 Sack Spray and Ball Wash 1:37:36 Goli Ashwaganda 1:47:59 Nerdy Nuts 2:09:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch Us Make $10K in 74 Minutes | Dark Mode 77
We challenged ourselves to turn a pile of random products into $10,000 worth of content—in just 74 minutes. No reshoots, no perfectionism—just fast ideas and faster filming. From cold meds to dog treats, we concepted, shot, and edited on the fly. Things got spicy (literally). 00:00 Intro 00:40 Nyquill 06:18 Root Labs 12:29 Spice Supreme Crushed Red Pepper 28:11 Brick 34:47 Bed Head Matte Separation 45:37 Neuro Gum 55:23 Goli 1:04:02 Royo 1:11:20 Pup-peroni 1:14:29 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Made Viral Videos for 10 Products in 89 Minutes | Dark Mode 76
We gave ourselves just 89 minutes to make viral videos for 10 products—what could go wrong? From protein coffee to men's grooming to someone literally eating deodorant, chaos was guaranteed. Watch us race the clock to concept, film, and deliver under pressure. 00:00 Price Sniper 05:42 Joyburst Protein Coffee 13:08 Hot Wave Arm Trainer 17:30 Hims 25:43 Waterboy 33:19 Clutch 39:47 Royo 50:50 Dove Men 1:04:28 NeuroGum 1:17:50 Equate 1:23:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cartoon Shadiness, Childhood Snacks, and a $435 Giveaway?! | Dark Mode 75
From fast-food mascots to shady cartoon characters, we’re blindly ranking everything your inner child (and chaotic adult) cares about. We also decide which NBA players would make the best roommates and revisit the childhood snacks that still live rent-free in our hearts. Stick around ‘til the end to find out how to win $435—yes, there’s cash involved. 00:00 Intro 01:37 Blind Rank Fast-Food Mascots 04:24 Blind Rank NBA Players by How Good a Hypothetical Roommate They'd Be 15:58 Blind Rank Cartoon Characters Based on Shadiness 29:08 Blind Rank Childhood Snacks Based on Nostalgia 47:50 How to Win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which Gen Z Name Deserves the Top Spot? Win $477 | Dark Mode 74
We ranked Gen Z boy names without knowing them. Toss in euphemisms, bad habits, and a $477 giveaway, and yeah… it got weird fast. Watch, judge us, win cash. 00: 00 Intro 01: 44 Game #1 Blind Rank Euphimisms for Sex 12: 10 Topic #1 How Long Would You Go Without Showering If You Make $100,000 For Every Day You Didn't Shower? 24: 21 Game #2 Blind Rank Gen Z Boy Names 34: 22 Topic #2 How Many Times Can You Wear This Article Of Clothing Without Washing? 48: 07 How to win $477? 48: 48 Game #3 Blind Rank Bad Habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which Reality Show Deserves #1? Blind Ranking Challenge | Dark Mode 73
We’re serving chaos, opinions, and unexpected rankings in this episode! From blindly ranking reality TV shows, sandwiches, and iconic Black actors to guessing the top 5 male ethnicities women find most attractive—things get spicy fast. Want to win $371? Watch closely! All the mechanics are explained in the episode. Follow the steps, drop a comment, and you just might take the prize. 00: 00 Intro 01: 30 Game #1 Blind Rank Reality TV Shows 13: 40 Game #2 Blind Rank Sandwiches 25: 50 Game #3 Blind Rank Best Black Actors 34: 22 Game #4 Guess the Top 5 Male Ethnicities According to Women 52: 06 How to win $371? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ranking Classic Sick Day Excuses—Which One Actually Works? | Dark Mode 72
In this episode, we’re putting our instincts to the test with a lineup of chaotic games—blind ranking sick day excuses, movie quotes, and basketball fan bases, plus a few surprise rounds you won’t see coming. It’s fast, funny, and full of hot takes. Watch till the end for your chance to win $420 just by commenting. 00: 00 Intro 00: 50 Game #1 Blind Rank your Children 01: 56 Game #2 Blind Rank Excuses in Calling In Sick at Work 09: 54 Game #3 You get $1M but you can only eat food that starts with "B" 18: 03 Game #4 Blind Rank 5 Movie Quotes according to Iconic-ness 27: 34 Game #5 Which has more? 43: 45 Game #6 Blink Rank Fan Bases of Basketball Teams 50:54 How to win $420? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices