Kill The Computer

Matt from A Bit Fruity joins us to recap a discussion he and June had with Ashley St. Clair, former conservative influencer and mother of Elon Musk's child. We talk about if, when, and how to give conservatives an off-ramp from the MAGA movement, how to identify grifters capitalizing off of that moment, and more. Watch the interview/support Matt here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG-pL7aZoeY

Super Bowl, baby! We talk about the TPUSA half-time show and how it was an egregious, humiliating failure for the MAGA movement. Don't worry, Caleb didn't talk about any actual football stuff in this one. We did make fun of the ads, though. Listen to the entire episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Josh from The Worst of All Possible Worlds joins us to talk about Melania (2026). Follow Josh: https://www.worstpossible.world/

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Maddy was originally going to come on and discuss the Secret Life of Erika Kirk (which we will be doing later) as well as plug the new L O S T bonus sideshow. However we wanted to start the episode with some thoughts on the current situation in Minneapolis, which ended up eating up an entire hour. Take care of yourselves as best you can, please. Maddy will be back for the Erika ep and our LOST miniseries soon, both of which you can find here at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

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It's estimated that Grok, Elon Musk's chatbot formerly known as "MechaHitler" is now generating upwards of thousands of images of CSAM a day. While other countries are moving to outright ban it, Elon Musk is shrugging it off, his friends like Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney are rallying to his side, and the Trump administration, perhaps unsurprisingly, is silent. We brought on journalist Maggie Harrison Dupré to discuss her article on the subject and more. Follow Maggie: https://bsky.app/profile/mharrisondupre.bsky.social https://futurism.com/authors/mharrison Support us at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer Mailbag: [email protected] Discord: www.Discord.gg/KillTheComputer The Story: https://www.thetimes.com/podcasts/the-story

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Eoin Higgins, author of the book Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left joins us to discuss his book, the media landscape in 2026, and more. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Owned-Billionaires-Bought-Loudest-Voices/dp/1645030466 Support Eoin: https://eoinhiggins.substack.com/subscribe

We're back from our holiday break, thank you for sticking with us. More to come very soon, in the meantime, you can find the remainder of this episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer -- Hussein Kesvani, freelance journalist, co-host of Trash Future and 10k Posts, joins us for our first ep of the year. In it, we borrow a term from our friend Ed Zitron known as "The Rot Economy". Instead of applying the theory to products and services, we ask what happens to the human brain when companies know they're harming their users but still insist upon a growth-at-all-cost mentality. Consider this the first part in an ongoing arc exploring this topic. Hussein can be found at: https://trashfuture.co.uk/

We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the history of alt-tech microblogging platforms like Parler, Gettr, Gab etc that, while failing, ultimately served to pave the way for Trump's Truth Social and Elon Musk's "X". As usual, along the way we discover some interesting critters. Note: this episode was originally recorded on September 29th. We're unlocking it because we may not be releasing another episode on the main feed before the end of the year. Thank you for being with us, we hope you have a wonderful New Years and look forward to our best work coming in 2026! Follow Jordan: https://x.com/JordanUhl

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Janie from the homie collective joins us again for the episode we were supposed to record last time, the worst tweets of Q3 and Q4. Part two coming shortly on Patreon. In the meantime: Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lXu9PlS5ocynhXRdJwSS413UOHPl6MykWDpecDxUagk/edit?usp=sharing Support Janie at www.JanieDanger.com

While recording our end of the year worst tweets episode, Caleb lost power mid-recording due to the recent extreme weather in the PNW, so June and Janie decided to pivot into a free-form conversation about art and music. We decided to release it as bonus content while we finish two bracket episodes. Sorry for the delay, we'll get those out to you ASAP! Support Janie at https://www.janiedanger.com/

Patreon.com/KillTheComputer MLYP is back to take us through some of the worst DIY projects from the early internet. Harrowing. Essential slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uHYOQLcSt3sfxYR6WeIXMeuD0biGIenSG9Uzwuew6Ns/edit?usp=sharing

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We discuss Samantha Fulnecky's abysmal essay and then unwrap the history of her family how this entire stupid situation was a transparently crafted grift from the start. Follow Parker at Pakermolloy.com on Bluesky or www.readtpa.com

We start this ep by discussing how social media completely redefined Charlie Kirk's life and death through the use of "Kirkification" edits. Then we take a more serious look at the "Grieftech" industry-- people who want to revive the dead in the form of AI for profit. Full Episode at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

The original plan was for Jeremy to join us to finish some of the news articles from last ep, but instead turned into a loose form discussion on some of the horrifying ways tech companies are profiting off of our isolation. Support Jeremy at Patreon.com/Quorators

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In the midst of a slew of Epstein dumps, Ed Zitron released an interesting article about Open AI that got lost in the noise regarding some, let's say, financial irregularities he believes are a possible sign of the bubble beginning to burst. Follow Ed at BetterOffline.com

Caleb's friend, former spaces collaborator, and KTC discord mod Corby aka Noumena joins us for a wild ride through the world of r/kitchencels. This episode will be much improved with a visual guide, which can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13teJqhkWba2ej2LWv4l-w-6O-QLXpZhp4pfoZXnGLs0/edit?usp=sharing To see more of Corby's slop meals, Charlemagne Benoit posts, and more Kitchencel content, join the discord at www.Discord.gg/KillTheComputer

Mia from the It Could Happen Here podcast joins us to talk about how billionaires are trying to control information to such a degree that they own the very concept of truth itself, from paying more to rig elections than they'd be taxed by their political adversaries, to buying out legacy news outlets, to Elon's new abomination "Grokipedia". Listen to It Could Happen Here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/ Kill The Computer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/killthecomputer

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Charles from the ALAB and City Saint/Country Saint podcasts joins us to read some news Follow Charles @Ugarles on microblogging platforms, or https://linktr.ee/ugarles and ALAB at https://www.alabseries.com/ Support us and hear the entire episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer and use code DEPRESSION50 for half off.

Rod Breslau joins us to discuss the ongoing Saudi takeover of esports & more. Head to Patreon.com/KillTheComputer to support the show, use code DEPRESSION50 for half off your membership.

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NSPM-7 labels the beliefs millions of Americans hold as ideas related to domestic terrorism. It gives the Federal Government sweeping authority to impose huge sentences for minor offenses, reappropriates funding towards joint task forces for hunting down "domestic terrorists" and also allows the government to strip the non-profit status of organizations the administration deems hostile. For now, it seems like Ken is one of the few journalists taking it seriously, so we brought him on to talk. Follow Ken: https://www.kenklippenstein.com Support our patreon and listen to our full backlog and premium content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/killthecomputer

We take a look at some of the things Elon has promised to create but welched on, then look to the future with some of his new ideas such as "Baby Grok" "xAI Games" and "Grokipedia". Use coupon code RECESSION50 at https://Patreon.com/KillTheComputer for half off your membership to listen to the entire episode!

Fall is here, and with it comes rain and various bugs/sicknesses, one of which got Caleb. We also had a guest reschedule last second for our regularly scheduled programming, so we're reading the news. Cozy up with a blanket and take a sick day with us. RIGHT NOW: Get 50% off new memberships on our Patreon using the code RECESSION50 www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Listen to the full episode: www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the history of alt-tech microblogging platforms like Parler, Gettr, Gab etc that, while failing, ultimately served to pave the way for Trump's Truth Social and Elon Musk's "X". As usual, along the way we discover some interesting critters. Follow Jordan: https://x.com/JordanUhl

In October 2025, The Onion was set to release the documentary "Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile" in theaters nationwide. However, citing fears of the current political landscape, theaters unceremoniously pulled it. We brought on Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, to discuss it, and the state of independent media under the Trump Administration. Support the onion at www.membership.theonion.com Wired article: https://www.wired.com/story/the-onion-made-an-absolutely-unhinged-jeffrey-epstein-mockumentary

Only the elite subscribe at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer Support Josh at www.worstpossible.world and https://www.twitch.tv/traditional_scrench/ Listen to www.illconceivedpod.com

We brought back an old friend to talk about what happened to the catastrophic metaverse, and what Zuckerberg's plans for it could be in the future. Support Alex: hyperfixedpod.com

Caleb's other show, 60 Minute Drill, is back. If you didn't know, he does a show about the politics of the NFL with Arif Hasan and Ed Zitron. This is the first episode of the new season, in which we discuss the ongoing crisis of the NFLPA (player's union), what that means for upcoming contract negotiations, and more. You can support us at our brand new Patreon: www.Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill or on bluesky @60minutedrill.com

Patreon.com/KillTheComputer We decided to call an audible and sort of grapple with what's going on in the news and how the right wing will frame the concept of political violence going forward. Note if you listen to this in the future that we recorded this as events were unfolding, so new info may have since come to light.

We're onto another lighter and looser episode before returning to the dark stuff as we talk about how the "MAHA" movement is a symptom of medical and social alienation and how that manifests in sometimes funny, sometimes tragic ways. Follow Mason @OneHandPolitics and watch out for him on another "surrounded" episode soon too.

Gare Davis of It Could Happen Here joins us for our first entry into the world of nihilistic violence, the true crime community, and more. Content advisory: this series will discuss graphic and upsetting themes. Find Gare on It Could Happen Here and https://linktr.ee/garrisondavis Finish this episode and get more exclusive content at https://Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Marcos joins us to talk about the absolutely insane world of trash streamers. Support him: https://www.patreon.com/TheHomieCollective

Today, we talk about how Spotify is killing art, why some of your favorite bands are leaving the platform, and what the nasty pervert Daniel Ek is doing with the billions he's made off the backs of working musicians. At the end, June and Caleb talk about why we love music, why it's worth saving, then wax poetic about some stuff we've been listening to recently. Listen to the entire episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

We figured we'd give you the first one free: Caleb and June join for MLYP's first episode, now exclusive behind the KTC paywall as bonus content for you. Check the Patreon comments or Discord for the notes and the power point presentation that go along with this episode. Stay tuned for more exclusive extended KTC universe shows in the coming weeks and months, all at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Ed Zitron and Arif Hasan join us for a loose conversation on how online gambling is destroying the world. Follow Ed at wheresyoured.at and Arif at wideleft.football and if you're a fan of the NFL, be sure to listen to their show with Caleb, 60 Minute Drill.

Today we take a look into the strange world of people dating, falling in love with, and at times even marrying, AI companions. Listen to the full episode: www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

We're back to finish our thoughts from the pilot episode. We talk about bots, data harvesting, and how troll farms are used by governments, for governments, and with the intent to influence governments.

June and Caleb have a looser, freeform conversation about Collective Shout, YouTube's new AI powered ID verification requirements, the UK's new Online Safety Act, and what this all means for small publishers and normal internet users just like you. Join our fantasy football league by filling this form out: https://forms.gle/GixJMftsYFcimLdQ8

Thank you for being here and welcome to the inaugural episode of Kill The Computer. We discuss the history of the dead internet theory conspiracy. Then we take a look at how much of it has, as of yet, come to pass. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxC3CD9ZE4dUqVqYyp-RrJel79YKppG7BzAiqbKwmds/edit?usp=sharing Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Janie comes on to discuss what it's like to make art during the Trump administration, then the gang says farewell. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for coming along on this journey. We love and appreciate each of you. Follow Janie at janiedanger.com Follow Alex at https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/ If you want to stay and help June and Caleb kill the computer, you are in the right place. Stay tuned, more info will be coming extremely soon.

Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist based in New York City. Her bylines include The New Republic, New York Magazine, Politico, and Rolling Stone. She focuses on American conservative and far right movements. Today she joins us to talk about The Daily Wire's content slump. Follow her on Substack: https://www.bannedinyourstate.com/ Listen to the entire episode at https://www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki

Eliot from Internet Today joins us for a round of Cosmic Horrors: The Worst Tweets Q2 2025 all in a single episode no paywall extravaganza. Disgusting! Follow Eliot/IT: https://www.youtube.com/@InternetTodayTV and https://x.com/eliotetc Support us at www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TasSUbaC4YKAFuU2mcuibYsdYul0wqupKr-JX_a0-OY/edit?usp=sharing