Between 2016-2017, something bizarre and deeply disturbing happened on YouTube Kids, and most people have no idea it ever existed. Elsagate—the mysterious rabbit hole of disturbing videos featuring beloved cartoon characters in nightmarish scenarios—was so weird that YouTube actively tried to hide it from the public. But this isn't just a story about creepy content. It's a story about how algorithms can be exploited to harm children, how platforms profit from trauma, and why the same thing is probably happening right now on platforms you use daily. Join us as we explore one of the internet's most bizarre and unsettling mysteries, and discover what it reveals about how the algorithms we trust actually work.

Are you in Group 7?

If you're on TikTok, you've probably seen this mysterious trend that's got 31.5 million views and counting. But this isn't just another viral moment—it's accidentally one of the most brilliant social experiments ever conducted on the internet. Discover how one musician hacked TikTok's algorithm, why millions of people are obsessing over being in a completely made-up group, and what this reveals about how algorithms exploit our deepest psychological needs for belonging and status. From artificial scarcity to digital tribalism, this episode explains why we're all living in algorithm-generated bubbles—and why Group 7 is just the beginning.

Think you know how Google started? Think again. This is the real story behind the world’s most popular search engine—and it’s not what you expect. Discover how two Stanford PhD students accidentally created Google’s game-changing algorithm, tried to sell it for just $1 million (and got rejected), and nearly killed the company three different times. Learn how Yahoo passed on history’s craziest deal, what happened when Google almost replaced its magic formula with a flop called “Boston,” and why the whole internet could look totally different. From hidden struggles to huge “what-if” moments, this episode pulls back the curtain on Google’s secret history and will change how you see the digital world—forever.

In this cinematic true crime thriller, step inside the shadows of the world’s biggest digital heist: the 2017 DAO hack. Imagine a hacker so skilled, they steal $150 million in broad daylight—using nothing but code and a mind-bending loophole, live for the whole world to see. Follow the action minute by minute: from a single dimly-lit room, to a global panic, to the impossible choice that split reality into two blockchains. Discover how the theft of a lifetime left only questions behind—and why the fortune still sits untouched. Was it a perfect crime or a genius warning shot? Tune in as Alex and Jamie unravel a story stranger than any Hollywood script, and walk the line between hero and villain, law and code, reality and legend.

Ever wondered if that viral video is real?

In 2025, deepfake technology can make anyone appear to say anything. From $25 million corporate scams to romance fraud, discover how to navigate a world where seeing is no longer believing. Learn the 'trust triangle' method and practical tips to spot fakes and protect yourself online.

Taylor Swift's Instagram engagement announcement broke the internet with 30 million interactions in hours. But what if this wasn't luck? Discover how the world's biggest pop star has evolved into the most sophisticated marketing algorithm ever created—one that moves markets, influences elections, and reshapes entire industries with calculated precision. This isn't about conspiracy theories; it's about algorithmic mastery in the digital age.#TaylorSwift #Pop #English #Swifty

Instagram wasn't supposed to exist. It started as 'Burbn,' a failing whiskey discovery app that almost got shut down. Then two Stanford programmers made the most counterintuitive business decision ever: they threw away everything except one small feature. The result? A billion-dollar acquisition that happened during a single weekend in Mexico and changed how humanity shares memories forever.

Ever noticed your phone battery drains faster in winter or shuts down on hot days? Your smartphone fights an invisible temperature battle every day. Discover why extreme weather wreaks havoc on your phone, the surprising science behind thermal throttling, and practical tips to protect your device in any climate.