Best Risllo Productions LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Better Robot: A Discussion with Dr. Tom Williams 53:00

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19h ago53:00

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Dr. Williams is a roboticist trying to build robots that act with ethics, empathy, and imagination. He asks how robots can serve everyone, not just tech billionaires.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Cory Doctorow: How the Internet Was Stolen (Encore) 47:40

8d ago47:40

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Cory Doctorow explains how tech giants seize control of the web and lock the rest of us out. He tells us what it will take to break their grip and reclaim the internet for everyone.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Bitcoin Breakdown: Dr. David Yermack on the Future of Finance 58:24

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Bitcoin: brilliant innovation or pure speculative smoke? NYU’s David Yermack breaks down the blockchain hype, the real economics, and whether the bubble is finally ready to burst.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Dissecting the algorithm: a discussion with Dr. Motahhare Eslami 1:00:20

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We talk with Dr. Motahhare Eslami about the invisible algorithms that shape our online lives and how to manage their influence. This episode breaks down how these systems drive addiction, control, and what we experience.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Is AI Alive?: A Conversation With Dr. David Gunkel 57:44

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Dr. David Gunkel joins us to explore whether AI can truly create on its own and what that answer means for human originality. We discuss how the law is already shifting to recognize machines and why failing to keep up with this technology could have serious consequences.By Risllo Productions LLC

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The Grind Behind the Glory: A discussion with Adam Rodnitzky (Encore) 56:50

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Adam Rodnitzky shares his journey of building businesses in Silicon Valley, from securing funding to scaling his startup's success. We get the inside scoop from the capital of the internet.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Secrets of Silicon Valley: A Discussion with David Rodnitzky (Encore) 57:41

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David Rodnitzky offers an insider's look at Silicon Valley's culture, power dynamics, and what shapes success in the tech world.By Risllo Productions LLC

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AI Is Not Human: A Conversation with Maribeth Rauh (Former Google DeepMind) 1:06:46

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This week’s guest, Maribeth Rauh, formerly of Google DeepMind, breaks down why so many people treat AI like a person. She explains how that illusion can distort judgment and lead to real-world harm.By Risllo Productions LLC

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AI vs. Human Creativity: A Conversation With Feelies Bassist Brenda Sauter (Encore) 48:31

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Brenda Sauter of the legendary bands The Feelies and Wild Carnation talks music, piracy, and the internet's influence on creativity.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Tech, and Music’s Future: A Conversation With Vanessa Briscoe Hay (Encore) 45:10

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Vanessa Briscoe Hay, lead vocalist of "Pylon Reenactment Society" and formerly of the legendary Athens, Georgia band "Pylon" joins "The Internet is Crack" to talk about the intersection of technology and music. From the evolution of music to the rise of AI, we discuss how artists adapt to technology, and we even create an AI-generated song together…

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Data and AI: A Conversation with Professor Taha Yasseri 45:43

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This week, we sit down with Professor Taha Yasseri to discuss how AI shapes the data we see and the ways we interpret it. We explore how small changes in data and design can create major real-world outcomes, from chatbot gender to data privacy.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Power Play: A Conversation with Dr. Aram Sinnreich 40:22

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Aram Sinnreich to talk about AI’s viability in a world increasingly dominated by corporate interests. Our conversation examines how powerful institutions influence and control this transformative resource, and how ordinary people can challenge and push back against overwhelming systems.…

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The Whole Story: A Discussion with Anita Say Chan 1:18:07

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This week, we sit down with Anita Say Chan and discuss the past, present, and future of the use and misuse of data, along with the ethical lapses that have happened, are happening now, and will continue to emerge. We also talk about the sense of superiority this misuse fosters and the marginalization of groups who are most harmed by it.…

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Your Data Their Data: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Zimmer 49:48

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Zimmer to discuss data ethics: who has your data, and what they’re doing with it. We also dive into the Zuckerberg Files and the ethical challenges of studying digital data.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Free Expression: A Conversation with Jillian York 35:23

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This week, we sit down with Jillian York, Director for International Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). We discuss her work defending digital rights and the EFF’s broader mission to keep the internet free, open, and accessible for people around the world.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Stepping Back from the Screen: A Discussion with Professor Luke Stark 45:21

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This week we sit down with Professor Luke Stark and discuss how humans interpret and make sense of digital technology, the ways we calculate and often miscalculate what these systems can actually do. Our conversation explores the messy, human side of digital life.By Risllo Productions LLC

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The Web We Deserve: A Discussion with Professor Sarah T. Roberts 48:10

4M ago48:10

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This week, we sit down with Professor Sarah T. Roberts of UCLA and discuss how Big Tech has twisted the internet into a tool for profit and control. Our conversation asks what it means to push back and reclaim a web that serves people, not just powerful corporations.By Risllo Productions LLC

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AI, the Internet, and the Future of Hollywood 44:03

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This week, we sit down with Glen Reynolds, a veteran producer’s rep who has helped countless independent films find their way to audiences. With experience spanning production, sales, and distribution, Glen shares insights from every corner of the indie film business.By Risllo Productions LLC

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AI 101: A Conversation with Professor Michael Littman 1:00:37

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This week, we sit down with Professor Michael Littman of Brown University to break down the basics of AI and reinforcement learning. He does a brilliant job of explaining how it works, why it works, and whether AI is actually intelligent or just really good at faking it.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Angel Down: Talking to Author Daniel Kraus About His Newest Book 40:46

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This week, we sit down with acclaimed author Daniel Kraus and discuss his new book, Angel Down. We talk about AI, the internet, and writing and creativity in the digital era.By Risllo Productions LLC

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iPredator: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, PsyD 47:24

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, founder of iPredator, to talk about the dark side of online behavior. From cyberstalking to internet trolling, he walks us through the disturbing ways people weaponize the web.By Risllo Productions LLC

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I’ll Never Say Goodbye to My AI 52:15

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This week, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Digital Marketing Consultant. We talk AI, the internet, and everything in between and how it all shapes the way we live, work, and think.By Risllo Productions LLC

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AI Bill of Rights: A Discussion with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian 35:50

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This week, we sit down with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Professor at Brown University and co-author of the AI Bill of Rights, to talk about AI, fairness, accountability, and the future of algorithmic decision-making.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Human Intelligence vs. Non-Human Intelligence 39:34

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This week, we sit down with the amazing Jason Jenn to talk about art, AI, the Internet, and how technology is transforming creativity. Can there even be art without a human artist behind it?By Risllo Productions LLC

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Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free! 43:57

6M ago43:57

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Dr. Dustin Weissman joins "The Internet is Crack" to discuss the addictive nature of gaming, pornography, and online gambling. He shares insights on how to use the internet as a tool rather than becoming trapped.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Hooked! 52:34

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We sit down with Dr. Justin Romano, a child psychiatrist and digital addiction expert, for a no-holds-barred conversation about how the internet is rewiring the minds of both kids. From toddlers to tech-addicted parents, this lively episode dives into why we’re all hooked and what it will take to break free.…

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Built to Divide 48:40

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This week we had the honor of speaking with Alice E. Marwick, Director of Research at Data & Society, a nonprofit research institute that examines the social, political, and legal implications of data-driven technologies. We explored how online communication is warped by profit-driven systems, why bad actors thrive in digital spaces, and what makes…

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Cruising the Internet Superhighway 46:54

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This week on “The Internet is Crack,” we cruise the digital superhighway with Shaun Steingold, CEO of Healthi, a longtime tech innovator and internet guru. From his health platform to artificial intelligence, we explore how the internet is evolving, what AI is enabling, and what it means for the future of connection, creativity, and control.…

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Addiction, or Just High-Frequency Use? 33:23

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This week, we sit down with Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths, a leading expert on behavioral addiction, to explore what truly separates addiction from intense internet use. Whether you see internet obsession as a soul-sucking addiction or just an intense habit, this episode will challenge what you think you know about digital compulsion.…

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Actor-director Andy Lauer joins us for a conversation 39:08

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This week on "The Internet is Crack," we talk with renowned actor/director Andy Lauer about raising kids in a screen-saturated world and the collapse of job security for actors in the age of internet streaming.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Consumers to Creators: AI and the Revolution in Human Expression 44:23

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In this week’s episode, Professor Kembrew McLeod joins us to explore how AI and the internet is transforming not just art but humanity itself. From activism to algorithms, we unpack what it means to create in a world increasingly defined by code.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Friend or Foe? The Economic Forces Behind AI and the Internet 53:29

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In this week's episode, we talk with Professor Joseph Bailey about the powerful economic forces shaping the internet and artificial intelligence. From network effects to the winners and losers in the digital economy, we uncover how money, power, and data collide to steer the online world.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Algorithms and AI, Oh My! 40:59

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This week we speak with Professor Brian Ekdale about his groundbreaking research on social media algorithms. He shares how these systems shape human behavior in ways even their creators don’t fully understand, and how his study aims to uncover their hidden influence.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Internet Survival: What Happens When We Forget How to Be Human 25:53

8M ago25:53

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Professor Niko Poulakos of the University of Rhode Island joins "The Internet is Crack" to explore how the internet is reshaping human connection. In a passionate and urgent conversation, he warns of a future where survival may depend on reclaiming our ability to truly interact face-to-face.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Bitcoin, Blockchain, Stablecoins: The Future Is Now and It’s Getting Decentralized 40:44

8M ago40:44

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In this episode, Dr. Bina Ramamurthy breaks down what blockchain actually is, how stablecoins work, and whether Bitcoin has intrinsic value. It’s an honest, wide-ranging look at the future of money from one of the leading minds in the field.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Harvard Business School Economist Shane Greenstein on Web 2.0 and the Rise of AI 51:08

8M ago51:08

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We sat down with Harvard Business School economist Shane Greenstein for a lively and eye-opening conversation about Web 2.0 and the rise of AI. His perspective offered a fresh and thoughtful look at how the internet has evolved and where it might go next.By Risllo Productions LLC

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The Future, Simply Explained 41:14

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Professor Alberto Segre, Chair of the University of Iowa’s Computer Science Department, joins us to break down big ideas like AI, the history of the internet, and quantum computing in ways anyone can understand. From machine learning to the real-world impact of emerging tech, this episode makes the future feel a little more human.…

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Bitcoin Is Resistance Money: A Conversation with Dr. Bradley Rettler 51:19

9M ago51:19

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Dr. Bradley Rettler tells us how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for justice. Join us to explore how people living under authoritarian regimes or facing extreme inflation are using Bitcoin to fight back and how it’s unexpectedly fueling green energy innovation. Check out Dr. Rettler's new book "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin."…

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AI, Tech, and Music’s Future: A conversation with Vanessa Briscoe Hay 45:10

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Vanessa Briscoe Hay, lead vocalist of the band "Pylon Reenactment Society" and formerly of the legendary Athens, Georgia band "Pylon" joins "The Internet is Crack" to talk about the intersection of technology and music. From the evolution of sound to the rise of AI, we discuss how artists adapt—and even create an AI-generated song together.…

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Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free 43:57

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Dr. Dustin Weissman joins “The Internet is Crack” to discuss the addictive nature of gaming, pornography, and online gambling. He shares insights on how to use the internet as a tool rather than becoming trapped.By Risllo Productions LLC

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AI, the Internet and Creativity: A Discussion with Leighton Pierce 43:50

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The world renowned filmmaker Leighton Pierce joins us to explore how AI and the Internet are reshaping cinema. We discuss how the tech revolution will affect the future of cinematic storytelling and human existence.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Bitcoin, Blockchain, and the Future of Finance 58:23

10M ago58:23

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"The Internet is Crack" sits down with Professor David Yermack to explore the revolutionary impact of blockchain on the financial world. From digital currencies to decentralized finance, we dive into where blockchain is taking us and what the future of money and finance might look like.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Elon Musk, DOGE and Can Blockchain Save the Planet? 59:57

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In this episode, Professor Lee McKnight of Syracuse University dives into the cybersecurity dangers surrounding Elon Musk’s actions with DOGE, revealing how the last breach led to fatal consequences. He also discusses his research into blockchain technology and its potential to create accurate carbon emissions data, enabling real carbon markets tha…

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Fighting Back Against Big Tech’s Tyranny 58:24

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Those who own your data own you. In this episode, Aral Balkan exposes how billionaire corporations have seized control of the internet, turning us into products, and why reclaiming our digital rights is the fight of our time.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Picks, Shovels, and Digital Chains: Cory Doctorow on Tech’s Power Grift 53:58

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In a world where the rich write the rules and the rest of us are trapped in their walled gardens, Cory Doctorow breaks down how monopolies have turned the internet into a corporate prison. From the digital stranglehold of Big Tech to the systemic rot that keeps the powerless powerless, this conversation exposes the rigged game we’re all forced to p…

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Social Media Responsibility and the Future of the Internet 58:24

11M ago58:24

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Ari Lightman, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, joins us to discuss the role social media plays in shaping our world. From its responsibilities to its impact on the future of the internet, we explore what it means for users and the companies behind it.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Harmony or Takeover: AI and the Fate of Humanity 38:37

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A programmer who’s as skilled with code as he is with music sees AI as the key to humanity’s future, while Seth and Caroline wrestle with what it might mean for our species. Join a lively conversation about whether technology will amplify our potential or change our tune forever.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Start-up Story 56:53

11M ago56:53

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Adam Rodnitzky shares his journey of building a business in Silicon Valley, from bold beginnings to securing funding and scaling success. Hear firsthand insights on navigating the highs and lows of launching a startup from the ground up.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Silicon Valley: Tech, Marketing, and Power 57:42

11M ago57:42

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In this episode of The Internet is Crack, we talk to David Rodnitzky, founder of 3Q Digital, a leading marketing company in Silicon Valley. David shares insider insights on the culture, power dynamics, and the realities of success in the tech world.By Risllo Productions LLC

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Hollywood Unfocused 45:24

11M ago45:24

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Craig Wyrick-Solari a veteran Hollywood producer discusses how the Internet and social media have eroded attention spans and reshaped the film industry. Discover how streaming platforms and viral content are redefining storytelling and Hollywood’s financial future.By Risllo Productions LLC