Best Ed Zitron Podcasts (2025)

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PREVIEW It’s An En En En En Ron feat. Ed Zitron 10:13

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Ed returns quickly after his last appearance to address Nvidia’s apropos-of-almost-nothing reassurance to the world “by the way, we’re not Enron.” Also, we read an article about probably one of the worst AI companies going. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here: https:…

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987 - May I Meet You? feat. Ed Zitron (11/17/25) 1:17:22

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This episode isn’t just great—it’ll revolutionize what you think of AI. Ed Zitron is back in the trap to discuss his recent reporting on just how much money companies like OpenAI have (and how much they’re burning). We talk about the byzantine financing of generative AI and LLMs, the tech world’s dream of recreating the postwar boom with a technolo…

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PREVIEW: I Feel Like Margin Call ft. Ed Zitron 9:58

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FULL EPISODE ON https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-feel-like-call-143560320 Ed Zitron returns to discuss all things AI bubble - specifically OpenAI's uncertain balance sheet, the potential government backstop of data centre construction, and the very real and material constraints (such as gas turbine production) on building god via Nvidia Blackwell ch…

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The Age of Smiles Ft. Ed Zitron 1:08:36

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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.comBy [email protected]

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Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron on Enshittification and the Rot Economy 57:34

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This week’s Better Offline is a recording of a panel held by Clarion West in Seattle earlier this year with Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron, discussing enshittification, The Rot Economy, and the destruction of modern tech platforms, moderated by Whitney Beltrán. Cory Doctorow: https://craphound.com/ Whitney Beltrán: https://brightwhitney.com/ Get invol…

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236: Ed Zitron Goes Guesto Mode 1:25:18

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Ed Zitron, the guy on the internet who is always saying that this AI shit is a stupid grift that makes no financial sense, goes guesto mode. Turns out this AI shit is a stupid grift that makes no financial sense! Plus, we talk about the fraught psychosexual politics of a world made up of living cars, and gasp over Ed's very passionate opinions abou…

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A Thanksgiving Monologue 7:27

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In this week's monologue, Ed Zitron thanks you for being such wonderful listeners. If you ever have a tip, reach out on ezitron.76. Want to support me? Get $10 off a year’s subscription to my premium newsletter: https://edzitronswheresyouredatghostio.outpost.pub/public/promo-subscription/w08jbm4jwg YOU CAN NOW BUY BETTER OFFLINE MERCH! Go to https:…

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Tom's Record Club: Bergtatt by Ulver 2:11:32

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UNLOCKED FOR NON-PATRONS: We get lost and die in the pitiless troll-infested woods of ancient Norway as we discuss the black metal classic Bergtatt: Et Eeventyr I 5 Capitler by Ulver. This band was a group of fuckin teens trying to recreate the otherworldly, ice-cold brutality of their country's folk traditions and somehow they kinda got there. Tom…

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CZM Rewind: The Truth About Software Development with Carl Brown 57:40

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In this episode, Ed Zitron is joined by Carl Brown, a veteran software developer and host of The Internet of Bugs, to talk about the realities of software development, what coding LLMs can actually do, and how the media gets it wrong about software engineering at large. Original Air Date: 6.4.25 https://www.youtube.com/@InternetOfBugs New GitHub Co…

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The Dishonourable Shadow Lord feat. Dr Jess Green 54:11

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Climate Scientist Jess Green returns in the wake of COP30 to discuss exactly why the UN brokered international climate accords are so ineffectual. Also, we talk about some old friends, ongoing developments in private credit, and a plucky new startup aiming to “save the world.” Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! TF Me…

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Trump Hearts Mamdani, MAGA Bots Exposed, and the Summer Walker Drama Explained 2:04:28

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Van and Rachel check in on the state of politics and culture before taking a quick Thanksgiving break! (0:00) Intro (12:58) Mamdani’s meeting with Trump (42:10) No primary challenge for Representative Hakeem Jeffries (59:53) The erotic poetry of RFK Jr. (1:16:14) A new game: Where in the world is MAGA? (1:24:58) Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant (1:33:38…

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989 - Butt Crappened feat. Sarah Squirm (11/24/25) 1:08:23

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SARAH SQUIRM: LIVE + IN THE FLESH, debuts on HBO and HBO Max December 12th. We command you to tune in!Sarah Squirm joins us once again to speculate on Zohran’s meeting with Trump: is Trump starstruck? In love? Depressed? We also talk about the president’s plan to bring back the Rush Hour movies, the secrets of the White House swimming pool, a rever…

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Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome

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This week on my podcast, I read my latest Locus Magazine column, “Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome,” about the process by which we ended up with an enshittogenic policy environment: The whole point of the conservative project is to take away choices, and corral us into “preferences” that we disprefer. Eliminate no-fault divorce, sup…

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The Loneliness Industrial Complex Ft. Jeremy Kaplowitz 1:06:21

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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/QuoratorsBy [email protected]

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PREVIEW: 5000 Columbos ft. Gregk Foley 9:50

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One more thing... we get Gregk Foley from the brand new Bloodwork Podcast on to talk about a company that can only be understood as "weaponised geoguessr." Also, Euan Blair's tie up with Louis Mosley (who could have seen that coming!) and a mural of horrors goes up in Kingston. Get it on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/144086966?pr=true…

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Senator Brian Schatz On Trying to Comprehend MAGA. Plus, Men’s Views on the WNBA With Angel McCoughtry! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 1:43:26

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Rachel and Van start the show by discussing Pharrell Williams's intention behind his comments from the last episode. They are then joined by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii to break down his X post about converting MAGA supporters. Last, they are joined by WNBA legend, musician, and honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta, Angel McCoughtry, to talk …

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What People Actually Use ChatGPT For With Gerrit De Vynck 42:14

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In this episode, Ed Zitron is joined by Gerrit De Vynck of The Washington Post to discuss what an analysis of 47,000 ChatGPT conversations can tell us about how people use the service - and how willing it is to fuel basically any conversation. We analyzed 47,000 ChatGPT conversations. Here’s what people really use it for - https://www.washingtonpos…

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Jollibee with Sam and Sada! 31:33

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Preview: Billions Must Smile 26:10

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Wes World ft. Sasha Baker 55:57

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Journalist and professional Wes Streeting Watcher Sasha Baker joins us to discuss all things Streeting, as he seems to be more and more likely to be inflicted on us as the next Prime Minister of the UK. But first, May We Meet You?By TRASHFUTURE

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MAGA Regrets, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Apology, and Pharrell’s Philosophy 1:51:21

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Van and Rachel react to fractures in the MAGA movement, give a rating for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s apology, and get into the Epstein brothers' correspondence about Trump “blowing Bubba.” Plus, Michelle Obama talks about America’s readiness for a woman president, Pharrell shares his dislike of politics, and Eric Adams goes to Israel. (0:00) Black wo…

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Is the Shutdown Really Over? Plus, More Epstein Files Leak, and the State of the GOP With Emma Vigeland! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2:34:20

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Rachel and Van start the show by reacting to the Epstein emails released by both Democrats and Republicans. Then, they are joined by former reporter for the Young Turks and current co-host of the Majority Report, Emma Vigeland, to talk about the Epstein files, the state of the GOP, and the characteristics of useful disagreements between progressive…

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Preview: The Aesthetics of Despair Ft. Noumena 23:36

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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 m…

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Exclusive: Here's How Much OpenAI Spends On Inference And Its MSFT Revenue Share 7:03

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In a Better Offline exclusive, Ed Zitron reveals how much OpenAI spent on inference in 2024 and 2025, as well as how much it paid Microsoft as part of its 20% revenue share. Inference costs are much higher - and implied revenues much lower - than previously reported. (Free) Newsletter: https://www.wheresyoured.at/oai_docs/ The Information - OpenAI’…

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238: The Sickos Become Poverty Chefs 1:16:54

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The Sickos have always been trendsetters, and as more and more people follow their lead into the ever-fashionable "unemployment," we share our tips for cooking yummy meals that kick ass on a tight budget. Plus, Joe shares an in-depth "Joe Update" on his physical and mental health, and we yap about games we're playing (He is Coming and Hades 2). Als…

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Building an Agentic Temple feat. Dr Eleanor Janega 1:17:18

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Dr J joins us to discuss Peter Thiel's cooked eschatology, as well as the supremely attainable goals with which Elon Musk stands to make himself a trillionaire. It's all plausible and it's all real, and we of course have nothing but positive things to say about it! Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! TF Merch is still…

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The End of the Shutdown With Representative Summer Lee. Plus, Reactions to the ‘Michael’ Trailer 1:54:54

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Van and Rachel discuss the agreement to end the government shutdown before welcoming Representative Summer Lee to give her perspective as a congresswoman. Then Van gives his take on the controversy surrounding James Talarico’s social media habits, and a Michael Jackson impersonator responds to the trailer for the biopic ‘Michael.’ 00:00 Intro (6:13…

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985 - The Murder Inc. Doctrine feat. Greg Grandin (11/10/25) 56:57

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As we inch closer to war with Venezuela, historian Greg Grandin returns to Chapo for a history lesson about the War on Drugs as well as Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution. We also talk about the US’s long-running economic interests and petty feuds in Latin America, particularly regarding the region’s oil supplies. We then briefly speculate about jus…

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PREVIEW I’d Like To Generate The World A Coke feat. Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors 10:04

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Matt and Ben of Justice Warriors fame return to the pod to discuss the mish mash of gambling, advertising, and fascist aesthetics spreading around the world through AI. Then, we think the Swan Song of Neom is finally upon us. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! We can ship to the US now! *MILO ALERT* Check out M…

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The New Blue Wave, a Great Value Economy, and the Act of Centering Men. Plus, Talking the World Series With Jesse Blake! | Higher Learning | The Ringer 2:14:47

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Rachel and Van start the show with a recap of the recent elections, including what the “blue wave” of elected officials means for the future of politics, the passage of Prop 50, and the reactions to Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election. Then, they are joined by Jesse Blake, co-owner of the podcast network SDPN, to talk about the World Se…

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Monologue: AI's Desperation Era 6:42

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In this week's Better Offline monologue, Ed Zitron talks about OpenAI hinting they’d want a federal backstop for data center loans, NVIDIA’s weird, desperate post about China, and his deep suspicion about OpenAI’s leaked numbers. Want to support me? Get $10 off a year’s subscription to my premium newsletter: https://edzitronswheresyouredatghostio.o…

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Everybody Wants to Rule the World Ft. Mia Wong 1:12:44

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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 …

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237: The One Piece Episode - Part 2 1:37:19

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It's been four years since the Sickos covered One Piece, and a lot has happened since then. Tom and Guest co-Sicko Marquez are current on One Piece and ready to yap about all the latest developments in this incredible comic book. A lot of it stupid. A lot of it is goofy. But mostly? It kick ass and make us cry. We know this may hold little appeal t…

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Vibe Coding is BS w/ Charlie Meyer 53:11

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Welcome to Radio Better Offline, a tech talk radio show recorded out of iHeartRadio's studio in New York City. Ed is joined in-studio by founder and writer Charlie Meyer to talk about the BS of vibe coding, why the valley went so crazy about scaling laws, and the realities of AI coding. https://blog.charliemeyer.co/ https://csmeyer.substack.com/ Co…

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Bill Ackman Exclusion Zone feat. Rob Smith 1:12:17

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The FT’s Rob Smith joins us to talk about the $4.5tn private credit bubble brewing in global financial markets… or to put it in perspective, to answer the question of how a regional Ohio auto parts distributor joined forces with Utah’s Swaggest Mormons to ring alarm bells at the IMF. Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here…