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Join Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim twice a week as we gaze deep into the online abyss—and tell you what’s gazing back.

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Episodes

Never Post: Everyone is a Journalish

The second and final installment of our two part collab with Never Post! Mike talks with mis- and disinformation researcher Joan... more

11 May 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
How Kate Middleton’s Disappearance Redefined Monoculture

This week, ICYMI and the Never Post podcast are collaborating on two episodes surrounding 2024’s biggest internet monocultural moment: Kate Middleton’s disappearance.... more

08 May 2024 · 52 minutes
How Challengers Took Over the Internet

On today’s show, Rachelle and Candice join the rest of the internet in yapping about Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers which features Zendaya as... more

04 May 2024 · 39 minutes
The End of Foxtrot and Outdoor Voices

Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim walk through the drama surrounding Foxtrot, an upscale cafe and mini market that abruptly closed... more

01 May 2024 · 44 minutes
The “TikTok Voice” of Our Generation

On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice answer a listener's question about “Dr.” Natalya Toryanski, an influencer with almost a quarter... more

27 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Is Roblox Coming for TikTok?

On today’s episode, Steffi Cao explains Roblox to Rachelle. Cao, a culture writer with bylines at The Atlantic, Fast Company,... more

24 Apr 2024 · 39 minutes
How a Chinese Glycine Manufacturer Took Over TikTok

On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice answer listener questions about the rapid rise of Donghua Jinlong, a Chinese company that manufactures glycine.... more

20 Apr 2024 · 47 minutes
Ann Maddox on Scandoval, Reddit and Grief

Candice Lim is joined by We Signed An NDA co-host Ann Maddox, who you may know as Tom Sandoval’s former personal assistant.... more

17 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
What “Quiet on Set” Leaves Out

Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to discuss their takeaways from Quiet on Set: The Dark... more

13 Apr 2024 · 50 minutes
What Next: TBD: Google’s Scam Obituary Problem

Why scam obituaries are edging out earnest ones, with the help of artificial intelligence and an adept Google game. Guest: Mia Sato,... more

10 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
The Rise of Vine Star Casey Frey

Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton dive into the internet history of Casey Frey, a dancer, comedian and internet icon who... more

06 Apr 2024 · 47 minutes
Rebecca Jennings on NYT Connections and Selling Out

On today’s Internet Diary, Rachelle is joined by Rebecca Jennings, Vox’s senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy.... more

03 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
To Ban or Not to Ban TikTok

Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim ask their most pressing questions about the bipartisan bill that would require TikTok’s parent company... more

30 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
Is Nara Smith Actually a Tradwife?

On today’s show, Rachelle is joined by writer and reporter Gaby Del Valle to discuss the rapid, contested rise of model-turned-influencer Nara... more

27 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
Fybrefest, Fake Deaths and Acrylic vs. Wool

Candice Lim is joined by internet culture reporter Morgan Sung to run through the five messiest moments that have wracked... more

23 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Anatomy of a Vasectomy

Rachelle and Candice catch up on Matthew Koma, the husband of singer/actress Hilary Duff, who got a vasectomy and documented... more

20 Mar 2024 · 43 minutes
Reddit is the Real Host of “Love is Blind”

On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Jonquilyn Hill, the host and reporter of Vox’s policy and politics podcast The... more

16 Mar 2024 · 43 minutes
An ICYMI Birthday Spectacular

This month marks not only the third birthday of In Case You Missed It but the birthdays of 75% of... more

13 Mar 2024 · 40 minutes
Protecting Child Influencers From Their Parents

Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim are joined by writer and journalist Fortesa Latifi who has been reporting extensively on child influencer... more

09 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
An Entirely Objective Ranking of the Brit Crew

On today’s show, Rachelle and Candice return to the halcyon days of YouTube in 2013, when wholesome youths with names... more

06 Mar 2024 · 45 minutes
Rachel Karten on Snark Subreddits and Ryan Sheckler

Candice Lim is joined by Link in Bio writer Rachel Karten, whose Substack breaks down how Stanley Cups went viral, why the... more

02 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told…Through TikToks

On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by her best friend Danielle Hewitt, a producer at Prologue Projects and, formerly, Slate’s... more

28 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
Who TF Did Reesa Teesa Marry?

Rachelle and Candice dive deep into the scammer story currently scratching the internet’s itch: Reesa Teesa’s 52-part “Who TF Did... more

24 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
Inside the Internet’s Hottest—and Messiest—Club

On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by Nadira Goffe to dive into the firestorm engulfing two recent interviews on Shannon... more

21 Feb 2024 · 48 minutes
The Turbulence of Air Force Taylor

Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim catch up on the latest stories churning the Taylor Swift media machine, from her lawyers... more

17 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
The State of Dating Apps

Candice Lim is joined by dating culture researcher Lakshmi Rengarajan and culture writer Kate Lindsay to discuss the past, present... more

14 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
The Terminally Ill Influencers Posting Their Way Through Life—and Death

On today’s show, Rachelle makes her triumphant return. She’s joined by A.W. Ohlheiser, a senior technology reporter and editor at... more

10 Feb 2024 · 39 minutes
Was TikTok Silent or Silenced?

Candice Lim is joined by culture critic and reporter Cyrena Touros to break down the battle between Universal Music Group... more

07 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
Paloma Diamond Is TikTok’s Favorite Oscar Loser

Candice Lim is joined by Julian Sewell (@juliansewell), the creator of TikTok’s most famously snubbed actress: Paloma Diamond. In March... more

03 Feb 2024 · 32 minutes
Nicki Minaj’s 72-Hour Spiral

Candice Lim is joined by Slate writer Nadira Goffe to break down the latest developments surrounding Nicki Minaj’s beef with... more

31 Jan 2024 · 39 minutes
Why YouTube Loves Video Essays

Candice Lim is joined by Anisa Khalifa, a podcast producer and host of The Broadside from WUNC. They dissect the... more

27 Jan 2024 · 32 minutes
The TikTok Joy of Mychal the Librarian

Candice Lim talks to Mychal Threets (@​​mychal3ts), a Bay Area librarian by day and beloved TikTok creator by night. In... more

24 Jan 2024 · 32 minutes
Stanley, Josh and Tunnel Girl

Candice Lim is joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie for a mailbag episode. They dive into listener questions about... more

20 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
Harry Potter Fanfiction and Battling TikTok Haters

Candice Lim is joined by Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales, the co-hosts of Go Touch Grass — a new podcast that dives... more

17 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Influencer Era

Candice Lim is joined by Vox culture reporter Aja Romano to explain the rapid social media rise of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. On... more

13 Jan 2024 · 39 minutes
The Nine-Month Cruise Heard Round the World

Candice Lim is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money. They dissect the drama and mayhem... more

10 Jan 2024 · 46 minutes
The Internet History of Tate McRae

Candice Lim is joined by culture journalist Cat Sposato to trace the rise of this year’s most promising pop act, Tate McRae.... more

06 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
Should We Quit Romance Novels?

Candice Lim is joined by Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion to talk about their love of romance novels. The romance... more

03 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Outward: PragerU’s Transphobic Twitter Takeover

On this episode, The Outward hosts break down the million dollar takeover ad on X for Prager University’s documentary Detrans: The... more

30 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
Decoder Ring: The Forgotten Video Game About Slavery

In 1992, a Minnesota-based software company known for its educational hit The Oregon Trail released another simulation-style game to school districts across... more

27 Dec 2023 · 48 minutes
Goodbye to All That 2023 Internet

From Goodreads scandals to relationship prompt Twitter, the internet has been rife with trends to get mad about. On today’s... more

23 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
The Celebrity Breakups That Wrecked Us In 2023

On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Kristen Meinzer (Daily Fail, How to be Fine) and Tre’vell Anderson (FANTI, What A Day) to... more

20 Dec 2023 · 43 minutes
Our Top Internet Moments of the Year (Part 2)

On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim are joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to conclude their list... more

16 Dec 2023 · 46 minutes
Our Top Internet Moments of the Year (Part 1)

On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim announce their top internet moments of the year. Is it the MirandaSings controversy? The Shein... more

13 Dec 2023 · 53 minutes
The Internet’s Biggest Sports Moments of 2023

On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by journalists Bomani Jones and Tamerra Griffin to cover the biggest moments of sports that happened online... more

09 Dec 2023 · 41 minutes
The Year of Concerts and Being Outside

On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by culture journalist Cat Sposato to run down this year in concerts, from the Renaissance... more

06 Dec 2023 · 43 minutes
Buying A Car on YouTube

On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by NPR producer J.C. Howard to walk through his personal experience of buying a car.... more

02 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
Colleen Ballinger’s Inevitable Return

On today’s show, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim are joined by writer, producer and former video blogger Franchescha Ramsey to discuss the... more

29 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
The Waves: The Bravo Cinematic Universe

On today’s episode brought to us by Slate’s The Waves, we’re digging into the Bravo network. From Below Deck to Selling Sunset to Vanderpump... more

25 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
Our 2023 ICYMI Friendsgiving Spectacular

Today, Rachelle and Candice celebrate ICYMI’s third annual Friendsgiving episode. They’re joined by Weight For It host Ronald Young Jr. and ICYMI... more

22 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
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On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim announce their top internet moments of the year. Is it the MirandaSings controversy? The Shein influencer factory tour?... more