Uncovering patterns of change in media, culture, and technology, each week media veterans Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer and Troy Young break down... more
This week, Brian, Troy, and Alex break down how tech is quietly building its own media empire—slick, founder-led, and fully... more
This week we dig into the spread of hyperpunditry and why the Information Space rewards those who confidently switch lanes... more
The tariff wars kicked off and confirmed that we are in a post-expertise era where your bona fides matter less... more
Gawker Media founder Nick Denton joins the show to discuss how narratives and memes run the world, and why it’s... more
We dig into the idea of taste—how it’s formed, how it signals identity, and where it fits in media and... more
The media industry, like politics, has been stuck in a scarcity mindset—managing decline instead of building for the future. In... more
AI is giving rise to vibe coding while old conventions fall away. Thinking on your feet is now more important... more
Online education company Chegg is suing Google for AI Overviews and might become the first major company felled by AI.... more
Troy’s at “advanced” tennis camp, so Brian and Alex discuss the shifting dynamics of the newsletter and video game markets.... more
Media has never been neat, but it’s getting messier. This week, Brian and Troy explore how AI is reshaping the... more
We dig into the idea of taste—how it’s formed, how it signals identity, and where it fits in media and business today.... more