15 Best Taylor Lorenz Podcasts in 2026

1. Dark Money Invades Social Media

Follow Play Sep 07, 2025 41:11
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About Episode On August 27, journalist Taylor Lorenz reported for Wired on a dark-money project funded by anonymous Democratic Party donors to shape social media. Her article documented that, "In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether to take advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to take part in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging on the internet. But the contract sent to them from Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a liberal influencer marketing platform, came with some strings. Among other issues, it mandated extensive secrecy about disclosing their payments and had restrictions on what sort of political content the creators could produce." I talked to Taylor about her article and the considerable backlash it provoked from the people she wrote about. We also discussed why Republicans have done so well on social media and why this latest effort is both morally dubious and ineffective. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyMORE Podcast Title The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Podcast Description The Time of Monsters podcast features Nation national-affairs correspondent Jeet Heer’s signature blend of political culture and cultural politics. Each week, he’ll host in-depth conversations with urgent voices on the most pressing issues of our time.MORE Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network The Nation Company LLC
Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. So What, Exactly, is Somatic Yoga?

Follow Play Aug 11, 2025 41:39
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About Episode This week I’m joined again by Taylor Lorenz of taylorstracks.com and @taylorstracks. Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, a former full-time travel writer turned yoga teacher, mentor & trainer after taking her first YTT that sparked her self acceptance journey. This time she is talking me through what Somatic Yoga is, how it can be helpful and how we can begin to incorporate it into our own practice and our teaching. Here are my links: BIRTHDAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/birthdaysale Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching MORE Podcast Title Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast
Podcast Description A weekly conversation for Yoga teachers and holistic practitioners who are looking to create abundant business... without feeling fake, pushy or 'salesy'.
Host Amy McDonald
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Amy McDonald
Email ****@amymcdonald.com.au
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 4.1KInstagram 12.3K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M Doomsday Fortress: Bunkers, Burial Grounds &..

Follow Play Aug 07, 2025 41:01
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About Episode Why is Mark Zuckerberg building a $300 million mansion fortress on Kauai with underground bunkers, blast-proof doors, and room for over 100 people? In this episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran is joined by journalists Guthrie Scrimgeour and Taylor Lorenz to unpack the chilling reality of Silicon Valley’s “apocalypse insurance.” We dive into: How Zuckerberg’s compound resembles a classified military installation The controversy over Native Hawaiian burial grounds The secret NDAs silencing hundreds of local workers Why tech billionaires are obsessed with doomsday prepping The cult-like mentality fueling digital feudalism and “network states” AI, wealth inequality, and the future these billionaires are really preparing for From Peter Thiel’s New Zealand hideout to Sam Altman’s Big Sur escape plan, we explore why the same people promising a tech utopia are building escape routes from the society they helped create.   SUBSCRIBE to the Nerd Reich Newsletter: https://www.thenerdreich.com/ Follow Gil Duran on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gilduran.com Follow Taylor Lorenz on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE to User Mag https://www.usermag.co/ Follow Guthrie Scrimgeour on Twitter: https://x.com/g_scrimgeour Read his stories at Wired: https://www.wired.com/author/guthrie-scrimgeour/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Zuckerberg’s Hawaiian fortress revealed 02:04 How Wired uncovered the $300M bunker 06:40 Surveillance, secrecy & “Fight Club” rules for workers 09:07 Burial grounds and Native Hawaiian land rights 13:38 The tech bro “apocalypse insurance” trend 17:39 Cult-like Silicon Valley communities 22:15 Billionaire separation vs. public “connection” 24:22 Digital feudalism in action 26:45 AI optimism vs. bunker paranoia 31:27 When AI replaces local journalists 37:00 Substack’s Nazi newsletter scandal 40:11 Closing thoughts ? Join the conversation: Do you think tech billionaires are paranoid geniuses… or planning for a future they helped break? Comment below. #markzuckerberg #zuckerberg #politics #doomsdaypreppers #doomsday #prepper #Hawaii #TaylorLorenz #siliconvalley #apocalypse #tech #facebook #ai #hawaii #podcast MORE Podcast Title The Nerd Reich
Podcast Description The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran a podcast about Silicon Valley politics and power—who holds it, how they use it, and how the unchecked influence of tech billionaires threatens democracy.The Nerd Reich investigates the rise of Silicon Valley’s ruling class, the Network State cult, and the crypto-fueled push to undermine democratic government. From billionaire-backed disinformation to AI-driven control systems, we expose how tech elites are reshaping society in their image—concentrating wealth, destabilizing institutions, and eroding public trust. The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran breaks down how crypto scams, surveillance capitalism, and digital authoritarianism are accelerating the decline of democratic governance. If you care about power, politics, and the future of truth itself—this is the podcast you need to hear.MORE Guest Taylor Lorenz
Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Ep. #218 - Tech And Online Culture With Taylor Lorenz

Follow Play Jul 05, 2025
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About Episode Taylor Lorenz is a journalist and opinion columnist who covers a wide range of the current tech and online culture. Starting out as a blogger, then hopping onto mainstream media like The Washington Post or The New York Times, she is now back as a freelance journalist yet again, offering her expertise with her independent User Mag publication and her Power User podcast. The interview starts at minute 40:06 into the podcast.MORE Podcast Title Scene World – The C64 NTSC/PAL Disk Magazine – Podcast
Podcast Description Scene World Podcast with Derision as host, Nafcom as co-host and always a special guest.
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Scene World Magazine
Apple Rating 5.0/5Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1.8K Get Email Contact

5. Taylor Lorenz: How to Go Viral, Survive the Internet, and Build a Personal..

Follow Play Jun 03, 2025 28:26
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About Episode Taylor Lorenz has been at the center of internet culture for over a decade—covering how people go viral, how they fall apart, and how some rise even stronger. As a journalist, bestselling author, and now Substack creator, she knows what it means to build a personal brand in public—and survive the internet while doing it. Given that your multi-hyphenate career will most likely exist online, knowing how to do it well is important. In this episode, we talk about: – The mechanics of virality—and what most people get wrong – How to handle hate, backlash, and cancel culture – Why your online reputation is more valuable than your résumé – How to grow a brand that evolves with you – The danger of waiting for permission to be seen This one is honest, nuanced, and a must-listen for anyone building something online. Book of The Week - Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath Connect with Me: Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok & Podcast Email: kudzi@notjustonethingpodcast.com Made with Descript - https://get.descript.com/cmkomn9cn2tm Sound - Keith Giordano - https://keithgiordanomusic.com/ Artwork - Wyeth Hansen - https://wyeth-hansen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title Not Just One Thing - The Portfolio Career Playbook
Podcast Description Not Just One Thing is the career podcast for the multi-passionate professional. Hosted by Kudzi Chikumbu, a creator, strategist, and former TikTok exec, each episode explores how to build a portfolio career that’s as dynamic as you are. From reinvention stories to mindset shifts and tactical advice, you’ll hear from multi-hyphenates redefining success in an age of disruption. Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and permission to be more than just one thing so that you can build a career that is as interesting as you are. This is next level personal branding that rewrites the rules for your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Guest Taylor Lorenz
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Are Follows Replacing Real Support? with Taylor Lorenz

Follow Play May 28, 2025 59:38
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About Episode Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to talk about the hidden costs of writing online today, from the terrifying reality of working without health protections, to the pressure of being a one-person brand, and why real survival might mean building community from the ground up. If you want to hear more from Taylor Lorenz about the emotional whiplash of losing just one subscriber, join us at ⁠⁠patreon.com/pastdue⁠⁠. You’ll get exclusive extras, extended interviews, and first dibs on upcoming surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMORE Podcast Title Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle
Podcast Description Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle explore what it takes to survive as a creative today. From juggling side gigs to redefining success, we dive into the real stories behind making a living when one job just isn’t enoughMORE Host Ana Marie Cox
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Loud Tree Media and Ana Marie Cox
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Taylor Lorenz on Brain-Rot, Feminism, Horror Movies and More - Deep Linkers

Follow Play May 07, 2025 48:15
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About Episode DISCLAIMER: This episode is from our time with Passionfruit. You can join The Reactorverse Patreon and Discord using the links below. https://discord.gg/thereactorverse https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse We are joined by friend and collaborator Taylor Lorenz on episode 7 of Deep Linkers. Taylor's seminal coverage of the online creator space has cemented her legacy as one of the most influential voices in new media. With credits such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others, Taylor has been on the frontlines of the latest online trends and cultural movements for over a decade. You can find her, as of late, branching out with her independent endeavors on her show Power User and her newsletter User Mag. Hosts: Drew Grant https://twitter.com/videodrew Eric Rodriguez https://twitter.com/nerdchronic Guest: Taylor Lorenz https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorLorenz https://www.usermag.co/ https://twitter.com/taylorlorenz https://instagram.com/taylorlorenz https://tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz The Reactorverse is a constellation of shows from Eric Rodriguez (Nerd Chronic), Drew Grant (VIDEODREW), and executive producer Adelia Chamberlain. Shows include the eponymous Reactorverse Podcast, the Pop Cultures Quizzes, and Deep Linkers, with more to come. Join The Reactorverse Discord: https://discord.gg/thereactorverse And hey, if you're feeling generous, sign up for our Patreon. We have great perks like early show releases, exclusive reactions, the chance to watch us film Pop Culture Quizzes, access to former shows Cinema Bias, Live in the Dark with VIDEODREW, and Why Are We Like This? as well as the back catalog of Pop Culture Quizzes, and more! https://patreon.com/TheReactorverse Check us out on all the social media sites. X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereactorverse Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereactorverse Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereactorverse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thereactorverse Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thereactorverse.com MORE Podcast Title Deep Linkers
Podcast Description Deep Linkers is a long-form interview podcast, featuring hosts Drew Grant and Eric Rodriguez, with guests ranging from all walks of online creator life, speaking about the issues that are important to them.MORE Guest Taylor Lorenz
Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 41. The Unhinged & Holy

Follow Play Apr 21, 2025 25:08
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About Episode Pope Francis has passed away, Melania resurrected for the Easter Egg Roll, and RFK Jr. is still saying things.  This week in Magaland, Kelly and Jon Michael break down a truly unhinged Holy Week—from Dr. Oz taking the reins at CMS to Kristi Noem’s missing handbag and yet another Signal chat scandal starring Pete Hegseth.  Also, independent journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to talk about RFK, Hannity, and the most shameless lawmakers in Congress. All that and more—only in MAGALand. Follow us on IG @WelcomeToMagaland and hit us up at welcometomagaland@dailymail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMORE Podcast Title Welcome to MAGAland: Inside Trump's Second 100 Days
Podcast Description White House-insiders Kelly Laco and Germania Rodriguez bring you the latest from the heart of the Trump administration in the way that only dailymail.com can: the gossip; the scandals; the fashion; the family; the accusations; and – of course – the biggest political news stories of the day.Kelly and Germania will be joined by a regular cast of commentators, political insiders, and Trump staffers for a 15-minute, three times weekly run down on the world’s biggest, most powerful soap opera. Hosts: Kelly Laco, Germania Rodriguez PoleoProducer: Serita WesleyEditor: Chelsey MooreExec Producer: Bella SoamesA Daily Mail Production - Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Kelly Laco, Germania Rodriguez
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Daily Mail
Email ****@dailymail.com
Apple Rating 2.9/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Leftist Violence: It’s Okay When WE Do It.

Follow Play Apr 14, 2025 9:53
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About Episode Leftist journalist Taylor Lorenz appeared on CNN to paint alleged United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson killer Luigi Mangione as a “good moral man” whose crime brought her “joy.” Meanwhile, the very same CNN claims violence is only a right-wing problem in the USA. I’m calling BS.Join the Club: https://www.patreon.com/AmalaEkpunobi Watch or Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zq6iX6bOQtNkcX9zlTa4G?si=536db43b1988481e Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetic-with-amala/id1519347166 Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamalaekpunobi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amalaekpunobi X: https://twitter.com/amalaekpunobi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAmalaEkpunobi/ MORE Podcast Title Amala Ekpunobi
Podcast Description Just hanging out and talking about trending topics.
Host Amala Ekpunobi
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Amala Ekpunobi
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 392.4KInstagram 490.6K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Taylor Lorenz

Follow Play Sep 16, 2024 1:05:02
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About Episode For our first episode we speak with author and journalist Taylor Lorenz, a current columnist for the Washington Post, who covers internet culture and technology. Her recent book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet, is a social history of the internet—revealing how online influence and the creators who amass it have reshaped our world, online and off. We talk about internet trolls, new forms of internet censorship including looming age verification laws and the TikTok ban, “Algo Speak” and how going viral is a double edged sword.MORE Podcast Title Terms of Service: A Pornhub Podcast
Podcast Description Terms of Service is a Pornhub podcast on censorship and the politics of free speech co-hosted by Asa Akira, a Pornhub brand ambassador and renowned performer, and Alex Kekesi, Pornhub’s Head of Brand and Community. With guests from the arts, film and fashion alongside sex work advocates, porn stars and academics, Terms of Service discusses the diverse, and often overlooked, aspects of censorship including deplatforming, cancellation, and shadowbanning, banking and financial discrimination, and the uneven treatment of adult performers on social media.MORE Hosts Asa Akira, Alex Kekesi
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Terms of Service: A Pornhub Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Extremely online humans meet IRL (ft. Taylor Lorenz)

Follow Play Oct 26, 2023 1:01:41
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About Episode I sat down with Taylor Lorenz to discuss her new book, Extremely Online — the untold story of fame, influence, and power on the internet. Aside from covering some of the most culturally relevant online moments of the past decade, she is the first person to write extensively about the history of social media from the user/creator perspective. Check out all of the other topics we discussed below! ㅤ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Taylor and I’s history 3:55 - Her new book, Extremely Online 6:25 - The early social media landscape 8:31 - Why people didn’t take “online culture” seriously  10:42 - The ethics of reporting on kids and teens 11:59 - Social media’s turning point 13:20 - Living life online 24/7  17:02 - Is the physical world the “real world”? 19:40 - Mom bloggers as the first influencers 22:25 - Living in public 24:25 - Oversharing online  26:32 - What needs to change about social media 27:42 - Forbes’ Top Creators list 28:49 - Tinx’s following vs income  30:38 - Name, image, likeness (NIL) 35:35 - Setting boundaries with your audience 37:13 - CarynAI  39:38 - Why we need more ephemerality online 42:53 - Creators getting into politics  45:21 - Elon Musk 51:00 - Independent (New) media vs Legacy media 53:05 - Tucker Carlson 54:28 - Will independent media’s power continue? 56:14 - Taylor’s most impactful reporting 56:55 - The future of parenting   59:54 - Her advice for up-and-coming journalists 1:01:12 - Outro ____________________ ㅤ Purchase the book: https://amzn.to/40aYdvD ㅤ You can find Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorlorenz/ ____________________ ㅤ Intro animation by Black Book Studio: https://www.blackbook.studio/ ㅤ You can also find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/julesterpak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julesterpak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesterpak Substack: https://www.growingdigital.net/ ㅤ‎ ‎  Join for dialogue and opportunities: https://discord.gg/8ueURBRvc7 ‎ ㅤ‎  Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LqoqQA5cborb7pJsZTftw ‎ ㅤ‎  My production gear: https://amzn.to/3OFWWJv ‎ㅤ ‎  Business inquiries: julesterpak@gmail.com ____________________ ㅤ Why show definitions for things that may be obvious to viewers — for example: TikTok? ㅤ (1) For my cute grandparents. But (2) For this video to be as useful as possible, for as long as possible. Platforms come and go, so future generations aren't going to be as acquainted with these things as we are today. "Simple" definitions will end up being useful, historical context come that time. ____________________ ㅤ FEATURED MEDIA ㅤ ABC Taylor Lorenz interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zkIUR4Z6FI ㅤ MSNBC Taylor Lorenz interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa3zVDRZ8r4 ㅤ Semafor Taylor Lorenz interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7gLg0ity3Y ㅤ The Young Turks defend Taylor Lorenz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTiSE8Myj50 ㅤ Megyn Kelly and Glenn Greenwald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbSuLbLBbeU ㅤ Tucker Carlson responds to the New York Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pza9fRxW5WM ㅤ Jake Paul mentioned at the Republican debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-uVLRRIgh0 ㅤ Kai Cenat causes mayhem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXpNEQOGjbU MORE Podcast Title Jules Terpak
Podcast Description Exploring my curiosities, often related to digital culture.
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Jules Terpak
Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. There Is No “Right Way” to Be a Woman Online

Follow Play Sep 21, 2023 30:10
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About Episode Today I'm talking with Taylor Lorenz about misogyny led by women, Lee's great cancellation of 2018, and why we need to stop freaking out about mommy influencers and start freaking out about tech bohemoths. Pre-order Taylor Lorenz's upcoming book 'EXTREMELY ONLINE' now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leetilghman.substack.com/subscribeMORE Podcast Title Offline Time
Podcast Description A podcast that critically gazes at our digital lives and inspires practical offline practice. Hosted by ex-influencer Lee Tilghman. leetilghman.substack.com
Guest Taylor Lorenz
Producer/Network Lee Tilghman
Apple Rating 4.2/5 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. 3. MySpace Famous

Follow Play Mar 29, 2023 30:43
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About Episode In this episode, Joanne delves into how MySpace—like reality TV—became a vehicle for celebrity in the aughts, and gave way to the culture of influencers. She catches up with people who built a fan base on the platform.  Special thanks to our guests Bridget Todd (host of There Are No Girls on the Internet); Taylor Lorenz (technology columnist for The Washington Post); and Hanna Beth (one of the first people to become MySpace Famous).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. MORE Podcast Title Main Accounts: The Story of MySpace
Podcast Description MySpace was the first major social media company. And it was the first major social media company to collapse. But what happened on MySpace would have broad implications for all the platforms to follow. What was this internet sensation in aughts? Log on with Joanne McNeil and revisit MySpace through the people who lived it.MORE Guest Taylor Lorenz
Apple Rating 3.9/5 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact