Jul 14

Two Big Updates from Bridget

Today, July 14th, is the day my audiobook Love At First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy goes on sale! This audiobook is one of the most personal things I’ve ever made. It’s about loneliness, AI companions, and what happens when technology starts becoming emotionally entangl ... Show More

19m 36s

Jun 12

Epstein’s friendship with Bill Gates; Raw Milk; Jeremy Strong Comes for Zuckerberg; Update about the show - NEWS ROUND UP

We’re taking a short hiatus from publishing here, but will continue publishing weekly news roundups on our Patreon. Anyone can listen for free, without ads, at our Patreon at tangoti.com/roundup . There are new stories there today, so please check it out after you listen to this ... Show More

53m 51s

Jun 5

Clavicular is back; George Santos scams; Summer House tech drama; Instagram Hacked; Hot Girls Read™ - NEWS ROUNDUP!

We read the internet so you don't have to. There Are No Girls on the Internet is a weekly podcast and newsletter hosted by Bridget Todd covering the tech, internet, and culture stories that deserve more attention — especially when they're about AI, power, gender, race, and who ac ... Show More

1h 28m

Dec 2021

The Toxic Workplace at Activision Blizzard

As more and more details emerge after a multi-year investigation and multiple rumors and reports, we’re getting a clearer picture of the harassment women employees faced at Activision Blizzard. Bridget Todd stops by to discuss how toxic the situation is at the company and in t ... Show More

50m 8s

Feb 2022

SMNTY Classics: Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment

Are video games due for their #metoo moment? What's it like online gaming as a woman? Join A & B as they level up your video game knowledge and discuss how to make the video game community better in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a ... Show More

1h 1m

Jul 2020

An Update on #MeToo: July 2020

A wave of #MeToo allegations has rocked the world of video gaming, wrestling and the entertainment world at large. Anney and Samantha discuss these allegations, grooming, and the impact of #MeToo. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodca ... Show More

37m 6s

Jul 2021

628 - Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Fallout + EA Play Live 2021 Highlights (25.07.21)

In this episode, we discuss the bombshell lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard by California regulators to address the complaints of discrimination, mistreatment and harassment against women as it reaches a peaking point of outrage and heartbreak. We also highlight the bigge ... Show More

35m 1s

Oct 2021

Facebook is Harming Teen Girls

A whistleblower recently exposed that Facebook causes harm to teen girls and that higher ups not only knew about it, but profited from it and pushed it further. Bridget Todd stops by to tell us what's up. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ih ... Show More

52m 9s

Jul 2023

Misogyny and video games (STUDENT TAKEOVER)

In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world. Harper Winslet, Jessica Thornton and Leila Miller-Jones from BHASVIC college in Brighton and Hove were inspired by the research of Anita Sarkeesian and wanted to see ... Show More

48m 27s

Sep 2021

Monday Mini: Not Pretty Enough

There are many toxic, dangerous narratives around sexual assault. This is one. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.co ... Show More

22m 30s

Jul 2018

SMNTY Classics: Video Games & Women, Part II

What's it like for women who play video games, having to deal with gamer girl stereotypes, in-game harassment and a shortage of strong female characters to play? In part two of their series on video games, Cristen and Caroline take a look how video games and gaming culture tre ... Show More

44m 31s

Oct 2024

What happened to Activision Blizzard?

The video game industry is bigger than movies and music combined. As part of our ongoing Skin in the Game series, we’re chatting with journalist Jason Schreier about the rise and fall of Blizzard, the company behind such games as World of Warcraft. It’s a story about the push and ... Show More

8m 21s

Mar 2018

Work After #MeToo

While once accusations of sexual harassment would be met with — at most — a monetary settlement and a non-disclosure agreement, today they are more likely to be publicized and investigated. Now, the challenge is, how do we harness this new attention to sexual harassment to make w ... Show More

54m 30s

Activision Blizzard's toxic workplace fo...