If the algorithm knows what we want before we do… who’s really in charge? This week, host Amanda Montell(@amanda_montell) is joined by linguist, creator, and internet culture observer Adam Aleksic (@etymologynerd) to spiral deep into the invisible yet all powerful force shaping our attention, creativity, politics, and identities: The Algorithm. Why do we tal ... Show More
Jul 22
Overthinking About Starting Over
This week, Amanda is joined by entrepreneur, former supreme court attorney and professional poker player, and author of You Can Just Do Things, Cate Hall, to unpack why starting over feels so terrifying and why it might be the very thing that leads us toward a more authentic life ... Show More
43m 33s
Jun 24
Overthinking About Failure
Why does failure feel so much bigger than it actually is? This week, Amanda is joined by entrepreneur, author, and leadership coach Jane Marie Chen (@janemarie.chen) to spiral about failure: why we're so terrified of it, why we avoid it at all costs, and why it often hurts so muc ... Show More
41m 47s
Aug 2023
Entre-Talk: The Algorithm
<p>If you've been in the online business world for a while, you've probably heard advice about how to beat or leverage the algorithm. Most people don't love the algorithm, but I do.</p> <p> </p> <p>This week, I'm discussing what the algorithm is, how it works, and how to put your ... Show More
8m 19s
Mar 2023
How Smart Is AI? (Part One) with Meredith Broussard
Every time you interact with a targeted advertisement, use a drop-down menu, or scroll through TikTok, you’re engaging with an algorithm. And these algorithms are anything but objective. This week, Meredith Broussard returns to the show for a special two-part episode about algori ... Show More
37m 39s
Oct 2025
Chatterbox #340 – How algorithms affect us
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about algorithms, the hidden digital systems that shape what we see online. They discuss how these tools affect what we buy, what we believe, and even how we feel. If you’ve ever wondered why the same ads seem to follow you everywh ... Show More
28m 19s
Sep 2023
cultish, a talk with amanda montell [video]
[video available on spotify] today i present to you, amanda montell: a writer, linguist, and fellow podcast host. amanda has written three books. one of them, the age of magical overthinking, is about to come out. today i want to zoom in on one of our many common interests. she w ... Show More
50m 33s
<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists are joined by Amanda Montell, author of The Age of Magical Overthinking, to discuss information overload, thought clutter, and much more.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discussed in this episode:</p> <p dir="ltr">What habits will help me avoid being overwhelmed by ... Show More
