Host Ava Grey examines how far-right livestreamer Nick Fuentes built a digital recruitment system using humor, identity replacement, isolation, and algorithmic acceleration to radicalize young men. Drawing on cult psychology research and extremism studies, Grey analyzes the structural mechanics behind his influence on American political discourse.
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Oct 17
Nick Fuentes - The Digital Cult - Memes, Manipulation, and the Making of a Movement
Host Ava Grey investigates Nick Fuentes and the Groyper movement, unpacking how memes, irony, and livestreaming built a digital extremist network. This episode covers radicalization, deplatforming debates, and cult-leader allegations—tracing how belonging becomes ideology through ... Show More
19m 4s
Oct 10
Nick Fuentes - The Digital Cult - Memes, Livestreams, and the Making of the Groyper Army
Host Ava Grey breaks down Nick Fuentes's rise from Charlottesville to AFPAC, exploring how memes, livestreams, and platform bans built the Groyper movement. This episode covers antisemitism allegations, the Miami nightclub controversy, and reported Tucker Carlson appearance—separ ... Show More
16m 26s
Oct 3
Nick Fuentes - The Digital Cult - How Groypers Turn Clicks Into Devotion
Host Ava Grey examines Nick Fuentes' rise from Charlottesville to online extremism. This episode explores his deplatforming, coordinated amplification allegations, cult-like follower dynamics, and how algorithms fueled his influence—a sharp, evidence-based look at digital extremi ... Show More
18m 4s
Dec 2024
Poppin’ Off on the Biggest Pop Star of the 21st Century and Spotify Wrapped
Danny Pellegrino is a New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and host of the podcast “Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino.” He joins Danielle and Simone to pop off about Bravo’s "Vanderpump Rules" reboot, the best movies of 2024, and the artists that made it on their Sp ... Show More
36m 55s
Aug 2024
Poppin’ Off with Diosa Femme
Diosa Femme is a writer, producer, and the co-founder of “Locatora Radio,” a platform dedicated to spotlighting untold stories and shifting cultural narratives. She joins Simone and Danielle to dissect the latest pop culture moments, like the remake of “La Bamba,” whether it’s ti ... Show More
38m 35s
Feb 2024
Popcast (Deluxe): Usher, Beyoncé and Ye Lead a Busy Week in Pop
Recapping the Super Bowl halftime show, two new singles from Beyoncé, Ye’s “Vultures 1” album and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audi ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2023
Ebony and Irony: The Artist Of Our Lives
This week, Bunny and Monét catch up on the Grammy's. There is a lot to talk about, from the hip hop tribute featuring Missy Elliot, Harry Styles' speech for Album of the Year, Beyonce making Grammy history and if social media stopped JLo from performing a Whitney tribute. Also, w ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2022
The Robust Return of Beyoncé
A deep dive on “Renaissance,” her relationship to queer music communities and her framing of authorship. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Wesley Morris, Jon Pareles and Salamishah Tillet. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via ... Show More
56m 28s