The Problem With The Internet: Jacob Hawley & Jake Farrell (4K)

Comedians Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell, hosts of the hit podcast Screen Rot, join James Smith to dissect the madness of the modern internet - where everyone’s a brand, outrage is currency, and idiots become superstars overnight.

From online fame to fake authenticity, steroids to OnlyFans, they unpack the comedy and chaos of living in a world that never logs out.

Jacob and Jake, two of the UK’s freshest stand-up voices, bring their signature blend of humour and insight to questions that define our time: Is the algorithm killing culture? Why does everyone need a platform? And can you stay sane while being online for a living?

They discuss:

◼️ Why the internet rewards bad behaviour
◼️ How outrage, moral superiority, and “hot takes” became entertainment
◼️ The rise of online characters - from influencers to politicians
◼️ The dark side of the creator economy and performance-enhancing everything
◼️ What the future of comedy, fame, and humanity might look like

Timestamps:
00:00 – The Problem With the Internet
01:00 – Everything Is Content Now
03:00 – Idiots Become Superstars
06:00 – The Rise of Vigilante Creators
09:00 – Humanity vs. the Algorithm
12:00 – Confessions of a Content Addict
15:00 – The Comedy of the Internet
18:00 – Why Live Shows Still Matter
21:00 – The Digital Stockholm Syndrome
24:00 – The Villains of TikTok
27:00 – Characters, Caricatures, and Clout
30:00 – Why Trump Is the Perfect Internet Character
33:00 – Outrage as a Status Game
36:00 – The Hypocrisy of Moral Superiority
39:00 – Getting Cancelled and Coming Back Stronger
42:00 – The Cocaine & Steroid Economy
45:00 – Everyone’s on Something (and Pretending Not To Be)
48:00 – Nothing Is Off Limits Anymore
51:00 – The Broken Economy of Fame
54:00 – The Top 1% Creator Trap
57:00 – The OnlyFans Economy
1:00:00 – Who’s Really Winning Online?
1:03:00 – The Future of Digital Culture


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