The Rhetoric of Digital Culture

In this episode, producer Yang Y. delivers a unique perspective on a recent example of intercultural exchange across the US/China digital divide: the brief US TikTok ban, followed by an exodus of digital "refugees" to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, or RedNote.

In this episode, producer Will D. hops on the mic to explore the ways that the r/JoeRogan subreddit community emulates some of the features of the podcast upon which it is based - The Joe Rogan Experience.

In this episode, producer Sebastian E. punches out and gives us an on-the-ground look at the meme culture and community dynamics of r/Anti-Work, a subreddit for people fed up with the immiserating culture of work in the US and beyond.

In this episode, producer Nathan F. sets off to explore the community dynamics of r/Survivor, a subreddit community dedicated to one of the longest-running reality TV shows still airing in the US. This episode features an exclusive interview with Erik Reichenbach, a contestant from season 16 (Survivor: Micronesia), and a long-time contributor to r/Survivor.

In this episode, producer Louisa S. sets us up to better understand the competitive dynamics that underlie the discourse of collegiate Tennis both on the court and online.

In this episode, producer Logan M. takes to the field and gives us a holistic view into the memetic dynamics of player and fan sports communities online.

In this episode, producer Katama H. hops into the chat to explore the dynamics of inclusion and boundary-work that take place in Twitch streaming communities, particularly that of Nihachu (a.k.a. "Niki").

In this episode, producer Harshika S. helps us manage our understanding of the fitness and wellness community on TikTok, examining the ways that performances of ideal health and wellness, expertise, and mindfulness compete and collide in this unique discourse community.