Earth Calling

Episodes

1. 30

   30. Amazon: the everything store [season finale]

   In this season finale Ed and Lazlo head into the jungle to cover the company that brings you everything from banana slicers to episodes of The Office. Chicken harnesses, Ed's 11yr purchasing history, and Jeff Bezos' laugh feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

   Jun 9, 2021

   41m
2. 29

   29. Tripadvisor: I'd like to see the manager 🍽

   Ed and Lazlo dust off their critics' hats and step into the world of online reviews, taking a look at the funniest content on the site that pioneered social travel. Boston, Busted and Big Ben feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

   Jun 2, 2021

   39m
3. 28

   28. Discord: find your niche 🤓

   Ed and Lazlo get to grips with a platform that has been a runaway success with Zoomers and other net natives, branching out from the gaming community to become a hub for discussing all interests, no matter how weird. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

   May 26, 2021

   38m
4. 27

   27. Tinder: swipe right 🔥

   Ed and Lazlo take a look at the app that revolutionised online dating and brought it from niche taboo to millennial mainstay. Mary, Joseph and platonic bowl of borscht feature. Online dating trends over time:...

   May 19, 2021

   42m
5. 26

   26. Special guest: the impressions showdown ft. Josh Berry 🎙

   Ed and Lazlo welcome their very first guest to the podcast in the form of comedian, writer and celebrity impressionist, Josh Berry. The trio discuss Josh's career to date, covering his early impressions, his standup and life as a comedian in COVID times. Ed and Lazlo try their hands at some of...

   May 12, 2021

   50m
6. 25

   25. Chatroulette: don't talk to strangers? 🧐

   Ed and Lazlo check in on a timeless classic; the platform that enables random video connections between people across the globe. Russian founders, Algerian rappers and Rafa Nadal feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

   May 5, 2021

   30m
7. 24

   24. Nextdoor: how to stalk your neighbours 🏡

   Ed and Lazlo sign up for a platform known as Facebook for neighbours, where people share random local gossip, complain about littering and wonder how Michael's cat has got stuck down the chimney again. Corn cobb roasters, idaho russets and spider catchers feature. Follow along on Instagram for...

   Apr 28, 2021

   35m
8. 23

   23. Emojis: 😇😈😉

   Ed and Lazlo take a 🏊‍♂ in the wonderful 🌎of emojis, discussing where they came from, how they've changed the way we 🗣and what on earth the 🙆‍♂️means. Shakespeare, Cleopatra and the 📖of Genesis feature. Lazlo's emoji article can be found here:...

   Apr 21, 2021

   36m
9. 22

   22. Cryptomania: Bitcoin and NFTs 🤑

   Ed and Lazlo get decentralised and distributed in an episode that's truly off-the-chain 😉. Cryptokitties, chimps, and multi-million dollar digital artworks feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

   Apr 14, 2021

   39m
10. 21

    21. Twitch: the world is watching 📺

    Ed and Lazlo don their goggles and take a spin on the web's go-to platform for live-streaming. Chess masters, trolls and teenage multi-millionaires feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Apr 7, 2021

    34m
11. 20

    20. Spotify: the modern mix tape 🎶

    Ed and Lazlo don their headphones and waltz down memory lane, covering the history of music consumption and giving a glimpse of their own top tracks. George Bush, Avril Lavigne and some very relaxed cats feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

    Mar 31, 2021

    36m
12. 19

    19. Clubhouse: #OMFG so exclusive 👀

    Ed and Lazlo take the plunge and host a live "audio-room" on the world's hottest invite-only social listening app. Special guests, quizzes, and an accent challenge feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Mar 24, 2021

    38m
13. 18

    18. Email: to whooom it may concern

    Ed and Lazlo reflect on the OG of online comms, covering embarrassing addresses, classic sign-offs, and what your platform says about you. Captain Barbosa, Hansel & Gretel, and Rose from Gmail feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

    Mar 17, 2021

    32m
14. 17

    17. Strava: lulu those lemons

    Ed and Lazlo strap on their fitbits, slip into their jeggings and take a run around the world of millennial fitness. Peloton, "Sweatcoin", and the US military feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Mar 10, 2021

    32m
15. 16

    16. YouTube: down the rabbit hole

    Ed and Lazlo take a trip down memory lane on the world's finest video sharing platform. Justin Bieber, Alan Rickman, and whole-hog roast feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb Links to the vids: Numa Numa…

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    Mar 3, 2021

    33m
16. 15

    15. Zoom: Chris, you're on mute

    Ed and Lazlo dial into everyone's favourite conference calling platform, covering the quizzes, the cats and the awkward silences. Jackie Weaver, a priest and a potato feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb...

    Feb 24, 2021

    35m
17. 14

    14. Mumsnet: ur sooo grounded

    Ed and Lazlo grab their luxury Versace strollers, ground the kids and jump head first into the web's one-stop-shop for parenting advice. David Attenborough, the Virgin Mary and Lindor milk chocolate truffles feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

    Feb 17, 2021

    30m
18. 13

    13. OnlyFans: selfies for sale

    Ed and Lazlo stumble into the strange world of OnlyFans, a website where 450,000 creators sell their content to millions of adoring fans worldwide. Scantily-clad men and women, cosplay, Oasis, and for some reason, DJ Khaled, feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest…

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    Feb 10, 2021

    29m
19. 12

    12. Airbnb: the millennial Marriott

    Ed and Lazlo pack their carry-on bags and head in search of #authentic experiences on the platform that promises guests the opportunity to "live like a local". Rats in morning suits, Siberian tour guides, and Bloody Marys at 30,000 feet feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the...

    Feb 3, 2021

    34m
20. 11

    11. Netflix (and chill)

    Ed and Lazlo discuss the rise of everyone's favourite streaming service and what in the world happened to Blockbuster. Tune in for House of Cards, Narcos, and the truth behind whether Carole Baskin really did kill her husband... Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

    Jan 27, 2021

    30m
21. 10

    10. TikTok: attention for hire

    Ed and Lazlo peel back the curtain on the breakout app of 2020, covering viral dance-offs, monkeys and the d'Amelio dynasty. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Jan 21, 2021

    32m
22. 9

    9. Wikipedia: huge, if true

    Ed and Lazlo dive into the world's free encyclopedia, reviewing the web's single source of truth in a post-truth era. Border collies, Russell Crowe, and a very gifted carpenter feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

    Jan 14, 2021

    28m
23. 8

    8. Twitter: hashtags and handles

    Ed and Lazlo kick off 2021 with a trip to the Twittersphere, uncovering some of the funniest tweets in town. James Blunt, Queen Elizabeth and the Dark Lord feature. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Jan 6, 2021

    32m
24. 7

    7. Snapchat: filters and FOMO

    Ed and Lazlo don their bunny ears and re-ignite their Snap streaks on the app that pioneered disappearing content; covering pizzas, princes, Helena Bonham Carter, and Bane. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Dec 30, 2020

    35m
25. 6

    6. WhatsApp: Mark has left the chat

    In this Christmas edition, Ed and Lazlo discuss voice-notes, COVID memes, and the many faces of the group chat. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Dec 23, 2020

    32m
26. 5

    5. Reddit: the front page of the internet

    Ed and Lazlo determine the differences between sub-reddits, TILs and TIFUs on the world's most popular social news aggregator. Polish clams, reindeers, Sting and a baked potato await. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news:...

    Dec 8, 2020

    25m
27. 4

    4. LinkedIn: social networking in suits

    Ed and Lazlo do a deep-dive on LinkedIn, the world's social network for aspiring professionals. Connections, endorsements, and a very particular set of skills... Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Dec 1, 2020

    30m
28. 3

    3. Instagram: #blessed

    Ed and Lazlo take on Instagram - reflecting on the differences between Americans and Brits and getting to the bottom of how influencers, influence. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Nov 17, 2020

    32m
29. 2

    2. Quora the Explorer

    Ed and Lazlo sift through question platform Quora, stumbling upon nuns, bears, and extramarital affairs. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Nov 12, 2020

    30m
30. 1

    1. Facebook

    Ed and Lazlo delve into some of the stranger groups on the World's most popular social network. Follow along on Instagram for bonus content and the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/earth_calling_pod/?hl=en-gb

    Nov 12, 2020

    32m