Fortnight on the Internets

Alpine and Alison enjoy the Rio Olympics with a podcast filled with heroes, villains and bittersweet moments. Discussion includes the demise of Gawker Media (0:30), the tailspin of Donald Trump's presidential campaign (4:00), the human emoji Laurie Hernandez (13:00), the Michael Phelps / Chad Le Clos feud (24:00), and the endlessly entertaining O'Donovan brothers, Irish rowing medalists (32:00).

Alpine and Alison return to talk Pokemon Go and reportcard the RNC and DNC.

Alpine and Alison draft Shelley Duvall hellos, mourn for Sad Affleck and discuss Alpine's love of the musical Hamilton.

Alison and Alpine dissect the presidential contenders' meme dankness and overall entertainment value. Highlights include Jeb Bush's pathetic "please clap" (5:00), Dr. Ben Carson's soporific charm (11:00), the most apt Lord of the Rings metaphor for Hillary vs. Bernie (21:00), Ted Cruz's teen ambitions to be in a titty movie (25:00), John Kasich, Fruit Ninja (31:00), Marco Rubio's meteoric downfall (35:00), Bernie Sanders' Dank Meme Stash (41:30), and the phenomenon that is Donald Drumpf (49:30).

In a podcast 2 months in the making, Alison and Alpine grade an extra-long report card. Highlights include Chris Christie held captive by Trump (8:30), albino alligators recording "Formation" covers (13:30), Damn, Daniel with the white Vans! (19:30), Golden Girls Gospel Remix (24:00), Alpine's takedown of OK Go (29:45), the nightmarish Trap Kazoo Kid (36:00), @FemScriptIntros (41:30); B.o.B vs Neil deGrasse Tyson (48:00), and the viral Patty LaBelle sweet potato pie review (54:00).

In a nearly two-hour show, Alison and Alpine recap another amazing year in Internet, and announce the newest members of the Hall of Internet Fame.

Adele, an Axl Rose puppet, and a very awkward behind the scenes look at Ted Cruz and his family.

Two videos go megavi after campus protests heat up, Hotline Bling Cat steals our hearts, and Alpine attempts to set a new world record for the number of times "catalyze" is said in a podcast.

A Twitter novella goes megavi, the world's greatest troll is celebrated, and we pick the best high school TV show of the last 30 years.

A bear eats an annoying lady's kayak, sorority sisters turn the tables on the baseball announcers who shamed them for snapping selfies, and a Youtubesman prank blows up his own kid.

On this episode: sea monsters, pizza rats, Muppets and Ryan Adams.

A viral video attacking fat people, a couple who self-righteously live the Victorian lifestyle, and the Next To Kim Davis twitter feed.

The Ashley Madison hack, a controversial sorority rush video, and two breakout political stars who "stump for Trump" on Youtube.

A viral pregnancy announcement, a blow for justice on the Target FB page, and a commemoration of the day the Dave Matthews Band pooped on Chicago.

RIP Cecil, Cara Delevigne vs. Good Day Sacramento, and Italians beseech Dave Grohl.

Alison returns as we talk Game of Thrones recaps, Hillary's campaign announcement, and the Humpty Dance.

Politics, piccolos, and Terence Howard's baby wipes fetish.

On this episode, we discuss the dress that messed with everyone's rods and cones, the epic Phoenix llama chase, and the best Bar Mitzvah video yet.

In a supershort show, we celebrate Jim Cantore's thundersnow freakout, Kim Jong Un's new look and a little kid who really knows the presidents.

On this episode, we celebrate the viral moments of the Super Bowl, praise Youtuber Alt Shift X, and attempt to explainerize the Silk Road trial.

On this episode, we celebrate Adult Swim's epic "Too Many Cooks" and the new hit podcast, Serial. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode63

On this episode, we yap about the viral highlights of the World Series, a spooky musical for Halloween, and Inbox by Gmail.

On this episode, we discuss the controversy that is raging in the gamer world, another batch of appalling old commercials, and Michelle Obama's turnip Vine. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode61

On this episode, we discuss the plight of a man cursed with endless orgasms; we unearth a lost Hall & Oates video from the early 70s; and we're joined by Brett Weiner, the director of the short film "Verbatim."

On this episode, we talk about all the new Apple stuff, explore the website Every Noise at Once and rock out to Springtime Carnivore. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode59

On this episode, we discuss the celebrity nude photo hacking scandal, celebrate the best 1960s soft drink ad imaginable, and toast an amazing 4-year-old restaurant critic. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode58

On this episode, we revisit three of our favorite guest appearances: Randall of "Honey Badger" fame, Maria Blasucci and her encounter with Shia LaBoeuf, and musical genius Matt Farley.

On this episode, we're joined by Tiffany Beveridge, author of "How to Quinoa"; we discuss the Ice Bucket Challenge and the Apparently Boy; and we enjoy the music of Mike Krol. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode57

On this episode, we're joined by Zena Barakat of the New York Times' Modern Love video series; we celebrate the Youtube works of LA's Hottest Bartender; and we hail the triumph of Weird Al. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode56

On this episode, we discuss the epic fail of the Tumblr convention DashCon; we praise the wonderful webseries High Maintenance; and we talk in the 1950s documentary voiceover voice a lot. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode55

On this episode, we're joined by the co-creators of the webseries Millennial Parents; we celebrate a compilation of terrible demo tapes; and we discuss Facebook's dastardly social experiments. Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode54

On this episode, we applaud as Levar Burton weeps; the infectious jams of Twenty Trucks permanently lodge in our brains; and Erin Matson joins us to shed light on online misogyny and #YesAllWomen. With music from Future Monarchs! Links: rumorsontheinternets.org/episode53

On this episode, we analyze the Carter-Knowles elevator brawl video like it's the Zapruder film. We delight in the discovery of a 1990 Oprah show featuring the TMNT. And we draft our favorite 90s alt-rock vocal hooks. With music from PARADISE. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode52

On this episode, we explain the controversial app phenomenon that is Yik Yak, unearth a forgotten, but weirdly ahead of its time internet TV show pilot, and enjoy the music of Skinny Bones. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode51

On this episode, we're joined by YouTube star and friend of the podcast MaxNoSleeves to talk about a the life of a Youtubesman. Plus a report card full of human stupidity and a tribute of sports comedy genius Jon Bois. With music by You Won't. http://rumorsontheinternets.org/episode50

On this episode, we gamely field all manner of bizarre and wonderful questions from our Likers. Plus, a gangsta-themed report card and great music from Upset. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode49

On this episode, we break down the top viral items from the Academy Awards, we interview the most popular woman in NYC according to OKCupid, and we enjoy the music of Tweens. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode48

On this episode, we welcome the brilliant Maria Blasucci to tell us what it’s like to come face to face with a surly Shia LaBeouf; Jeni Sue joins us to unpack the Sochi Olympic Games; and we enjoy the music of Mother Falcon. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode47

On this episode, we're joined by two amazing interviewees: Matt Farley, the most prolific man on Spotify and iTunes, and Erin Chack, a rising star at Buzzfeed.

On this episode, we praise our Report Card items like never before; we run down the controversy that Grantland unleashed by publishing a transgender-unfriendly longform piece; and we enjoy the music of Speedy Ortiz. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode45

On this episode, only slightly tarnished by Alpine's poor-quality audio, we discuss the Selfie Olympics phenomenon, the hit tumblr Ladies Against Humanity, and run down our list of podcast recommendations.

Our Likers and listeners weighed in, and the results have been calculated! We count down the Top 20 finest items from the digital realms for 2013, and conclude by announcing the newest members of the Hall of Internet Fame. rumorsontheinternets.org

On this episode, we are joined by Erin Matson of breakout tumblr White Guys Doing It By Themselves, Ben Wyeth from the band Hockey, and a report card full of hoaxes, holiday wishes and Big Brother-like video game systems. 

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, Batkid saves San Francisco, a random dancing dude puts Bon Jovi back on the pop charts — four years in the future, and a Brooklyn rooftop breakup is livetweeted. With music from Tonight Sky, and lots of great contributions from our Likers!

On this episode, we evaluate and rate a massive batch of infographics about the United States of A; we hip you to a bad ass music podcast well worth checking out; and we recap and review the first annual Youtube Music Awards. With music from Dead Gaze. rumorsontheinternets.org/episode40

On this episode, we share scary Youtube and website recommendations, explore the quaint world of industrial musicals, and find out the real story of the Kanye/Kim engagement from an inside source. With a ghoulish report card that delves into "the DARK SIDE of self-esteem!" We've got music from the Bad Bad Hats and a guest appearance by Jeni Sue.

On this episode, we ask the eternal question: Ikea product or death metal band? We give a thumbs down to a girl who quit her job with a viral video and a thumbs up to a weird video sexy-face meme. We bring you a comedy group that’s clean enough for the Mormon church. And we giggle at a video of a little kid pooping. Plus great new tunes from Brothertiger and lots of great finds from our Likers! rumorsontheinternets.org/episode38