Fortnight On The Internets

On today’s episode, we’ll be rating the viral videos “A Conversation with my 12 Year Old Self” and Cookie Monster’s take on “Call Me Maybe,” and we’ll discuss the rise of webseries — from independent, low-budget productions to shows that are nearly ready for prime time — well, in some cases. We have amazing music on this show from Japandroids, and an action-packed fortnight of stuff to discuss!

In this episode, we talk Fifty Shades of Grey with our guest Carrie (the genius behind As You Like Like It), critique an online campaign to "exile" the rapper Pitbull to a Walmart in Alaska, and of course, discuss the viral video of bus monitor Karen Klein being persecuted by evil tweens and the massive online fundraising campaign in her honor. With dancehall jams by Vybz Kartel from his absurdly great album Kingston Story.

(For links related to this episode, go to rumorsontheinternets.org/episode7) In this music-packed episode, Alison and Alpine draft their favorite Father’s Day songs, grade a Report Card packed with viral tunes, and surprise each other with startlingly good internet jams. Then on a totally unrelated note, we present a discussion of the downfall of the once-great photo sharing site Flickr. With the music of Alison’s favorite band, the Stockholm sister act First Aid Kit, and a lot of swearing by the hosts for some reason.

(For links, go to rumorsontheinternets.org/episode6) In this episode, Alison and Alpine discuss an inspiring new anthem for red-haired people, the startlingly effective food activism of a 9-year-old Scottish blogger, and a Youtube series that reviews frozen food. Plus, Jeni Sue joins us to talk about Social Reader, Socialcam and Spotify, and we enjoy the music of Young Hines. [Fortnight on the Internets is a biweekly podcast focusing on the glory, absurdity and madness of the digital realms.]

(For links, go to rumorsontheinternets.org/episode5) In this episode, Alpine and Alison discuss Jon Hamm’s dating advice to teen girls, the wonderful tweets of Samuel L. Jackson, and our collective love for the Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker — a social media master and passionate defender of civil rights. Plus, we reveal what Hole drummer Patty Schemel will do for $30. [Fortnight on the Internets is a biweekly podcast focusing on the glory, absurdity and madness of the digital realms.]

(For links, go to rumorsontheinternets.org/episode4) In this episode, Alpine and Alison investigate the power of Youtube to make everyone cry and find out about the worst hotel in the world. Plus, our special guest Jeni Sue joins us to discuss California's famous music festival turned Instagram fashion show, Coachella. With music from Sydney Wayser. Fortnight on the Internets is a biweekly podcast focusing upon the glory, absurdity and majesty of the digital realms.

(For links, go to rumorsontheinternets.org/episode3) In this episode, Alpine and Alison discuss the viral sensation Texts from Hillary; explain the Facebook $1B buy of Instagram in about ten minutes; and ask the eternal question, "Who Said It? James Joyce or Kool Keith?" Fortnight on the Internets is a biweekly podcast focusing upon the glory and absurdity of the digital realms.

Alpine and Alison discuss the sadness behind March Madness, the magic of Peter Pan's Home Page, the growing ambitions of Buzzfeed.com, and a video of the young Nine Inch Nails performing on Dance Party USA. [Fortnight on the Internets is a celebration of memes, viral videos, social media trends, and the glory and absurdity of the web.]

Alpine and Alison kick off the podcast with an extended discussion of the astonishing rise and fall of Jason "Kony 2012" Russell, the delights of the Midwestern Olive Garden review, the latest, greatest websites and webseries, and a look back at some past classics. [Fortnight on the Internets is a celebration of memes, viral videos, social media trends, and the glory and absurdity of the web.]