ICYMI Plus
Episodes
No Phones? No Problem
Writer Stephanie Murray discusses her year-long experiment with a Light Phone, sharing how it improved her presence with her children but created significant social friction.
The “Sickfluencer” Witch Hunt
Kate Lindsay and social psychologist Devin Price discuss a Telegraph article claiming disability has become a trendy lifestyle for young women.
Bonus: Ed Sheeren's No Good Very Bad Week
This Icy Mi Plus bonus episode discusses the fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he gave a speech supporting Palestine.
Calm Down, There’s No “AI Apocalypse”
Host Kate Lindsay and guest Ed Zitron debunk recent AI apocalyptic headlines, arguing that the "rogue" Hugging Face incident was actually a human failure rather than evidence of superintelligence.
Forbidden Alphas & Cursed Billionaires: The Rise Of Microdramas
Host Kate Lindsay and guest Kelsey Weakman discuss the explosive rise of vertical microdramas, short-form soap operas that are outpacing major streaming services in mobile viewing time.
Who TF Are These Women?
Host Kate Lindsay and trend analyst Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick discuss the ongoing mystery of YouTuber Zoella’s eight-month disappearance, noting that…
Parenting Apps, Subreddits, & Group Chats—Oh My!
Host Kate Lindsay and guest Lizzie O'Leary explore the overwhelming digital landscape of modern parenting, from pregnancy subreddits to chaotic school WhatsApp groups.
Bonus: The #Oreogate Psyop
ICYMI investigates "OreoGate," a viral series of AI-generated songs by Ashley Jams that dramatizes a fake parent group chat saga.
Yes, Having a Boyfriend Is Embarrassing
The Hypocrisy of Plagiarism & AI Accusations
Kate Lindsay interviews investigative journalist Dreay about the tragic death of academic Jason Arday following online plagiarism accusations.
Will Social Media Ever Be Fun Again?
Kate Lindsay and social media strategist Carmen Vicente discuss the toxicity of online comment sections, focusing on "bean soup theory" where users derail conversations with self-centered responses.
It’s Time To Talk About Lindsay Clancy
Host Kate Lindsay interviews Leah Carroll, author of *Down City*, about the Lindsay Clancy trial and its viral online discourse.
Bonus: Chanty Beluga & RushTok Returns
Kate and Vic discuss Kate’s August trip to Paris and the viral "Chanty Beluga" meme, which she missed while offline.