How the Internet Lost Its Taste

About this episode

Zach and guest host Fran Tirado discuss the decline of internet taste and the importance of supporting trans people during Pride.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach is joined by special guest host Fran Tirado, editor and co-host of the podcast, Like a Virgin. Together, they discuss how AI slop is slowly turning into “taste slop,” and how Pride can become more than just a moment to fight for trans people, but a way to materially support them and help them survive this moment. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.” ------------------------------------------------------ Fran’s Podcast, Like A Virgin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-virgin/id1592166548 Fran’s Fundraiser: DollInvasion.org

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones

Guest: Fran Tirado

Topics covered

• AI
• Pride
• trans rights
• internet culture
• taste

Keywords

• AI slop
• taste slop
• Pride
• trans support
• vibes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Like a Virgin, DollInvasion.org

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