Diggnation (Rebooted)

Kevin Rose

Diggnation is back! After a 15-year break, the guys are returning with all new episodes. Diggnation covers the top stories from around the internet. Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht give you their unique, sometimes awkward, and always hilarious take on the edges of the internet. Just a couple of geeks sitting on a couch.

  1. Diggnation Live in Austin Texas: Old Rivals, New Vision

    10/03/2025

    Diggnation Live in Austin Texas: Old Rivals, New Vision

    Celebrating the relaunch of digg.com with a vibrant live show in Austin, Texas, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht welcomed a lineup of influential guests in a pivotal episode. The gathering brought together figures like tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis [0:07:58], venture capitalist Chris Sacca [0:23:13], author and podcaster Tim Ferriss [0:40:54], and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian [1:02:58] to reflect on the digital landscape and the resurgence of Digg. This special event underscored the return of a significant platform in the evolution of online communities. The conversations throughout the show highlighted the legacy of Digg and the future aspirations for the relaunched platform, emphasizing its continued relevance in the current digital era. 📚 Time Code Markers00:00:00 • Intro00:02:30 • Diggnation's History and Live Streaming00:07:58 • Surprise Guest: Jason Calacanis Arrives00:13:44 • Remembering Tony Shea00:16:15 • Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Tim Ferriss's Impact00:18:12 • Future of Technology: Self-Driving Cars and AI00:24:29 • Generational Differences and "FSD Club"00:31:54 • Stevie Wonder Encounter Story00:36:38 • Banter and the Tim Ferriss "Ass-less Chaps" Story00:40:54 • Introduction of Special Guest: Tim Ferriss00:52:56 • Tim Ferriss Announces "Coyote" Game01:02:58 • Surprise Guest: Alexis Ohanian Joins01:06:53 • Digg vs. Reddit: Past Rivalry and Present Friendship01:12:39 • Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Online Communities and AI01:17:27 • Reflecting on Community Building and Future Collaboration01:23:17 • Final Remarks and Show End 📢 Top Stories Diggnation Live at South by SouthwestKevin Rose and Alex Albrecht host a live Diggnation episode in Austin, Texas, sharing their journey and engaging with the audience.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diggnation-friends-live-tickets-1108798438979 Kevin Rose Reflects on Diggnation's LegacyKevin and Alex discuss the impact of Diggnation, joking about creating a generation of alcoholics and the evolution of their careers.https://www.kevinrose.com Pacific Palisades Fire Impact on Kevin RoseA serious note as Jason Calacanis acknowledges the impact of the LA fires on Kevin Rose's home, expressing relief for Kevin's safety.https://protos.com/home-of-moonbirds-founder-kevin-rose-destroyed-by-la-wildfires/ Solid State Battery Road Test BeginsMercedes starts road testing solid-state batteries, promising a 620-mile charge range.https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-benz-begins-road-testing-of-solid-state-battery-ev/ The Future of Self-Driving CarsInsights into the evolution of electric and self-driving vehicles, highlighting Tesla, Waymo, and the impact on the future of transportation.https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/the-future-of-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-and-machine-learning 👥 People Mentioned Kevin RoseCo-founder of Digg and co-host of Diggnation.https://digg.com Alex AlbrechtCo-host of Diggnation and tech enthusiast.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1395403/ Jason CalacanisEntrepreneur and host of the "All In" podcast, guest appearance on Diggnation.https://www.allinpodcast.co/ Tim FerrissAuthor of "Tools of Titans" and podcaster, a long-time friend of Kevin and Alex.https://tim.blog/ Chris SaccaInvestor and entrepreneur, early investor in Twitter (now X).https://twitter.com/sacca Alexis OhanianFormer Co-founder of Reddit.https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian 🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights IKEA  Furniture and home goods retailer.  https://www.ikea.com   Diggnation  digg.com Digghttps://digg.com   Tesla  Electric vehicles, including Model X, Model S, and Roadster.  https://www.tesla.com   Mercedes  Automotive manufacturer.  https://www.mercedes-benz.com   Waymo  Self-driving technology/service.  https://waymo.com   NVIDIA  Graphics card manufacturer.  https://www.nvidia.com   Uber  Ride-sharing service.  https://www.uber.com   BYD  Chinese automotive manufacturer.  https://www.byd.com   DoorDash  Delivery service.  https://www.doordash.com   Amazon  E-commerce and cloud computing company.  https://www.amazon.com   Zoox  Self-driving technology company.  https://zoox.com   Lyft  Ride-sharing service.  https://www.lyft.com   Foursquare  Location-based social networking service.  https://foursquare.com   Gowalla  Former location-based social networking service.  https://gowalla.com   YouTube  Video-sharing platform.  https://www.youtube.com   Ozempic  Medication.  https://www.ozempic.com   Twitter / X  Social media platform.  https://twitter.com   Tim Ferriss Podcast  Podcast hosted by Tim Ferriss.  https://tim.blog/podcast   Reddit  Social media platform.  https://www.reddit.com   Walmart  Retail corporation.  https://www.walmart.com   Target  Retail corporation.  https://www.target.com   Exploding Kittens  Card game publisher.  https://www.explodingkittens.com   WhatsApp  Messaging app.  https://www.whatsapp.com   Komo Siqueila  Tequila brand, likely a humorous mispronunciation or reference to Chris Sacca's tequila.  https://komos.com/  Ford  Automotive manufacturer, mentioned humorously.  https://www.ford.com   Photoshop  Image editing software.  https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html   Figma  Interface design software.  https://www.figma.com   Athletic Brewing Company  Non-alcoholic craft beer.  https://athleticbrewing.com   NVIDIA GeForce RTX Series  Graphics processing units.  https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-40-series/ 🎥 Movies and Shows Mentioned Wayne's World  Comedy film inspired by the SNL sketch.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105793/   Jackass  Media franchise known for its stunt-based films.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322802/   Candyman  Horror film about an urban legend.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103919/ 🎧 Listen and Follow Catch more episodes and join the conversation on our official channels: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diggnation-rebooted/id1766027468Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bzwpvUwHNLiGqlcTCBKJZ?si=cb939f7b59f740d1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediggnation/

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Diggnation is back! After a 15-year break, the guys are returning with all new episodes. Diggnation covers the top stories from around the internet. Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht give you their unique, sometimes awkward, and always hilarious take on the edges of the internet. Just a couple of geeks sitting on a couch.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Rose
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Kevin Rose
  • Show Website
    Diggnation (Rebooted)

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