Wait a Second...

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Your backchannel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that breaks the group chat, with Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and a rotating cast of people ready to go down the rabbit hole with us.

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Ring Cameras, Nancy Guthrie, and the State of the Surveillance State, with Bill Simmons

It’s the inaugural episode of Wait a Second…, and we’re covering the one who’s always watching: Big Brother. Bill Simmons joins Jason and Tyler to talk about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Ring’s disastrous Super Bowl commercial, and the history of surveillance in pop culture, from 1984 to seemingly innocent viral apps that may be harvesting your biometrics. Jump down this rabbit hole with us, but make sure to put tape over your webcam.In this episode:00:00: Remember FaceApp? About that …04:25: Searching for Nancy Guthrie with doorbell footage.06:03: Ring’s disastrous Super Bowl ad.14:40: How do young people feel about surveillance?16:36: A mostly completely pop culture timeline of surveillance.30:05: Can you actually opt out of the surveillance state?43:30: AI and human nature.47:32: The LUSID Score54:17: The Doomscroll: Frog poison, Obama’s alien theories, and KD’s possible burner account.01:12:37: A half-baked Conspiracy Bill theory.Hosts: Jason Concecpion, Tyler ParkerGuest: Bill SimmonsProducers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, Justin SaylesArt direction: David ShoemakerMotion graphics and animations: Chris CalletonEngineering: Donald LoBiancoSet design: Hannah Leiken, Jonathan Ratliff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Introducing: 'Wait a Second...'

Welcome to Wait a Second..., your weekly back channel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that break the group chats. Each week, Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and rotating cast explore the grim rabbit holes and weird webs that connect our modern world. We're looking at mysterious drones, government coverups, the moral bankruptcy of the 1 percent, and a whole lot more. The news cycle moves fast. We're here to break it all down, frame by frame.Listen or watch on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on IG: @waitsecondpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waitasecondpodEmail us at waitasecondpod@proton.meHosts: Jason Concepcion, Tyler ParkerProducers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, Justin SaylesArt direction: David ShoemakerAnimation and motion graphics: Chris Calleton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Introducing: 'Wait a Second...'

Welcome to Wait a Second..., your weekly back channel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that break the group chats. Each week, Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and rotating cast explore the grim rabbit holes and weird webs that connect our modern world. We're looking at mysterious drones, government coverups, the moral bankruptcy of the 1 percent, and a whole lot more. The news cycle moves fast. We're here to break it all down, frame by frame.Listen or watch on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on IG: @waitsecondpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waitasecondpodEmail us at waitasecondpod@proton.meHosts: Jason Concepcion, Tyler ParkerProducers: Cory McConnell, Donnie Beacham, Justin SaylesArt direction: David ShoemakerAnimation and motion graphics: Chris Calleton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Very well done!

03.08.2020

milkmikkk

Thank you for this well narrated podcast! They bring in many aspects and speak with pleasant yet exciting voices. Great choice of topics, too!

Your backchannel for all the weird, WTF, and jaw-dropping news that breaks the group chat, with Jason Concepcion, Tyler Parker, and a rotating cast of people ready to go down the rabbit hole with us.