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PJ Vogt

We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. ***Named one of the best podcasts by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    America vs. China

    People review everything, but they almost never review what it’s like to live in another country. Until now.  We interview a writer who’s lived in China, covered China, and has had to choose between life here and there. What are the big misconceptions Americans have about China? How could America learn to build trains and bridges as fast as China does? And how should the two countries actually be copying each other?  Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future by Dan Wang Support Search Engine! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. 24 OCT · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Stumpers: We answer your unanswerable questions

    Against our better judgement, we agreed to answer your unanswerable questions. PJ and friend of the show Kelefa Sanneh take on all manner of impossible to answer queries. Questions about grave robbing, what people named Karen can do about the insult Karen, life in the base 12 world, and more.

    43 min

  3. 17 OCT

    The Rage in the Cage

    Can you tickle your way to victory in an MMA fight? An investigation into a sports scandal with journalist Pablo Torre. See videos mentioned in this episode. Check out Pablo Torre Finds Out on Youtube or Spotify. Support Search Engine! Comment on this episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  4. 10 OCT

    Cocomelon For Adults

    Last week, OpenAI released an app that quickly shot to the #1 spot in Apple's App Store. Sora is like TikTok, except all the videos are AI generated. Is this ... what we're doing now? What's the business case for a fake AI video platform?  Check out Casey Newton's newsletter (Platformer) and podcast (Hard Fork) Support Search Engine! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  5. 3 OCT

    Talk Easy x Search Engine

    This week, we’re sharing something we loved. An interview with Fresh Air’s Terry Gross about a life made out of conversation. Check out Talk Easy Check out Fresh Air To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 41m

  6. 26 SEPT

    Is my favorite new TV show this year a ripoff?

    The makers of the medical drama The Pitt have been sued. The allegation: that the show is an unauthorized copy of ER.  This week, investigative reporter Nicholas Kulish walks us through the ensuing drama, reads us the possibly damning private emails, and finally helps us decide where inspiration ends and theft begins.  Is ‘The Pitt’ Really an ‘ER’ Spinoff? - Nicholas Kulish Sign up to be a premium subscriber at searchengine.show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  7. 24 SEPT · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    PJ and Sruthi have lunch

    Discussed: hopes and fears about the future, Search Engine’s automotive business, whether podcasts should have video or if that’s sinful, and many more topics under the sun.

    43 min

  8. 19 SEPT

    The Obituary

    Not long after Alex’s wife Whitney dies, he looks at her obituary and discovers something strange. A sect of people online has hijacked her story and turned it into a disturbing conspiracy theory. Check out the place Whitney worked, Project: Onward, a non-profit studio for artists with disabilities. (They have very cool & reasonably priced art for sale). Support Search Engine! Comment on this episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min
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We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. ***Named one of the best podcasts by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***

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  • Creator
    PJ Vogt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PJ Vogt
  • Show Website
    Search Engine
  • Provider
    Weekly Podcast LLC

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