by 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.
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March 31, 2025
<p>Alex and Kevin recount their tequila-fueled live show in Austin, complete with backstage chaos, crowd energy, and at least one emotional moment that may or may not have involved crying. They officially unveil the relaunch of Digg.com and introduce “Groundbreakers,” a community for early users to help shape the platform’s future. The episode also dives into tech topics like the upcoming GTA game, advancements in AI and local models, and the 23andMe data breach. Rounding things out, Alex goes deep on a startup reinventing helicopter flight with fly-by-wire tech, because of course he does.</p><p>00:00 Introduction – Alex and Kevin try explaining the show. Again.<br>01:19 Studio Location – Live(ish) from Digg Hollywood. Setup crew gets their flowers.<br>02:18 Austin & Live Shows – Alex survives Austin. Kevin did not.<br>11:08 Digg.com Reboot – The site lives. Again. Also: secret society vibes incoming.<br>18:09 Groundbreakers Details – Early access, badges, and archival good deeds. Cloaks not included.<br>19:40 Sponsor: DeleteMe – Your data’s out there. DeleteMe would like to go get it back.<br>21:57 Skyryse Cockpit – Helicopter flies itself. Alex ascends.<br>26:11 General Aviation Complexity – Planes: still confusing. Skyryse: less so.<br>37:06 AI Guesses Kevin – Kevin asks ChatGPT who he is. Regrets follow.<br>51:19 Sponsor: LMNT – Electrolytes with a no-sugar, lots-of-branding flavor.<br>51:38 GTA 6 Delays – No one wants to release near the boss level.<br>1:00:40 DeepSeek V3 & OpenAI Images – AI on Mac Studio makes weird art. Blame the prompt.<br>1:07:30 Localized AI & Billy Bass – Singing fish meets custom AI. Chaos sings back.<br>1:10:35 23andMe Data Breach – Your DNA’s been socialized. Might wanna export.<br>1:22:36 Limitless AI Wearable – A gadget that transcribes your entire life. Why not.<br>1:35:16 Wrap-up & Groundbreakers – Sponsors thanked. Groundbreakers plugged. Internet fades to black.</p><p>📢 Top Stories<br>DeleteMe's approach to removing personal information from data broker sites<br>https://www.deleteme.com/how-deleteme-com-searches-and-deletes-personal-information-from-the-internet-and-dark-web/</p><p>SXSW updates and Digg.com information<br>https://www.sxsw.com/news/ <br>https://digg.com/</p><p>"Who Am I" AI search capabilities<br>https://www.perplexity.ai/</p><p>LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix and its partnership with Team USA Olympic Weightlifting<br>https://drinklmnt.com/SQUEEZE</p><p>DeepSeek-V3 performance on Mac Studio<br>https://hyperight.com/deepseek-v3-0324-the-first-open-source-ai-to-beat-non-reasoning-models/</p><p>Impact of GTA6 release on other game publishers' release schedules<br>https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/03/26/as-the-gta-6-meteor-looms-publishers-are-fleeing-the-impact-zone/</p><p>Sale of DNA data by 23andMe during bankruptcy<br>https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/30805135934615-Questions-related-to-23andMe-s-Chapter-11-Filing</p><p>3D printed and factory-built homes addressing the housing crisis<br>https://www.enterprise-tocsin.com/housing-crisis-spurs-alternatives-building-homes-3d-printing-walls-made-hemp-0</p><p>GPT-4o System Card and OpenAI's stance on generating images of adult public figures<br>https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-system-card/</p><p><br>🎧 Listen and Follow<br>Catch more episodes and join the conversation on our official channels:<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast<br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bzwpvU<br>Instagram: /thediggnation</p>
March 10, 2025
<p>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.</p><p>📚 Time Code Markers<br>00:00:00 • Intro<br>00:02:30 • Diggnation's History and Live Streaming<br>00:07:58 • Surprise Guest: Jason Calacanis Arrives<br>00:13:44 • Remembering Tony Shea<br>00:16:15 • Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Tim Ferriss's Impact<br>00:18:12 • Future of Technology: Self-Driving Cars and AI<br>00:24:29 • Generational Differences and "FSD Club"<br>00:31:54 • Stevie Wonder Encounter Story<br>00:36:38 • Banter and the Tim Ferriss "Ass-less Chaps" Story<br>00:40:54 • Introduction of Special Guest: Tim Ferriss<br>00:52:56 • Tim Ferriss Announces "Coyote" Game<br>01:02:58 • Surprise Guest: Alexis Ohanian Joins<br>01:06:53 • Digg vs. Reddit: Past Rivalry and Present Friendship<br>01:12:39 • Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Online Communities and AI<br>01:17:27 • Reflecting on Community Building and Future Collaboration<br>01:23:17 • Final Remarks and Show End</p><p>📢 Top Stories</p><p>Diggnation Live at South by Southwest<br>Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht host a live Diggnation episode in Austin, Texas, sharing their journey and engaging with the audience.<br>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diggnation-friends-live-tickets-1108798438979</p><p>Kevin Rose Reflects on Diggnation's Legacy<br>Kevin and Alex discuss the impact of Diggnation, joking about creating a generation of alcoholics and the evolution of their careers.<br>https://www.kevinrose.com</p><p>Pacific Palisades Fire Impact on Kevin Rose<br>A serious note as Jason Calacanis acknowledges the impact of the LA fires on Kevin Rose's home, expressing relief for Kevin's safety.<br>https://protos.com/home-of-moonbirds-founder-kevin-rose-destroyed-by-la-wildfires/</p><p>Solid State Battery Road Test Begins<br>Mercedes starts road testing solid-state batteries, promising a 620-mile charge range.<br>https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-benz-begins-road-testing-of-solid-state-battery-ev/</p><p>The Future of Self-Driving Cars<br>Insights into the evolution of electric and self-driving vehicles, highlighting Tesla, Waymo, and the impact on the future of transportation.<br>https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/the-future-of-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-and-machine-learning</p><p>👥 People Mentioned</p><p>Kevin Rose<br>Co-founder of Digg and co-host of Diggnation.<br>https://digg.com</p><p>Alex Albrecht<br>Co-host of Diggnation and tech enthusiast.<br>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1395403/</p><p>Jason Calacanis<br>Entrepreneur and host of the "All In" podcast, guest appearance on Diggnation.<br>https://www.allinpodcast.co/</p><p>Tim Ferriss<br>Author of "Tools of Titans" and podcaster, a long-time friend of Kevin and Alex.<br>https://tim.blog/</p><p>Chris Sacca<br>Investor and entrepreneur, early investor in Twitter (now X).<br>https://twitter.com/sacca</p><p>Alexis Ohanian<br>Former Co-founder of Reddit.<br>https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian</p><p>🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights</p><p>IKEA <br>Furniture and home goods retailer. <br>https://www.ikea.com </p><p>Diggnation <br>digg.com</p><p>Digg<br>https://digg.com </p><p>Tesla <br>Electric vehicles, including Model X, Model S, and Roadster. <br>https://www.tesla.com </p><p>Mercedes <br>Automotive manufacturer. <br>https://www.mercedes-benz.com </p><p>Waymo <br>Self-driving technology/service. <br>https://waymo.com </p><p>NVIDIA <br>Graphics card manufacturer. <br>https://www.nvidia.com </p><p>Uber <br>Ride-sharing service. <br>https://www.uber.com </p><p>BYD <br>Chinese automotive manufacturer. <br>https://www.byd.com </p><p>DoorDash <br>Delivery service. <br>https://www.doordash.com </p><p>Amazon <br>E-commerce and cloud computing company. <br>https://www.amazon.com </p><p>Zoox <br>Self-driving technology company. <br>https://zoox.com </p><p>Lyft <br>Ride-sharing service. <br>https://www.lyft.com </p><p>Foursquare <br>Location-based social networking service. <br>https://foursquare.com </p><p>Gowalla <br>Former location-based social networking service. <br>https://gowalla.com </p><p>YouTube <br>Video-sharing platform. <br>https://www.youtube.com </p><p>Ozempic <br>Medication. <br>https://www.ozempic.com </p><p>Twitter / X <br>Social media platform. <br>https://twitter.com </p><p>Tim Ferriss Podcast <br>Podcast hosted by Tim Ferriss. <br>https://tim.blog/podcast </p><p>Reddit <br>Social media platform. <br>https://www.reddit.com </p><p>Walmart <br>Retail corporation. <br>https://www.walmart.com </p><p>Target <br>Retail corporation. <br>https://www.target.com </p><p>Exploding Kittens <br>Card game publisher. <br>https://www.explodingkittens.com </p><p>WhatsApp <br>Messaging app. <br>https://www.whatsapp.com </p><p>Komo Siqueila <br>Tequila brand, likely a humorous mispronunciation or reference to Chris Sacca's tequila. <br>https://komos.com/ </p><p>Ford <br>Automotive manufacturer, mentioned humorously. <br>https://www.ford.com </p><p>Photoshop <br>Image editing software. <br>https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html </p><p>Figma <br>Interface design software. <br>https://www.figma.com </p><p>Athletic Brewing Company <br>Non-alcoholic craft beer. <br>https://athleticbrewing.com </p><p>NVIDIA GeForce RTX Series <br>Graphics processing units. <br>https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-40-series/</p><p>🎥 Movies and Shows Mentioned</p><p>Wayne's World <br>Comedy film inspired by the SNL sketch. <br>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105793/ </p><p>Jackass <br>Media franchise known for its stunt-based films. <br>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322802/ </p><p>Candyman <br>Horror film about an urban legend. <br>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103919/</p><p>🎧 Listen and Follow</p><p>Catch more episodes and join the conversation on our official channels:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diggnation-rebooted/id1766027468<br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bzwpvUwHNLiGqlcTCBKJZ?si=cb939f7b59f740d1<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediggnation/</p>
February 17, 2025
<p>Kevin and Alex take on everything from the future of teleportation, GLP-1 blindness, and using AI to help diffuse a bomb. Big stories today after Kevin's trip to Japan, including discussions about robotic exoskeletons, gaming rig building, and MIT's robotic insects. It's a fun-filled episode packed with insights and laughs. Plus, exciting news on Diggnation Live in Austin, which is nearly sold out!</p><p>📚 Time Code Markers<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=0s">0:00:00</a> Introduction<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=280s">0:04:40</a> Travel and Personal Health: Tokyo trip, Kevin's health.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=390s">0:06:30</a> Japanese Culture and Lifestyle: Denim, coffee, apartments.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=747s">0:12:27</a> Home Improvement and Design: Kitchen reno.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=930s">0:15:30</a> Diggnation Live tease, sponsor intros, Element ad.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=1202s">0:20:02</a> Technological Innovations: Exoskeletons in China.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=1434s">0:23:54</a> Gaming and Technology: Gaming rig build, AMD vs. Intel, Switch 2.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=2204s">0:36:44</a> Privacy and Data Security: Delete Me promotion.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=2516s">0:41:56</a> Sustainability and Future Tech: Carbon capture, teleportation.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=3302s">0:55:02</a> Health and Medical Procedures: Colonoscopy, death thought experiment.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=3543s">0:59:03</a> Drones and Surveillance: MIT insect drones, privacy.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=3867s">1:04:27</a> Starbucks and Public Spaces: Customer strategy, public bathrooms.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=4383s">1:13:03</a> Controversy and Social Commentary: Kanye, Shopify.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=4974s">1:22:54</a> Health and Wellness Trends: GLP-1s, obesity, Japanese lifestyle.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aZsmlKZ8z4&list=PLpcuB82e3xcGd76siqlZhklIRvsYeNzX5&index=1&t=5748s">1:35:48</a> Show Wrap-up and Announcements: Valentine's outro, live show teases.</p><p>💎 Episode Sponsors</p><p>Delete Me<br>Take control of your data and keep your private life private with Delete Me. 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