Ill Conceived Peter Thiel: The B-Side (PREVIEW)
Jan 30, 2026
They wrestle with mistakes and on-air corrections about menstrual apps and public figures. They debate the ethics of platforming ex-influencers and how social media rewards solipsistic conservative personalities. They examine coordinated promotion tactics in right-wing media and revisit controversies from tech elites' college years.
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Hosts' Public Correction Moment
- Josh and June confess a major error about the '28' app being named after the 28-day menstrual cycle.
- They express embarrassment and gratitude to listeners who corrected them.
Purpose Of The B-Side Episodes
- The B-side episodes expand on main topics and build parasocial connections with listeners.
- Josh and June use these bonus episodes to read mail, add context, and talk about personal life.
Interview Constraints With Ashley St. Clair
- Josh recounts interviewing Ashley St. Clair and feeling nervous about keeping the conversation serious and probing.
- They avoided legal topics like Elon Musk's private matters to protect sources and children.
