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Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella

Artist and internet culture writer.
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Latest Episodes:

Felix Biederman: Zohran in NYC | Doomscroll Dec 01, 2025

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My guest is Felix Biederman, a co-host of Chapo Trap House. We discuss Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in NYC.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-felix-143351191

After the 2024 presidential election, progressive media focused on the rightward swing of young men. However, in 2025, Zohran carried young men (ages 18 - 29) with an overwhelming +40 margin. These historic outcomes shatter many previous interpretations and force us to reframe certain narratives. Can the center of the US political establishment hold?

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Grimes: Pop Star Diplomacy and the Avant-Garde | Doomscroll Nov 17, 2025

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My guest is Grimes, an artist and musician. We discuss the profound impacts of social media and AI, her new album and the role of art during periods of political transformation.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-ii-142416965

In the 20th century, artists served as an avant-garde. Movements on both the left and right, such as the Bauhaus or Italian Futurism, offered radical new visions for a modernizing society. In the 21st century, we see a similar dynamic emerge through online folk art such as memes and other digital content. Later, we explore the complex references and symbolism throughout the Artificial Angels music video and official album artwork.

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Dr. Mike Israetel: Seed Oils, Testosterone and Capitalism | Doomscroll Nov 03, 2025

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My guest is Dr. Mike Israetel, a PhD in Sport Physiology and a co-founder of ‪Renaissance Periodization‬.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-mike-141391227

We discuss RFK, seed oils, endocrine disruptors, xenoestrogens and every other “based” twitter health meme in your news feed. We explore Dr. Mike's background growing up in the crumbling Soviet Union and his life-changing encounter with libertarian philosophy. Later, we investigate the so-called pipeline between far right politics and weight-lifting. Is there any truth to this narrative?

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Taylor Lorenz: Memes, Masks and Dark Money | Doomscroll Oct 20, 2025

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My guest is ‪TaylorLorenz‬, a journalist and content creator. She is the author of “Extremely Online”.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-ii-140578664

We discuss social media influencers, the Democratic party and dark money. How does today’s memetic landscape help to shape real world politics? Can we preserve freedom of speech in an increasingly authoritarian environment?

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Emily Jashinsky: New Right Materialism | Doomscroll Oct 06, 2025

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My guest is Emily Jashinsky, a political commentator and a co-host of Breaking Points.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-emily-140064803

We discuss the shifting factions of the America right; Fusionism, Populism, Monarchy, Trad, MAHA, Catholicism, Crypto-anarchy and more. Many viewers will be familiar with the infamous “Bernie to Trump” pipeline but less will be aware of the Trotskyite origins of certain canonized thinkers on the New Right.

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Kyle Kulinski: Capitalism & the Brosphere | Doomscroll Sep 22, 2025

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My guest is Kyle Kulinski, a YouTuber and political commentator. He is the host of the Kyle Kulinkski show.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-kyle-138785303

We discuss the success of the online right and ask what the left might learn from right-wing shitposters. We explore the breakdown of liberal norms and the shattering of the Overton window. American politics has become increasingly radical in the last eight years. We ask; what new formation of the DNC might follow? (Recorded: August 14, 2025.)

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Krystal Ball: Unabashed Left Populism | Doomscroll Sep 08, 2025

Show notes

My guest is Krystal Ball, a political commentator and a co-host of ‪Breaking Points.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-ball-137972230

We discuss the seismic shift of American politics and our hard breaks to the right and left. We explore Zohran Mamdani's historic win in NYC and the ways in which the internet become real life. How do online audiences correlate to real world political coalitions?

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Ana Kasparian: Independent and Unaligned | Doomscroll Aug 25, 2025

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My guest is Ana Kasparian, a host and executive producer of ‪The Young Turks.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-ana-136323054

We discuss her political journey from progressive to "independent and unaligned". Last year, Kasparian’s commentary took an editorial turn away from left echo-chambers and towards a generalized populism. We pay respect to the political genius and lasting influence of Michael Brooks.

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Yancey Strickler: Dark Forest Theory of the Internet | Doomscroll Aug 18, 2025

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My guest is Yancey Strickler, an author and former music critic. He is a co-founder of Metalabel as well as a co-founder and previously the CEO of Kickstarter.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-ii-134928955

We discuss the new shape of online culture. Dark Forest spaces are gated digital communities, often curated around a specific niche or field of expertise. They represents a retreat from open social media into private spaces, where users may have complex and context-rich conversations.

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

Tim Heidecker: Irony, Comedy and the Internet | Doomscroll Aug 04, 2025

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My guest is ‪Tim Heidecker, a comedian, musician and actor. He is a host of Office Hours. You can find him performing live music as 'Tim Heidecker and The Very Good Band'.

Part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/doomscroll-tim-134124408

His video work pioneered the style, affect, and genre of new media alt-comedy. We discuss how online irony became today's real world politics. We explore the shift from legacy TV to streaming platforms. How did our media ecosystem shape the politics and culture of today?

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

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