Diggnation (Rebooted)
Diggnation is back after a 15-year break with all new episodes. The podcast covers the top stories from around the internet, with Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht giving their unique, sometimes awkward, and always hilarious take on the edges of the internet. It's just a couple of geeks sitting on a couch.
Episodes
He Dressed as a Bear to Scam a $400K Rolls-Royce
Basic Intelligence: https://basic.inKevin Rose left venture capital to start an incubator. Plus: robots outrunning people, Apple's AI miss, and the greatest insurance scam involving a bear suit.Kevin and Alex hadn't seen each other in over a month and had a lot to catch up on. Kevin walked through why he stepped away from TruVentures after nine years to go back to building full time - and
Hard Truths: Layoffs, Bots, and What's Next for Digg
Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht sit down for a heavy one. Digg's beta has been shut down, and the team had to make painful layoffs. Kevin breaks down the two forces that hit at the same time: usage that never reached the right product-market fit, and a relentless wave of AI-powered SEO spam attacks that exploited Digg's legacy Google authority and eroded platform trust faster than a small te
Kung Fu Robots Are Here and We Should Be Worried | AI Jobs, OpenClaw, and a $16M Pokemon Card
In this week's episode, Kevin and Alex reunite after Alex's whirlwind trip to the UK, where he survived Manchester, explored Edinburgh's frigid beauty, and spectacularly broke his Dry January streak at a house party on January 31st. The conversation quickly turns to Kevin's upcoming birthday and his ambitious "year of health" plan to get absolutely shredded by his next tortoise-year miles
OnlyFans on Digg, Foldable iPhones in 2026, and Why the Metaverse Is Officially Over
https://digg.com is live! Public beta is open for community creation!January’s almost over, which means it’s either too late or just early enough to still say “Happy New Year.” In this episode, Kevin and Alex wade through that awkward seasonal purgatory, debate etiquette, and naturally land on Alex’s go-to insult: “Eat the bag.”Kevin checks in on Dry January and confirms that sleep is, in
LEGO Got Smarter, Planes Land Themselves, and Hooters Is Rebranding Again
Diggnation is back for 2026. In this New Year’s episode, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht dive into Dry (ish) January, accidental woodworking injuries, and why Kevin's Peloton crush might be more motivating than your therapist. On the tech side, Kevin drops a quiet-but-clear hint for Digg beta users to keep an eye out. The guys talk about Samsung’s decision to ship Google’s Gemini AI to 800 m
Diggnation Holiday Highlights | AI, Mike Tyson, Retro Cars & More
This holiday episode is a greatest hits tour of Diggnation Rebooted with Kevin and Alex in peak end of year form. Scotch gift exchanges and fighting Mike Tyson for $500,000 is a reasonable life choice. There are pronunciation corrections, especially Hyundai, plus plenty of love for retro futuristic concept cars.AI takes center stage as the duo talks creativity and productivity with tools
Netflix Wants HBO, Founders Want Manners, and AI Wants Your Face
Alex and Kevin break in the new Digg warehouse studio with brandy cocktails, French pastry flexes, and a surprisingly serious challenge—can Alex stay sober for all of 2025?They cover Netflix’s rumored $84B move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (yes, including HBO and DC Comics), AI tools that drop your face into fake movie scenes, and the rise of “etiquette camps” for startup founders. Also:
Live-Action Zelda, and the Spank Bank Declines Charges
This week on Diggnation, Kevin ends his seven-month break from alcohol with a glass of wine and some podcast-inspired reflection on why being too rigid about anything might be its own kind of burden, While Alex sips wine and regrets live theater. Kevin reveals he has aphantasia, aka the inability to conjure mental images, which he says disqualifies him from certain forms of _ahem_ nostalg
AI Browsers, Boozy Breakthroughs, and Batmobile Dreams | E22 | Diggnation
In this episode, we go full spectrum, from the rise of AI-powered web browsers like ChatGPT’s Atlas and OpenAI’s latest updates, to what it’s actually like hitting six months sober and realizing Jack Daniels might still text back.We celebrate some new EV purchases (yes, there’s a BMW iX involved), talk about Rivian’s new electric bike, and break down one of the boldest art heists in moder
Sora 2 Breaks Reality, Neurotech Zaps Your Brain, Instagram Still Confused | E21 | Diggnation
RSVP for Chicago Digg Meetup! https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/digg-human-captcha-chicago-irl-meetup-sc1In this week’s Diggnation:Kevin and Alex drink a mysterious brain fuel that tastes like chemical warfare, get roasted by OpenAI’s video model (bald caps included), and pitch a LAN party for aging nerds. They also question if computer science degrees still matter, fantasize about neur
Apple AirPods Pro 3: Translation, Heartbeats, and Weird Science | E20 | Diggnation
Broadcasting from Kevin’s new ADU bunker (goodbye Neuehouse, we barely knew you), Kevin and Alex are back with 80-ish minutes of tech, pranks, and philosophical spirals. From Apple’s latest brain-implants-that-go-in-your-ears to a Samsung fridge trying to sell you stuff while chilling your oat milk, it’s a full spectrum ride through what the internet's doing to us—sometimes with our permi
Burritos from the Sky and Other Signs of Progress | E19 | Diggnation
Diggnation Episode 19 is part tech dispatch, part suburban diary. Kevin and Alex open with updates on sobriety, lawn mowing, and a Linux laptop built from scratch. Then it's into smart home experiments, including security cameras that yell at people a little too enthusiastically.Digg news includes app store approvals, invite rollouts, a bot-thwarting system called the Human Captcha Projec
Can You Beat a Boa, Understand Time, and Survive Digg IRL? | E18 | Diggnation
This week on Diggnation: Kevin discovers a squatter secretly living in a staged LA home during a house tour, Alex tries to explain time dilation without having a full existential meltdown, and the team breaks down what actually happened at Digg’s first real-world community meetup. We’re talking mind blanking, deep meditation states that register as sleep, and why your brain sometimes just
Naked Bowling, Grok’s Delusions, and the Great American Party Deficit | E017 | Diggnation
Kevin’s 82 days sober. Alex has a new audio toy. And Grok AI thinks “Hitler” is still trending (yikes). This week on Diggnation, we unpack Bitcoin conspiracies, Commodore nostalgia, and why Americans have forgotten how to party. Also: Nanoblocks, nude bowling, and a startup so weird Google only bought the humans. It’s retro futurism, digital privacy, and a kitchen remodel.Merch store is o
A First Look at Digg iOS | E016 | Diggnation
In this episode, the Digg CEO drops by to give a private demo of the iOS app that may or may not change your scrolling habits forever. We also dive into reports that Apple’s been sniffing around Perplexity in a possible bid to stay in the AI race it forgot to enter. Kevin opens up about launching his new podcast *Less Than One*, sobriety milestones, and post-fire clarity. Alex reveals the
Flow by Google, Alex Voices a Predator, and 41 Days Sober | E015 | Diggnation
Kevin’s 41 days sober and glowing, Alex voices a Viking, and AI is still deeply weird. This week, Kevin tries Google's "Flow" video tool, which turns your prompt into something between an ad and a fever dream. Alex talks loop group voice work on Predator: Killer of Killers, and Kevin explains why Eleven Labs’ new AI is scarily good at conversations. Also: red-tinted contact lenses that mi
Quitting Booze, Quitting Alexa, and AI Tries to Replace Us All | E014 | Diggnation
Kevin’s 15 days into sobriety, Alex is resin-printing door parts, and the Digg mobile app is quietly becoming a real thing.This week, AI is either your creative assistant or the reason you need a new career—depending on how you feel about Marvel using bots for its opening credits.Jayci Hayes joins with tales of heli-repelling wildfires, building GameCrib, working with Twitch in its early
Tiki Bar TV, Appendixes, and Rideable Robot Horses | E13 | Diggnation
We’re not saying nostalgia hits harder with a cocktail in hand. But it helps. Dr. Tiki and Lala from Tiki Bar TV join Alex and Kevin for a tropical-tinged episode full of old internet tales, new tech obsessions, and the slow unraveling of Alex's appendix-related trauma.They sip Mascot wine, wrestle with home automation setups, and revisit the chaotic brilliance of the early web. Plus: rob
GTA 6, Helicopter Joysticks, AI Psychics, and Live Show Regret | EP 12 | Diggnation
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 GT
Diggnation Live in Austin Texas: Old Rivals, New Vision
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
Under the Wire with AI, Exoskeletons, and Gaming PC builds | EP 10 | Diggnation
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
AI Sex Bots Are Here, Fires Reboot Kevin's Life, Wild NVIDIA Updates | E009 | Diggnation
We’re tackling a mix of tech, personal stories, and some truly bizarre headlines this week! Kevin shares his "Dry January" journey, fueled by Athletic Brewing’s non-alcoholic beers, and recounts the devastating LA fires that destroyed his home, forcing him to rethink what really matters. On the tech front, we dive into the wild world of AI sex bots, the relaxing potential of "Face F#$%er"
AI Breakthroughs, Star Wars News, and Alex’s OnlyFans?! | EP 008 | Diggnation
🎄 The holiday vibes are here, with cutting-edge tech, and pop culture galore! We chat about everything from New Year’s resolutions to groundbreaking AI advancements, plus some wild stories like Jeremy Allen White joining The Mandalorian as Rotta the Hutt and Hyundai teaming up with Amazon to sell cars online. Kevin reveals some exciting live show details, Alex jokes about OnlyFans (or is
Miller High Life Cologne + SXSW Live Reunion Show Announced | EP 007 | Diggnation
Welcome back to Diggnation! We’re hanging out at Alex’s place, catching up on Thanksgiving, holiday plans, and some wild stories from the world of tech, entertainment, and nostalgia. Kevin breaks down his epic sous-vide-and-smoked turkey leg recipe, and we share the big announcement—Diggnation Live is coming to SXSW this March! Get ready for an unforgettable reunion.This episode dives int
Bitcoin Hits ATH, Tron 3 Leaks, & Mike Tyson vs AI| EP 006 | Diggnation
Welcome back to Diggnation Reboot Episode 6! This week, Alex and Kevin talk about Bitcoin breaking $90k and MicroStrategy’s stock hitting an all-time high. Is holding onto Bitcoin still the move, or are you better off cashing out? Meanwhile, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul finally went head-to-head last week, and Tyson’s punch power is straight-up unreal (think: 13 kicks to the nuts-level impact
Scoring a $400 Refund Thanks to AI | Diggnation
In this episode, we’re diving into mind-blowing AI breakthroughs, a tech hack that scored Kevin a $400 refund, and Tesla’s latest RoboTaxi reveal. We’ll also discuss the Dodgers’ Ohtani memorabilia auction and Alex’s first experience using Claude 3.5. Get ready for laughs, surprising insights, and some practical tips you didn’t know you needed. Join us for another jam-packed episode of Di
Diddy, Flying Taxis, and a $350 Bottle of Beer - Diggnation
This week, we’re kicking back with some beer talk and reminiscing (hello, Edward Forty Hands!). Kevin's got some great stories from his recent AI summit trips in London and Berlin, and we’re diving into everything from Waymo’s self-driving cars to Tesla’s latest micro-taxi prototype. We’ll also chat about the new iPhones, some fancy beers we’ve been trying, how AI is changing content crea
Bank Fraud, Animated Crushes, Deepfaked Memories, and Hippy Glenn - 003
In this episode of Diggnation, Glenn joins us for an unexpected and hilarious reunion. 🍻 We kick things off by opening a bottle of Pliny the Elder and dive into some of the internet’s wildest stories. We reminisce about childhood crushes on animated characters and tackle a modern relationship dilemma involving circumcision.On the tech side, we geek out over Hyundai’s electric cars, especi
Alex's elevator sexy time - #002
Join us as we bring back Diggnation with a mix of our classic humor and deep dives into game-changing advancements. We're exploring how AI is transforming gaming and healthcare, diving into the controversies around insurance companies using drones, and sharing some hilarious personal stories. From unexpected insurance cancellations to awkward public encounters, this episode is packed with
Diggnation v2.0 - We're back! #001 (2024)
Alex Albrecht joins Kevin Rose for a reunion-style episode of Diggnation, and it’s like they never left. Kevin and Alex kick things off by discussing everything from past moments on Diggnation to current events like WWDC announcements, and the evolution of Tesla and Boeing, the latest from Apple. Guest Bio and Links:Alex Albrecht is known for his significant contributions to technology a
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