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Terminally Online

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Hosts Hannah and Tori bring you stories from the deep corners of the internet, discussing trends, memes, and niche drama.
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Episodes

Episode 44: Ma'am, This Is a Wendy’s

This week love is in the air! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have the internet in a frenzy, and then we do a deep dive on TikTok's Lisa Mia. What seems on the surface like (not so) innocent trauma-dumping through a Starbucks drive-through turns out to be... well, a lot more. And we do mean A LOT. Other topics of discussion include: customer service voices, everyone wants to be Joan Didion, low stakes Facebook group in-wars, and autistic memes.

Oct 05, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Episode 43: Feeling Pumpkin Spicy

This week a TikToker peddles quackery about healing eyesight through the power of thought, an influencer's meltdown during NYFW goes viral, and a racist streamer gets his comeuppance. Big week for annoying people!! Other topics of discussion include: ambient noise YouTube channels, it's a cult baby!!, the girl with the notebook, and unhinged grandpa fashion.

Sep 28, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Episode 42: I'm Not Like Other Girls, I'm Worse

This week Drew Barrymore, Bill Maher, and Jason Bateman continue the Celebrity Apology Tour, the Tabi Tinder Thief gets doxxed on TikTok, apparently men can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire, Unity Games is fleecing its users, and Elon Musk wants to charge everyone to use his hell site. Shenanigans all around! Other topics of discussion include: Good words, everyone's a renter, my aunt's son-in-law's friend's godchildren, hahaha...unless???, deadly-but-cute creature Facebook groups, and me-...

Sep 21, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Episode 41: Clout Demons

This week Olivia Rodrigo spills her GUTS, the internet hates Joe Jonas, Tucker Carlson claims Obama has dethroned Nancy Reagan as the throat GOAT, and Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis suck at internet apology videos. Let's get into it! Other topics of discussion include: How do you do fellow kids, ambient noise out of control, Fae Farm, realistic tv cops, and Japanese psyops through cute Pokemon games.

Sep 14, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Episode 40: Frankely, You Disgust Me

Gwyneth Paltrow is at it again! Then Hannah delves into the recent arrest of family vlogger Ruby Franke on child abuse charges. After that, Tori explains the gamer guy meltdowns over the existence of pronouns. It's a terrible week to have ears! Other topics of discussion include: Chess.com drama update, Primink is so back, and the adorable successor to Tater Tot the cat.

Sep 06, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Episode 39: Bottom of the Barrel

Hannah gives a quick update on the Taylor Swift TikTok impersonator's latest drama before we jump into Reddit stories: First, a charity donation gone wrong (but also kind of right??) and then some classic Bridezilla drama. Let's gooooo!! Other topics of discussion include: Christmas in September, deviant septums, Don McLean jokes, a rerun from Tori, and there's no crying in podcasting!

Aug 30, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Episode 38: 100% That B*tch

Special guest host Liz returns to join Hannah in talking about everything that happened this week: The Lil Tay death hoax, Rachel Zegler's girl bossifcation of Snow White, Lizzo disappointing a nation, and the viral TikTok Eurotrash dance song sensation. Other topics of discussion include: Homophobic math, Halloween costume ideas for 2023, celebrity nose jobs, airport dads, and Bama rush tok.

Aug 17, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Episode 37: Low Stakes, High Tea

Everyone's acting up this week! Hannah and Tori talk about Twitch streamer Kai Cenat accidentally starting a teen riot in NYC, the Alabama riverboat brawl that went viral, and then we're farming the TikTok maximalist interior designer feud for content, baby. Other topics of discussion include: Taking the L, Waffle House, morally ambiguous cat paintings, and WEEVIL TIME!!

Aug 10, 202353 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Episode 36: Parasocial Activity

On our one year anniversary, Hannah and Tori wax nostalgic about the origins of Terminally Online. Then we're diving into everything that happened this week: Mitch McConnell's on-camera health scare, aliens are real and nobody cares, a lot of famous people died (RIP), a popular gaming YouTube channel faces serious misconduct allegations, girl dinner, and the NPC trend. Then Tori talks about why having ChatGPT as your lawyer is a bad idea, and Hannah dives into the hockey romance BookTok drama th...

Aug 03, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Episode 35: Xtremely Close and Incredibly Barbie

WE'RE BACK from summer hiatus and there's so much to catch up on! First Hannah and Tori do a rapid-fire recap of the news we missed while on vacation, and then it's on to current events: Elon rebrands Twitter to X, Barbenheimer Fever has swept the nation, Ariana Grande and Spongebob cause a big scandal, and the Writer's Guild and SAG strike are rife for memeing. Other topics of discussion include: Nickisnotgreen is YouTube gold, and the OTHER double feature of the week - this one inspired by Jim...

Jul 27, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Episode 34: Toxic Gossip Train

Did Colleen Ballinger write the song of the summer?? Hannah and Tori dissect the now infamous ukulele YouTube apology, explain the unsettling Grimace shake TikTok trend, and talk about how the Smosh channel has returned to its original creators. Other topics of discussion include: Stream Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo on Spotify, seaside recuperation, toy xylophones, no such thing as bad publicity, viral hip hop duo Flyana Boss and Dungeons & Drag Queens. Protect Brennan Lee Mulligan at all costs...

Jul 04, 202358 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Episode 33: SS Dumpster Dive

Breaking news! Reddit goes on strike, and they're not the only one with downed subs... Some obscenely rich people get a more immersive Titanic experience than they bargained for. Also, streamer XQC signs a sketchy hundred million dollar deal with the platform Kick. Hannah and Tori are covering it all! Other topics of discussion include: Orca solidarity forever, TikTok jukebox musicals, and p*ssing on Margaret Thatcher's grave. Happy pride!

Jun 22, 20231 hrSeason 2Ep. 33

Episode 32: The Taylor Swift Episode (Hannah's Version)

Hannah finally makes good on her promise/threat: THE TAYLOR SWIFT EPISODE IS HERE! Special guest co-host (Other) Hannah is here to delve into the endless drama: Taylor Swift and Joe Alywn! Taylor Swift and Matty Healy! Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo! Taylor Swift and her very...ahem...devoted fanbase! We get into EVERYTHING in this super-sized episode. Buckle up, buttercup, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

Jun 14, 20231 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Episode 31: Read to Filth

To kick off, Tori gaslights Hannah about the apocalyptic air conditions in NYC before filling us in on the latest Andrew Tate mess. Then we're covering two literary dramas this week: Author Sarah Stusek feels the wrath of YA fandom after attacking a Goodreads reviewer on TikTok, and our favorite smol bean scammer Caroline Calloway somehow landed a Vanity Fair profile. Let's talk about it! Other topics of discussion include: Rainbow capitalism, tattoogate, Sofia Coppola messy vs. anime messy, acc...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Episode 30: The K Word

It's our 30th episode! This week Hannah is in her Eras Tour era, Tori enables a little catchup of the Taylor Swift drama, Jubilee has men rate their rizz, watch out for the Citibike Karen, and the annoying TikTok prankster faces legal repercussions. Lots of badly behaving people to talk about!! Other topics of discussion include: elastic shoelaces, heated gamer moments, Bob Saget as the catalyst for the decline of modern American society, self-care is over, Succession memes, and nummy Tumblr gar...

May 28, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Episode 29: Mommy Issues

This week we do a rapid-fire news breakdown: Elon Musk NAMES A WOMAN (CEO of Twitter), touching on the complicated legacy of Heather "Dooce" Armstrong, Vice goes bankrupt, and a debut author has the power of God and anime on her side. Then in honor of Mother's Day, we drama farm Reddit for some mom-related stories! Other topics of discussion include: 9/11 jokes, hyper fixations, Williamsburg loft parties, Johan the stable boy, and Bostonian Lovecraft.

May 18, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Episode 28: She’s Everything, He’s Just Ken

So much to cover this week! RIP Jerry Springer, damning Ring doorbell camera footage gets Steven Crowder in hot water, the unexpected star of the Met Gala red carpet, the incel king has fallen! Also, Hannah gives a deep dive into Ken Waks's true crime conspiracy theories. (TW: There are some mentions of suicide and S.A. in this episode.) Other topics of discussion include: Latchkey kid tv viewing, conservatism means no wife, the criminally stupid, Disney adults, lost Redditors, and insufferable ...

May 04, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Episode 27: Everything Happens So Much

It's a jam-packed episode with so much to cover: Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon got shit canned! Twitter Blue rolled out and caused all kinds of stupid entertainment! Hasan Piker got a puppy! Bed Bath & Beyond is closing! Some lady on TikTok is mad about a public park! Other topics of discussion include: PowerPoint parties, bedding decisions, secret messages through pizza, Low in Come, Stephen Colbert, and dwarf pussy.

Apr 27, 202358 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Episode 26: Welcome to Pity City

We've got an assortment of stories this week: checking in on our favorite scammer Caroline Calloway, Nintendo is coming for your streamers, TikTok cake drama, and the extremely out of touch Miller Knoll CEO "motivational speech." Get a real job, lady! Other topics of discussion include: "de-influencing," Correction Corner, I CAN FIX HIM, and Senator Feinstein's TikTok PR girl.

Apr 20, 20231 hrSeason 2Ep. 26

Episode 25: Love Is Dead

Hannah and Tori start off discussing the BREAKING NEWS of Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's breakup, and the internet's Totally Normal response! Then it's a slew of internet stories from the week: Snoop Dogg quits e-Sports, Hinge once again proves chivalry is dead, Bud Light goes woke, and Chris Tyson comes out as trans. Other topics of discussion include: Succession (no spoilers!!), Papa "N-Word" John's, cross-borough dating etiquette, hyperfixations, the video game Dredge, 9/11 jokes, and charcunte...

Apr 13, 202358 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Episode 24: Scandoval!

This week our very special guest Liz is here to explain the spicy drama from Vanderpump Rules. Settle in as she explains the tangled web of Toms, Sheena doing Sheena things, Raquel in her slut era, face punches, restraining orders, and poorly named restaurants! Other topics of discussion: Leonard Cohen's big week, nostalgia TikTok, the See You Next Tuesday Sobriety Support Group, Pedro Pascal, an obsession with Succession - oh yeah, and the Florida Man got indicted. Let's goooooo!...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Episode 23: Scammer Adjacent

By happenstance, we're covering some "scammer adjacent" stories: Hannah talks about the doula duper exposed on TikTok, Tori explains how celebrities may be in hot water for promoting crypto scams, and then it's time for Queen Goop (also known as Gwyneth Paltrow) to shine in her viral moment! Other topics of discussion include: Hasan Piker's puppy search, a good vibe podcast rec, studying abroad gone wrong, justice for Monica Lewinsky, and Vajitas and Piccolos.

Mar 26, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Episode 22: The Mario Effect

It's a grab bag episode and we've got tons to cover this week: The BBC tweeted out a study downplaying the mental health effects of the pandemic and boy, does Twitter have something to say about that! Billionaire MrBeast solicited free labor for candy shelf arrangement, Ludwig Ahgren crowdsourced locating his stolen car, The Streamer Awards after party had some drama, oh yeah, and the Oscars happened too. Also, Hannah and Tori spend way too much time workshopping their Jordan Peterson impression...

Mar 16, 202356 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Episode 21: Act Your Wage

This week we've decided to stop our quiet quitting long enough to bring you a themed episode centering on online work drama stories! First up Hannah tells the story she shared on AskAManager that went viral, and then Tori relays the saga of Satan's CPA from ol' reliable Reddit. Other topics of discussion include: Hannah's tragic backstory, Tori brain no worky, big man in Japan, old school Gameboy classics making a comeback thanks to streamers, and a lo-fi comedian blows up on TikTok....

Mar 09, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Episode 20: A Messy B*tch Who Lives for Drama (and Animal Facts)

It's our twentieth episode and we're talking drama, drama, drama! First up Hannah tries unpacking the beef between Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez playing out over TikTok and Instagram stories. Next up, Tori talks Adin Ross getting banned from Twitch as he does an alt right pipeline speed run. What can we say, we live for the drama. Then we test each other's social media knowledge with trivia cards we bought from Five Below. What better way to certify ourselves as terminally online? Other topics ...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Episode 19: A Little Homo, As A Treat

This week we're talking about YouTuber Dhar Mann exploiting the actors in his corny videos, The Cut's new etiquette rules for our modern era, and the messy breakups of Twitch streamers Adept and XQC as well as Megan Fox and MGK. Let's get into it! Other topics of discussion include: overheard in Brooklyn, Gen Z wants to bring back the Hays Code, and an RPG game where you get to play a raccoon trash goblin.

Feb 16, 20231 hr 8 min

Episode 18: Falsie Advertising

This week's episode is a grab bag of topics: From Mikayla Nogueira's Mascaragate scandal to Mr. Beast inciting conversations about the sad state of U.S. healthcare through his most recent clickbait video to TikTok's Taylor Swift impersonator's Grammys attendance drama to the very horrifying application of deepfakes, we've got it covered. Other topics of discussion include: falling down in public, Beyonce's legacy, a shoutout from Moist Critical, and the gone but not forgotten early 2000s reality...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 17: We Need to Talk About Logan

Today's episode discusses the many messy controversies of internet Logan Paul. Tori fills Hannah in on his long history of "antics" ranging from a very morbid vlog from a Japanese forest, multiple crypto rug pulls, and pet abandonment. Get ready to grind your teeth in escalating anger! Other topics discussed include: Leave teenage girls alone, Hannah's viral YouTube moment, and Jaboukie Young White.

Jan 30, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 16: The Smolest Bean

We're finally doing it, baby: THE CAROLINE CALLOWAY DEEP DIVE! Hannah gives Tori the rundown on everything you need to know about scammer(?)/writer(???)/OG Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway. Let us take you on a journey that spans from the hallowed halls of Cambridge University to a completely trashed West Village studio apartment. Maybe the real treasure was the marks she scammed along the way. Join us, won't you? Other topics of discussion include: Hello Fresh please sponsor us, JanuTori,...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Episode 15: Fs in the Chat for 2022

New year, new me(me)! Hannah kicks us off with the story of Susan Meacher's resurrection. Then we're bidding 2022 good riddance by revisiting the worst of the worst Twitter discourse from the past year and sharing our predictions for 2023. Buckle up, kids, it's gonna be a wild ride! Other topics include: The existential dread of leaving your twenties, spilling the tea on Ryan Seacrest, cat ASMR, a surprising comment on a Fleetwood Mac YouTube video, and the Logan Paul NFT rug pull....

Jan 11, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 15
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