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revolution.social Podcast

@revolution.social
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Revolution.Social is a podcast about the future of social media and reclaiming our digital communities. It's hosted by Rabble a.k.a. Evan Henshaw-Plath. Check it out: revolution.social

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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 26/08/2026
Karen Attiah just won her case against the Washington Post. Fired for posts following Charlie Kirk’s death, an arbitrator ruled the Post violated her union-protected rights & ordered her reinstated. Before the ruling, @karenattiah.bsky.social sat down with @rabble.nz to tell her story.
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do it for Divine @divine.video · 07/08/2026
JimmyHere’s decade-old Vine just proved that great creativity never expires. Vote to hear Divine’s CMO, @ac555.bsky.social, and JimmyHere unpack internet culture, creator longevity, & how to make timeless creative content at @sxsw.com. Voting ends August 23rd: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
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Dr. K @katekaynak.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Data Centers are not "job creators." They are resource extractors, siphoning off our water and power.
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New_ Public @newpublic.org · 28/07/2026
In less than a year, folks using our local community app Roundabout have shared over 2,000 local events across just a few pilot communities! 📅🎉 Unlike most social media apps, Roundabout encourages neighbors to build connection OFFLINE, in the real world. Here’s to another 2,000 gatherings!
Roundabout North Chatt interface showing calendar view. Left sidebar displays navigation menu. Main content shows July 2026 week view (July 20-26) with July 25 highlighted in blue. Four events listed: Heatwave Half Marathon - Chattanooga on SAT 25 at 7am at Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2; Monthly Volunteer Event: Rain Garden Workshop at 8:30am at Red Bank High School; Autism Field Day on July 25 at 9am at Washington Hills Community Center; Chattanooga River Market (weekly outdoor market) at 10am at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 28/07/2026
When Twitter launched, it was the nicest place on the internet. What changed? At @vidcon.bsky.social, @rabble.nz dug into why the problem with social media isn't the platforms themselves. It's the economic incentives behind them. Full episode out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 24/07/2026
What are people actually paying for when subscribing to OnlyFans? People pay to connect with creators they love, but big platforms don't want that relationship built outside their app, since it costs them revenue. @taylorlorenz.bsky.social & @rabble.nz break it down at @vidcon.bsky.social.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 23/07/2026
What if social media was actually good for you? At @vidcon.bsky.social, @rabble.nz joined journalist @taylorlorenz.bsky.social and creator @reggiecouz.bsky.social to make the case that it can be, & explain what needs to change to get there. Watch their conversation, out now. youtu.be/9ERCfYOdb5I
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What if Social Media Was Good for You? Taylor Lorenz, Reggie COUZ, and Rabble
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 22/07/2026
In a world of so many social video platforms, what’s the appeal of Divine? @rabble.nz makes the case for why Divine isn't about replacing the platforms you’re familiar with, it's about finally being in the driving seat: owning what you create and choosing what you see.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 16/07/2026
Before CapCut, TikTok, and Reels, there was Vine. @rabble.nz, the founder of @divine.video, breaks down how the invention of Vine back in 2013 put a professional editing studio in everyone's pocket, and sparked the era of social video we know today. Full episode out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 16/07/2026
Big social media platforms control our content & keep us locked in their walled gardens. So why don’t we rebuild it? That’s exactly that @divine.video is doing. @rabble.nz sat down with @louderback.com at @vidcon.bsky.social to dig into social media & what comes next. youtu.be/JWCY5ih25bc
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Learning from Twitter’s Chaos for Divines Comeback!
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 15/07/2026
Twitter could have been built very differently. @blaine.bsky.social, one of the earliest architects of Twitter, built a version inside the company that worked like Mastodon or @bsky.app today. Even their lead investor backed it. So what happened? Listen to the full story, ep out now. Link below.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 11/07/2026
What if the hashtag never came to be? @blaine.bsky.social, one of the earliest architects of Twitter, explains why he told @chrismessina.me to stop pursuing hashtags. Full episode out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 10/07/2026
Twitter chose virality over safety with the @ mention. @blaine.bsky.social, the creator of the @ mention on Twitter, on the design decision that opened the door to harassment. Full episode with @rabble.nz out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 10/07/2026
Blaine Cook, the creator of @ mentions & OAuth at Twitter, says we need to rethink social media. @rabble.nz and @blaine.bsky.social talk: - Design decisions that made Twitter viral - The decentralized Twitter he built in 2008 - Building online communities on Roundabout youtu.be/TX8PAc01d4w
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Rebuilding Social Media From Scratch!
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 05/07/2026
Is fun inherently political? @karenattiah.bsky.social says the most successful movements in history knew that dance clubs & sports weren't luxuries. They were necessary tools to build resilience to keep fighting. That's why excitement over the Knicks & ‪@divine.video matters so much.
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
THREAD: Okay the Massachusetts Senate has now released the text of their social media legislation. We're still digging into the text and will have a full analysis soon. The headline is that this is a significant improvement over the bills introduced by the House and Governor, but still needs work
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Massachusetts Senate reveals social media legislation: an improvement from House bill, but still raises concerns
The Massachusetts Senate has unveiled new legislation regulating social media companies. The Senate version is significantly different from both the House bill and Governor Maura Healey’s proposal. In...
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 30/06/2026
Why do institutions choose power over people? @karenattiah.bsky.social sat next to Bezos at dinners, won awards, and was on the inside at @washingtonpost.com. Now she's in professional exile. Full episode with @rabble.nz, out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 27/06/2026
Ghanaian journalists were using Twitter before most of the world knew what it was. They showed @karenattiah.bsky.social how it could be used as a tool for accountability, and shaped how she used social media throughout her journalism career. Full episode with @rabble.nz, out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 26/06/2026
How the @washingtonpost.com's behavior leads to the Saudification of America. The same institution that paraded @karenattiah.bsky.social around as a beacon of press freedom fired her when speaking truth became a liability. Full episode with @rabble.nz, out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 25/06/2026
What do you do when an institution you believe in turns its back on you? @rabble.nz sits down with @karenattiah.bsky.social, former Global Opinions editor at @washingtonpost.com, to discuss institutional power, the Saudification of America, and why she keeps fighting. youtu.be/BNO2JMLvlkE
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Is the Saudification of America Underway?
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 23/06/2026
Do you remember Behind the Vine? Eric Artell, the creator and host, discusses the origin of one of the internet's first comedic interview shows and how it gave Vine creators a voice beyond six seconds. Full episode out now with @rabble.nz.
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 22/06/2026
If you like writing long threads on Bluesky, wait until you discover "blog posts." Start blogging with @pckt.blog, @leaflet.pub or @offprint.app today and get 25% off your first year, on us.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 18/06/2026
Twitter started out as a podcasting company. When they pitched it to @npr.org, NPR said no one will ever listen to podcasts. Eric Artell joins @rabble.nz to reflect on how Behind the Vine was a video podcast before video podcasts were a thing. Full episode out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 16/06/2026
Social media promised to get rid of gatekeepers. But gatekeepers also protected celebrities. So when Vine stars showed up in Hollywood with no agents or protections, they were on their own. Full episode with Eric Artell and @rabble.nz, out now.
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Banning kids under 16 from social media is a terrible idea. First of all, it doesn’t work. Second of all, the idea is that you’re going to introduce all of social media to someone at age 16 and expect that to go well
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 12/06/2026
The most successful creators are the ones their audience can truly relate to. Eric Artell joins @rabble.nz this week to discuss how Vine helped build that kind of community and why Divine is bringing it back. Full episode out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 11/06/2026
For many Vine creators, Behind the Vine was the first time they had ever sat down for an interview. @rabble.nz joins Eric Artell, former host of Behind The Vine, to talk about the golden age of Vine, creator culture, & the mental health realities of social media youtu.be/VODgZC_oPMQ
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 08/06/2026
Founder and CEO of @divine.video, @rabble.nz, says the quiet part out loud: "you shouldn't depend on me making arbitrary calls about YOUR audience.” The full episode with Reggie Couz is out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 05/06/2026
Notes like this inspire me to keep making the revolution.social podcast.
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revolution.social - A Podcast About the Social Media Revolution
Join us as we explore the social media revolution and how we can build an open world for all.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 02/06/2026
Being a creator has never been just about talent, it’s about adaptability. The full episode with Reggie Couz, out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 30/05/2026
Every platform you use now was once "the dumbest idea anyone's ever heard." Twitter’s first employee, @rabble.nz, on what people said to his face. Full episode out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 28/05/2026
"That's what Vine felt like. Whatever idea you have, shoot it right now." OG Viner Reggie Couz joins @rabble.nz to reflect on the early days of Vine and how authentic ideas and community were the key to building a real audience. Full ep out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 28/05/2026
What happens when the platform you built your career on shuts down? @rabble.nz and Reggie Couz on why creators should pay close attention to who owns the platforms they build their careers on, and start learning why decentralized platforms like @divine.video can benefit them. youtu.be/Ie4sSN2_N4A
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OG Viner on How the Creator Economy is Broken
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 23/05/2026
Who wins when Big Tech gets regulated? Not who you think. Meta and TikTok have armies of lawyers, unlike smaller platforms like @bsky.app, @flipboard.com, & @divine.video. @mmccue.bsky.social argues proposed regulations don't protect us from Big Tech, they prevent smaller platforms from existing.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 20/05/2026
AI companies aren't asking to be regulated out of responsibility, they're doing it to lock out competition. Unlike social media giants, OpenAI & Anthropic have no competitive moat. @masnick.com argues they're inviting regulators in because it's the only way to stop rivals from catching up.
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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 18/05/2026
feeling this re: substack learning how to wield power and influence from the destruction of gawker w/ @anildash.com + @anamariecox.com + @mike-eagle.bsky.social:
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Anil Dash: Get Off Substack Before Someone Buys You | Past Due Podcast
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 18/05/2026
Meta doesn't want Section 230 reform to protect you, it wants to eliminate competition. Section 230 protects platforms from being sued for how they moderate content. @masnick.com argues Meta only turned against it when TikTok got big & they stopped being dominant.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 14/05/2026
Are we regulating the wrong tech problems? This week, @rabble.nz, @mmccue.bsky.social, CEO of @flipboard.com, & @masnick.com, Founder of @techdirt.com, explore the unintended consequences of social media regulation. youtu.be/6inTIW68vQ4
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How Social Media Platforms Use Regulation To Stifle Competition
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Rude1 Haunted Badness. ⁂ @rude1.blacksky.team · 08/05/2026
Bluesky is scared to commit to making a universal app that works with any atproto lexicon. I am not. And am pretty committed to our social-app fork being able to work with more and more content types (short video, fintech, blogs, music, etc.) Acorn customers get this for their communities too.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 05/05/2026
Why did Vine really shut down? 20 creators who lived together at 1600 Vine Street in Hollywood, met with Vine & demanded $1M each or they were walking. @taylorlorenz.bsky.social breaks down how Vine never figured out how to make money and why that ultimately killed it.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 01/05/2026
Is there a future for social media? @bridgettodd.bsky.social has an answer: decentralized platforms. Where you choose your algorithm and no one person controls your feed. Full episode with @rabble.nz out now.
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Rude1 Haunted Badness. ⁂ @rude1.blacksky.team · 01/05/2026
“Users can leave @bsky.app and they can go to @blackskyweb.xyz … and then it no longer matters what the bsky company does.” shout out Rabble and @divine.video 🖤
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 30/04/2026
One default camera setting made Vine feel totally different. While Snapchat defaulted to selfie mode, Vine chose to the outward facing camera. That single choice gave people a candid glimpse into each other's lives & created a tight-knit community unlike anything else. @taylorlorenz.bsky.social
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 30/04/2026
Is 2026 the new 2016? @taylorlorenz.bsky.social & @bridgettodd.bsky.social join @rabble.nz on the rise and fall of Vine and why @divine.video is bringing it back. 🎥 Why Vine collapsed 🎤 Black culture & the stage Vine gave them 💀 Why Divine is different Out now. youtu.be/nf80Xf5uDdc
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Can We Bring Vine Back From the Dead?
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Rabble @rabble.nz · 30/04/2026
Can we bring Vine back from the dead? I talk to @taylorlorenz.bsky.social and @bridgettodd.bsky.social on @revolution.social about Vine, it's meaning and history, through my own attempt at reviving it as @divine.video www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf80...
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Can We Bring Vine Back From the Dead?
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 27/04/2026
Can you really leave Substack? Substack was built on the promise that creators could leave whenever they wanted, taking their audience & payments with them. Then they built an app, started processing payments through Apple & Google Pay, & now if you leave, you lose everything.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 23/04/2026
What happens when GenAI writes and sells a fake biography about you on Amazon? @sophiasgaler.bsky.social found 63 of them being sold in two months, including one “about” her. She flagged the inaccuracies to Amazon, who removed all 63, but non-journalists have not had the same success.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 20/04/2026
How did Burning Man inspire the founding of social media? Rabble, one of Twitter's first employees, went to Burning Man six months before launching Twitter, and says the same culture built both. Equal on the surface, but full of power dynamics nobody wants to acknowledge.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 17/04/2026
Why does a viral video reach more people than CNN primetime? @rabble.nz went on @cnn.com live & had 100k viewers, way less viewers than a viral TikTok. @sophiasgaler.bsky.social breaks down why short-form video is now the single most powerful tool for reaching audiences online. Full ep out now.
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revolution.social Podcast @revolution.social · 17/04/2026
Can fact-based journalism go viral? @sophiasgaler.bsky.social (former BBC & Vice journalist) joins @rabble.nz to explore why short video is now the most powerful tool journalists have to reach audiences. 🤖 How users game algorithms 📖 AI's biography about her 🌍 Why languages are disappear Out now.
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