Macrodosing

This week Big T and PFT are joined by Chaps to dive into how social media algorithms shape everything we see online. We break down shadowbans, dopamine hacks, and the data tracking behind every scroll, plus talk about how Big Tech might know you better than you know yourself.

Also: Donald Trump’s Time Magazine cover, billboards on boats at the beach, Travis Hunter’s baptism, Penn State football, and a full NFL and Commanders game recap.

(00:16:46) Popular Songs 
(00:30:35) Donald Trump Time Magazine 
(00:38:29) Billboards on Beaches 
(00:53:30) Travis Hunter Baptized 
(01:02:46) Penn State Football
(01:17:40) NFL
(01:22:26) Social Media Algorithms

Macrodosing is a twice weekly macrodose of knowledge on topics ranging anywhere from your favorite conspiracy theory to deep dives on historical events. With PFT Commenter and Arian Foster at the helm of their cast of characters, the only criteria for this podcast is that we tickle your brain.

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Give me a talking point that that I might approach this topic with. For ye so it gave me we're all in a giant psychological experiment. The algorithm might already be God. Is the is the internet even real anymore and the algorithm radicalized your uncle? It's kinda like Pittsburgh. There's more Stee

On today's episode, T-Bob joins the guys in the studio to get into the history and legacy of the Knights Templar. From their rise during the Crusades to the myths surrounding their downfall. We also discuss the upcoming College Football weekend, Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor, the death of Dick Cheney, and the ongoing YouTube TV and Disney/ABC dispute.

(00:06:00) College Football
(00:11:51) Open AI
(00:16:00) Zohran Mamdani
(00:29:20) Dick Cheney
(00:41:30) Al Gore “Inventing the Internet”
(01:07:04) Knights Templar
(01:41:17) Youtube TV & Disney/ABC Dispute

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On today’s episode the guys are back in the studio to get in all the news from the weekend. They discuss Jayden Daniels’ injury and PFT’s reaction, the evolution in AI and robots, the World Series, college football & basketball, rugby and much more. Plus, we answer all your voicemails. Enjoy!

(00:07:48) Jayden Daniels 
(00:12:33) Arian’s Dog Search
(00:19:39) AI Hot Takes 
(00:23:47) Neo the Robot
(00:35:48) Jerry’s Parlay Win
(00:42:48) MLB
(00:50:49) Luke Kwon Update
(00:56:13) College Football 
(01:00:41) College Basketball 
(01:02:47) Fantasy Football 
(01:13:50) Rugby 
(01:25:54) Voicemails

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I don't ever see myself as being a, I have a, a robot butler that lives in my house guy. But if you told me like, you can have a white robot or a black robot that does all your chores for you and you get to control all the time, I think I would probably take the white one. I think, I, I'd think that

(00:08:25) Internet Invitational & Luke Kwon
(00:33:21) Saudi Arabia Unveils First-Ever $1 Billion USD "Sky Stadium"
(00:40:23) Steve Bannon 
(00:46:20) Justin Herbert 
(00:47:25) MLB Playoffs
(00:51:22) Barbers 
(00:57:04) Arian Wants a Dog
(01:14:25) Dana Joins the Show 
(01:41:46) Halloween

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I have a dark horse, Almond Joyce. Okay, that is it. Dark Horse. Was that like a you don't like it? Noice? Oh, come on! Are you anti-coconut? I'm anti-coconut and I'm anti-nuts in my candy. Well, the almond is the worst part of the Almond Joy, for sure. Well, there's mounds. Why wouldn't you just sa

On today’s episode Arian and Big T are back in the studio to get into all the news from the weekend. They discuss Donald Trump’s White House renovation, a convict accidentally released from prison in London, Brian Kelly’s firing and much more. Enjoy! 

(00:17:44) White House Ballroom 
(00:23:28) Hadush Kebatu Released from Prison
(00:28:50) Arian’s Murder Mystery Party 
(00:57:48) Brian Kelly Fired 
(01:08:55) Voicemails

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On today’s episode we’re breaking down the Wedding Industrial Complex — the history, marketing, and money behind one of the most profitable industries in the world. Plus, we get into Donald Trump pardoning George Santos, Tony Vitello leaving University of Tennessee, Drake, MLB Playoffs, Drake and much more. Enjoy!

(00:08:36) George Santos Pardoned By Trump 
(00:15:22) Tony Vitello
(00:18:01) Drake & the MLB Playoffs
(00:22:52) Shohei Ohtani vs. Barry Bonds 
(00:30:52) NBA
(00:57:56) Wedding Industrial Complex
(02:05:11) Voicemail Update

Is the Wedding Industry a Scam? | Oct 23, 2025

I've seen some people with like hoodies and stuff with Roman numerals on it of like their wedding anniversary. You could maybe do that. And think about this though, Minty, you could make a l you could recoup a little bit back, you know what I mean? Oh, you're thinking about selling 'em? Oh yeah. Wai

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