Gawker

Jason Calacanis on Brooklyn Grit, Big Asks, The Magic of Thinking Big, and More

Tim Ferriss

A media company that AOL compared to Weblogs Inc., with Engadget outperforming it.

Ep. 210: Dictate How You Feel With Lifestyle-Centric Planning | Deep Questions With Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Mentioned as an example of an attempt to monetize the blogosphere.

A Brief History Of How Giant Internet Companies Print Coin | Deep Questions With Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Mentioned in relation to Nick Denton and the challenges of monetizing the blogosphere.

Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #161

Lex Fridman

Famed blog, mentioned in the context of news about Tesla's near-bankruptcy during the financial crisis.

How to Build a Large Audience From Scratch (And More) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A media website mentioned as a potential outlet for reaching target demographics.

A Strange (But Effective) Productivity Hack To Enhance Focus, Clarity & Creativity | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Mentioned as an example of a publication focused on online news and discussion, implying it's not necessary to be part of that world.

Allen Walton and SpyGuy, The Path to Seven Figures | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A news website (now defunct) that Allen Walton feared would sensationalize the child predator story, potentially harming his business.

Peter Thiel on "The Portal", Episode #001: "An Era of Stagnation & Universal Institutional Failure."

Eric Weinstein

A media company that Peter Thiel famously funded legal action against, discussed as a 'hate factory' and 'scapegoating machine' that operated by people being unaware of its true nature.

How To Know Yourself - Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your Unique Purpose | Ryan Holiday & Cal Newport

Cal Newport