TikTok
video-focused social media platform
Every podcast mention of TikTok in one pod.
306 videos. Track how it's discussed, by whom, and what experts actually think.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning TikTok
How To Keep Your Users | Startup School
Y Combinator
A social media platform mentioned as an example of an entertainment app where daily usage is intended, suggesting daily cohort measurement.
Stop Wasting Money on Ads (Do This First)
GaryVee
Mentioned as a platform for posting content organically first and as a key platform in the 'interest media' shift.
You Need To Be Bored. Here's Why. | Dr. Arthur Brooks
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Mentioned as a source of cultural references that do not provide meaning and indicate one is not engaging with the 'right' side of the brain for deeper understanding.
Phones Stole Our Lives. We Investigated How to Reclaim Them.
Cal Newport
A social media platform mentioned as an example of an app that can be addictive and should be avoided if it poses a problem.
Honeypot? The Jensen Huang Scandal, the Chips, and the Market Fallout
Tom Bilyeu
A social media platform mentioned as a place where awkward dating advances might be posted, causing distress for men in Gen Z.
Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Major Lawsuits
All-In Podcast
A social media app with age restrictions, creating social pressure for high schoolers.
If you feel everything is amazing, but you’re not happy watch this (ft. Robert Greene)
My First Million
Mentioned as a platform where content is programmed by others or algorithms, dictating what users see and feel, contributing to a sense of helplessness and disconnect.
Duality in Dance: Srimpi Kawung's Human Nature | Mila Rosinta Totoatmojo | TEDxUGM
TEDx Talks
Mentioned as a platform used by the audience, and a tool for disseminating art and culture.
Psychology Hacks To Close More Sales
Jeremy Miner
Mentioned as a platform where young people are influenced by who they follow, impacting their worldview and belief systems, analogous to how societal influence shapes customers.
Instagram Marketing for Beginners (2026) - Full Guide
Marketing Explained
A short-form video hosting service, mentioned as a competitor to Instagram Reels.
How Cleo Abram Dominated YouTube in Under 1 Year
Colin and Samir
A social media platform where Cleo Abram observed young people expressing pessimism about the future, which influenced the creation of 'Huge If True'.
The YouTube Playbook in 37 Minutes
Colin and Samir
A video platform mentioned as an example of a content-feeding algorithm compared to YouTube's decision-based platform.
Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise
Chris Williamson
Social media platform where a viral video featuring a Tom Cruise impersonator gained popularity.
Why Republicans Really Lost the Midterms
Sam Harris
Mentioned as the platform where a New York Times piece about Vance's narrative was shared.
Iran Mined the Strait and Knocked Out US Radar — Here's What Comes Next
Tom Bilyeu
Mentioned as another popular platform for kids, though YouTube remains dominant.
Joe Liemandt: The Future of Education is Better Than You Think
The Knowledge Project Podcast
A social media platform mentioned as a source of distraction and addiction for middle schoolers, competing with engagement in academic pursuits.
5 Killer Businesses On Easy Mode In 2026
My First Million
The primary platform for organic customer acquisition for snail mail subscription businesses, driving their growth.
The Internet Changed… And Most People Missed It
GaryVee
Mentioned as a platform with algorithms focused on relevance.
AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris
Chris Williamson
A social media platform that was preceded by Musically, highlighted as part of the attention economy.
Surviving the Platform | Blessing Annatoria Chitapa | TEDxLCCM
TEDx Talks
Mentioned in the context of Alex Warren's song finding its way onto the platform, and also as a general example of social media platforms.
THW End the Private Ownership of Social Media Companies Full Debate
OxfordUnion
Mentioned as a platform that distorts political information, gives access to truths ignored by legacy media, and was a target of an Australian ban for under 16s. Also noted as a company whose market share was taken by American companies in India after a ban.
16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People - Michael Smoak
Chris Williamson
Social media platform where the guest achieved a million followers, which felt hollow despite being a major milestone.
Steph Smith: “This opportunity is totally overlooked”
My First Million
A social media platform where trends involving psychologists leading users through laughter exercises to induce happiness have emerged.
THEY’RE BRAINWASHING YOU! (& other secrets that made you click) - Etymology Nerd
Chris Williamson
Described as a powerful linguistic engine shaping language more than anything else, driving linguistic innovation and faster slang cycles due to its user interface fostering conversation and algorithmic trends.