Show Notes
This is your official first look at Everyone’s a Bot — a short-form podcast about identity, digital trust, and the bots that flirt better than real people. From fake influencers and flirty DMs to AI thirst traps and comment section chaos, we decode the weird digital world one glitch at a time. 🎧 Subscribe now — full episodes launching soon. #EveryonesABot
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Ever get advice that felt way too polished—like your therapist moonlights as a LinkedIn post? Yeah. Same. This week, I’m reading a wild story from Jessica in Austin, who thought she hired a human life coach… only to realize she might’ve been coached by a motivational chatbot in a pastel vest. Weekly video calls, 24/7 text support, and answers so perfectly vague they could’ve been printed on a candle at Target. We’re talking about: 🚩 Red flags your “coach” might actually be a script
Welcome back to Everyone’s a Bot—the podcast about fake people, seductive profiles, and why we fall for things that were never human to begin with. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the most chaotic battlefield online: the comment section. Once a place for random thoughts and pet pics, it’s now crawling with bots built to stir the pot. You’ll hear how a simple video of a goat jumping over a broom spirals into a full-blown culture war—thanks to algorithm-triggered rage bait and AI-generated arguments. From clapbacks crafted by machines to profiles that don’t sleep, we uncover how you’re being lured into fake fights for real engagement. If you’ve ever walked away from a comment thread wondering how you ended up in a debate about freedom, corruption, or protein powder—you might’ve been arguing with a glorified toaster. How bots bait you into arguing with AI
Ever wondered how someone with 38,000 followers gets 11 likes? Welcome to the wild world of fake fame. In this episode of Everyone’s A Bot, we’re diving headfirst into the shady business of buying clout—from bulk follower packages to emoji-stuffed comment bundles that scream “authentic.” (Spoiler: they’re not.) Host Chris Smith breaks down why people still fall for fake followers in 2025, how these bot farms operate like real businesses (with customer service and everything), and what it really costs to lease your reputation. It’s part roast, part reality check—and yeah, the sarcasm is turned all the way up. Whether you’re a curious creator, a social media cynic, or just here for the fire emoji drama, this episode delivers. 🎧 You’ll Learn: Why fake follower scams still work (and who's buying them)
In this episode of Everyone's A Bot, Chris dives into the wild, weird, and a little bit heartbreaking world of AI best friends. From emotional support chatbots to AI life coaches and virtual soulmates, he explores why people are paying real money for fake relationships — and why your brain can’t always tell the difference. Through personal experiments (shoutout to Luna, the instant soulmate bot), Chris unpacks the allure of frictionless friendships and the hidden cost of swapping real human messiness for perfect algorithmic companionship. What You’ll Learn: Why AI "besties" like Replika and Character AI are booming
In this episode of Everyone's a Bot, Chris dives deep into the shady world of dating app bots—how they work, why they're so effective, and what they steal from us beyond just money. From instant flirty DMs to eerily perfect selfies, Chris walks through the emotional mechanics that keep us swiping, trusting, and eventually second-guessing everything (and everyone) online. If you've ever matched with someone "too good to be true," this one's for you. What You'll Learn: Why bots are everywhere on dating apps.