Today we’re talking about family channels — one of the internet’s most wholesome looking genres… and one of its most complicated.

For over a decade, millions of viewers have watched kids grow up online through daily vlogs, milestones, punishments, medical moments, and private family life turned public entertainment. But what happens when a childhood is also a business?

In this episode, we explore the rise of family vlogging, the blurred line between memory-keeping and performance, and the growing questions around consent, privacy, and labor in the creator economy. Because unlike child actors, these kids never clock out — and the internet never forgets.

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Bernie Madoff ran the largest Ponzi scheme in history — stealing billions of dollars while being one of the most trusted and respected figures in finance.

In this episode, we break down how the Madoff scam actually worked, who was impacted the most, and why regulators, institutions, and investors failed to stop it for decades. This isn’t just a story about financial fraud — it’s about power, reputation, and how systems protect people who look legitimate.

From ignored warnings to systemic failures, the Madoff case reveals how easily trust can be manipulated — and why this scam was able to hide in plain sight for so long.

🎧 If you like deep dives into dark history, white-collar crime, and cultural analysis, you’re in the right place.

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In the early 2000s, To Catch a Predator turned online sting operations into must-watch television — and made Chris Hansen one of the most recognizable faces in true crime.

In this episode, I revisit Chris Hansen’s legacy and break down the ethics behind televised sting shows, public shaming as punishment, and how To Catch a Predator helped shape modern true crime and internet justice. Why did this feel acceptable at the time? And what does it say about how we consume crime as entertainment?

This is a true crime deep dive focused on media ethics, internet culture, and the uncomfortable line between accountability and spectacle.

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