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Episode 817: The Tom Scott Recommendation Universe

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English - February 26, 2024 05:01 - ★★★★★ - 264 ratings
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On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the viral meme “We need Jungle, I’m Afraid” from University Challenge.

Episode 817: The Tom Scott Recommendation Universe originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

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Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather examine the niche internet phenomenon of a game-show host being sampled and turned into dance music.



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“‘We need jungle, I’m afraid’: how University Challenge went viral on the rave scene” from The Guardian
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Episode 817: The Tom Scott Recommendation Universe originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]