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Thoughtful, a little irreverent, and always aimed at sparking real conversation, Poke the Bear is an unapologetic podcast that dives headfirst into culture, politics, and headlines—without playing it safe. Sharp perspectives, honest debate, and a willingness to challenge assumptions. Whether you agree or disagree, the goal is simple: poke the bear and see what happens. Show your support— https://www.patreon.com/c/pokethebearpodcast
PTB Media hosts Poke the Bear, a society show with 15 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail State of the Decade Address: Limping Towards the 2030s— Less than a third of Americans trust their institutions—and honestly, that might be the most honest statistic of the decade. In this episode, we ta
Send us Fan Mail Are You Misreading the World? — Your brain isn’t broken—it’s just running outdated software. In this episode, we break down base-rate neglect, the cognitive glitch that makes rare events feel like consta
Send us Fan Mail Survivor Sociology 101: The Real Rules of Human Behavior— For over two decades, Survivor has been dismissed as just another reality show—alliances, blindsides, and beach drama. But look closer, and it’s
Send us Fan Mail Ghostwriter: PBS with Attitude— This episode of Poke the Bear dives into Ghostwriter, the gritty, genre-bending 90s series that turned literacy into a superpower. Set in the real streets of Brooklyn, the
Send us Fan Mail Glamping, VIP, and the Death of Festival Culture— Music festivals were once dusty, chaotic gatherings built on rebellion and shared experience. Today, they’re luxury playgrounds with five-figure tents, V
Send us Fan Mail Pants-Off Dance-Off and the Fall of Music Television— In the mid-2000s, teenagers discovered new bands by channel surfing at 2 a.m. Fuse TV filled the void MTV left behind, broadcasting eyeliner-soaked s
Send us Fan Mail Land of the Lost: Who Wore it Best?— Dinosaurs, Sleestaks, and one of Hollywood’s biggest flops. 🦖 This episode of Poke the Bear explores the strange evolution of Land of the Lost — from the weird 1974
Send us Fan Mail Boxxy: The Girl Who Broke 4Chan— Before influencers had ring lights… there was a girl with a webcam, too much eyeliner, and the internet lost its mind. This week on Poke the Bear, we rewind to 2008 and u
Send us Fan Mail Death by a Thousand Conflicts: The New Global War— Is the world drifting toward World War III—or something even harder to define? Sophie and Noah dig into record-breaking global military spending, the ri
Send us Fan Mail Manufacturing Division: The Outrage Epidemic— Are we actually more divided than ever… or just more online? In this episode, Chloe and Alex dive into the rising tide of polarization—why it feels like ever
Send us Fan Mail It’s the Hump Day Science special on Poke the Bear! — Lila B. takes over the mic as guest host, bringing her signature curiosity, humor, and just the right amount of chaos. She answers listener questions
Send us Fan Mail The Death of Saturday Morning Cartoons— Saturday mornings used to be loud, colorful, and unapologetically dumb — and somehow… that was good for us. 🦖⚡ In this episode of Poke the Bear, Chloe and Alex di
Send us Fan Mail Did Boomers Steal the American Dream?— Did one generation really pull up the ladder behind them? 👀 In this episode, Poke the Bear dives headfirst into the generational blame game, asking the uncomfortab
Send us Fan Mail Career Fatigue: The Crisis of a Generation— Career paths used to feel like ladders. Now they feel like escape rooms with missing clues. 😵💫 In this episode, Poke the Bear digs into the rising wave of c
Send us Fan Mail The Meaning Gap : Life After Religion— What happens after a society loses faith—but still craves meaning? In this episode, we explore the strange cultural moment where science is ascendant, traditional r
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