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Episode 75 of Hip Replacement features Kate Lindsay discussing her relationship with The Sims and gaming habits, while the episode also covers Patreon's user exodus, the New York Times Amy Griffin piece, and a lesbian bar's role in journalism.
Summary
This episode of Hip Replacement includes Kate Lindsay, a writer for Embedded and host of Slate's ICYMI podcast, discussing her personal experiences with gaming culture. Lindsay reflects on her college years, noting that she made a deliberate decision not to bring The Sims to college because she worried it would negatively impact her academic experience. She did, however, bring a Harry Potter wand to college, suggesting different comfort levels with different fandoms or gaming experiences. The episode also touches on broader media and culture topics including Patreon's recent exodus of users, an analysis of a notable New York Times piece by Amy Griffin, and a story about how a lesbian bar is contributing to journalism. The episode was posted 2 days prior with minimal engagement (2 likes) and features hosts Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick, Ben Dietz, and Kate Lindsay.
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Plus: Patreon’s exodus, behind the NYT’s Amy Griffin piece, and the lesbian bar saving journalism.
Key Insights
- Kate Lindsay preemptively avoided bringing The Sims to college because she anticipated it would be detrimental to her academic performance and college experience
- Lindsay's willingness to bring a Harry Potter wand to college contrasts with her hesitation about The Sims, suggesting she perceived different social or behavioral risks associated with different fandoms
- The episode addresses Patreon's ongoing user exodus, indicating platform retention issues affecting creators and their supporters
- The coverage includes analysis of a specific Amy Griffin New York Times piece, suggesting media criticism and examination of major outlet reporting
- A lesbian bar is being highlighted for its contribution to journalism, indicating unconventional institutional players are filling media and information gaps
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Plus: Patreon’s exodus, behind the NYT’s Amy Griffin piece, and the lesbian bar saving journalism. HIP REPLACEMENT HIP REPLACEMENT EP.75: Kate Lindsay “I knew, in my head, if I bring this to college with me, that’s bad,” kate lindsay, writer of Embedded and host of Slate’s ICYMI podcast, said of playing The Sims. “I preemptively didn’t. I did bring a Harry Potter wand to college… 2 days ago · 2 likes · Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick, Ben Dietz, and kate lindsay
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