We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small.Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine
This episode of Search Engine appears to be a narrative-driven investigation into a project launched nine months prior by three podcasters who attempted to build an alternative internet platform. The episode's title references 'Vladimir Putin's Forkiverse,' suggesting the story involves geopolitical conflict playing…
Worth it if you're already invested in the Search Engine podcast's narrative universe and enjoy speculative fiction about internet infrastructure presented as investigative journalism.
Search Engine x Better in Person is a 43-minute episode that combines two segments: an announcement about moving image content and a rebroadcast of an interview with an architect. The episode notes indicate that Search Engine has 'exciting news' to share regarding video or visual content, though the specific nature of…
Worth it if you're already a Search Engine fan willing to discover the episode's content blind, or if you're curious about architecture and design thinking.
Search Engine investigates a listener's concern that their father may be falling victim to a scam while attempting to produce a Bollywood film. The episode begins with an intriguing premise: someone writes in worried that their dad is being defrauded in connection with making a Bollywood movie, and the hosts set out…
Worth it if you're curious about Bollywood industry scams, enjoy personal-finance investigations, or appreciate Search Engine's signature deep-dive approach to listener questions.
Search Engine investigates the surge in American tourism to Japan through the lens of a Japanese listener overwhelmed by houseguests. The episode frames this phenomenon as stemming from a "government plot"—likely referring to Japan's deliberate tourism promotion strategy rather than a literal conspiracy. The narrative…
Worth it if you're curious about how cultural soft power drives travel trends or interested in Japan's role in shaping American aesthetics and entertainment.
