Discord
Mentioned in 52 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Discord (company) A messaging and community platform widely used for gaming, creator communities, and group communication, Discord has become a subject of podcast discussion primarily due to controversies surrounding its age verification implementation—particularly a significant breach of a third-party vendor that exposed approximately 70,000 government ID photos and facial recognition data. The platform is also frequently referenced in discussions about online safety, including its use by criminal networks and in coordinating harmful activities, while simultaneously serving legitimate purposes for community building, content creators, and support groups. Discord has been mentioned as a potential 2026 IPO candidate and faces ongoing scrutiny over privacy and security practices related to its identity verification rollout.
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Club Shay Shay · Apr 13, 2026
Nightcap Hour 3: DeMar DeRozan CLAPS BACK at Fan + Rory McIIroy WINS Back 2 Back MASTERS
“Platform where fans submit video questions for the Q&A segment of the show”
AI & I · Apr 8, 2026
We Gave Every Employee an AI Agent. Here's What Happened.
“Alternative communication platform mentioned for agent deployment and interaction”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 3, 2026
SpaceX IPO, Iran War Fallout, Quantum Bitcoin Hack, The Space Opportunity
“Mentioned as company waiting in IPO pipeline with significant private valuation”
How Did This Get Made? · Mar 20, 2026
Last Looks: Law Abiding Citizen
“Community platform where listeners submit alternative movie taglines and Last Looks theme songs for the podcast.”
Duck Call Room · Mar 17, 2026
Justin Martin Says One ‘Duck Dynasty’ Episode Stands Above the Rest
“Discussed as primary digital hangout space where Gen Z socializes and communicates, replacing traditional in-person gathering places”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 14, 2026
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
“Another example of failed game company pivoting to successful Skype alternative for gaming communication”
Financial Audit · Mar 2, 2026
The CRAZIEST Reveal In Financial Audit History
“Luna uses Discord for voice calls with men she previously sent nudes to; Alphonse monitors these conversations”
Starter Story · Mar 1, 2026
I Make $15K/Month From One Website
“Community platform used to build 7,000-member community for feature hype and user engagement”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Why These Tech Billionaires Are Spying On Kids & What They Intend To Do Next
“Gaming platform implementing Persona age verification to collect biometric data on young users”
Legends of Avantris · Feb 27, 2026
Stardust Rhapsody: Anthem | Ep. 10 | Material Girl: Part 1
“Community platform for listeners to discuss episodes with other Avantris fans”
Cleared Hot · Feb 27, 2026
The Lie Of "Stranger Danger" | Full Auto Friday | 2/27.26
“Communication platform mentioned as off-platform grooming tool used by predators to isolate victims”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026
What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud?
“Disclosed breach of age verification vendor exposing approximately 70,000 users' government ID cards to cybercriminals”
Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 26, 2026
What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud?
“Age verification vendor breach exposed approximately 70,000 government ID cards to cybercriminals”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 25, 2026
Samsung’s New Galaxy S26 Phones - DTNS 5213
“Delaying global age verification rollout to second half of 2026 after revising policy based on user complaints”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Is This It For Xbox? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.25.26
“Delayed global age verification rollout to H2 2026 after backlash; clarified verification only for adult-tagged servers”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 24, 2026
Citrini's Substack Post Sent the Market Into a Panic - DTNS 5212
“Ended one-month age verification test with Persona after researchers found security code exposed online”
This Week in Startups · Feb 24, 2026
Kill Your Startup’s Knowledge Chaos with OpenClaw (with Oliver Henry and Jeff Weisbein) | E2254
“Company facing backlash over facial scanning requirements, affecting IPO prospects”
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Feb 22, 2026
327: Two Hours of War
“Implementing controversial age verification system using facial recognition and government ID scanning for adult content access”
Behind the Bastards · Feb 21, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 220
“Platform used by 764 extortion ring and other online communities that groom vulnerable youth”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 21, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 220
“Communication platform used by 764 extortion ring and other online communities discussed”
How Did This Get Made? · Feb 20, 2026
Last Looks: Date with an Angel
“Platform used for fan voting on next movie selection and listener submissions for corrections and theme songs”
It Could Happen Here · Feb 17, 2026
Canada's Latest School Shooting: What We Know
“Communication platform where 764 extortion ring operated and where mass shooting threats have been coordinated”
This Week in Startups · Feb 14, 2026
OpenClaw is Our Friend Now | E2250
“Listed as top candidate for 2026 IPO on Polymarket betting discussion”
AppleInsider Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
Siri delays, Health delays, and Apple Creator Studio limits on the AppleInsider Podcast
“Implementing age verification through third parties rather than Apple's native API solution”
People Magic: How to Build a $1M Community · Feb 12, 2026
Your Subscribers On YouTube are NOT a Community
“Referenced as alternative platform creators use for communities, contrasted with dedicated membership community platforms”
Lex Fridman Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
#491 – OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet – Peter Steinberger
“Platform used for OpenClaw community; experienced security issues and spam from crypto communities”
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin · Feb 11, 2026
BIll Gurley
“Example of social media platform that emerged during wave of social network investments; part of broader pattern of platform-based companies”
Going West: True Crime · Feb 10, 2026
Hailey Buzbee: Lured by an Online Predator (Happening Now) // 581
“Mentioned as platform predators use to move conversations off gaming platforms to avoid detection”
Starter Story · Feb 7, 2026
I built a $14K/month SaaS using Discord | Starter Story
“Primary community platform leveraged for customer acquisition, validation, and community building; core to Sam's growth strategy”
Starter Story · Feb 5, 2026
How I Built It: $20K/Month Chrome Extension | Starter Story
“Community platform where Said researched user needs and gathered feature requests”
Economist Podcasts · Feb 5, 2026
Nukes of hazard: US-Russia arms treaty expires
“Messaging service where cult members moved recruited children from Roblox for further manipulation”
Starter Story · Jan 30, 2026
I Turned $150 into $2M/Year | Starter Story
“Internal team communication tool used for collaboration across distributed team”
Starter Story · Jan 28, 2026
How I Grew My Open Source SaaS to $17K/month
“Community platform used for Posties developer support and community engagement”
The a16z Show · Jan 28, 2026
Ben Horowitz and Balaji Srinivasan on Netscape and Network States
TBPN · Jan 28, 2026
Full Interview: Clawdbot’s Peter Steinberger Makes First Public Appearance Since Launch
Blocks w/ Neal Brennan · Jan 22, 2026
Matt McCusker
“Platform Matt used to host Psych-Nall peer-led mental health community during COVID”
Legends of Avantris · Jan 20, 2026
Curse of Strahdanya | Ep. 40 | Lament of the Damned: Part 1
“Community platform for podcast listeners and fans to engage with creators”
Pivot · Jan 20, 2026
Betting on Reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour: ACCESS
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 20, 2026
1KHO 685: Kids Are Not Content | Sarah Adams, Mom Uncharted
“Platform used for distribution and discussion of exploitative child imagery and predatory content”
Starter Story · Jan 19, 2026
How I Grew My SaaS to $150K/Year With Reddit and SEO
“Community platform; hosts thriving LFS user community for feedback and feature requests”
Starter Story · Jan 14, 2026
I built a $14K/month SaaS using Discord
“Primary customer acquisition and community platform where Sam validated ideas, built rapport, and grew to 10,000 users organically”
This Week in Startups · Jan 10, 2026
Jason’s Top CES Products and Takeaways | E2232
This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 22, 2025
TWiT 1063: The Year's End - Top Stories of 2025
“Age verification implementation leaked 70,000 user ID photos via third-party vendor; demonstrates risks of outsourced identity verification”
Trash Taste Podcast · Dec 12, 2025
We're Terrified of Technology | Trash Taste #286
“Platform hosting competitive 'gooning' communities and ranked edging competitions among users”
Galaxy Brain · Nov 28, 2025
America’s Slide Toward Simulated Democracy with Eliot Higgins
“Platform hosting Bellingcat's community server with 35,000 members for investigations, learning, and peer collaboration on open source research”
Left To Their Own Devices · Nov 21, 2025
Left to Our Own Devices
“Online platform used to facilitate real-world support groups and community connection for addiction recovery”
Search Engine · Nov 12, 2025
An Anthropology of Gooners
“Primary platform hosting gooning communities; where Collett conducted his research and interviews with community members”
Trash Taste Podcast · Oct 10, 2025
"We Were Born in the Wrong Generation" | Trash Taste #277
“Mentioned as modern communication tool replacing LAN parties and local multiplayer gaming communities”
Starter Story · Sep 30, 2025
I quit being an influencer & built a $250K/month app | Starter Story
“Community platform where Sebastian's SaaS product was initially shared and tested”
The Money Mondays · Sep 15, 2025
Building a Business When You Don’t Feel Ready 🏭 EP139
“Referenced as platform FanBasis integrates with for community hosting”