In this episode of Everyone's a Bot, Chris dives deep into the shady world of dating app bots—how they work, why they're so effective, and what they steal from us beyond just money. From instant flirty DMs to eerily perfect selfies, Chris walks through the emotional mechanics that keep us swiping, trusting, and eventually second-guessing everything (and everyone) online. If you've ever matched with someone "too good to be true," this one's for you.

What You'll Learn:

• Why bots are everywhere on dating apps.

• How scams are designed to hit emotional triggers like loneliness and boredom.

• Real stories of encounters with suspiciously "perfect" matches.

• The deeper impact of fake profiles on our trust and dating experiences.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:01 – Welcome to Everyone's a Bot: Fake profiles and why we fall for them

• 00:24 – The reality of dating apps: disappointment, confusion, and... sponsorships?

• 01:14 – Why fake profiles thrive: validation loops and addictive swiping

• 01:56 – How dating scams work: perfect photos and vague flirty DMs

• 02:44 – Why scammers want you off the app (and into dangerous territory)

• 03:37 – Chris's personal story: The hiking girl who wasn’t real

• 04:59 – It’s not stupidity—emotional timing is the scammer's weapon

• 05:56 – The real damage: loss of trust and emotional burnout

• 06:40 – Why apps feel like an endless blur (and how scammers use it)

• 07:22 – Final thoughts: You're not dating people, you're dating scripts

• • 07:39 – Closing: Share, follow, and stay skeptical!

  
  

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Are your social media comments real—or just smoke and mirrors?

In this eye-opening episode of Everyone’s a Bot, host Chris Smith pulls back the curtain on the dark world of fake engagement, revealing how bot accounts, engagement pods, and like farms create the illusion of popularity on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

We dive into:

• What fake comments actually look like (and how to spot them)

• How social proof tricks your brain into believing the hype

• Why real creators are struggling to compete in a system that rewards fake likes and paid comments

• The rise of “hype ghosts”—bot-like users designed to boost clout without substance

Whether you’re a content creator, marketer, or just tired of getting duped by fire emojis, this episode breaks down how fake social media engagement is shaping the internet—and how not to fall for it.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro: “You knew it wasn’t real… but you bought it anyway.”

• 00:24 – Welcome to the comment section: a messy, suspicious lovefest

• 01:07 – Fake engagement explained: bots, like farms, and paid comment cults

• 02:02 – Why fake engagement works: social proof and the illusion of virality

• 03:01 – Spotting fake comments: patterns, weird compliments, and red flags

• 03:52 – The pressure on real creators: fakery vs. authenticity in the algorithm

• • 04:48 – Final thoughts: fake comments, real feelings—and why it matters

  
  

  #PodcastEpisode #PodcastMarketing #PodcastDiscovery #TrueDigitalStories #PodcastLife #FakeEngagement #SocialMediaBots #BotComments #FakeFollowers #EngagementPods #SocialMediaIllusion #InstagramReality #TikTokTruth #OnlineClout #SocialProof #DigitalDeception #AuthenticContent #InfluencerMarketing #ViralMyth #CloutChasing #ContentCreators #DigitalMarketingTips #SocialMediaStrategy #BuildRealAudience #GrowthHacks

Ever double-tap a flawless selfie only to realize… the person isn’t real? Yeah, same. In this episode of Everyone’s a Bot, we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of AI influencers—perfectly filtered, never-sleeping, algorithm-approved digital avatars taking over your feed.

Host Chris Smith pulls back the pixelated curtain on virtual stars like Lil Miquela, a CGI it-girl with 2M followers, brand deals, music drops, and even her own scandalous story arcs (spoiler: she got “hacked” by another bot). 🤖

But here’s the twist: these synthetic stunners might actually be better at being influencers than us real humans. No bad days. No awkward lives. No crying-in-your-car moments. Just flawless vibes—rendered in Blender and served straight to your FYP.

We ask the big questions:

• Does authenticity still matter if no one’s real?

• Why do brands (and followers) prefer bots?

• And what happens to us when fake becomes the norm?

So if you’ve ever felt lowkey terrible comparing yourself to a perfect feed… only to find out it was built by a marketing team and a GPU—this one’s for you.

🎙️ Welcome to the age of synthetic fame. Let’s talk about why fake people are absolutely crushing it online.

⏱️ Timestamps

• 00:00 – 🎙️ Cold open: “You knew it wasn’t real, but you bought it anyway.”

• 00:25 – Would you still follow your favorite influencer if they weren’t real?

• 01:19 – What AI influencers actually are: code, visuals, and branding.

• 01:50 – 👾 Meet Lil Miquela: The stylish, freckled, CGI queen with 2M+ fans.

• 02:20 – Scripted drama and AI lore: “I was hacked by another AI.”

• 03:00 – Why synthetic influencers outperform real ones: no cringe, no chaos.

• 03:14 – 🤖 If it feels real, that’s enough: authenticity in the age of bots.

• 04:06 – The comparison trap: real people vs. flawless digital avatars.

• • 04:46 – 🔚 Outro: “Don’t trust the comments.”

  
  

  #AIInfluencers #VirtualInfluencers #DigitalAvatars #SyntheticFame #LilMiquela #FakePeopleOnline #SocialMediaBots #CGIInfluencers #VirtualCelebrities #MetaverseMarketing #AIContentCreators #InfluencerMarketing #InstagramBots #DigitalIdentity #FakeItTillYouMakeIt #BlenderModels #AlgorithmCulture #FutureOfInfluence #AuthenticityCrisis #SocialMediaTrends #UncannyValley #CGIFashion #AIvsHuman #EveryoneIsABot #DigitalPerfection