# no influencers, no critical thought, and no commitment, baby! – ep. 168

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Podcast: [Emotionally Online](https://stenobird.com/podcast/emotionally-online-5497941)
Published: 2026-08-07T13:00:22+00:00
Episode link: http://emotionallyonline.com/
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## Resource

we need to talk about nantucket gate... who knew a "no influencers" sign could kick up this much discourse! in today's episode, we're talking about AI companies destroying rare books, false equivalencies and tombstone messaging before getting into some audience submissions on dating, patience/understanding, and finding dishonest commitmentphobes around every corner. we have a lot to say! duh! 🛒 SHOP MERCH: https://emotionallyonline.shop/ 🪩 join the lover girls on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MaddieDragsbaek 💌 EMOTIONALLY ONLINE SUBMISSION BOX: https://forms.gle/BaWbCxbMqMYnsdmC6 📲 CALL INTO THE PUMPCAST! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL! (201)-875-3567 for business inquiries: partylikemaddie@outloudtalent.com podcast socials: ✨ watch on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/emotionallyonlinepodcast ✨ emotionally online instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyonlinepod/ ✨ emotionally online tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionallyonlinepod ✨ pumpcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pumpcastrules/ ✨ pumpcast tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pumpcastrules maddie's links: ✨ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/maddiedragsbaek ✨ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiedragsbaek/ ✨ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddiedragsbaek meg's links: ✨ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megruocco ✨ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megruocco ✨ substack: https://whatareyouupto.substack.com/ TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – meg's here to stay! 03:23 – AI companies are destroying rare books 21:26 – nantucket gate and the "no influencers" sign 32:03 – a message from our haters 36:38 – tombstone messaging 39:18 – patience and understanding in dating 55:00 – dishonesty, commitmentphobes, and staying optimistic in dating Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com…

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