People vs Algorithms

Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer, Troy Young

troyyoung@substack.com

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Booking Overview

People vs Algorithms is a media-and-tech analysis show where media veterans break down how AI and platform economics are reshaping culture and information. It’s a strong pitch for PR professionals looking for guests who can translate technology and media strategy into clear, high-level implications.

Metrics

Episodes: 192

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 794 subscribers

Contact Information

troyyoung@substack.com

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Host

Brian Morrissey - Identified in the episode descriptions as one of the media veterans who hosts the show; also referenced for his newsletter, “The Rebooting.”

Alex Schleifer - Identified in the episode descriptions as one of the media veterans who hosts the show; also referenced for his newsletter “Human Computer.”

Troy Young - Identified in the episode descriptions as one of the media veterans who hosts the show; also referenced for his People vs Algorithms newsletter.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Media and technology practitioners (execs, analysts, or newsletter/creator leaders), plus authors/industry figures who can comment on platform economics, AI impacts, and media/culture change. Guests may also be named or anonymous industry sources.
Required Achievements:  
Notable roles at media/tech companies or agencies, Recognition as a media analyst/commentator (e.g., via newsletters or public industry work), Involvement in major media or platform transactions (for “explain the deal/implications” segments)

Recent Guest Discussions

Ana Andjelic - Uniqueness Of A24.

Anonymous Banker - Why Fox Paying $22 Billion For Roku Makes Sense.

Lachlan Cartwright - Assessing Characters In A 60 Minutes Dram.

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Platforms, Advertising, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
People vs Algorithms
:

The Coldplay Protocol

July 03, 2026

We dig into the tangled collision of journalism and the creatory economy. Emily Sundberg’s Zuckerberg interview, Brian’s christening as the Matt Belloni-of-advertising, and why guys like Scott Galloway and Gary Vaynerchuk get a pass to cash in while "real journalists" get side-eyed for it. We also unpack AI's creeping presence in music and writing — can you love an AI song, what happens to "providence" when anyone can fake authenticity, and why lo-fi, bathtub-recorded music is having a moment...

Cannes is CES with Rosé

June 26, 2026

This week’s episode leans heavily into Cannes, which is a world where everyone is selling and many are lying. Creators are the cool kids of Cannes, while the site of a drone show by a mobile ad network is considered normal. Plus: Ana Andjelic on what makes A24 unique.* Watch us on YouTube* Troy Young’s People vs Algorithms newsletter* Brian Morrissey’s The Rebooting newsletter* Alex Schleifer’s Human Computer* Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on TwitterChapters:* 00:00 Open* 00:23 Welcome* 01:45 R...

Americamaxxing, AI Taste Wars, World Cup Soft Power

June 19, 2026

We debate whether Anthropic painted itself in a corner with its safety messaging, if Snap Specs pass the taste test, Elon as American icon, and the World Cup and Trump’s UFC fight showcasing the profound weirdness and contradictions at the heart of the American experience. Plus: Anonymous Banker on why Fox paying $22 billion for Roku makes sense and Troy says someone will buy Semafor.* Watch us on YouTube* Troy Young’s People vs Algorithms newsletter* Brian Morrissey’s The Rebooting newslette...

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