Topic: Search Trends

2 chapters across the catalog

Throw a Rock
Episode 893 2:33:09 - 2:41:11

893: Throw a Rock

Pornhub 2016 Year in Review, Search Trends

Pornhub's 2016 annual report reveals that the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada are the top consumers of adult content. The most searched term globally is "Lesbian," followed by family-themed categories like "Stepmom" and "Stepsister." Data on "time spent per visit" suggests significant click farm activity in the Philippines and South Africa, where users stay on the site longer to trigger advertising revenue.

Open the Chunnel!
Episode 837 26:51 - 31:03

837: Open the Chunnel!

Google Search Trends, Post-Brexit Buyer's Remorse

Media outlets report a spike in Google searches for "What is the EU?" following the referendum, suggesting voters did not understand their ballots. Max Keiser and ABC News use this data to claim an "accidental revolution" and widespread buyer's remorse. The hosts contest this narrative, suggesting the search data is being manipulated to paint Leave voters as ignorant.