Ever wondered how someone with 38,000 followers gets 11 likes? Welcome to the wild world of fake fame. In this episode of Everyone’s A Bot, we’re diving headfirst into the shady business of buying clout—from bulk follower packages to emoji-stuffed comment bundles that scream “authentic.” (Spoiler: they’re not.)

Host Chris Smith breaks down why people still fall for fake followers in 2025, how these bot farms operate like real businesses (with customer service and everything), and what it really costs to lease your reputation. It’s part roast, part reality check—and yeah, the sarcasm is turned all the way up.

Whether you’re a curious creator, a social media cynic, or just here for the fire emoji drama, this episode delivers.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• Why fake follower scams still work (and who's buying them)

• How perception online still beats authenticity

• What really happens when the bots disappear

• Why trust is the one thing you can't fake (or buy)

🔥 Bonus: A shoutout to Fitness Queen Z3000—the only bot who really believed in us.

00:00 – Welcome to Everyone's A Bot

00:17 – You Knew It Was Fake, But You Bought It Anyway

00:24 – Look Popular or Be Popular? The Clout Dilemma

00:54 – Meet the Follower Farms: Fake Fame for Sale

01:30 – Emoji Comments and the Illusion of Engagement

02:04 – Rise and Grind with Bots

02:33 – How the Scam Really Works

03:04 – When the Bots Vanish (and So Does the Clout)

03:24 – Why We Still Fall for Fake Followers

03:50 – The Real Cost: Losing Trust, Not Just Followers

04:08 – You Can Rent Fame, But You Can’t Fake Connection

04:35 – Final Thoughts: Don’t Trust the Comments

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In this episode of Everyone's A Bot, Chris dives into the wild, weird, and a little bit heartbreaking world of AI best friends. From emotional support chatbots to AI life coaches and virtual soulmates, he explores why people are paying real money for fake relationships — and why your brain can’t always tell the difference. Through personal experiments (shoutout to Luna, the instant soulmate bot), Chris unpacks the allure of frictionless friendships and the hidden cost of swapping real human messiness for perfect algorithmic companionship.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why AI "besties" like Replika and Character AI are booming

• How bots trick your brain into feeling loved

• The surprising psychological costs of frictionless digital friendships

• Why real human connection — flaws and all — still matters

Perfect For:
Anyone curious about AI culture, emotional technology, or just why we fall for things we know aren’t real.

Don't forget:
Follow, review, and share with your real (and bot) friends. And remember: Don’t trust the comments.

⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:01 – Welcome to Everyone's A Bot: A podcast about fake people and fake connections

• 00:24 – Today's topic: AI besties and the business of fake friendship

• 01:16 – From emotional support bots to AI life coaches: Why people are talking to bots

• 01:59 – Falling in love with an app: Can fake support feel real?

• 02:55 – Chris meets Luna: An instant soulmate story

• 03:48 – Why your brain can't tell the difference between bots and real love

• 04:39 – The cost of choosing bots over messy human relationships

• 05:24 – If fake friendships feel real enough, what happens to real ones?

• 06:04 – Final thoughts: Bots give you the highlight reel, not real depth

• • 06:08 – Thanks for listening — and remember, don’t trust the comments!

  
  

  #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Chatbots #AIBots #AIFriendships #VirtualFriends #DigitalLoneliness #TechCulture #FutureOfFriendship #AICompanions #SocialMediaCulture #EmotionalAI #HumanVsMachine #AIRevolution #FallingForBots #MentalHealthAndTech #LonelyInTheDigitalAge #FakeFriends #AIChatApps #ReplicantReality #TechAndEmotion #SyntheticRelationships #AIConnection #FriendshipInTheFuture #BotsOverHumans

  
  

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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.

Follow Us:
👉 Subscribe, share, and remember: don’t trust the comments.

⏱️ 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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