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

#FakeFollowers #SocialMediaScam #BuyingFollowers #BotAccounts #InstagramBots #FollowerFarms #FakeFame #OnlineClout #DigitalDeception #SocialMediaMarketing #InfluencerCulture #CloutChasing #PodcastAboutBots #InternetIllusions #SocialProof #BotEconomy #SocialMediaEthics #EngagementScam #FollowersForSale #InfluencerScam #TrustOnTheInternet #RiseAndGrindCulture #CloutIsCurrency #EveryoneIsABot #PodcastMarketing

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!

  
  

  #DatingScams #OnlineDating #CatfishAlert #FakeProfiles #BotAccounts #DatingAppScams #SwipeSmart #DigitalDeception #OnlineSafety #ScamAwareness #BotDetection #CatfishScam #OnlineFraud #DatingApps #SocialMediaBots #AIProfiles #ScamPrevention #SwipeRightWisely #OnlineTrustIssues #FakeLove #DatingAdvice #DatingPodcast #TechScams #FakePeopleOnline #TrustIssuesOnline

  
  

  
  

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

You knew it wasn’t real—but you looked anyway. 👀

In this debut episode of Everyone’s A Bot: A Social Media Story, host Chris Smith dives headfirst into the DM that started it all. You know the one: “Hey cutie.” Zero posts. Maximum thirst. Somehow... you still felt something. Why?

We explore the weird psychology behind bot accounts that flirt, follow first, and trigger real emotions. From the dopamine rush of fake compliments to the eerie comfort of algorithmic attention, this episode unpacks why even the smartest of us get caught looking.

🤖 They're not catfishing for cash (yet). They’re farming your clicks, and your brain loves it.

If you've ever replied just to see what happens—or wondered why a digital ghost made you feel kinda special—this one’s for you.

🔍 You’ll Learn:

• Why bots act more human than your ex

• How flirty DMs hack your brain’s reward system

• The fine line between fake validation and real emotion

  
  

  Timestamps

  00:00 – Intro: “You liked my post. I followed you first.”

  00:23 – That suspicious DM: Flirty bots and algorithmic blessings

  01:09 – “What if she’s real?”: The fantasy behind fake profiles

  01:52 – Bots aren’t scamming—yet. They’re farming your attention

  02:40 – You replied for fun, but ended up 30 mins deep

  03:22 – If it feels good, does it matter if it’s fake?

  03:57 – Wrap-up: Trust is low, engagement is high + Next episode teaser

  #SocialMediaBots #DigitalDeception #FakeProfiles #OnlineTrust #BotAccounts

  #AIInfluencers #AlgorithmHacks #CatfishCulture #DMScams #EmotionalAI

  #HumanVsBot #AIConversations #DopamineRush #FakeValidation #TechAndPsychology

  #OnlineFlirting #BotSeduction #EveryoneIsABot #AIOnSocialMedia #DigitalManipulation

  #SocialMediaPsychology #FlirtyBots #ScrollCulture #InfluencerAI #RealOrBot