Central to discussion of Reels, algorithms, and content strategy.
Discussed in relation to reduced posting frequency and a new auto-captioning feature for Stories.
Discussed both as the platform for Camcorder Club videos and as an example of a big business with unfixed UI annoyances (e.g. thumbnail selection).
Platform at the center of the Pope's liking controversy and ScoMo's photo ops.
Josh promotes George's rebranded Instagram handle 'Georgie Boy Martin' at the end of the episode.
Discussion of lost handles and widgets feature.
Platform where Tommy's account was also removed and the central subject of the personal-vs-business social media debate.
Platform where the video of Derek's megaphone serenade and Josh's mum's photo collage were posted.
Discussion of follower counts, unfollowing habits, and celebrities like Beyoncé following no one.
Discussed extensively regarding Reels, fake followers, and Jess's archived/unarchived posts.
Discussed in relation to its new Reels feature, which copies TikTok's format.
Tommy's Instagram account was hacked and taken down, then restored over the weekend.
Tommy's Instagram account was removed entirely alongside his Facebook account.
Discussion of follow/follow etiquette and whether to make accounts private.
Platform used to send the suspicious messages and the one Josh used to attempt IP tracking.
Platform where Amy's accidental story post occurred and where the hosts promote their show.
Discussed regarding a posting mishap with an unwanted fade-from-black thumbnail effect.
Compared to TikTok in terms of monthly active users (~1 billion) and growth trajectory.
Platform where Walker posted his daily ibis drawings and grew an audience.
Central topic of discussion around posting anxiety and nicknaming Harry's account.
The hosts reference posting Insta stories and reading live comments during the broadcast.
Discussed in relation to a viral hoax copyright chain-post many celebrities including Gal Gadot shared
Discussed as a way to see the show's listener community ("Gronks") via the follower lists of team members.
Tommy posts an Organised August joke about orange juice on the show's Instagram feed.
Platform where the team's viral stripper/bathers photo post and other content performed, discussed throughout the episode.
Extended discussion of Instagram stories, likes, verification process, and a Canadian trial hiding like counts.
Central subject of the follower-fraud and like-hiding trial discussion.
Russ Keys posted an Instagram story about the walkie-talkie stunt calling it a 'childhood dream come true'.
Central platform discussed regarding bot-driven follow/unfollow behaviour and the 'unfollow everyone' trend.
Discussed regarding Facebook's acquisition price, revenue, and founders leaving.
Hosts discuss scrolling Instagram and feeling numb, and question whether algorithms prioritize thoughtful content.
The hosts compare their weekly screen-time stats and discuss heavy Instagram usage.
Central subject of the social media discussion; referenced for its old travel map feature and for Amy deleting the app.
Discussed as an underused show account that listeners are asked to follow and engage with.
Tommy describes trolling Josh via sponsored Instagram posts, which caused the algorithm to retarget him with unrelated ads.
Platform where Lucy has 16,000 followers and where Josh's account is audited.
The hosts discuss using Instagram, including its voting feature, to get listener input on topics.