Hem Brewster: Bezos, Musk, and the Enshitifcation of Existence

This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster, producer, and games master Hem Brewster talks about the enshitification of existence, how good-hearted humans can still cause damage to nature, the universal language of swearing, and more.Answering the questions this week: Hem Brewsteris a full time podcaster, and the producer and games master of two actual play podcasts, and the talk show Four Top Threes. Hem has also created their own role playing game and written standalone stories for other people to play. As a voice actress, Hem has appeared in The White Vault, and Dark Dice, plus many others, and has worked with beluga whales. Hem 's WebsiteHem 's Facebook groupHem on YouTubeFurther reading for this episodeYUNGBLUDGander: The Social Media You Want, Built in CanadaThe Justin Timberlake Sci-Fi Movie With One Of The Best Time Premises Ever | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOTWuhu Xinhualian Beluga Ocean Park | Captive Cetaceans Wiki | FandomFour Top Threes Podcast5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for aud