FX's The Shards on Better Offline
Better OfflineAugust 5, 2026
The AI Demand Bubble with Ed Elson
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Ed Zitron
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August 5, 2026
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This episode is supported by FX's The Shards, a seductive drama from executive producer Ryan Murphy. Set in 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of glamorous, deeply entangled high school seniors drawn into a life of wealth, beauty, parties, and excess. At its center is Brett, whose reality begins to unravel when the arrival of a new student coincides with a series of mysterious murders. FX's The Shards premieres August 5th on FX and Hulu.
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Better Offline
The AI Demand Bubble with Ed Elson
Host: Ed Zitron
Publisher: Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts