Instagram

Instagram

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Heard in 153 episodes across 76 shows since May 2024

Instagram is an American social networking service for sharing photos and short-form videos, owned by Meta Platforms. Users can upload and edit media, organize posts with hashtags and location tags, and share content publicly or with approved followers.

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Discussed inAI & Tech31%Business23%Health & Science16%Markets8%

Episodes

153
across 76 shows

This week

15
episodes on 11 shows

Share of the conversation

0.5‰
0.9× its usual level

Expert statements

6
3 positive · 3 negative

Share of the conversation

Mentions of Instagram per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.

0.0‰0.5‰1‰1.5‰2‰usual level · 0.55‰Jul 10Aug 1Aug 24Sep 15Oct 7
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DayShare (7-day)Mentions
Sep 10.55‰1
Sep 20.64‰4
Sep 30.76‰6
Sep 40.75‰2
Sep 50.73‰2
Sep 60.77‰1
Sep 80.70‰5
Sep 90.64‰2
Sep 100.68‰7
Sep 110.74‰5
Sep 140.63‰2
Sep 150.57‰3
Sep 160.62‰4
Sep 170.48‰3
Sep 180.40‰2
Sep 190.53‰5
Sep 200.58‰2
Sep 210.58‰2
Sep 220.50‰1
Sep 240.41‰3
Sep 250.40‰2
Sep 270.24‰1
Sep 280.40‰8
Sep 290.54‰6
Sep 300.58‰2
Oct 10.62‰4
Oct 20.71‰5
Oct 50.52‰2
Oct 60.41‰2
Oct 70.51‰5

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What experts have said about Instagram

6 statements · 3 positive · 3 negative

  1. Vanessa Van EdwardsNegativeSep 10, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Instagram profiles are performative representations rather than full personal reality.

    “I'm not going to give you my Instagram because my Instagram is performative.”

    Listen at 1:13:24

    Open the episode · Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable
  2. Ian SilberPositiveAug 16, 2026· Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

    Ian Silber says slower product changes worked well for most stages of Instagram.

    “we changed the product less and that actually worked really well for most stages of Instagram”

    Listen at 1:08:46

    Open the episode · OpenAI’s Head of Design: This is the best time in history to be a designer | Ian Silber
  3. Jason McCabe CalacanisNegativeAug 11, 2026· This Week in Startups

    Instagram contributed to body dysphoria, self-harm, and anorexia among young girls.

    “he launched Instagram, made it super addicting and caused young girls on the platform to experience body dysphoria and self harm and anorexia”

    Listen at 13:18

    Open the episode · Zuck's AI manifesto is a data center PR masterclass | E2323
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Episodes

153 episodes featuring Instagram, newest first

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