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Steve Johnson

Stephen Johnson is a Staff Writer for Lifehacker where he covers pop culture, including two weekly columns “The Out of Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People are Getting Wrong this Week.” He graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing.

Previously, Stephen was Managing Editor at NBC/Universal’s G4TV. While at G4, he won a Telly Award for writing and was nominated for a Webby award. Stephen has also written for Blumhouse, FearNET, Performing Songwriter magazine, NewEgg, AVN, GameFly, Art Connoisseur International magazine, Fender Musical Instruments, Hustler Magazine, and other outlets. His work has aired on Comedy Central and screened at the Sundance International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and Chicago Horror Film Festival. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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    • What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: 'The Telepathy Tapes'
      9 Jan—Lifehacker
      How a horse from the early 1900s helps explain 'The Telepathy Tapes.' January 9, 2025 Credit: Fair Use The most downloaded podcast on Spotify is no longer The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan’s long-running show has been overtaken by The Telepathy Tapes, a new, 10-part documentary series that aims to explore the supernatural abilities of non-speakers with autism—a subject a lot of people are getting very wrong. Created and hosted by mainstream documentarian Ty Dickens, The Telepathy Tapes is a...