brocast en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰréh₂tēr Proto-Germanic *brōþēr Proto-West Germanic *brōþer Old English brōþor Middle English brother English brotherclip. English bro English internetwork English Internet English i- English pod English iPod Proto-Indo-European *bʰer-der.? Proto-Germanic *braidaz Proto-West Germanic *braid Old English brād Middle English brod English broad Proto-Germanic *kas- Proto-Germanic *kastōną Old Norse kastabor. Middle English casten English cast English broadcast blend English podcast blend English brocast Blend of bro + podcast.
Meanings
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(neologism) A podcast which appeals to young men and is associated with bro culture.
Authors such as Michael Wolff and Brian Stelter made their names writing books that explained the inner workings of Fox to liberals and the non-profit Media Matters for America employed a full staff to watch, summarise and push back against Fox News talking points. There is no similar ecosystem monitoring what is said in these brocasts, despite their ever-growing popularity.
2024 November 20, Sam Wolfson, “Don't underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young people”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 11 Oct 2025:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brocasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |