This week on Diamond Cast, we’re talking about sincerity — what it means in 2026, whether we’re living in a post-sincerity world, and why authenticity has become the new cultural currency.

Before that, we detour into Ben’s unexpected love of Titanic and Adam’s passion for Music Hall, then dive deep into branding, boundaries, public sharing, Taylor Swift lyrics, and the strange evolution of online identity.

Is authenticity real — or just another performance?

Where do personal boundaries sit in a world that rewards oversharing?

And what does the future of sincerity look like?

Plus: we’re launching an extra 15-minute Patreon-only segment each week.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

00:47 – Ben’s love of Titanic

14:45 – Adam on Music Hall

17:40 – Today’s topic: Sincerity Now

19:46 – Are we living in a post-sincerity world?

23:15 – Authenticity as modern currency

28:10 – Taylor Swift & lyrical honesty

30:19 – Being conscious of your brand

32:42 – Personal boundaries online

36:52 – The future of authenticity

40:45 – Online gamer streamers & digital personas

45:40 – Patreon bonus segment announcement

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