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A podcast hosted by two longtime internet friends about memes, internet lore, and so much more. New Episodes every other Monday!

Once Upon a Time On The Internet

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    I Guess Chiitan Doesn't Miss, Huh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 56:25


    HIT OR MISS, I GUESS THEY NEVER MISS, HUH?Taylor and Brit are back from their hiatus with a special episode, just for you. This week Brit tells you a three part story about a viral cosplay tik tok  made by Nyannyancosplay that got millions and millions of views. Taylor gives us a rundown on very specific Japanese mascots, but specifically about Chiitan, an otter who has a craving for violence, and also, a feud with a late night comedy show host.  Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    The Ridiculously Photogenic Bones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 60:43


    This week we take a trip to the Bone Zone this week.In this episode, Taylor spills the tea about an infamous Tumblr user who was embroiled in a scandal about stealing human bones.  Brit tells us about Zeddie Little, a man who became a meme in 2012 for being a Ridiculously Photogenic Guy.Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Para-samsung Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 59:26


    It's a butter noodles episode this week episode as Taylor and Brit bounce back from the holidays and work. Brit gives us a brief overview of Samsung Sam and Cole Sprouse's Tumblr social experiment. Find out how the internet's thirst for a fictional character  and ultimate waifu possibly halted the launch of a global company's AI assistant. Also catch up to speed on some classic Tumblr drama involving Riverdale actor Cole Sprouse and his social experiment exploring parasocial relationships.  Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    You Can Flap Your Own Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 59:00


    "Roses are red, Love is fake, weddings are basically funerals with cake" -Rick This week Taylor shares the worst memes you've seen and talks about the MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way) movement  — we apologize. Brit tells us about Flappy Bird, a mobile game, that burned out bright and fast as was deleted from app stores just as it started gaining popularity.Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Wuthering Whites

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 71:36


    Party Rock is truly in the house tonight, and we are ready to have a good time. This week Brit shares the wuthering internet rabbit hole she went down this week, and justifies it by regaling the history of flash mobs on the internet and early youtube. Taylor tells us about Grace O'Heeron, a tik tok user, whose home renovation projects frustrated and enamored people on the app. Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Dance Pumpkin Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 53:45


    Hey, besties! We are here and ready to spill the online tea this week, Taylor tells us about  Alex from Target, a 16-year-old boy who went viral on social media while being an underpaid Target employee whom teen girls crushed on. We also talk about the messy nature of becoming a meme unexpectedly.  Brit gets us ready for Spoopy season by telling us about Matt Geiler,  the man who went viral by dancing in a morphsuit while wearing a Pumpkin mask, and the lawsuit involving him that you might not know about.Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    They're Bad Yaks, Brent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 59:09


    This week, Brit and Taylor ask difficult questions, like "Are they good dogs, Brent?'Yes. Yes, they are.In this episode, Brit gives you an abridged history on the Twitter account We Rate Dogs (or @Dog_rates), and about the meme "They're good dogs, Brent." Also, Taylor tells us about the birth, death, and rebirth of the app that was once popular on many college campuses, Yik Yak, and about the cyberbullying, that plagued the app. Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Something's Afoot at the Rennersance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 76:47


    This episode is a little cursed, We're sorry.Join us this week while we talk about foot fetish website, WikiFeet. There might have been a field trip to the website. Then, Brit talks about singer and actor Jeremy Renner's app...called "Jeremy Renner". Taken too soon.Don't Be Creepy, Don't Be Illegal, Don't Be Horny. Intro By Hank GreenMusic By Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Send in the Cheugy Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 61:01


    This week we get Cheugy with it, and realize how uncool and out of touch we are with the youths. Are you cheugy?  Find out in this episode where Taylor and Brit discuss the origins of the word used by Gen Z about painfully out of date millennial trends, and  also, what makes something cheugy.  In the second half of the podcast,  things take a spooky turn when Taylor discusses the killer clown sightings that plagued 2016.  Remember that?  That was weird. What was that all about?  Content Warning: In the second half of the podcast we discuss clowns... A lot. Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Hey hey you you, I don't like your parody tweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 65:36


    This week, one of us is the subject of a death hoax conspiracy theory and the other has just been a parody account this whole time. Join us as we talk about whether or not Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has been dead and replaced by a body double and about 88 year old American author Cormac McCarthy's fake Twitter account.(also just so many tangents)Intro by Hank GreenMusic by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Not my IKEA, not my Monkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 51:13


    This week... we get salty, and go bananas. Join us to learn  the story of  viral video figure Nusret Gokche, also known as Salt Bae, and the  restaurant empire he built.  Also, listen as  Brit and Taylor discuss  Darwin, the "stylish but illegal" monkey, who became a viral sensation when he was found at an IKEA in 2012. Intro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Down with 'Liths Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 71:56


    It's MonoLitJoin Taylor and Brit as they discuss the internet's reaction to Tumblr introducing paid posts, and also taking some time to reminisce on some classic Tumblr posts. Also, learn about the mysterious steel monolith that first appeared in Utah in late 2020, and then lead a trend of other monoliths appearing across the globe.Intro by Hank GreenMusic by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Jeremy, Myself, and I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 72:15


    POWER!This week join us as we talk about highly controversial fragrance influencer, Jeremy Fragrance and his WILD past, and the viral video posted by Chewbacca mom Candace Payne that inspired the term "Milkshake duck."Intro by Hank GreenMusic By Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Lofi Chill Babadook Beats to Study/Relax to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 46:27


    Happy pride month!To end the month off right join us while we put on a lofi chill beats paylist to get a little chill and discuss Queer Icon, The Babadook (this makes sense, just go with it). Rainbow Capitalism is bad, co-opting a character in a horror movie to be a part of the LGBTQIA2+ community? good. Music provided by Lofi Girl Listen: bit.ly/lofigirI-playlists Babadook Lofi by: BritIntro by Hank GreenMusical intro by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    The Worst Part of Waking Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 62:26


    Listeners, you're are our gift this year. In this episode, Brit and Taylor discuss the internet's reaction to a wholesome Christmas Folgers coffee commercial about siblings that gave off some weird vibes and led to the creation of the  Folgercest fandom.  Also, they discuss r/menwritingwomen, a subreddit devoted to sharing comically bad descriptions of female anatomy in published fiction.  It's pretty cringe, as the kids would say.Edit: Hey Brit here, my audio is a lil crackly this episode because my mic fell on the floor and has been weird. Sorry!We have FREE stickers! Slide into our dms :)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterOur intro is by Hank Green (hankgreen.com), and our music is by Aridonis (aridonis.com). Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Charlie Bit my NFT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 58:38


    Say "goodbye" to May by saying "hello" to this week's episode! Join us as we discuss the mortifying ordeal of being known, renting goats and the moral implications of monetizing your family videos, even if it is THE "charlie bit my finger" video.Intro by : Hank GreenMusic by Aridonis Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/aninternetpodcast)

    Josh Willing and the Creek Don't Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 75:53


    Josh darn it,  we hope you are ready for this episode! Grab your pool noodle and get ready to hop on in.  This week Brit catches us up with the ultimate Battle of the Joshes that took place in Omaha, Nebraska, resulted in the ultimate Josh being crowned,  and was organized by 22-year-old college student, Josh Swain.  Also, Taylor discusses the Tramp Stamps, an infamous band on Tik Tok known for their edgy, provocative lyrics, and  who many allege are an industry plant.  We have FREE stickers! side into our dms :)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterOur intro is by Hank Green (hankgreen.com), and our music is by Aridonis (aridonis.com).

    Pokemon Go Find a Body

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 69:29


    Hi besties!This week join us as we lean into the randomness of the world and maybe find some illegal things with Randonautica. Not your style? Lets just reminisce on simpler times like 2016 and The Summer of Pokemon Go.Pokemon Go Get a VaccineIntro By:www.hankgreen.com/whereshankMusical Intro By:www.aridonis.com

    White Boy Summer in the Suez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 63:27


    It might be April, but according to Chet Hanks, we are in for White Boy Summer. Taylor and Brit return to tell you about two recent viral moments that are making the rounds. Brit unpacks the controversial history of Chet Hanks and his recent declaration that this year will experience White Boy Summer. Also, Taylor explains the situation in the Suez Canal that led to one plucky cargo ship disrupting global trade whilst becoming a gold mine for memes across the internet.We have FREE stickers! side into our dms :)Intro by Hank Greenhankgreen.comMusic by Aridonisaridonis.com 

    We Saw a Tiger, and Bad Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 73:05


    This week join us as we talk about the internet's hatred of 432 Park Ave and why you shouldn't just build a tall building just because you can. Also, if you missed the Tiger King craze and Free Joe Exotic movement of the beginning of the pandemic don't worry, Brit has you covered.We have FREE stickers! side into our dms :)Intro by Hank Greenhankgreen.comMusic by Aridonisaridonis.com 

    Yelling at Cult Leaders at Whole Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 81:09


    It is cult week, baybeeee, In this episode, Taylor and Brit talk about two different alleged cults that have taken root on the internet.  Brit discusses the The Garden, the controversial commune on Tik tok which many users believe is cult, and is promoted by  Tik Tok user Treeisalive.  Also, Taylor discusses Bentinho Massaro, a young guru whose digital spiritual empire lead to irreparable consequences and accusations of him being a cult leader.   Stop AAIP hatehttps://www.elimin8hate.org/Intro by Hank Greenhankgreen.comMusic by Aridonisaridonis.com 

    Poddy McPodface

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 64:44


    It's a less thorough deep dive this episode as life has been challenging for the both of us, but we hope you join us as we casually discuss Boaty McBoatface and other online public naming campaigns that have not gone according to plan. Also, learn about the rising trend of non -fungible tokens or NFTs in the world of  crypto art and collectibles.  Intro by Hank Greenhankgreen.comMusic by Aridonisaridonis.com 

    Harry Potter and the Audacity of This Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 57:32


    This week we see god in the form of a double rainbow and discuss Paul "Bear" Vasquez the double rainbow guy. We also get very heated about JK Rowling ...again and discuss her problematic history on the internet. Big content warning: we discuss transphobia a lot in this segment. Trans Men are Men, Trans Women are Women, Non Binary and Gender Non-Conforming People exist. TERFs don't interactDo something nice for someone else this week.  Love you, mean it. Intro by Hank Greenhankgreen.comMusic by Aridonisaridonis.com 

    Carry On My Wayward Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 68:45


    You made it to another Monday! As a reward, here, have a new episode from your favourite internet friends!This week we talk about Queerbaiting, Queercoding, and Demon Hunting in the tv show supernatural!  Also, what sensitive personal data are you giving your health apps and are they selling it (yes).We hope you have a good day and if you're reading this I hope you have a very good cookie :) Love you!Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068

    #FreeBritney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 66:50


    Break out the champagne and join Brit and Taylor for their 10th episode!   On a more somber note, learn more about the #FreeBritney movement which is trying to release Britney Spears from the conservatorship she has lived under since 2008. Also, find out how discourse about crows led to the downfall of popular science Redditor, Unidan. Champagne ASMR is free of charge. Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068

    OOPS! All Tangents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 59:09


    This week is a little unhinged,  just like Gritty.  In this episode, Taylor and Brit go on a few tangents, but also manage to discuss the origin of the internet's love of NHL mascot Gritty, and  the unexpected rise of sea shanties on Tik Tok in 2021.  Have a good week, wear a mask, stay safe!  Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonisaridons.com

    Gotta Get Down on Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 52:23


    Join Brit and Taylor this week as they get down on Friday (or whatever day you are listening on) and discuss Rebecca Black and her song, Friday.  They continue the party and discuss Kelsey Onstott, a balloon artist who was embroiled in controversy on Tik Tok. Any comments made regarding party supply stores are definitely satire. Definitely. Totally satire. Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068

    Leg Butt After Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 49:39


    This episode is posing ass naked on a Nugget ™ box and reading horse_ebooks tweets.We also  unfollowed Belle Delphine, and you get a  update you on the Grindr Chronicles. Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by Brit 

    Bean There, Dad That

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 62:36


    Just in case you were nostalgic for the discourse from eleven days ago, Taylor and Brit are here to discuss #BeanDad John Roderick and twin-fluencers (yes, we hate that word too) Gabi and Niki Demartino and their many controversies. So grab your can opener, problematic tweets, and hop on in. Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by Brit

    This is now a True Crime Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 54:09


    Hello everybody!This week join Taylor and Brit as they talk about whether or not Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer (he is) and discuss Jeremy Meeks journey from the streets to the runway.Intro by Hank Greenhttps://hankgreen.com/wheres-hank/Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by BritShhh... secret linkhttp://www.youfellasleepwatchingadvd.com/

    Dolly Cured Covid, But the Birds Work for the Bourgeoisie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 87:09


    Oh lord, it's chonky! Enjoy this extra long New Year's Special where Taylor and Brit discuss a gay public sex caper,  share a SPECIAL birthmas surprise, and tell the stories of Dolly Parton curing Covid-19 and about how birds are not real We hope 2021 is much better for you. We love you. :)Intro Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by BritShhh... secret link https://youtu.be/F4we73GHH9k

    From 9/11 to 50 Shades

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 53:11


    Merry Birthmas!In this episode Taylor and Brit reminisce on their emo past and take a trip into the world of Skyrim. How did 9-11 lead to the creation of 50 Shades of Grey? Why is Shirley Curry the sweetest woman alive? All this and another instalment of " Brit Tells Taylor About Bad Movies" Everyone's favourite  podcast in a podcast this week!See y'all in the new year and thanks for listening. We love you. :)Intro Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by BritShhh... secret linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUqCWkPlLLc&list=FLyMu7BDAeey55ElnpQGkMxw&index=6

    Gamergirl Bathwater Thirst, Potato Salad Hunger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 58:48


    Join Taylor and Brit as they get thirsty for that dank gamergirl bathwater and hungry for potato salad kickstarter success and discuss Belle Delphine and Zack "Danger" Brown. Intro Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by BritShhh... secret linkhttps://youtu.be/QUqCWkPlLLc

    Child slavery, and Scams, and Bears OH MY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 59:33


    This week internet friends Brit and Taylor talk about a Tumblr user's child slavery, transcend confusion, self-limiting beliefs, solve crimes, help people, and jam to Spice Girls.Grab a snack and settle in to listen to us share our useless knowledge with you!Intro Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=O-juHTCTS2O2QCpceRYbEAhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by BritShhh... secret linkhttps://isitchristmas.com/

    Baby's First Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 19:38


    Welcome to Once Upon a Time on the Internet!In our intro episode we talk about our plans for this podcast, how we met (once  upon a time on the internet), and go on a tangent that results in a scathing review of the movie, Life-Size 2.Its slightly unpolished, and we will get derailed a lot but we hope you enjoy and continue to tune in!Into Music by Aridonishttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1N6mPsTYQ1buzjJOU2Wnpe?si=N0ohcA2GSh-1V1UcfNPQcghttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aridonis/1488082068Artwork by BritShhh! Secret link: www.spacejam.com

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