An Instagram post gets an unexpected boost. A TikTok catches in the algorithm.

Sometimes that's all it takes to launch someone into internet fame. But then what?

This blue up is a new podcast documentary that reveals how social media

start and is made. It's a different kind of fame. That's not always as glamorous as it looks.

From Spotify and the Ring or Podcast Network, I'm Alyssa Bereznek.

You can listen to this blue up on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

I need support staff to clear the room. Stand up and walk now.

Hello and welcome to the watch. My name is Chris Ryan and I am an editor at theRinger.com

and joining me on the other line. How many times has he watched Bryce Harper's home run highlights?

Never more than 12. It's Andy. Whoa. Look at that. Look at the way you weave it together.

You know, you know, eight minutes to think of that. Holy shit.

Some people are saying had been saying that they worried you would lost your fastball.

No one was saying that about the Astros picture last night. But some people were saying that about you Chris.

And you know what? They're wrong. They're wrong. It's great to see you. Thank you, man.

For some culture. That was the Grandland.com of intros.

Yo, you were a real quiet on text last night during the Phillies.

Pretty decisive loss to the Houston Astros. I wonder whether or not do you consider yourself a front runner when it comes to sports?

No. First of all, I reject that characterization. The problem was a lot of doom sayers out there.

And my response was, and I, this is a quote from a text message I sent to multiple people. It's okay. We're going to win the World Series.

Did you send that to me? I felt like maybe I didn't, maybe I was reading the room because you maybe you were a little down.

Look, I am trying something new at this stage in my middle time of life.

Like I've tried all the other ways. You know, I've decided I think they're going to win.

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