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 blew 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 blew up on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

So, this is the top team you've been talking about. The row clones on the run from

the Empire, huh? How juicy! You told her. Don't get twitchy. Fees a friend.

She's the most trustworthy pirate I know. Is it supposed to be comforting? Our

clones are supposed to look alike. So much for quality control. This one is too big.

This one is too small. This one's got a face tattoo. Yeah, a real subtle.

Greetings and welcome into the Ringerverse. Here on the Ringer podcast network.

I'm Mallory Ruben and it is my absolute pleasure to invite you not only back to

Sid's parlor on Ord Mantel, but also to join us on the Ringer's Nexus podcast feed

for all things fandom. My beloved house of our

fucking title co-host Joanna Robinson is a bit under the weather today by the fear

not cherished listeners and pals. Joe will be back with us next week here on the

House of R. If you were craving some first week of January, Joe, and how could

you not? Let's be honest, how could you not be? There is a great pod waiting for you

over on trial by content where Joe, Neil and Dave placed their bets for what

the biggest movie of 2023 will be. So go check that out and then you can find

more Joe here next week. It's a bad batch day here on the House of R and that

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