The #1 rule of the internet is that each day there is one main character — the goal is to never be it. Hosted by Jamie Loftus, Sixteenth Minute of Fame examines these main characters, people who have gone viral for the good, the bad, and the ugly and why they made it to the front pages of the internet, and how the unexpected fame impacted their lives.

Beyond the gossip: Loftus starts by researching the backstory and context surrounding the viral moment. Without a historical/cultural recap, no one would understand why a woman enjoying a cup of coffee in her backyard with her husband would inspire so much backlash, or why the video of a cop falling down a slide stayed as popular as it did for so long.

Sometimes, Loftus will even track down the main characters and interview them. They offer a glimpse into the person’s experience — the initial surprise of going viral, the online attention, and how they navigated the sudden fame. Loftus approaches their experience with a mix of humor, empathy, and sometimes even a touch of awkwardness, but always with genuine interest.

Get in on the ground floor. Sixteenth Minute of Fame has just taken off, with only five episodes under its belt. While that means you might be able to go through all of the 40-60 minute episodes within a few days, the weekly podcast is a reliable source of entertainment that will definitely not run out of content anytime soon.

WHERE TO LISTEN- Sixteenth Minute of Fame is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.

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