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ICYMI | Are New York City Influencers Boring?

Mar 19, 2025
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Nitish Pahwa
Nitish Pahwa, a guest co-host known for his insights into internet culture, dives into the heated debate surrounding NYC influencers. He discusses the recent TikTok drama that labeled some creators as 'boring,' exploring the implications of this critique. Kate Lindsay introduces him to the nuances of influencer identity and how algorithms affect creators' visibility. The conversation challenges listeners to reconsider what makes influencers engaging and highlights the need for diverse voices in the influencer landscape.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Montana's TikTok Ban and Influencer Dynamics
01:36 • 4min
3
The Influencer Debate: New York's Critique
05:21 • 3min
4
The NYC Influencer Landscape
08:34 • 10min
5
Influencer Identity and the New York City Narrative
18:12 • 3min
6
Navigating New York Identity and Eczema Treatment
21:29 • 2min
7
Navigating New York's Evolving Identity
23:02 • 18min