Yourgo Artsitas

Journalist, filmmaker, and stand-up comic. He is the director of the documentary Troll: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live, and the chain letter that changed the internet.

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Jul 1, 2025 • 57min

Tearin' Up My Charts: How MTV's "Total Request Live" Got Rigged (PTFO Vault)

Yourgo Artsitas, a journalist, filmmaker, and stand-up comic, dives into the fascinating world of MTV's 'Total Request Live.' He reveals how a viral chain letter once rigged TRL's fan voting, transforming it into a cultural phenomenon. The discussion contrasts the excitement of boy bands like New Kids on the Block with the darker side of manipulated rankings. Listeners are treated to nostalgic reflections on the music countdowns that defined a generation, highlighting both the unpredictable thrill of fan engagement and the reality behind the scenes.

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