Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)

What happens when public artwork becomes the main character? For the last two months, a culture war has raged around a gigantic sculpture of a hot dog in Times Square... and playing right into the artists' hands. Jamie goes to New York to talk about the secret agenda of the hot dog with creators Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw. Then, a talk with Carol Adams, the author of 'The Sexual Politics of Meat,' about why the hot dog is still a subversive symbol, why I needed to go vegan a decade ago, and how harassment has evolved from right wing radio into the internet era. (did you seriously think Jamie wasn't going to find an excuse to do a hot dog episode? gzet a grip) follow Jen and Paul: https://www.catronandoutlaw.com/ follow Carol Adams: https://caroljadams.com/ buy Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs: https://bookshop.org/p/books/raw-dog-the-many-histories-of-hot-dogs-jamie-loftus/18785131?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aOntkU4kENdIs91XZ-UKCNSxQ8nvIO1kakfzoI7ugVgqAWA1ABNkQBoCTtoQAvD_BwESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie McNabb discusses the 30-50 feral hogs issue, Professor Tomacek explains feral hog problems, Karl Kasarda connects feral hogs to American gun laws

Savage dance creator Keara Wilson discusses the Black TikTok strike of 2021, highlighting the lack of credit and compensation for Black choreographers by white influencers, sparking a movement for accountability and inclusivity. The conversation explores the impact of social media algorithms in perpetuating racism and the power of collective organizing to demand recognition for creators.

A man from Philadelphia ate a rotisserie chicken daily for forty days. The podcast delves into competitive eating, the viral challenge, and the consequences of the feat. It also explores the ethics of the meat industry, societal acceptance of quirks, and humorous tales surrounding the Chicken Man's legend.

Taylor Lorenz, Julia Claire, and Bridget Todd discuss online outrage, harassment towards women, societal projections, internet algorithms, shame, 'wife guys,' and empowerment narratives. They explore Twitter's algorithm change, Elon Musk's acquisition, navigating personal pain online, and dispelling misconceptions about wealth and hobbies. The podcast transitions from Coffee Wife to Daisy in Bali, with light-hearted banter and mentions of sponsors like High Five Casino and Planned Parenthood.

Social media activist Molly Conger and transparency advocate Jeff Raymond discuss the infamous 'boston slide cop' incident, highlighting challenges in police transparency and societal fascination with the viral video. The podcast explores Boston stereotypes, physics analysis of the slide fall, and complexities of obtaining public records. It also delves into the community's slippery slide obsession and the difficulties in police reform efforts.

Authors Taylor Lorenz and Max Fisher discuss 'the dress' viral phenomenon of 2015, reflecting on its impact on social media and internet culture. They explore the evolution of online journalism and the rise of clickbait, highlighting Buzzfeed's role in driving viral content. The podcast delves into the neuroscientific aspects of color perception and the dark side of the internet, addressing current issues like knife threats and net neutrality.

Professor Gabriel Peoples, author of 'The Forgotten Kelly Dodson', discusses the erasure of viral sensation Kelly Dodson from her own story. The podcast explores media biases against black women, the impact of sensationalized news coverage, and the consequences of sudden internet fame on individuals like the Dodson siblings.

Antoine Dodson, known for the 'bed intruder' saga of 2010, discusses his viral fame and post-fame life. The podcast explores the evolution of online virality, forgotten interviews, and surviving trauma. It delves into the complexities of navigating unexpected fame, financial pressures, and surreal encounters, leaving listeners intrigued for more.

Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) is a weekly show that gives a sixteenth minute of fame to the Internet's most notorious characters of the day. Jamie Loftus talks to the characters themselves, and tries to get to the bottom of how they made it to the top of your feed for a fleeting moment -- and what that does to warp your brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.