Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)
Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) is a weekly show from Jamie Loftus that takes a closer look at the internet’s main characters – one part reported, one part interviews, and one part Jamie collapsing her permanently internet-damaged brain. Whether it’s an enduring meme or a dreaded Character of the Day distinction, it’s the kind of notoriety that often results in little money, unwarranted attention, and a confusing blurred line of consent. What do you do when you get more attention and judgement than any one person is built to handle? The Sixteenth Minute of Fame is the place where we figure that out, putting people in the context of the moment they've been frozen inside of.
Latest episodes
May 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
boston slide cop
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.
May 21, 2024 • 1h 5min
the dress
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.
May 14, 2024 • 41min
hide your kids, hide your wife pt. 2
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.
7 snips
May 7, 2024 • 1h 13min
hide your kids, hide your wife pt. 1
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.
Apr 30, 2024 • 4min
Introducing: Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)
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.
