
Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe
Coco Mocoe is a marketing professional with a background in entertainment and digital media. From producing videos with celebrities for TikTok and YouTube to dissecting internet phenomenons and trends -- she has done it. And now she will do it weekly on the podcast. Tune in each week for internet news, entertainment stories, rising stars, trend predictions and more. But most importantly, remembering the human behind the handles.
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Latest episodes

Oct 9, 2023 • 46min
Bobbi Althoff: How a mom-influencer created the top rap podcast overnight
Today we will be talking about the rise of Bobbi Althoff and her mysterious podcast. This video is based on personal opinion and I encourage everyone to do their own research. Follow Coco on socials: Instagram.com/cocomocoeTikTok.com/@cocomocoe YouTubeJoin the #AheadOfTheCurve Discord here: https://discord.gg/4wTp3DpjBh Rate the podcast on chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/coco-mocoe-tarot Thank you for listening to "Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe" on YouTube and your favorite podcast platformsemail: cocomocoe@whalartalent.com RESOURCES: “The Really Good Podcast” by Bobbi Althoff: https://www.youtube.com/@Thebobbialthoff “Women On Top” interview with Bobbi Althoff: https://spotify.link/EOTdGhjoKDb Cosmopolitan’s Interview with Bobbi Althoff: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a44762496/bobbi-althoff-tiktok-podcast/ Bobbi Althoff on the BFF Pod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXr2kGYuWo&pp=ygUSd29tZW4gb24gdG9wIGJvYmJp TIME STAMPS: Introduction 0:00 - 2:32Comments from Discord 2:32 - 4:32 Who was Bobbi Althoff before the podcast 4:32- 9:30 The start of “The Really Good Podcast” 9:30 - 12:30The infamous Drake interview 12:30 - 17:35Funny Marco 17:35 - 18:39 Chicken Shop Date & Ziwe 18:39 - 23:54 Funny Marco & Bobbi’s tour 23:54 - 25:34 Unanswered questions & theories 25:34 - 31:50 Industry Plant Theories 31:50 - 37:40 How she can move forward 37:40 - 45:55#bobbialthoff #drake #podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Oct 2, 2023 • 51min
The Trevi Moran Interview
Today we are sitting down with Trevi Moran. Trevi is known for having one of the most viewed auditions on X Factor of all-time, for being a part of the first content house ever (O2L) and now for putting out dark pop music. Here is my sit-down interview with the rising pop star. Hope you enjoy! Follow Trevi Moran on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trevimoranSubscribe to the #AheadOfTheCurve podcast channel Listen to the episodes back on your favorite podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple & Google) Follow Coco on social media: tiktok.com/@cocomocoe instagram.com/cocomocoe TIME STAMPS: 1. Intro & the viral Mac store videos 0:00 - 5:472. “X factor” audition 5:47 - 10:153. Dealing with hate as young as 12 y.o. 10:15 - 15:25 4. Opening up about addiction 15:25 - 17:25 5. Creating O2L 17:25 - 23:23 6. Opening up about addiction pt. 2 23:23 - 35:37 7. How Trevi signed to Angelica Cob 35:37 - 39:05 8. Signing to a record label 39:05 - 40:57 9. Trevi’s upcoming music 40:57 - 44:45 10. What makes Trevi’s music so unique 44:45 - 45:3711. Would Trevi go on another talent show 45:37 - 50:32For business inquiries, email: cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Sep 28, 2023 • 49min
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: Why is everyone obsessed with "PR" relationships? (ft. @simplysimone)
Today we are talking to pop culture expert @simplysimone from TikTok (300k+) all about the trending topics right now. Is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce a “PR relationship”? How did Olivia Rodrigo break the Disney pop star curse? Could Beyonce be going for an EGOT? Why did Kim Kardashian announce the Usher as the Superbowl Halftime performer? And why is ‘Love is Blind’ season 5 so messy?You can follow @simplysimone on TikTok here!TIME STAMPS: Introduction 0:00-3:56 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce 3:56-10:49 Olivia Rodrigo 10:49-20:41Beyonce EGOT? 20:41-25:29 Usher Super Bowl Announcement 25:29-31:31‘Love is Blind’ Season 5 31:31-45:28 What artist is next to blow up 45:28-48:36-- Join the discord for #AheadOfTheCurve with Coco Mocoe: https://discord.gg/n6qc4gcYf5 Hi I'm Coco Mocoe! I work in media and I've made a career off accurately predicting trends and rising stars right before they blow up. EMAIL: cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 4min
Greg Goodfried: From managing the D’Amelio family to creating Lonelygirl15
You can watch the third season of 'The D'Amelio Show' on Hulu or Disney+. New episodes every Wednesday #TheDAmelioShow You can watch old videos from the original Lonelygirl15 youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCVEfyEuLJpgw_y4jSgV8Rtg Did you know the man who created Lonelygirl15 is the same man who has managed the D'Amelios since their rise to fame in 2020? Today we are interviewing top talent manager, Greg Goodfried. I call him the "Tom Brady" of the internet. I have never met someone with a better resume and genuine curiosity for the world and the art of storytelling. For business inquiries, email cocomocoe@whalartalent.com Join the #AheadOfTheCurve discord here: https://discord.gg/n6qc4gcYf5 TIME STAMPS: Introduction 0:00 - 1:05The Origin of LG15 1:05 - 3:50 How they cast “Bree” aka Jessica Rose 3:50 - 7:20How to go viral 7:20 - 8:07Why they created LG15 8:07 - 10:20The business model of LG15 10:20 - 12:20 The first LG15 video 12:20 - 14:50 The cult elements of LG15 14:50 - 17:35 The moment someone recognized LG15 17:35 - 19:05LG15 was first brand deal on YouTube 19:05 - 24:10How the fans found out LG15 wasn’t real 24:10 - 27:50What happened after LG15 was revealed 27:50 - 30:00How Greg got into talent management 30:00 - 31:08Could there be a LG15 today 31:08 - 33:20 The Grand Finale of LG15 33:20 - 39:21How Greg signed the D’Amelios 39:21 - 46:10 Why certain people become famous 46:10 - 50:10The moment I realized TikTok would be big 50:10 - 51:43Greg’s favorite thing about each D’Amelio 51:43 - 53:57 Dancing With The Stars 53:57 - 55:30 Charli D’Amelio in 5 years from now 55:30 - 56:40D’Amelios Vs. Kardashians 56:40 - 59:23 Predictions about the internet 59:23 - 1:03:41 Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing! ❤️ --TAGS: lonelygirl15, charli d'amelio, the d'amelio show, greg goodfried, dixie d'amelio, d'amelio hulu, landon barker, podcast, interview, influencers, celebrity, entertainment news, kardashians, kuwtk, ahead of the curve, coco mocoe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Sep 18, 2023 • 28min
Ashton Kutcher Situation Gets Worse, Drew Barrymore’s “Apology”, + VMA’s 2023 was a Mess
What a WILD week for celebrities! It seems like everyone is in a race to the bottom of the barrel. This episode was going to be solely dedicated to the 2023 VMA's but we had lots of other things to cover at the end. Here is a list of all the artists that performed at the 2023 VMA's: https://www.mtv.com/vma/performers Ashton Kutcher resigns from Thorn after him and Mila Kunis wrote letters of support for Danny Masterson: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/... Drew Barrymore pauses show until end of strike: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/17/arts/television/drew-barrymore-show-pause-writers-strike.htmlEverything expressed is my personal opinion. -- TIME STAMPS: 1. Introduction 0:00 to 3:00 3. The History of the VMA’s 3:00 to 9:254. 2023 VMA’s 9:25 to 15:155. Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher 15:15 to 18:006. Lizzo’s Comeback 18:00 to 19:127. Drew Barrymore vs. Jimmy Fallon 19:12 to 21:258. Billboard launches TikTok Top 50 Chart 21:25 to 23:119. Dunkin’ Donuts & Ice Spice collab 23:11 to 25:26 10. Olivia Rodrigo VMA performance 25:26 to 27:41-- Join the #AheadOfTheCurve discord chat here: https://discord.gg/n6qc4gcYf5 For business inquiries, email: cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Holly Madison Interview
Holly Madison on "Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe". Written and produced by Coco Mocoe For business inquiries and bookings, email: cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Sep 4, 2023 • 56min
From TanaCon to Hype House: The Biggest Moments on the Internet w/ Taylor Lorenz (author of Extremely Online)
Pre-Order #ExtremelyOnline here: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982146869?tag=extremelyonlinecom Did you know YouTube was originally a dating app?! I didn’t know either but I learned that in Taylor Lorenz’s new book ‘Extremely Online’. Taylor Lorenz is a journalist who has written some of the most viral stories about the internet on New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic and more. You can learn more about her and her stories here.A few topics that Talyor and I discuss in this episode are: How Lonelygirl15 changed the internet forever Why ‘industry plants’ are not actually a real thing The origins of YouTube & the first VidCon convention The genius of Logan & Jake Paul (for better or for worse) Why does YouTube promote problematic people like Colleen Ballinger (and now Ruby Franke)? The era of Emma Chamberlain, Tana Mongeau & TanaCon Taylor Lorenz coverage of Hype House (Charli D'Amelio, Addison Rae, etc) The genius of Famous Birthdays "Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe" is a podcast about marketing, pop culture and rising internet trends + stars. You can find Coco Mocoe on your favorite socials media apps here: Instagram: @cocomocoeTikTok: @cocomocoeLinkedIn: @cocomocoeYouTube: @cocomocoeJoin the Discord and chat about the internet's biggest stories here: https://discord.gg/k94JJmqcFor business inquiries, email cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Aug 28, 2023 • 50min
Streamy's 2023 Review: What it foreshadows about the creator space + Dillon Danis goes below the belt
The Streamy's 2023 aired last night and featured nominees like H3 podcast, Alix Earle, Brittany Broski, Logan Paul and more. Here are my thoughts on what it foreshadows about the creator space and why I think the Streamy's will eventually hit a more prestigious level - once they have this one ingredient.I also talk about the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift impersonator, Ashley Leechin (noitsashley13) who pulled a prank recently by pretending to be Taylor Swift and leading to a mob. Article here.I also touch on the Dillon Danis controversy with Logan Paul. He has attempted to shame Paul's fiance, Nina Agdal, in a smear campaign ahead of their boxing match. Article here. -- Thank you for listening! You can hear more on the Share Your Screen podcast. For business inquiries, email cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Aug 21, 2023 • 42min
The Danger of Fame: Taylor Swift fans show up outside wedding rehearsal + times fans killed celebrities
UPDATE: A day after this episode went up, a video surfaced online of Drew Barrymore's lifelong stalker rushing the stage with her and Renee Rapp at an event. Read more about the story here. Fame is one of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person. You may have seen videos of fans swarming a small restaurant in New Jersey that Taylor Swift was spotted inside of. Here is why that normalizes the stalking behavior to those with the worst of intentions. Plus the shifts in culture and legislation that I hope happens to protect these people from the worst of the stalkers. Plus we talk about celebrities who have tragically died because of fame; from John Lennon to Princess Diana to Selena and more. Here is the TikTok that I referenced that sparked this discussion. Here is an article about the fans who showed up to stalk Taylor Swift outside of Jack Antonoff's wedding rehearsal in New Jersey. You can find me on your favorite social media platforms @cocomocoe For business inquiries, email cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com

Aug 15, 2023 • 48min
Bethenny Frankel calls for reality star union and receives support from SAG-AFTRA (Marketing Expert Reacts)
Bethenny Frankel has been speaking out against the treatment of reality stars recently and says she was inspired by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. While there was some initial pushback, it seems that she is gaining momentum. SAG-AFTRA publicly expressed support to Bethenny and reality stars fight to unionize against networks like Netflix, NBC Bravo and more. I recently talked about the treatment and exploitation of reality stars on an episode of #ShareYourScreen with Nicky Reardon. You can watch the slideshow, deep dive here. You can also listen to Share Your Screen wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Momentum has been growing for reality stars and their fight for better treatment during and after filming. This comes after former 'Love is Blind' star, Nick Thompson, filed a lawsuit against Netflix last year and launched U.C.A.N. (Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network). There seem to be many parallels with how reality stars are treated across multiple networks - hinting at an institutional problem that needs change. TAGS: Real Housewives VPR Vanderpump Rules Bravo Love is Blind Big Brother CBS Survivor MTV Teen Mom Reality TV SAG-AFTRA Union Strike Nick Thompson Bethenny Frankel Marketing PR Public Relations Lawsuit Pop Culture News I got the statistics about reality TV programming from gitnuxFor business or interview inquiries, email cocomocoe@whalartalent.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cocomocoe.substack.com