Steven Asarch
Steven Asarch is an internet culture reporter who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series “Onision in Real Life” on Discovery +.
Streamer Eric Morino is pushing the boundaries of gaming
Eric Morino, known online as PointCrow, is a glutton for punishment, pushing himself and the games he plays to the limits.
On Sep 18, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Lost ‘Blue’s Clues’ pilot found after over 20 years, reveals a tenuous relationship between creators and media companies
A Blue’s Clues mystery reminds us that everything we post online has an expiration date.
On Sep 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Can esports survive its coldest hour?
Esports is struggling under the weight of venture capitalists in the so-called ‘Esports Winter.’ Can it survive?
On Sep 8, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Did MrBeast ruin YouTube?
After YouTubers JackSepticEye and MrBeast got into an internet feud, we are left with an important question.
On Sep 5, 2023 by Steven Asarch
What creators can learn from Good Mythical Morning’s raunchy theater show
Movie theaters could soon become a lucrative avenue for creators in the coming years.
On Aug 28, 2023 by Steven Asarch
YouTube empires have gotten too big to fail
Large YouTubers like Linus Tech Tips and MrBeast need to become companies to stay afloat, but having that many cooks in the kitchen creates problems.
On Aug 22, 2023 by Steven Asarch
How one Scooby-Doo fan project almost collapsed under AI controversy
A 23-year-old fan just wanted to make a fun cartoon, but ended up being the center of a heated debate over the ethics of using AI voice actors.
On Aug 15, 2023 by Steven Asarch
The Try Guys are in their ‘f*ck it, let’s do what we want’ era
Known for trying out almost everything, the group is ready to open up to new experiences.
On Aug 14, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Lil Tay Hoax Hysteria Proves You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read
The story of a dead 14-year-old influencer captured the world by storm, even when it proved to be a hoax.
On Aug 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Why do we love to watch MrBeast suffer?
MrBeast’s latest video stranded at sea broke world records. Why do people love it?
On Aug 8, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Kai Cenat chaos was just an average New York day
As a native New Yorker who studies the web, none of this is too shocking.
On Aug 7, 2023 by Steven Asarch
What’s the difference between reacting to content and stealing it?
xQc’s reaction content is causing Twitch drama, resurfacing an old conversation about whether or not the genre is fair use.
On Aug 2, 2023 by Steven Asarch
YouTubers behind SuperMega apologize after allegations surface that they ‘covered up’ a sexual assault by their employee
YouTubers Matt Watson and Ryan Magee issued their apology videos after the allegations became public.
On Aug 1, 2023 by Steven Asarch
What makes the kids online safety act so controversial
The Kids Online Safety Act poses a danger to LGBTQ+ youth, minors in abusive homes, and many others.
On Jul 28, 2023 by Steven Asarch
Inside the sexual abuse allegations against YouTube prankster Twomad
New court documents show YouTuber Twomad is facing accusations of a history of sexual abuse and violence.
On Jul 25, 2023 by Steven Asarch
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