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Christine Friar is a writer and editor in New York who focuses on streaming entertainment and internet culture. Her work has appeared in the Awl, the Fader, New York Magazine, Paper Magazine, Vogue, Elle, and more.

Christine Friar

YouTube is taking down videos of the Tide Pod Challenge

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

David Britton

The splendor of Geoff Tate’s philosophical and stoned comedy

Josh Katzowitz is a former staff writer at the Daily Dot specializing in YouTube and boxing. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. A longtime sports writer, he&#8217;s covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. His work has been noted twice in the Best American Sports Writing book series.

Josh Katzowitz

I paid $7 for Jake Paul to teach me how to be a social media influencer

Bryan Rolli is a reporter who specializes in streaming entertainment. He writes about music and film for Forbes, Billboard, and the Austin American-Statesman. He met Flavor Flav in two separate Las Vegas bowling alleys and still can’t stop talking about it.

Bryan Rolli

Even without the suicide video, Logan Paul’s Japan trip was a disaster

Jake Paul hasn’t commented on his brother—but he’s still posting controversial videos

Michelle Jaworski was a staff writer and TV/film critic at the Daily Dot. She covers entertainment, geek culture, and pop culture and has covered everything from the Sundance Film Festival, NYFF, and Tribeca to New York Comic Con and Con of Thrones. She is based in Brooklyn.

Michelle Jaworski

Did Logan Paul monetize his apology video?

Kris Seavers was the senior IRL editor and training director for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Central Texas publications, including Austin Monthly and San Antonio Magazine, and on NPR.

Kris Seavers

Backlash emerged in early 2018 against Logan Paul's insensitive video depicting a man's suicide in Aokigahara.

YouTube’s response to Logan Paul’s ‘suicide forest’ video draws backlash

Eddie Strait is a member of the Austin Film Critic Association. His reviews focus primarily on streaming entertainment, with an emphasis on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and other on-demand services.

Eddie Strait

‘3%’ is one of Netflix’s biggest shows—but is it any good?

Logan Paul apologizes after posting video of apparent suicide

Melanie Price is a former senior social media editor at the Daily Dot.

Melanie Price

beyonce and nicki minaj feelin myself video

Woman plays ‘Feeling Myself’ at the perfect time on New Year’s Eve

Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.

Samantha Grasso

The 'Pitch Perfect' stars practice choreography in an original practice video

Watch Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and ‘Pitch Perfect’ costars rehearse in a new behind-the-scenes clip

'Survivor' winner Todd Herzog takes a breathalyzer test on 'Dr. Phil.' He says the show enabled his alcoholism for his 2013 appearance.

‘Survivor’ winner says ‘Dr. Phil’ enabled his alcoholism, supplied him liquor, Xanax

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

Ranking all 19 episodes of ‘Black Mirror’

Tess Cagle is a reporter who focuses on politics, lifestyle, and streaming entertainment. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Texas Monthly, the Austin American-Statesman, Damn Joan, and Community Impact Newspaper. She’s also a portrait, events, and live music photographer in Central Texas.

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