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Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

YouTube star Simone Giertz undergoes brain surgery

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

Audra Schroeder

Upstream podcast: ‘Westworld’ episode 6, straight from the Cradle

Chris Osterndorf is an entertainment reporter and movie critic based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in cinema from Chicago’s DePaul University. His work has appeared on the Daily Dot, Mic, the Script Lab, Salon, the Week, xoJane, and more.

Chris Osterndorf

5 things I learned from ‘Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences’

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

YouTuber WolfieRaps called out on Instagram by high schooler he’s allegedly cheating with

Carly Lanning is a journalist who covers social media. Her work has been published by Psychology Today, NBC, Thrillist, and Ms. Magazine.

Carly Lanning

Laci Green returns from exile on YouTube

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Netflix’s ‘Explained’ offers clear, sound information for chaotic timelines

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.

Tess Cagle

‘Catching Feelings’ ain’t your typical Netflix rom-com

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

YouTube mad scientist the King of Random avoids felony explosive charges

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

Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro will co-star in the Netflix political comedy 'First Ladies.'

Netflix’s ‘First Ladies’ to star Jennifer Aniston, Tig Notaro as political power couple

Meet Molly Burke, YouTube’s relentless activist

Elijah Watson is an internet culture and entertainment reporter. His work has been published by the Daily Beast, Vice, Complex, Bustle, Uproxx, and Okayplayer.

Entertainment

YouTube star Simone Giertz undergoes brain surgery

Upstream podcast: ‘Westworld’ episode 6, straight from the Cradle

5 things I learned from ‘Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences’

YouTuber WolfieRaps called out on Instagram by high schooler he’s allegedly cheating with

Laci Green returns from exile on YouTube

Netflix’s ‘Explained’ offers clear, sound information for chaotic timelines

‘Catching Feelings’ ain’t your typical Netflix rom-com

YouTube mad scientist the King of Random avoids felony explosive charges

Netflix’s ‘First Ladies’ to star Jennifer Aniston, Tig Notaro as political power couple

Meet Molly Burke, YouTube’s relentless activist

Listening to 42 Lil B mixtapes taught me what it means to be based

Who is Jacob Sartorius, the internet’s lip-syncing teen idol?

YouTuber Taylor Goldblatt robbed at knifepoint after bragging about his wealth

Netflix celebrates the male gaze with puzzlingly sexist teen flick, ‘The Kissing Booth’

Why Babymetal is the greatest show on YouTube