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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

The HowToBasic YouTube channel finally reveals its creator—sort of

Grace Speas is a news reporter, covering streaming entertainment, internet culture, and viral politics.

Grace Speas

YouTuber Count Dankula found guilty of hate speech for ‘Nazi salute’ pug video (updated)

Logan Paul is officially fighting KSI—and YouTube is about to get nuts

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

People think this beautiful dog looks like a blonde 'YouTube influencer.'

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People think this pretty dog looks like a ‘YouTube influencer’

Charlize Theron begs to have her tongue pulled out while eating spicy chicken wings

Danielle Bregoli’s feud with YouTuber RiceGum has gotten totally out of hand

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

A picture of Pamela Geller's daughters next to a picture of Pamela Geller.

YouTube show sisters are hiding their anti-Muslim mom from followers

Jake Paul steps away from his daily vlog for a very cryptic reason

Deadmau5 said this bassline was ‘technically impossible’ to play—a YouTuber proved him wrong

How ‘AM to DM’ became Twitter’s best, and only, morning talk show

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw was a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

The Original 'Stargate' Movie Is Now Available for Free on YouTube

The original ‘Stargate’ movie is now available for free on YouTube

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

Evil genius makes an organ by reconfiguring 44 Furbies

Mexican YouTube star allegedly killed by drug cartel

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.

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