Vine: Thing Thing The World The World is a new documentary podcast that discovers the untold stories of the apps that shaped the internet before the internet disappears almost overnight.
Before Tiktok was Vine, a 6-second video app that defined generations. Global's new, eight-part documentary podcast series is even more sudden collapse, seeing the layers of genius, confusion and betrayal that drove Vine's epic rise.
A digital culture expert, host of internet comedy and comment show, and host of Scroll Deep in Benedict Townsend, the series sets Vine on the stage of today's creator economy, serving as a springboard for Logan Paul, Joe Rogan, Mrbeast and more, exploring long before Tiktok ruled our feed.
In an exclusive interview with Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov, famous Vine creators such as Aaron Krascoll, Brandon Calbillo, Kenny Knox, Manon Matthew, and, importantly, Twitter executives Karyn Spencer and Rich Arnold, have been signed up for Moost by top Vine Stars.
Digital culture expert Benedict Townsend brings his expertise to the podcast and explores how vine has gone on to crash and burn quickly from the golden kids in the high-tech world.
Known for his insightful analysis of internet trends, Townsend has built a loyal following for insightful deep diving into online culture, as the host of Townsend's talks and Scroll Deep's creator stories.
The podcast also features Ryan Broderick and Bridget Todd, including Taylor Lorenz of the Washington Post. Their commentary helps us understand what Vine meant at the time and what it is telling us now.
Speaking about the podcast, Benedict Townsend said:
“Vine is not just another app, it shaped the generation's sense of humor, influenced the way content was consumed, paving the way for platforms like Tiktok.
“This is the story of a platform that burns brightly and disappeared overnight. It reveals the twisted story behind one of the most compelling successes of technology, so we can't wait for our listeners to join us.
Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World will be released on Wednesday, April 23rd on global players and all major podcast platforms.
