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The MindOfJson Interview: A Q&A With One Of The Most Controversial (And Most Memed) Social Media Comedians Of Our Generation
Back in June, we got the chance to meet one the most enigmatic sh*tposters of our time. Jason Stevens, a.k.a. Mind of J-son, has had his selfies remixed across all platforms. Lucky for us, he let us into his life, lifestyle, and many philosophies in one of our most off-the-cuff interviews ever.
'The Walten Files' Creator Martin Walls Talks About The Viral Series, Animatronic Horror And The Most Emotional Scene He Ever Animated
Chilean animator Martin Walls is the creator of the cryptic animatronics-gone-bad horror series "The Walten Files" that took the internet by storm this year. We caught up with him to talk about his inspirations for the series, why people love animatronic horror so much, and what makes "The Walten Files" so special.
Channel 5's Andrew Callaghan Talks Chet Hanks, The Rise Of Channel 5 And What Makes The Perfect Interview
We sat down with Andrew Callaghan, the man behind Channel 5 and formerly All Gas No Breaks, to discuss his new channel, being an interviewer, hanging out with Chet Hanks and more.
Lyle Drescher, Better Known As The Therapy Gecko, Shares The Origins Of His Stream And Why People Just Wanna Be Heard
We sat down with the Geck himself to talk about how he got started on this peculiar path, the origins of his livestream show, his presence in meme culture and what he’s planning next.
Nicholas Fraser Revisits His Classic Vine And Meme ‘Why You Always Lyin’ As We Catch Up With Him Six Years Later
To revisit "Why You Lyin’" all these years later, we spoke with Fraser to take a stroll down memory lane and learn more about how exactly he came up with the parody song back in the day, as well as what he’s been up to since then.
The Creator Of The ‘Awkward Look Monkey Puppet’ Meme Reveals The True Origins Of His Creation
After circulating the web since 2016, Awkward Look Monkey Puppet’s true creator finally decided to step into the light and reveal the origin story of his iconic meme in his first exclusive interview.
William Knight Explains His Viral ‘There Is No Such Thing as a Coincidence’ Video And Opens Up About His Experience Becoming A Meme
We caught up with William Knight in early July to get more details on what exactly happened in his viral video, how he’s been dealing with his newfound internet fame, and also to dig into what his app, Grand Rising, is all about.
Tay Zonday Opens Up About 'Chocolate Rain' Going Viral And The Struggles Of Internet Fame As We Look Back On The Last 14 Years
We recently sat down with Tay Zonday to discuss the creation of his viral hit "Chocolate Rain," and spoke about his life 14 years later, from his struggles with mental health to being true to himself and his artistic vision.
Justin Kuritzkes Breaks Down His Viral ‘Potion Seller’ Video As We Look Back On The Classic Meme Nearly A Decade Later
We recently chatted with Kuritzkes, whose series of Photo Booth videos skyrocketed him into meme stardom over the 2010s, to break down how they came to be. In the end, we might even learn just who really is strong enough for those potions after all.
Vine Star And Meme Icon Gavin Thomas Reflects On His Viral Internet Fame Eight Years Later
At just 2 years old, Gavin became a meme legend in reaction images around the internet after appearing on Vine. Now that he's 10, we take a look back at his rise to memedom as we chat with his family eight years later.