Don’t Let This Flop
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly podcast from Rolling Stone covering the latest in internet news, memes and pop culture - from celebrity gossip to dance challenges to the latest moral panics. Join hosts Brittany Spanos and EJ Dickson as their extremely online minds unpack their significance, with a special guest every week breaking down the latest trends online.
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Episodes
ABBA, MGK and Megan Fox Being Horny on Main, and Transphobia on TikTok (with guest Abbie Richards)
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesDid Mamma Mia 2 deserve an Oscar? Are Megan Fox and MGK cosplaying Bella and Edward from Twilight? And what is the correct pronunciation for Dua Lipa: Due Lipé or Dula Peep? These are some of the burning questions addressed in this week's episode of Don't Let This Flop, in which we discuss the resurgence of ABBA on TikTok, the iconically horny British GQ shoot, and a shocking new study on how TikTok's algorithm can potentially lead people to adopt transphobic views. Featuring study author and...
Emily Mariko’s Aspirational Salmon, Vegan Cooking Videos, and Couch Guy’s Body Language
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutesWhat was really going on when Lauren visited her boyfriend Robbie at college, surprising him as he sat on a couch with three girls? It turned into TikTok’s hottest clip, of course, with millions of fans picking apart whether the 20-second clip was definitive proof of Robbie cheating. After watching roughly 6,000 response videos breaking down theories, we talked to actual body language expert Traci Brown, who reveals which people in the TikTok you should be paying attention to — and it’s not L...
The VIP List, Megan Fox, and Ben Platt's Wig
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesThis week, we talk with the women behind the most agro restaurant reviews on TikTok: Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, longtime friends who started posting old nightlife reviews during the pandemic, when all restaurants and clubs were closed. We also discuss whether Megan Fox has replaced Addison Rae as Khloe Kardashian's BFF, what's on Shawn Mendes's For You page, and what the deal is with Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt's wig. Don’t Let This Flop is a weekly podcast from Rolling Stone, centere...
Twilight, berries and cream, and Animal Crossing porn
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesThis week, we're talking about the resurgence of Twilight on TikTok, discussing "Bella, where have you been loca?" and whether Taylor Lautner is more culturally relevant than Jar-Jar Binks (answer: no). We also parse the universal appeal of the Little Lad and the "berries and cream" meme and explain once and for all why everyone is seeing a sexy version of the cat from Animal Crossing on their For You pages. With special guest, actor and content creator Yasmine Sahid (@ladyyasmina1 on TikTok)...
Jason DeRulo, Sploshing, and The D’Amelio Show
September 22, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutesWelcome to our inaugural episode. Co-hosts EJ Dickson and Brittany Spanos dive into TikTok to discuss Jason DeRulo and sploshing, the "devious licks" trend, and the D'Amelios. EJ and Brittany will also crown their 'himbo' of the week. Articles we cite: https://www.insider.com/jason-derulo-gooey-food-videos-attract-people-with-fetishes-experts-2021-9 https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2021/5/18/22440937/tiktok-addison-rae-bella-poarch-build-a-bitch-charli-damelio-mediocrity Don’t Let This Flop is...
Welcome to Don't Let This Flop: This Week in TikTok
August 19, 2021 17:07 - 1 minuteJoin Rolling Stone writers EJ Dickson and Brittany Spanos each Wednesday as they keep tabs on TikTok. They'll spot the hottest trends and watch the brightest stars so check back weekly to find out what you're missing on TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices