Stay Ahead ofTrending Content
Discover the top 8 podcasts, YouTube channels, and newsletters to keep you informed about viral videos, internet culture, and what's trending online.
Podcasts
Listen to expert insights on trending content, viral moments, and social media strategies while commuting or relaxing.
Provides comprehensive daily news coverage without doomscrolling. Known for balanced commentary on trending videos, internet drama, and current events.
Practical advice and motivation from a clear leader in the social media space. Episodes are 15-30 minutes, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
One of the longest-running podcasts of its kind with 500+ episodes. Offers actionable tips to help win in a crowded space.
Answers users' questions with actionable tips. Episodes are short (10-15 minutes) with bite-sized information without the fluff.
Weekly episodes since 2012. 45-minute shows featuring industry experts. Helps marketers stay on top of evolving trends.
Comprehensive coverage of internet culture moments and viral trends. Provides thoughtful analysis of what's happening online and why it matters.
Peers behind the curtain of the social media industry, creating space for open, candid, and informative discussions about what makes content go viral.
Bi-weekly all-access deep dive with viral elements of TV's best talk shows. Covers insider secrets and drama from Netflix reality stars.
YouTube Channels
Watch video essays, commentary, and analysis from creators who break down what's trending and why it matters.
Provides all the news you need in a day without doomscrolling. Covers trending videos, internet drama, and current events with balanced commentary.
Delivers the latest video news for all things pop culture and trending content. Dedicated to covering what's viral and popular across the internet.
Known for down-to-earth discussions of internet culture and pop culture. Creates thoughtful, well-researched commentary videos that explain viral phenomena.
Former Vine star who creates hilarious commentary on weird internet trends. Known for engaging, well-edited content with satirical music videos.
Former Vine personality making quality commentary on internet trends and viral phenomena. Often collaborates with Danny Gonzalez for entertaining content.
Canadian stand-up comedian known for hilariously edited videos covering a range of topics. Very entertaining approach to commentary on viral content.
Provides thoughtful research-based analysis of internet culture and social media trends through her Internet Analysis series.
Highly recognized video essay channel providing analytical lens into media and pop culture trends. Explains the cultural context behind viral moments.
Newsletters
Get curated insights delivered to your inbox with analysis of viral content, platform updates, and internet culture.
One of the most popular newsletters about having fun online. Covers the worst (and best) things on the internet, viral trends, and platform drama.
30,000+ subscribers. Cited by NYT, The Guardian, TechCrunch. Covers platform features, algorithm changes, emerging trends, and actionable tips.
Started in 2014 by former Washington Post social media reporter. Provides nostalgic and thoughtful perspective on internet culture.
Comprehensive overview of platform updates, emerging trends, strategy tips, and real-world examples. Covers all major platforms.
Highly-curated daily email with tagline 'Be the Sharpest Marketer in the Room.' Over 30% open rates with fun, conversational tone.
Actionable social media advice from the team behind the popular social media management tool. Covers trends, strategies, and what's working.
Part of the Morning Brew family. Covers marketing trends, viral campaigns, and industry news in digestible format.
16,500+ subscribers. Weekly newsletter with insider social platform updates, algorithm tweaks, and proven strategies from an award-winning agency.