The Evolution of Viral

Episode 13: "Fearless Girl, Iron Thrones, and more!" with Traction3D Founder and CEO Bryan Roberts

Bryan Roberts has worked on some of the most viral entities in the past several years with billions of views, millions of shares, likes, and posts and even a few vandalized pieces. We talk about the intersection of marketing and virality, going viral in a specific way, and how authenticity is vital to anything going viral.  Website: www.traction3d.com [http://www.traction3d.com]

Episode 12: "Dad Wears Short Shorts!" with Scott and Becky Mackintosh

What was a Dad joke turned into a viral sensation when Scott decided to go out in an outfit similar to his daughter….pictures were taken and the rest is viral history. I sat down with Scott and Becky to discuss their experience, how the family handled it (quite well) and everything that’s happened since including another viral moment that has shaped their life even more.  Website: www.beckymackintosh.com [http://www.beckymackintosh.com]  Book: www.shorturl.at/nrOPX [http://www.shorturl.at/nrOPX]

Episode 11: "Chocolate Rain" with Tay Zonday

Tay Zonday is smart. Very smart and his hit viral video “Chocolate Rain” is one of YouTube’s most iconic. He’s been nominated for a People’s Choice Award, won a YouTube Award, and been seen in over a billion YouTube views. We chat about his journey as a YouTube OG and his experiences with a voice that people instantly recognize.  Website: www.tayzonday.com [http://www.tayzonday.com] Cameo: TayZonday [https://www.cameo.com/tayzonday?qid=1621968665] Insta: TayZonday [https://www.instagram.com/tayzonday/?hl=en]

Episode 10: "Diet Coke, Mentos, and More" with Steve Spangler The Science Guy!

Sometimes virality isn’t about a single video or post. Sometimes it’s about a challenge, experiment, or experience and the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment is a perfect example. You might not know Steve by name but there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of his inventions or used it yourself. Steve and I talk about how he benefited from a viral movement, how he blew up on Tik Tok, and our shared early days of leadership and speaking. High energy from start to finish it’s always a good time when Steve and I get to interact! Be sure to check out his science kits, experiments, and more!  Learn more about Steve:  Website: www.stevespanglerscience.com [http://www.stevespanglerscience.com] www.stevespangler.com [http://www.stevespangler.com] Insta: @stevespangler  [https://www.instagram.com/stevespangler/?hl=en] Tik Tok: @stevespangler  [https://www.tiktok.com/@stevespangler?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1]

Episode 9: “Whipping and Nae Naeing Her Way to Success” with Lauren Wandell

Laruen Wandell is a Beachbody and Lifestyle coach. She joins me as we discuss her experience with virality, our connected past, and how her viral experience was a catalyst but a determining factor in her success.  Learn more about Lauren:  website: www.laurenwandell.com [http://www.laurenwandell.com]  Insta: @lauren.wandell [https://www.instagram.com/lauren.wandell/?hl=en]