About this episode
Ben and Amory explore internet stories related to speedrunning and the Church of Scientology.
Try reading this description as fast as you can: Ben and Amory zoom through two internet stories connected to speed running, including a look at a mysterious object on Reddit and an online trend directed at the Church of Scientology. Show notes: Found in my son’s room (Reddit) Storming Scientology Buildings: TikTok Trend or Hate Crime? (The New York Times) What is a ‘Scientology speedrun’ and why is social media suddenly obsessed with it? (The Guardian)
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben, Amory
Topics covered
- speedrunning
- internet culture
- Scientology
- TikTok trends
Keywords
- speedrun
- Scientology
- TikTok
- internet trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Reddit, Church of Scientology, The New York Times, The Guardian
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