ICYMI | The Two Internet Villains Staging a Comeback

About this episode

The episode discusses the comebacks of internet figures Ned Fulmer and Colleen Ballinger amidst controversies.

On today’s episode host Kate Lindsay is joined by New York Magazine feature writer, Rebecca Jennings, to discuss the two internet villains currently trying to get back in the internet’s good graces. First, there’s former Try Guy Ned Fulmer, who was ousted from the group after having an affair with an employee, and has now relaunched his YouTube channel as well as his own podcast. Then, Colleen Ballinger, also known as MirandaSings, appeared on Tea Time with Raven Symone and Miranda Maday to discuss allegations that she had interacted inappropriately with her fans. In both cases, fans have rejected their attempts to return. So why do they keep coming back? This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kate Lindsay

Guest: Rebecca Jennings

Topics covered

• internet culture
• celebrity controversies
• social media
• public perception
• comeback attempts

Keywords

• Ned Fulmer
• Colleen Ballinger
• internet villains
• YouTube
• podcast
• fan reactions
• controversy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Magazine, Tea Time

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