Interviewing Mike Clum About His EDP445 Documentary Steven Asarch 2026-08-19 | Mike Clum released his documentary on EDP445, and the internet was torn. On one side were fans who were mesmerized by the in-depth look at an internet monster. But on the other were shocked viewers who felt that platforming such a controversial figure was just unethical.So I sat down with Mike in Central Park to ask the important and difficult questions. I learned something, and hopefully you will too.Thank you to my Members! I post new articles each week as YouTube Posts discussing my reporting process and exclusive scoops. This week I talked about my day with Mike Clum and what I learned about him when the cameras were off.Timestamps:0:00- Intro2:10:- Journalism Disclaimer3:12- Mike Clum Origins10:43- Serious Vs Silly15:51- Is it Journalism?21:54- Spoken to EDP28:45- Hunter Problems42:00- Fan Questions
H3 And iDubbbz Lawsuit Update (More Documents!) Steven Asarch 2026-08-21 | Ethan Klein and iDubbbz headed to Canadian court this week to discuss the legalities of Snark. Things didn't go too well for Ian and Anisa Jomha, so I decided to break down why.This video is an entirely new format that's designed to be speedy and well-researched. Let me know what you think about it.Join my Membership today and help fund more journalism in the future!
H3 and iDubbbz Settlement Revealed (With Court Documents) Steven Asarch 2026-08-06 | Ethan Klein is suing idubbbz, and I got the documents. What they show is that, though the host of the H3 podcast said he would drop the lawsuit, behind the scenes he was actually looking to get a settlement that involved a condemnation of "snark." I am no lawyer and do not pretend to be, but I do know how to do some digging and share information that I know people are waiting for.Ian and Anisa declined to comment. Ethan Klein declined to comment. Edited by @Alex-Novell
Inside Mike Clums EDP445 Documentary (And Why Im In It) Steven Asarch 2026-07-29 | Mike Clum's documentary on EDP445 is finally coming out, and I'm in it!. Five years ago, I wrote the definitive article interviewing Alex Rosen, CC Unit, and even spoke to the local police. That led to a moment five years later where I'd end up in a documentary talking about him. Subscribe and check out my new Membership!This is the first video I made in Premiere, so let me know how I did. (I know the colors are kind of screwed up, color correction is hard).Time Stamps:00:00: Introduction03:52: My Investigation06:05: Alex Rosen's Controversies09:30: Predator Hunting11:51: Why I'm in the Mike Clum Doc
Im Leaving the Mainstream Media Steven Asarch 2026-07-22 | After a decade as an article-writing, mainstream writer, I'm finally betting on myself.
You might hate Hasan Piker, but they dont... #hasanabi Steven Asarch 2026-07-20 | Here are the reasons why Hasan Piker fans like the political streamer
Who Likes To Watch Hasan? #hasanabi Steven Asarch 2026-07-15 | I spent weeks of my life interviewing Hasan Piker fans to figure out why people watch him
Who Really Watches Hasan Piker? Steven Asarch 2026-07-15 | Hasan Piker is one of the most controversial political voices on the Left, feeding his audience his takes on politics, culture, and internet drama on his Twitch live streams. And I wanted to know why people watch him. So over the past month, I spoke to hundreds of Hasan Piker fans and interviewed a dozen to figure out why people watch the provocative political creator. What I learned is that Hasan is more complicated than the clips make him out to be. Some of his statements may be hyperbolic, but buried within those hours of content is a message of hope that many need these days.MUSIC:(youtube.com/watch?v=9atg9sObJ4w&t=359s)(youtube.com/watch?v=GiswtPTe8gQ)(youtube.com/watch?v=jP9MFAOG-fw)
My Uncomfortable Experience With Connor Murphy Steven Asarch 2026-07-12 | Five years ago, I wrote an article about Connor Murphy and the accusations against him. He created an elaborate stunt that still haunts me to this day. I never thought I was going to share this story, but with his passing, I feel like now is the time.Video edited and thumbnail by Alex NovellMusic:(youtube.com/watch?v=rs4RXgwa1co)Death and the Maiden (Franz Schubert)
Reacting to Hasan and Asmongold Reacting to my Video Steven Asarch 2026-06-12 | While I was on my honeymoon, political streamer Hasan Piker reacted to my last video on Asmongold. Though the roach king of Twitch did not watch the video, he also shared his thoughts as did some of the fans I interviewed. So I decided to react to their reactions with fellow journalist Kat Tenbarge. This is my first time reacting, so let me know how I can improve for next time! My original video:youtube.com/watch?v=CT5cJ-IkZxQHasan's Videoyoutube.com/watch?v=dcjRAtvRbCI
Asmongold is the crazy street preacher... Steven Asarch 2026-05-21 | While Hasan is the Pope, check out the full video now! #asmongold #hasanabi
Why do People Watch Asmongold? Steven Asarch 2026-05-20 | After a six month investigation, the video is out now! #asmongold #twitch #viewers
Who Actually Watches Asmongold? Steven Asarch 2026-05-19 | Asmongold might be gross, but he has built one of the most polarizing and passionate fan bases on the internet. On Twitch, millions of people watch him doomscroll, sharing his thoughts on streamer drama and the news. I wanted to know who watches him, so I spent the past six months investigating Asmongold, interviewing his viewers to understand the roach king phenomenon. If you enjoyed this deep dive into internet culture, consider subscribing to Steven Asarch Talks, as I've got more stories on the way!#Asmongold #Twitch #OTK #Zackrawrr #cringe Thanks to @Alex-Novell for the thumbnail and editing helpMusic:youtube.com/watch?v=BCtOXvksaJ4&list=PLF31CD1D22D05C148&index=18)youtube.com/watch?v=sHBc2_I7ulg&list=PLiJsK_sFeeKygEepqlUoXIBwcyeGfXrXx&index=29youtube.com/watch?v=eqj-p6zEgy8youtube.com/watch?v=VCLxvtccYIsTime Stamps:0:00 In the Beginning03:53 Who is Asmongold06:30 The King of Warcraft10:31 Amber Heard is Content15:20 Journalism Is Fun19:10 A Mysterious Challenger23:43- A Jedi Approaches29:58 Everything stinks
The Faithful Sheriff Is Blasphemous Steven Asarch 2026-05-04 | Before he was the Faithful Sheriff getting into VTuber drama and fights with SuperMega, I wrote an article about the Burnt Peanut copycat for Business Insider. Now that he's back to streaming on Twitch, I needed to share the intense fallout and how YouTube journalism can break through even the most damned internet lore.Timestamps: 00:00 - The Sacred Doomscroll 02:08 - The Controversial Fortnite Sermon 03:41 - The DM Exchange 05:51 - Lessons in Internet Lore08:32 - A Message to the SheriffThumbnail by @Alex-Novell Music (youtube.com/watch?v=KBgjhseP_fs)
The Faithful Sheriff is the WORST VTuber Steven Asarch 2026-05-04 | The Burnt Peanut knockoff has taken over social feeds, but the algorithm seems to love the Faithful Sheriff
Why does Mementum Lab owns Tung Tung Tung Sahur? Steven Asarch 2026-04-20 | A French art collective is licensing brainrot characters made by AI generators.
AI Brainrot and Tung Tung Tung Sahur are taking over Fortnite Steven Asarch 2026-04-17 | AI is everywhere, even in our favorite video games.
Who Really Owns Tung Tung Tung Sahur? Steven Asarch 2026-04-16 | Fortnite is now in its AI Brainrot era. Tung Tung Tung Sahur being added as a skin and game modes like Steal a Brainrot have made the battle royale shooter unrecognizable from what it was a decade ago. Epic Games is embracing AI-driven absurdity, and collaborations with collectives like Mementum Lab are pushing Fortnite into something completely different. Thanks to @KreekCraft for the interview (instagram.com/sarah.lau.rent) for the voice-over, and @Alex-Novell for the thumbnail! SONGS:(youtube.com/watch?v=7dVU5M4tP38)(youtube.com/watch?v=jP9MFAOG-fw)MY ARTICLES:pcmag.com/news/can-you-copyright-ai-slop-inside-the-roblox-steal-a-brainrot-controversyhttps://aftermath.site/skibidi-toilet-creator-alliance-invisible-narratives/ANIMATIONStiktok.com/@xo.r0t/video/7621621951806623007tiktok.com/@exqqcs/video/7623794926467288327tiktok.com/@aceitoons/video/7623683738039356693tiktok.com/@ljdoesdraw/video/7622084698675760415No AI art was generated by me for this video.
So about that #dafuqboom interview... #skibiditoilet Steven Asarch 2026-04-10 | I recently did an interview with Taylor Lorenz, talking about my Skibidi Toilet article and answering some questions I've been seeing online.
What its like to study lol cows #chrischan #worldoftshirts Steven Asarch 2026-03-24 | From WorldofTShirts to Chris Chan, lol cows are everywhere
I Interviewed Chris Chans Most Infamous Troll Steven Asarch 2026-03-22 | In 2021, I was working at Business Insider and interviewed infamous internet personality Isabbela Loretta Janke after a call she had with Chris Chan leaked online, leading to the popular lolcow's arrest. Years later, I've decided to make a video about that interview, showing all the ways that I was lied to, manipulated, and deceived. Mewgenics discourse has nothing on this.Intro by Foam Skeleton and Alex NovellMusic:Digimon World OST: File City (Night) and File City (Day)You can follow me on X @IAmAsarch
What do you think of when you see MrBeast? Steven Asarch 2026-03-12 | MrBeast has made hundreds of videos, but does his channel reallu have a brand identity?
What even is Toy Fair #toyfair #toys #notforkids Steven Asarch 2026-03-09 | Last month, I went to Toy Fair so I wanted to tell you what it is.
How YouTubers Are Influencing Toys Steven Asarch 2026-03-08 | MrBeast, Mark Rober, and PrestonPlayz all revealed brand-new toy lines at Toy Fair 2026. YouTuber merch was once a novelty, but now it's a multi-million dollar business, filling store shelves and Amazon shopping carts all across the world. It's never been easier to sell and advertise directly to fans, creating a new generation of creator loyalty. Music:Digimon World 2 Digimon Center: (youtu.be/4QyCoxV2Xfg?si=-W0vO9hpd6eQmLdk)Digimon World 2 OST SCSI Domain: (youtu.be/YrL4OGFR9V4?si=0oogXt9KYePlrOYd)Article: Milwaukee Leader: (loc.gov/resource/sn83045293/1926-02-19/ed-1/?sp=7&q=toy+fair&st=text&r=0.173,0.043,0.761,0.908,0)
Creator of Skibidi Toilet Spoke to Me #skibiditoilet #dafugboom Steven Asarch 2026-02-24 | For the first time in years, Alexey "DaFuqBoom" Gerasimov is sharing his side of the viral Skibidi Toilet phenomenon. Full video in the works.
Nepo Baby is a very loaded term Steven Asarch 2026-02-24 | Working on an article, I learned the power that calling someone a Nepo Baby has...#kardashians #nepobaby
Pirate Software Tried To Get Me Fired Steven Asarch 2026-02-23 | Pirate Software was once the king of gaming on YouTube, pulling in millions of views as the go-to expert on coding and developer work. While at the top, before his many controversies and World of Warcraft blunders, I wrote an article about Thor for Passionfruit. He really didn't like it and tried to get me fired. Credits:Mashable article: mashable.com/article/how-streamer-pirate-software-gained-nearly-2-million-subs-in-6-monthsA Deep Dive Into The Violent Unravelling of PirateSoftware - From Industry Icon to Glorified Lolcow: youtube.com/watch?v=OYGh07D8QBUMusic:Digimon World 1 (File City Day)
This is a normal #mrbeast toy unboxing #beastlab Steven Asarch 2026-02-21 | There is nothing out of the ordinary about this toy opening. Thank you, Moose Toys, for the products! They were so much fun to open!
MatPat might be retired, but theres still some unfinished business #matpat #creepypasta Steven Asarch 2026-02-20 | Last year, I interviewed MatPat, and he told me that he told me some delicious secrets...
