Playlist

Pop culture obsessions

Explore some cultural phenomenons from across the globe. Some touching, some silly — and all very intriguing.

Thomas Hellum

The world's most boring television ... and why it's hilariously addictive

Cynthia Schneider

The surprising spread of Idol TV

Adam Savage

My love letter to cosplay

Kevin Allocca

Why videos go viral

Adam Sadowsky

How to engineer a viral music video

Alexis Ohanian

How to make a splash in social media

Alison Jackson

An unusual glimpse at celebrity

Frank Warren

Half a million secrets