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Steven Asarch

Steven Asarch is an internet culture reporter who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek, and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series “Onision in Real Life” on Discovery +.

  • TikTokers Are Obsessed With the Koopa Troopa Dance Trend
    Culture

    TikTokers Are Obsessed With the Koopa Troopa Dance Trend

    One of Mario’s most famous, and abused, enemies went absolutely viral on the app.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    November 21, 2022
  • Minecraft Creator Dream Accused of Grooming by 2 Former Fans
    Culture

    Minecraft Creator Dream Accused of Grooming by 2 Former Fans

    Dream denied the allegations.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    October 20, 2022
  • Twitch Banned Streaming of Unlicensed Gambling Sites. Is It Enough?
    Platforms

    Twitch Banned Streaming of Unlicensed Gambling Sites. Is It Enough?

    It may be a solid first step, but there’s still a lot more that Twitch can do to deter young viewers from gambling.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    October 12, 2022
  • Def Noodles’ New Direction Alienated Fans—How Did We Get Here?
    Culture

    Def Noodles’ New Direction Alienated Fans—How Did We Get Here?

    The move strained the already-fraught trust he had from fans.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    October 4, 2022
  • How 2 Friends Created an Immersive Recreation of the ‘Lion King’ Musical in Minecraft
    Culture

    How 2 Friends Created an Immersive Recreation of the ‘Lion King’ Musical in Minecraft

    What started off as a simple fan project quickly evolved into something bigger.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    August 5, 2022
  • #JusticeForActMan: YouTube Demonetizes Creator for Satirical Doxing Tweet, Sparking Debate Over Its Enforcement of Community Guidelines
    Culture

    #JusticeForActMan: YouTube Demonetizes Creator for Satirical Doxing Tweet, Sparking Debate Over Its Enforcement of Community Guidelines

    The Act Man had been criticizing YouTube for inaction over QuantumTV’s alleged community guidelines violations.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    June 15, 2022
  • Salary Transparent Street Is Demystifying Wages on TikTok
    Culture

    Salary Transparent Street Is Demystifying Wages on TikTok

    It’s hard to ask how much a person makes. Our society has drilled into our brains that it’s taboo to disclose your salary to your coworkers, friends, or random strangers. But the plight of the worker has evolved over the past decade, alongside social media and the world wide web.  Starting in the spring of…

    By

    Steven Asarch

    June 1, 2022
  • Creator Clash Takes the Cash-Grabbing and Clout-Chasing Out of Influencer Boxing
    Culture

    Creator Clash Takes the Cash-Grabbing and Clout-Chasing Out of Influencer Boxing

    The event was a night full of odd pairings between newbies duking it out for charity.

    By

    Steven Asarch

    May 16, 2022
  • Hours-Long Television Recaps Fuel YouTube’s Market for Memories
    Culture

    Hours-Long Television Recaps Fuel YouTube’s Market for Memories

    ‘A weird mix of intrigue and the inability to remember the source material led to this storm of people.’

    By

    Steven Asarch

    April 28, 2022
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