Do you believe in life after Vine? On October 28, 2016, the app took its last breath. It left behind a bittersweet legacy that would shape the internet for years to come. In this episode, we unravel the truth behind the app’s demise: the million-dollar demands, the missed opportunities (lip-syncing, anyone?), and the seismic impact it had on creators and culture. With firsthand accounts from insiders and creators, we explore whether Vine’s early exit preserved its charm or whether it was always destined to fall.
Credits:
Benedict Townsend - Host & Creator
Mary Goodhart - Producer & Creator
Kevyah Cardoso - Narrative & Creative Producer
Patrick Lee - Sound Design & Score
Chris Janes – Mix
Lucy Chisholm Batten - Legal
Sophie Snelling - Executive Producer
Al Riddel - Head of Factual Podcasts
Vicky Etchells - Director of Podcasts
Archive acknowledgments:
CBS News/CNET/’It’s official: Twitter Shut Down Vine’
Bluezone Corporation/’Cinematic Session – Industrial Samples & Impacts’
Artwork acknowledgments:
Cathleen Dovolis
Brandon Moore
B Bowen
Nicholas Fraser
James Morosky
Ava Ryan
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