Steven Asarch
@asarch.bsky.social
Freelance Writer On The Internet // Bylines Newsweek, Insider, Rolling Stone, Buzzfeed News, and many others // worked on a docu-series once // will take memes as tips
So YouTube is actually broken.
According to ViewStats, these are the five Shorts that got the most views in August. One is AI slop, two are reposts and none look like they are from the original creator.
According to ViewStats, these are the five Shorts that got the most views in August. One is AI slop, two are reposts and none look like they are from the original creator.
September 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
So YouTube is actually broken.
According to ViewStats, these are the five Shorts that got the most views in August. One is AI slop, two are reposts and none look like they are from the original creator.
According to ViewStats, these are the five Shorts that got the most views in August. One is AI slop, two are reposts and none look like they are from the original creator.
Filmed for a documentary about an alleged child predator today, my expertise might be niche but every day becomes more mainstream.
September 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Filmed for a documentary about an alleged child predator today, my expertise might be niche but every day becomes more mainstream.
Over on the other app, I have this MrBeast super fan who responds to nearly every one of my tweets, trash-talking me and my reporting for the past year
So I decided enough was enough, blocked him, and said I wouldn't respond anymore.
He is not taking it well.
So I decided enough was enough, blocked him, and said I wouldn't respond anymore.
He is not taking it well.
September 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Over on the other app, I have this MrBeast super fan who responds to nearly every one of my tweets, trash-talking me and my reporting for the past year
So I decided enough was enough, blocked him, and said I wouldn't respond anymore.
He is not taking it well.
So I decided enough was enough, blocked him, and said I wouldn't respond anymore.
He is not taking it well.
A couple of weeks ago I interviewed this YouTuber Schlep, who had been banned from Roblox for posting YouTube videos catching predators he had found through the game.
Since then the story has become a culture war talking point co-opted by some (IMO) bad people with an agenda and content to shill.
Since then the story has become a culture war talking point co-opted by some (IMO) bad people with an agenda and content to shill.
September 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A couple of weeks ago I interviewed this YouTuber Schlep, who had been banned from Roblox for posting YouTube videos catching predators he had found through the game.
Since then the story has become a culture war talking point co-opted by some (IMO) bad people with an agenda and content to shill.
Since then the story has become a culture war talking point co-opted by some (IMO) bad people with an agenda and content to shill.
It will always be the Rizzler room tour.
There's no awkward celebrity interactions or AJ breathing down his neck for clout. Just some kid showing off his Funko pops and cool slide.
There's no awkward celebrity interactions or AJ breathing down his neck for clout. Just some kid showing off his Funko pops and cool slide.
August 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It will always be the Rizzler room tour.
There's no awkward celebrity interactions or AJ breathing down his neck for clout. Just some kid showing off his Funko pops and cool slide.
There's no awkward celebrity interactions or AJ breathing down his neck for clout. Just some kid showing off his Funko pops and cool slide.
The two different responses I got from my closest friends about my wedding date.
May 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The two different responses I got from my closest friends about my wedding date.
The h3 subreddit has become jam-packed with conspiracy theories, but this is one of my favorites.
May 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The h3 subreddit has become jam-packed with conspiracy theories, but this is one of my favorites.
I have been sent the single most cursed MrBeast toy.
My hands smell like Nickelodeon Gak no matter how hard I scrub.
My hands smell like Nickelodeon Gak no matter how hard I scrub.
April 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I have been sent the single most cursed MrBeast toy.
My hands smell like Nickelodeon Gak no matter how hard I scrub.
My hands smell like Nickelodeon Gak no matter how hard I scrub.
The Beast Games have started casting for season two. I'm unsurprised, I just hope they improve the working conditions.
March 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Beast Games have started casting for season two. I'm unsurprised, I just hope they improve the working conditions.
Having a very productive Toy Fair
March 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Having a very productive Toy Fair
The Beast Games subreddit already deleted the story, I don't think the MrBeast stans are happy with this one
March 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Beast Games subreddit already deleted the story, I don't think the MrBeast stans are happy with this one
The idea of going independent and relying solely on my readers to pay my bills absolutely terrifies me. Doing my investigative reporting without a safety net is truly ballsy.
But if anyone can do it, it's @kattenbarge.bsky.social so I got myself a founding subscription for my birthday.
But if anyone can do it, it's @kattenbarge.bsky.social so I got myself a founding subscription for my birthday.
February 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The idea of going independent and relying solely on my readers to pay my bills absolutely terrifies me. Doing my investigative reporting without a safety net is truly ballsy.
But if anyone can do it, it's @kattenbarge.bsky.social so I got myself a founding subscription for my birthday.
But if anyone can do it, it's @kattenbarge.bsky.social so I got myself a founding subscription for my birthday.
This is a real MrBeast video, he just changed the title for some reason.
February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is a real MrBeast video, he just changed the title for some reason.
MrBeast thumbnails continue to be the most deranged on YouTube (this grandma isn't even in the video)
January 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
MrBeast thumbnails continue to be the most deranged on YouTube (this grandma isn't even in the video)
My TikTok is solely content for the Disney Treasure. I have no desire to ever go on a cruise ship, but it's hard to skip the hamsters in business suits serving me sweets.
November 21, 2024 at 12:53 AM
My TikTok is solely content for the Disney Treasure. I have no desire to ever go on a cruise ship, but it's hard to skip the hamsters in business suits serving me sweets.
Shane Dawson just uploaded, which means it's time to grab the bong!
November 19, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Shane Dawson just uploaded, which means it's time to grab the bong!