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Feb 2022
31m 48s

Tom Cardy on being TikTok famous. Plus: ...

The Guardian
About this episode
Michael Sun is flying solo this week on Guardian Australia’s online culture podcast, so he brings in two special guests. First, Matilda Boseley joins to mourn our fading relevance as we become victims of the vibe shift and ‘terminal trend velocity’. Then TikTok star Tom Cardy tells us about his overnight success, and the struggles of making money on the plat ... Show More
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