Why are pets suddenly internet celebrities? This episode breaks down the rise of pet influencers, how they earn cash, and the animal icons everyone’s following.

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Everyone was talking about the Bearista cup—but what made it such a huge deal?!

This episode dives into the viral Starbucks Bearista launch, why people went wild for it, and how FOMO and scarcity can make trends feel impossible to ignore.

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Everyone at my school keeps talking about brain rot and yelling things like “Ballerina Cappuccina”or “Tralalero tralala!” So I had to find out — what does brain rot even mean, and why is everyone obsessed with Italian brain rot?

In this episode, I dig into where the term came from, how it turned into a huge online trend, and why even big brands like Duolingo and Netflix are joining the chaos. It’s weird, it’s funny, and don’t worry — your brain’s totally fine!

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On So That’s Why! Episode 2, I’m diving into the mystery of “6-7” — the number that somehow became the word everyone’s saying!

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So, That’s Why! is the podcast where host Mireya breaks down the internet’s biggest “wait, what?” moments — from viral TikToks to trending songs and everything in between.

In this episode, “Group 7, what is that? How do I

join?!”, Mireya unpacks the viral TikTok experiment behind Sophia James’s hit song “So Unfair.” Find out how a clever social media challenge turned thousands of users into “Group 7” superfans — and what it reveals about TikTok’s mysterious algorithm.

Short, smart, and super fun — tune in and finally understand why everyone’s talking about it!

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Hey friends! I’m Mireya, and welcome to So That’s Why! — a podcast made for tweens and teens (but fun for everyone). In this show, we’ll explore the things you hear from adults, school, and the internet — and I’ll help you understand what they really mean. Hit follow and get ready to finally say… “Ohhh, so that’s why!”