What does it take to go viral? That's what we explore in today's episode! I mean, we go pretty deep on it. I break down three viral pieces of media and give you some important takeaways.

1. Charlie Bit My Finger. Why'd everyone share this video of a British kid biting his brother's finger? 

The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

2. It's Not About The Nail. What was it about this video that made everyone take a side?

The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg&t=32s

3. Serial. The most listened to podcast of all time that made people come back week after week. 

The podcast: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one

Are there more viral sensations I could have discussed? Of course. But dangit, I only have so much time.

Here's the Digg article I mentioned, too: http://digg.com/originals/why-audio-never-goes-viral