How Did This Guy Become One of Twitch’s Biggest Streamers?
How did Asmongold become one of the biggest streamers on the internet — and one of the most controversial?
Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt went from posting YouTube videos about World of Warcraft in 2008 to becoming one of Twitch’s most-watched creators. But along the way, his brand — equal parts chaotic, gross, and brutally honest — has drawn millions of fans. And plenty of critics.
From the infamous “rat clock” to viral clips of his living conditions, to his growing presence in online political discourse after the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, Asmongold represents a very specific corner of internet culture. So what’s the appeal?
Journalist Kat Tenbarge joins Panic World to break down Asmongold's distinct subset of the manosphere, and how streamers have become so influential.
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