Sam sits down with comedian and actor Josh Fadem and creator Luca Schaefer-Charlton to tackle one of the most mysterious forces on the planet: how do you actually go viral?

They dig into why some videos randomly explode, why others vanish without a trace, and whether “the algorithm” is a real thing or just some mysterious god we blame when our posts flop. Along the way, they talk accidental fame, physical comedy, trend cycles, burnout, and what happens when you try just a little too hard online.

Is going viral a skill? A science? A curse? Or just something that happens when you trip in the right place at the right time?

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Sam the Clown sits down with Halloween power couple Tom Scharpling and Julia Vickerman, along with Halloween expert Dr. Wendy Fonarow, to ask the burning question: Has Halloween gotten too horny? They dive into ancient Halloween traditions, horror films, Tom and Julia’s legendary annual party, costume culture, and the do’s and don’ts of the season. Plus, Sam and the group share their thoughts on Art the Clown and the Terrifier films.

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Sam sits down with actor and writer Colton Dunn and Professor Danny Snelson (English & Design Media Arts) to talk about the past, present, and future of gaming. From the evolution of consoles to the rise of VR headsets, they explore the highs and lows of gaming culture and gaming accomplishments. Plus, Sam shares his take on Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Sam sits down with writer and actor Wade Randolph and economics professor Matthew Hill for a conversation about money. They cover personal investments, credit card hacks, housing, and dive into what it really means to be broke. Along the way, they reveal the Mount Rushmore of Economists, Sam recounts a late-night ATM encounter, Wade shares his perspective on gambling, and we find out why My Cousin Vinny is banned from SBUTV.

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Sam sits down with Gender Studies Professor Mairead Sullivan and Actor/Comedian Elizabeth Hayhurst to talk about STDs. They dive into the history and stigma surrounding STDs, public health, how doctors are using herpes to shrink tumors, what cleanliness means, and fleshy fonts.

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Sam sits down with actor and comedian Johnny Pemberton, and journalism professor Jeff C. Fellenzer to talk about the highs and lows of sports fandom. They talk about how to stay loyal even when your team sucks, when fandom goes too far, and which city has the worst fans.

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Sam sits down with comedian and writer Sean O’Connor, writer and actress Kelsy Abbott, and Dr. Tristan Abbott, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center at Morgan University, for a conversation about literature.

They discuss whether reading is for nerds or the next hip trend, whether reading really makes you smarter, how to find the right book, and Barbra Streisand.

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Sam invites comedian James Adomian and Journalism Professor Ky Henderson to break down best practices for navigating today’s news landscape. They cover preferred sources, the rise of “newsfluencers,” and the influence of figures like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan. Later, the conversation shifts to the future of journalism and the impact that AI has on the media and our minds.

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