ICYMI: BuzzFeed Set the Try Guys Up to Fail

Published: Oct. 1, 2022, 9 a.m.

The internet has been abuzz with news that the Try Guys have ended their relationship with Ned Fulmer after it was revealed earlier this week that he cheated on his wife with a work colleague. On today\u2019s show, Rachelle is joined by Devin Lytle, a director, producer, and former BuzzFeed colleague of the Try Guys who appeared in BuzzFeed\u2019s Ladylike series. She and Rachelle discuss the heyday of BuzzFeed\u2019s video department, the ways the Try Guys and Ladylike were treated differently, and how BuzzFeed created and trapped these performers in their online personalities.\nThis podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.\nSubscribe to Slate Plus at slate.com/icymiplus\nThanks\xa0Avast.com! Learn more about Avast One at\xa0Avast.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices