(S2, E14) Weeding Out Industry Plants
Here on Pop Culture Boner, we love a good conspiracy theory. Which is why this week we’ve decided to delve into the wonderful world of Industry Plants - what are they? Why are people mad about them? Who are the Tramp Stamps and why is the internet bullying them so much? It’s a jam-packed episode this week.
You can find some references here:
Justin Charity (Complex, 2015) - What is an industry plant?
Grant Rindner (Complex, 2020) - What is an industry plant?
Leor Galil (The Chicago Reader, 2019) - How did the ‘industry plant’ take root?
Progresss (YouTube, 2019) - BABY GOTH IS AN INDUSTRY PLANT! *FRAUD*
Abridged Ash (YouTube, 2020) - INDUSTRY PLANT: The (In)Aunthenticity of Your Favorite Artist
You can download the full transcript here.