Rise of Vice Media
What happens when shock value and business collide with media?
4.4 (35)
36 mins
Explore the gritty evolution of Vice, from Montreal’s loudest underground newspaper to a worldwide media brand blending journalism with edgy entertainment. Also discover how bold storytelling, risky partnerships, and questionable ethics fueled its explosive growth.
Ep 1:
Born to Offend: Vice's Provocative Origins
From a Montreal punk zine to fabricated bylines and drunken pitch meetings, discover how Gavin McInnes and Shane Smith's audacious deceptions built the foundation of Vice Media.
Ep 2:
Gnarly Journalism: Vice Goes Global on Video
Spike Jonze's chance discovery sparks Vice's video revolution, sending fearless correspondents into war zones, gun bazaars, and Chernobyl in pursuit of danger-fueled storytelling that redefined journalism.
Discussions (13)
Jacqueline
Level 7 · 9 mo agoFaking valuations is not a sustainable FIRE plan.
Sandy
Level 7 · 8 mo agoTo hell with McInnes. Faking black and female voices is racist and he sounds like a toxic piece of shit. Not shocked he turned far right. We don't need to be supporting people like that.
Stephen
Level 8 · 8 mo agoIt is crazy that McInnes faked being a black woman just to look diverse. Knowing his politics now makes that origin story absolutely vile. Can’t believe this toxic mess started in Montreal. 🤢
